Tel: 01454 411915 or 07793 373355
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Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury, BS35 3JY
Tel: 01454 415296
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The club is managed by a Committee operating under a Constitution and is affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society and to the Gloucestershire Federation of Gardening Societies.
Anyone interested finding out more can contact the Secretary, Frank Wells, on 01454 415443 or by email below.
Our facilities include, Sports hall, Coffee bar with Pool table, Table tennis table, Big Screen projector TV, DJ equipment and computers.
We run a full programme of activities including cooking, arts and crafts, photography, music, dance, sport etc.
For more information please click below or call 01454 865752.
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Tel: 07791 400362
Tel: 01454 612226 or mob 07787 762747
For more information, contact Mike or Gill Spiller on 01454 260153.
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For more information please contact Mary Slader on 07747 562264 or by email below.
Mobile: 07786 107293
We try to cater for all levels of quilters from beginners to the more experienced.
For more information contact Sheila Butler on 01454 618143.
Thomas Dagg gave the field to Thornbury in 1546, so we tend what must be some of the oldest allotments in the country.
There are 120 allotments, and the Association has over 100 members. It organises social events such as the Summer BBQ, the Autumn Talk, the Christmas Meal as well as distributing monthly newsletters, running the Allotment Shop and offering discounts to some local retailers.
Gillingstool Primary School has a large plot which offers all pupils the opportunity to grow and eat their own produce.
Membership costs just a couple of pounds a year, and brings many benefits. You don't need to be a plot holder to become a member. We have discounted seeds, competitive prices on gardening items, guest speakers and visits.
If you would like to become a member, or be added to the waiting list for a plot, click the website link below.
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We meet in the Cossham Hall on the second Wednesday in the month for a short business meeting followed by a speaker or entertainment.
For more information, please click below.
Courses and exams can be arranged. Morse practice is available.
Please see our website, below, for details of our location, activities and the weekly club meetings programme. For more information, please contact Stan Goodwin, G0RYM, on 01454 413177 or click below.
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Most scales, guages, Companies and tractions are accounted for and membership boasts a wide range of skills. We hold our own exhibition during the last weekend in November every year and as member of the Association of Model Railway Clubs, Wales & West of England we also take part in their exhibiton held annually at the Thornbury Leisure Centre on May Bank Holiday Weekend.
Further information can be obtained from Club Secretary Brian Drayton at 45 Hazel Crescent, Thornbury BS35 2LY or by email below.
Our Club Nights, normally first Wednesday of the month, are open to visitors for a charge of £2 (free refreshments!) - other events require membership.
Membership includes social functions and a summer programme of outdoor painting sessions. Studio painting sessions are held three times a week.
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Tel: 01454 865777
Opening hours are: Monday and Tuesday 9.30am-5.30pm, Wednesday and Friday 9.30am-7pm, Saturday 9.30am-5pm, Thursday and Sunday closed.
St Mary Street, Thornbury, BS35 2AA
Tel: 01454 868006
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Classes run on Thursdays at 8pm in Manorbrook School, Thornbury. If you would like to find out what square dancing is all about, why not turn up or ring Ann (885058) or Sue (778795) for more details.
The title ‘University’ can be misleading as members do not require any qualifications to join and there are no examinations to sit or awards made. It provides a wide range of educational, social and leisure activities and is an excellent way of meeting people and making friends. There is no age limit on membership but you need to have ceased full-time employment as most groups meet during the day, either in members’ homes or halls in the local area.
However, in order to keep our size within reasonable limits, members do need to live either in Thornbury or within quite a large area around it as defined by a set of postcodes.
Annual membership, due 1st January, is £6 per person and £10 for two people at the same address. This enables members to join as many of the seventy-plus groups as they wish. There are also a number of excellent one-day visits and summer outings that are open to all U3A members.
Click below for further information and a full list of all the groups on offer.
Anyone interested in joining the WI can contact the following members for more information:
Di Wood 07817 533368 diana_wood@tiscali.co.uk
Jan Densley 07704 858662 densleprice@btinternet.com
Alida Wagstaff 07884 498773 alidawagstaff@hotmail.co.uk
Our other evenings involve slide shows and talks. These are funded from the annual subscription of £12. The Christmas meeting is at an hotel with dinner and dance, and the summer event is often a Mystery Coach Tour to an out of the way pub.
Unlike when the Wine Circle began in the Seventies, home made wine is not often made these days, but some grape and elderberry wine is used at BBQs, and mulled wine at Christmas.
