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Alveston Gardens Association
We meet in the Jubilee Hall, Alveston on the first Monday of the month at 7.30pm. Each month there is a guest speaker to enlighten us on all manner of things "gardening". Visits are made to several lovely gardens/properties each year (both National Trust and privately owned) either as part of an extended trip or as day trips.
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.
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Art Classes
Held at The Chantry, Castle Street, Thornbury BS35 1HB
Tel: 07791 400362

Board Games Playing Group
The group meets on the 2nd Thursday evening of the month and try out different games.  If you are 'game for a laugh' and would like to join us, please contact Marjory (412282) or Anne (416098) for more details.

Eastwood Gardeners' Club
Our meetings are in the Armstrong Hall on the second Tuesday of each month between 7pm and 9pm. We have a varied selection of speakers and also organise trips to gardens of interest during the year. If you would like to join the club, please contact either Jill Lowden on 01453 842235 or Ann Varney on 01454 260235. Membership for the year is only £12. You can also come along as a visitor to see if you would like to join - at a cost of only £1.50.

Funread Book Club
If you like reading books and would like to meet to discuss a book once a month then join us. We sit around a log fire at Little Whitfield Farmhouse with a warm cup of tea, something to nibble and our book-stories to tell.
For more information, contact Mike or Gill Spiller on 01454 260153.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/funread_boo...
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Olveston Craft Group
There is a craft group which meets in the Olveston Methodist Hall, and all crafters are welcome to come along and share their crafts with others.

From the beginning of 2010 the Olveston Craft Group will now be meeting on the second monday of each month in Olveston Methodist Hall.
For more information please contact Mary Slader on 07747 562264 or by email below.

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Pomodoro: Mediterranean Home Catering and Cookery Courses
Sicilian chef Laura Geraci offers you a fine Mediterranean meal prepared and served in the comfort of your own house. Prices start at £20-£25 for a 3-4 course meal. We cater for business lunches too.
Cookery courses are also available in the Thornbury area or, if you prefer, Laura can teach you how to cook mouth-watering dishes in your own kitchen. Group cookery sessions can be organised to meet your own requirements or you can choose to have one-to-one sessions.

Telephone: 01454 411073
Mobile: 07786 107293

www.geraci.eu
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Romy's Kitchen
Spice up your life! Indian Cookery classes for all levels, or let Romy cook for you. Using easily available natural ingredients, Romy will teach you to create the most delicious authentic Indian cuisine.
Catering is available for social and corporate events. Contact me with your individual requirements on outstanding varied non-vegetarian and vegetarian Indian cuisines.
Romy launched a new range of sauces, spices and other products at the recent Thornbury Food Fair, also available from Riddiford's and local farm shops, and soon from her website below.
Tel: 01454 806370 or 07500 338606
www.romyskitchen.co.uk
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Severn Valley Quilters
We meet in Thornbury's Armstrong Hall complex on the 4th Wednesday of each month except August and December.
We try to cater for all levels of quilters from beginners to the more experienced.
For more information contact Sheila Butler on 01454 618143.

Thornbury Allotment Association
Daggs Allotments are at the top of the High Street, and are administered and run for the people of Thornbury by Thornbury Town Trust.

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.

www.thornburyallotments.com/index...
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Thornbury and District Flower Club
We meet for demonstrations and practice classes at Thornbury Methodist Church Hall, at 7.30pm on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. New members and visitors are always welcome at either the demonstration or practice nights. We are affiliated to NAFAS. For more information contact the Secretary Mrs Margaret Gover on 01454 261810.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/s...