For more information, contact Andrew Gillingham on 01454 415015 or by email below.
7.30pm, Jubilee Hall, Alveston
Plants of the American Hot and Cold Deserts, with Pam Forrest
Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month, with a guest speaker to enlighten us on all manner of things "gardening".
For more information, please call Frank on 01454 415443 or email below.
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7.15-11pm, meet at The Wheatsheaf Inn, Chapel Street, Thornbury BS35 2BJ
For more information, click below to visit our website.
www.thornbury.roundtable.co.uk
7.30pm, Cossham Hall, Thornbury
Sue Aitken - Thornbury in Bloom
Competition: Single Spring Flower
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7.30-10pm, St Mary's Church Hall
Parchment craft
The meetings are a mix of demonstrations, speakers and hands-on experience, and normally conclude with an item to take home and show off to the family!
Click below for more information.
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7.30pm, Thornbury Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Thornbury
Practice class: ‘My Love is...’ - Teaching workshop - Katherine Kear
For more information please contact the Secretary Penny Mackinnon on 07733 368967 or click below.
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10.30am-4.30pm, The Chantry, 52 Castle Street, Thornbury, BS35 1HB
Enter any art museum or stately home and you will immediately be aware how important portrait painting - the art of the phizzmonger (face-seller) - has been in Western Art since the Renaissance. In England, we even have a major National Gallery and prestigious annual award dedicated to the art of portraiture.
Today we will investigate portraits of the rich, powerful and influential: from the Monarchy, Heads of the Church and Statesmen, through nobility, to images of intellectuals and celebrities.
This richly illustrated course will offer plenty of opportunity for wider discussion of social and political history. It will also, undoubtedly, turn us all into amateur psychologists.
Former university lecturer Lynne Gibson is an experienced tutor with a vast collection of slides and her talks are always illuminating and inspiring.
The day-schools cost £25 per day. To book a place please ring Pauline Darley on 01454 416291.
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7-9pm, Mezzé at the Royal George, 7 The Plain, Thornbury BS35 2AG
A one day workshop decorating a Valentines cake. For further details email below or call mobile 07581 529341 (please leave message).
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10am-4pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
Sock knitting certainly is addictive. This workshop is for knitters who have not knitted socks before and would like to learn the basic techniques.
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10am-1pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
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7.30-11pm, meet at BLOODHOUND Education Centre, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 4AG
We have a wonderful opportunity with BLOODHOUND: an opportunity to create the ultimate Land Speed Record car.
For more information, click below to visit our website.
www.thornbury.roundtable.co.uk
The Castle School, Park Road, Thornbury
As well as the return of some regular subjects, a wide range of topics will be on offer again when the Spring Programme commences in February 2012.
During the 6 week term until Easter, the Men’s Keep Fit will continue as usual. However new classes beginning on Tuesday, 21 February (after the February break), will include Steel Band (for all abilities), Stained Glass Art, EBay, Art Ceramics and Languages (including Spanish, Greek, Turkish and Mandarin Chinese).
EBay will run for 2 weeks (13 and 20 March), and Mandarin Chinese will start new 10-week courses on 21 February. The majority of other classes will, subject to numbers, run for 6 weeks until the Easter break. Some classes have limited places so prior enrolment (by phone or post) is advisable. However students may enrol on the first evening.
Enquiries can be made via the School Reception on 01454 862100, or via e-mail below.
www.thecastleschool.org.uk
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7.30pm, Cossham Hall, Chapel Street, Thornbury
Seminole Patchwork with Lynne Quinn
Visitors Fee £3.50. For more information contact Sheila Butler on 01454 618143.
7.30pm, Thornbury Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Thornbury
For more information please contact the Secretary Penny Mackinnon on 07733 368967 or click below.
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10am-4pm, Octagon Centre, The Castle School, Park Road, Thornbury BS35 1HT
Wall Pieces - We will look at the construction of wall pieces and you will be able to design and make a small wall piece. It could incorporate pockets or flaps, be a design or picture.
£45, materials extra
For more information or to book a place on these workshops
telephone 01454 416070 or click below.
www.transformedfleece.co.uk
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9.30am, Thornbury Castle, Castle Street, Thornbury
Jenny, from Sense Africa, will guide you through a wealth of knowledge about how to get the best out of an African safari, from what to wear and listen for to weird and wonderful facts about specific wildlife.
Learn how to track animals and try out your new skills to see whether you are an 'Ace Tracker'!
Arrive at 3pm in the Tudor Hall for the informative talk, this will be followed by a delicious traditional cream tea.