Thornbury and South Glos Model Railway Club
The club meets most Fridays around 8pm at its club room in the old scenery store in the garden of the Thornbury & District Community Association, The Chantry, 52 Castle St, Thornbury BS35 1HB.
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.
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Thornbury Art Club
Thornbury Art Club has been running nearly 40 years, and is open to anyone over 16.
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.
www.thornburyartclub.org.uk

Thornbury Camera Club
The club welcomes photographers of all abilities. We meet at 7.30 for 7.45 every Monday evening at the Bakery annexe near the Wheatsheaf pub, September to April, and have a reduced programme during the summer. The meetings are a mix of guest speakers, competitions and practical evenings. We run a beginners course in the Autumn, and students regularly join us for club meetings. If you would like more details, contact us, or come along to one of our meetings.
www.thornburycamera.co.uk
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Thornbury Craft Club
The club meets every second Thursday of the month at St Mary's Church Hall, 7.30-10pm. Why not join us to experience an evening of fun, make new friends and try your hand at a new craft? The meetings are a mix of demonstrations, speakers and hands-on experience. The evening normally concludes with an item to take home and show off to the family! The agenda may be changed at short notice. Anyone is welcome to attend from the age of 16 with any ability level. To attend a trial evening please ring Sue Treasure on 07989 451396, or email.
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Thornbury Cymrodorion (Welsh) Society
There are currently 140 members and the Society has just celebrated its 40th anniversary. Nine events are organised by the committee every year. These include two dinner and dances (St. David's Day and Christmas), Welsh Male Choir concert, carol service, an evening trip and day trip as well as three social events with buffet supper and entertainment (such as fun quiz, games night, casino night, fun barn dance musical entertainment and AGM). Many members come to all events but some prefer to come to only a few. The Society is above all a lively, very friendly group of people who enjoy meeting together to enjoy themselves. Please email or call Clive Farnham on 417669.
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Thornbury Geology Group
We are a section of Thornbury Museum and meet on the third Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in the Chantry. We meet to exchange information about local and world wide geological topics and examine maps, rocks, minerals and fossils. No previous knowledge of geology is needed and beginners and experts alike are welcome. Contact 416882 for details or email below.
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Thornbury Horticultural Society
If you would like to join the Horticultural Society, which is affiliated to the RHS, the current rate is £4 per annum and membership entitiles you to a discount on all garden-related purchases at Thornbury Garden Shop. For more information please contact Mr Rex Davis, Chairman Thornbury Horticultural Society on 0793 4560207 or by email below.
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Thornbury Indoor Bowls Club
We meet at Thornbury Leisure Centre.
Tel: 01454 865777

Thornbury Library
Thornbury Library is free to join, free to use, and gives you access to a world of books, film, music, information, and more, with free Internet access.
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

www.southglos.gov.uk/libraries
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Thornbury Local History and Archaeology Society
Archaeology and local history. See the events calendar for details of meetings. All meetings are at St Mary's Church Hall beginning at 7.30pm. All visitors are welcome. There is a small charge of £2.50. For more information, contact Jonathan Griffiths using the email link below.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury_s...
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Thornbury Squares - fun and fellowship set to music
Thornbury Squares has been in existence for eighteen years, and during that time many people from Thornbury and district have discovered the joys of square dancing and made many new friends.
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.

Thornbury U3A
Thornbury University of the Third Age was founded in 1997 and is now one of the largest organisations in the town with over 1500 members.
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.
www.thornburyu3a.org.uk

Thornbury WI
A new WI for Thornbury has been formed after an absence of almost four years. The new group, which is planning to meet on the third Tuesday of each month, is looking for new members to join them and promises to provide all kinds of opportunities for all kinds of women.

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

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Thornbury Wine Circle
We meet on the first Friday in each month at 8pm in the Armstrong Hall. We stage three commercial wine tastings a year, including wines possibly more expensive than one would normally buy. For these evenings we charge between £3 and £5 depending on actual costs of wine and light supper.

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 Dave Slocombe on Thornbury 413038.

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Thornbury Writers Circle
We are a lively and friendly group and welcome new writers whether they be poets, novelists, article writers or anyone who just loves the written word. We meet Wednesday evenings at 7-30pm at The Chantry.
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Thornbury Youth Centre
Thornbury Youth Centre is situated within Turnberrie's Community Centre and has its own entrance. It is open for all young people between 11 and 25 with different nights for different ages.
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.
www.youthunltd.com
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Related events

Friday 3rd September 2010
Jekka's Herb Farm Open Days
3rd-5th September, 10am-4pm, Rose Cottage, Shellards Lane, Alveston, BS35 3SY

Jekka’s Herb Farm is a specialist nursery just 10 miles north of Bristol, growing over 600 herb varieties organically for mail order. The farm is usually closed to the public, so Open Days are a great opportunity to browse and buy amongst the scents and senses of some rare and beautiful herb species, meet award winning writer and broadcaster, Jekka McVicar, and attend her (pre-bookable) herb workshops, plus a FREE farm tour.

Certified organic by the Soil Association, the farm is a haven for bees, birds and butterflies. In fact, the UK Government’s own advisors found that plant, insect and bird life is up to 50% greater on organic farms. The September Open Days begin on the first day of the Soil Association Organic Fortnight 2010, promoting organic as an everyday choice, and the Open Days feature an end-of-season herb plant sale – an excellent opportunity to stock up on perennial bargains for autumn planting (the best time in all to plant hardy, perennial herbs).

Seasonal, locally sourced refreshments available. Click below for further details.
www.jekkasherbfarm.com


Saturday 4th September 2010
64th Annual Cromhall Flower Show and Village Fayre
2pm, St Andrew's School Field

This is an open show, so entries are welcome from neighbouring villages and further afield.

There'll be entertainment from The Hotwells Howlers and Sharpness Silver Band, a Belly Dance and Bangra Display, and a Punch and Judy Show and a fun dog show for children of all ages.

Try your luck on the raffle and tombola, test your skill at skittles and the coconut shy, or browse the stalls for crafts, books and toys.

Then when you're in need of refreshment, head to the tea tent for delicious cakes and biscuits, enjoy a local brew in the beer tent, or treat yourself to an ice-cream.

Show schedules are available at the Village Shop, along with entry forms and outlines for the children's colouring classes.

The afternoon ends with cup presentations and an auction of flowers and produce.

For more information, please ring the Show Secretary Peggy Collett on 01454 294545 or click below.
www.cromhall.com/events/flowersho...


Monday 6th September 2010
Art Classes
From 6 Sep 2010 - the first of seven Monday sessions, 10.30am-12.30pm, The Chantry Community Centre, 52 Castle Street, Thornbury BS35 1HB

Friendly classes for over 16s which focus on techniques to improve your drawing whatever your level of experience. Methods covered develop use of shape, proportion, shading, perspective and colour. Media include pencil, charcoal, pastels and water-colour pencils.

Pre-booking is essential please. Stella can supply materials and paper for a small extra charge, or you can bring your own. If you’d like to book please email or phone for a booking form - your place will be confirmed on receipt of a completed booking form and deposit cheque.

Price of course: £56/£50. Bookings Tel: 07791 400362 or click below.
www.stellashaw.co.uk
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Alveston Gardens Association
7.30pm, Jubilee Hall, Alveston

Pam Forrest - Alveston Gardens

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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Thursday 9th September 2010
Thornbury and District Flower Club
7.30pm, Thornbury Methodist Church Hall

Demonstration: ‘Footprints’ - Barbara Priest
For more information please contact the Secretary Penny Mackinnon on 07733 368967.

Thornbury Craft Club
7.30-10pm, St Mary's Church Hall

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.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/s...


Monday 13th September 2010
Craft Group
7.30-9.30pm, Olveston Methodist Hall

We meet on the second Monday of each month and all crafters are welcome to come along and share their crafts with others. For more information please contact Mary Slader on 07747 562264 or by email below.
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Wednesday 22nd September 2010
Severn Valley Quilters
7.30pm, Armstrong Hall Complex, Thornbury

Markel pens with Jean Grimshaw
For more information contact Sheila Butler on 01454 618143.


Thursday 23rd September 2010
Thornbury and District Flower Club
7.30pm, Thornbury Methodist Church Hall

Practice Class: ‘Pots of Colour’ (Teaching session)
For more information please contact the Secretary Penny Mackinnon on 07733 368967.


Friday 1st October 2010
Indian Cookery Demonstration - booking required
11am–12noon, Romy's Kitchen, Turnberrie's, Bath Road, Thornbury BS35 2BB Tel: 01454 806370, www.romyskitchen.co.uk

Come along and join in a cookery demonstration by Romy – who specialises in authentic Indian cuisine and has produced her own range of Indian sauces. Maximum 12 people.
Tel: 01454 806370 to book a place.