£18.50 per person
Stay the night based on two people sharing - we are offering a special rate of £150.00 per night to include accommodation in a classic bedchamber and full English breakfast. Single occupancy £105.00 Quote 'Events'
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Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel, Tortworth, GL12 8HH
Ladies, join us on the first Thursday of each month January - November.
Enjoy a glass of champagne on arrival, followed by a 2 course lunch. After your meal their will be a demonstration (details to be confirmed closer to each date).
All for just £30 per person. To make a reservation please call 01454 263000.
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3pm, Thornbury Castle, Castle Street, Thornbury, BS35 1HH
Valerie Quinn, a member of staff at Thornbury Castle for many years is a great authority on the castle’s history and you will be thrilled by her fascinating history talk and tour.
Arrive at 3pm in the Tudor Hall for the talk and tour. This will be followed by a delicious traditional Cream Tea - £18.50 per person.
Please call 01454 281182 to make your booking now.
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7pm-9pm, Armstrong Hall, Thornbury
An Evening with Matthew Wilson, garden designer and television presenter.
Tickets available from Pam Benson 01454 419245 and Ann Jones 01453 842317.
Click the link below for more information about Eastwood Gardeners' Club.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/hobbies.php
7.30pm, Jubilee Hall, Alveston
Butterflies and Garden Flowers, with Sue Dodds and Sue Smith.
Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month, with a guest speaker to enlighten us on all manner of things "gardening".
For more information, please call Frank on 01454 415443 or email below.
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7.30-10pm, St Mary's Church Hall
Rubber stamping
The meetings are a mix of demonstrations, speakers and hands-on experience, and normally conclude with an item to take home and show off to the family! Click below for more information.
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7.30pm, Thornbury Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Thornbury
Demonstration: ‘Travellers Joy’ - Elizabeth Graham
For more information please contact the Secretary Penny Mackinnon on 07733 368967 or click below.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/s...
10am-4pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
If you have ever dismissed creating a rug out of rags as being dull and uncreative, think again.
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7.30pm, Cossham Hall, Thornbury
AGM Sue and Sue - Butterflies of the Cotswolds
Competition: Butterfly Brooch
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2-4.30pm, Alveston House Hotel, Davids Lane, Alveston BS35 2LA
What better way to say thank you to a special mum than treating her to a delicious Afternoon Tea at Alveston House Hotel, Alveston, Bristol.
Our delectable homemade Scones are freshly baked by Head Chef, Ben Halliday, and with the addition of a good helping of Devonshire Clotted Cream and Strawberry Jam mums will feel truly spoilt this Mothering Sunday.
Afternoon Tea - £12.75 per person
For an extra special touch why not add a glass of chilled Fizz? Champagne Afternoon Tea - just £17.50 per person.
Call us now on 01454 415050 and reserve your Afternoon Tea.
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7.30pm, Thornbury Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Thornbury
Practice class: ‘3, 5 or 7’
For more information please contact the Secretary Penny Mackinnon on 07733 368967 or click below.
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10.30am-4.30pm, The Chantry, 52 Castle Street, Thornbury, BS35 1HB
Enter any art museum or stately home and you will immediately be aware how important portrait painting - the art of the phizzmonger (face-seller) - has been in Western Art since the Renaissance. In England, we even have a major National Gallery and prestigious annual award dedicated to the art of portraiture.
Today we will investigate portraits of family members: couples, parents and children, as well as friends, neighbours, members of institutions and people at work.
This richly illustrated course will offer plenty of opportunity for wider discussion of social history. It will also, undoubtedly, turn us all into amateur psychologists.
Former university lecturer Lynne Gibson is an experienced tutor with a vast collection of slides and her talks are always illuminating and inspiring.
The day-schools cost £25 per day. To book a place please ring Pauline Darley on 01454 416291.
www.lynnegibson.net
1.30-4pm, Armstrong Hall, Chapel Street, Thornbury
Thornbury will be all of a bloom this month with the annual spring flower show, organised by Thornbury Horticultural Society.
Entries in the show to include classes for bulbs in pots, cut flowers, floral classes, Easter basket arrangements, the beauty of spring, any other plant classes, photographic section, colour prints of British birds, wash day, and children’s classes – up to 7 and 8 to 14 years old.
Try your skills at the cookery classes, adult craft for fun classes. In conjunction with Thornbury in Bloom – we are running classes for a container of plants Winter into Spring. Our show is open to anyone to enter. There will be a plant sales table and refreshments.