This event is part of the 'Taste' Local Food & Drink Festival. Unless mentioned, all events are FREE – just turn up. Bookings are only necessary where stated for individual events. Bookings are taken separately by each producer, so please contact them directly in order to book your place.

South Gloucestershire Council is responsible for organising the Festival but does not take responsibility for actual visits or sampling of produce.

Remember, in some cases you will be visiting working farms and walking on rough and muddy ground. Please take care on all visits and wear appropriate footwear and clothing. All information is correct at time of uploading, but it's worth checking details before setting out.
www.southgloslocalfood.org
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Saturday 2nd October 2010
Cider Making Tour - booking required
Saturday 2 October 11am and 2pm
Riddle’s Cider, Oak Farm, Oldbury Lane, Thornbury BS35 1RD Tel: 07877 413298

Take a tour of the cider orchard and learn to identify varieties of apples such as Yarlington Mill and Sheep’s Nose, see the cider making process using a 100 year old cider press. Maximum 30 per tour.

Tel: 07877 413298 to book a place.

This event is part of the 'Taste' Local Food & Drink Festival. Unless mentioned, all events are FREE – just turn up. Bookings are only necessary where stated for individual events. Bookings are taken separately by each producer, so please contact them directly in order to book your place.

South Gloucestershire Council is responsible for organising the Festival but does not take responsibility for actual visits or sampling of produce.

Remember, in some cases you will be visiting working farms and walking on rough and muddy ground. Please take care on all visits and wear appropriate footwear and clothing. All information is correct at time of uploading, but it's worth checking details before setting out.
www.southgloslocalfood.org
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Monday 4th October 2010
Alveston Gardens Association
7.30pm, Jubilee Hall, Alveston

Sally Gregson - Hydrangeas

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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Thursday 7th October 2010
Thornbury Camera Club Beginner’s Course
Thursdays 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th October, then 11th and 18th November, Bakery Annexe, Chapel St, Thornbury

A Beginners’ Course for people wanting to improve their photographic skills. The cost will be £44 (£72 for joint enrolment) which includes one year’s membership of the camera club. The course will start with an introduction to digital cameras and an understanding of the menu system. It then moves on to picture-taking techniques and ends with basic manipulation and presentation. To register your interest in this popular course, please e-mail Andy Gillingham below or telephone him on 01454 415015.
www.thornburycamera.co.uk
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Friday 8th October 2010
Seeing Red, Feeling Blue
10.30am-4.30pm, Chantry, 52 Castle Street, Thornbury, BS35 1HB

Two day-schools exploring colour through the History of Art.

On Friday October 8th Lynne Gibson will lead us through early ideas of colour from Antiquity to the Renaissance, focussing on the colour red, considering pigments, dyes and hidden meanings.

On Friday October 29th, with reference to scientific ideas on colour and light, we will concentrate on the colour blue and ways that it was used by artists to convey symbolism and mood.

Lynne 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 (01454 416291) or Sue Punton (01454 776271).


Monday 11th October 2010
Craft Group
7.30-9.30pm, Olveston Methodist Hall

We meet on the second Monday of each month and all crafters are welcome to come along and share their crafts with others. For more information please contact Mary Slader on 07747 562264 or by email below.
Email:


Thursday 14th October 2010
Thornbury and District Flower Club
7.30pm, Thornbury Methodist Church Hall

Demonstration: ‘Inspirations’ - Toni Smith
For more information please contact the Secretary Penny Mackinnon on 07733 368967.

Thornbury Craft Club
7.30-10pm, St Mary's Church Hall

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.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/s...