Schedules for the Spring Flower Show are available from T & J Owen Florists, The Garden Shop, Thornbury Town Hall, Thornbury Library and on our web site below.
We are desperately looking for a Treasurer for our Society. Please contact Rex Davis (Chairman) 07934-560207.
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7.30pm, Cossham Hall, Chapel Street, Thornbury
‘Funky Chickens’ with SB
Visitors Fee £3.50. For more information contact Sheila Butler on 01454 618143.
7.30pm, Jubilee Hall, Alveston
Clematis, with Marcel Floyd
Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month, with a guest speaker to enlighten us on all manner of things "gardening".
For more information, please call Frank on 01454 415443 or email below.
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7.30pm, Cossham Hall, Thornbury
Julie Barnfield - Nonsense & Nostalgia
Competition: A nostalgic memento
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7.30-10pm, Methodist Church hall
A demonstration and talk on enamelling techniques.
The meetings are a mix of demonstrations, speakers and hands-on experience, and normally conclude with an item to take home and show off to the family! Click below for more information.
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7.30pm, Cossham Hall, Chapel Street, Thornbury
Contemporary Inspired quilts with Liz Brooke-Ward
Visitors Fee £3.50. For more information contact Sheila Butler on 01454 618143.
7.30pm-3am next morning, The Park Hotel, Falfield
A celebration of the year past and a handing on of the baton to the future... the night that demonstrates what Table is all about - succession planning for fun, fellowship and a very late night!
For more information, click below to visit our website.
www.thornbury.roundtable.co.uk
10am-4pm, Octagon Centre, The Castle School, Park Road, Thornbury BS35 1HT
Bags in C1 Fleece
£45, materials extra
For more information or to book a place on these workshops
telephone 01454 416070 or click below.
www.transformedfleece.co.uk
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10am-1pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
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10am-1pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
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10am-1pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
This half day course is designed to give you a complete introduction to keeping hens in your garden.
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10am-4pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
This one day course covers the general principles of wildlife gardening and is suitable for anyone with an interest in the wildlife in their garden.
www.mumbleysfarmhouse.co.uk
Sunday 6th and Monday 7th May, Old Down Country Park, Foxholes Lane, Tockington BS32 4PG
The very first annual show. Best in show, young designer of the year, winning school display of the year, gardening demonstrations and workshops, tours of the stunning Manor grounds by head gardener David Banks, plant sales, trade stands, beekeeping displays and bridal/event inspired floristry displays. All for the price of a standard day ticket £6.50 per adult and £3.50 per child/OAP. In conjunction with Thornbury in Bloom and Thornbury Horticultural Society.
www.olddowncountrypark.co.uk
7.30pm, Jubilee Hall, Alveston
Plants on the Windy Island, with Jim Meadowcroft
Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month, with a guest speaker to enlighten us on all manner of things "gardening".
For more information, please call Frank on 01454 415443 or email below.
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7.30-10pm, St Mary's Church Hall
Felt making
The meetings are a mix of demonstrations, speakers and hands-on experience, and normally conclude with an item to take home and show off to the family! Click below for more information.
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10am-4pm, Octagon Centre, The Castle School, Park Road, Thornbury BS35 1HT
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£45, materials extra
For more information or to book a place on these workshops
telephone 01454 416070 or click below.
www.transformedfleece.co.uk
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For more information, please call Frank on 01454 415443 or email below.
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7.30pm, Cossham Hall, Chapel Street, Thornbury
Textiles inspired by Landscape with Bailey Curtis
Visitors Fee £3.50. For more information contact Sheila Butler on 01454 618143.
10am-4pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
Not sure where to start? Come and look round our smallholding and discuss land requirements, time commitment, skills and knowledge needed.
www.mumbleysfarmhouse.co.uk
7.30pm, Jubilee Hall, Alveston
A Plant Lover's View of New Zealand, with Roger Umpelby
Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month, with a guest speaker to enlighten us on all manner of things "gardening".
For more information, please call Frank on 01454 415443 or email below.
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7.30-10pm, St Mary's Church Hall
Glass painting
The meetings are a mix of demonstrations, speakers and hands-on experience, and normally conclude with an item to take home and show off to the family! Click below for more information.
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10am-1pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
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Fri/Sat 22-23rd June, 10am-4pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
If you have always wanted to keep a smallholding, but don't know where to start, this two day weekend course is designed for you.
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7.30pm, Spinning Weal at Clevedon
Group Visit (members only)
For more information contact Sheila Butler on 01454 618143.