Thornbury Camera Club Beginner’s Course
Thursdays 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th October, then 11th and 18th November, Bakery Annexe, Chapel St, Thornbury

A Beginners’ Course for people wanting to improve their photographic skills. The cost will be £44 (£72 for joint enrolment) which includes one year’s membership of the camera club. The course will start with an introduction to digital cameras and an understanding of the menu system. It then moves on to picture-taking techniques and ends with basic manipulation and presentation. To register your interest in this popular course, please e-mail Andy Gillingham below or telephone him on 01454 415015.
www.thornburycamera.co.uk
Email:


Thursday 21st October 2010
Thornbury Camera Club Beginner’s Course
Thursdays 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th October, then 11th and 18th November, Bakery Annexe, Chapel St, Thornbury

A Beginners’ Course for people wanting to improve their photographic skills. The cost will be £44 (£72 for joint enrolment) which includes one year’s membership of the camera club. The course will start with an introduction to digital cameras and an understanding of the menu system. It then moves on to picture-taking techniques and ends with basic manipulation and presentation. To register your interest in this popular course, please e-mail Andy Gillingham below or telephone him on 01454 415015.
www.thornburycamera.co.uk
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Wednesday 27th October 2010
Severn Valley Quilters
7.30pm, Armstrong Hall Complex, Thornbury

Square Dance with Lorraine Shergold
For more information contact Sheila Butler on 01454 618143.


Thursday 28th October 2010
Thornbury and District Flower Club
7.30pm, Thornbury Methodist Church Hall

Practice Class: ’Spellbound‘
For more information please contact the Secretary Penny Mackinnon on 07733 368967.

Thornbury Camera Club Beginner’s Course
Thursdays 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th October, then 11th and 18th November, Bakery Annexe, Chapel St, Thornbury

A Beginners’ Course for people wanting to improve their photographic skills. The cost will be £44 (£72 for joint enrolment) which includes one year’s membership of the camera club. The course will start with an introduction to digital cameras and an understanding of the menu system. It then moves on to picture-taking techniques and ends with basic manipulation and presentation. To register your interest in this popular course, please e-mail Andy Gillingham below or telephone him on 01454 415015.
www.thornburycamera.co.uk
Email:


Friday 29th October 2010
Seeing Red, Feeling Blue
10.30am-4.30pm, Chantry, 52 Castle Street, Thornbury, BS35 1HB

Two day-schools exploring colour through the History of Art.

On Friday October 8th Lynne Gibson will lead us through early ideas of colour from Antiquity to the Renaissance, focussing on the colour red, considering pigments, dyes and hidden meanings.

On Friday October 29th, with reference to scientific ideas on colour and light, we will concentrate on the colour blue and ways that it was used by artists to convey symbolism and mood.

Lynne 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 (01454 416291) or Sue Punton (01454 776271).


Monday 1st November 2010
Alveston Gardens Association
7.30pm, Jubilee Hall, Alveston

AGM

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.
Email:


Saturday 6th November 2010
Thornbury Round Table Fireworks
5.30 onwards, Mundy Playing Fields, Thornbury

Gates open 5.30pm, Childrens display 6.30pm, Bonfire lighting 7pm, Main display 7.30pm, Funfair and food stalls will be there plus other entertainment.

Advance tickets on sale from News 4u and Thornbury Town Hall from late october only £3 and £2 (adult and child) - on the gate prices £4 and £3.

ALL PROFITS TO CHARITY
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/w...


Monday 8th November 2010
Craft Group
7.30-9.30pm, Olveston Methodist Hall

We meet on the second Monday of each month and all crafters are welcome to come along and share their crafts with others. For more information please contact Mary Slader on 07747 562264 or by email below.
Email:


Thursday 11th November 2010
Thornbury Craft Club
7.30-10pm, St Mary's Church Hall

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.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/s...

Thornbury and District Flower Club
7.30pm, Thornbury Methodist Church Hall

Demonstration: ‘A Grand Design’ - Lynne Hayes
For more information please contact the Secretary Penny Mackinnon on 07733 368967.

Thornbury Camera Club Beginner’s Course
Thursdays 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th October, then 11th and 18th November, Bakery Annexe, Chapel St, Thornbury

A Beginners’ Course for people wanting to improve their photographic skills. The cost will be £44 (£72 for joint enrolment) which includes one year’s membership of the camera club. The course will start with an introduction to digital cameras and an understanding of the menu system. It then moves on to picture-taking techniques and ends with basic manipulation and presentation. To register your interest in this popular course, please e-mail Andy Gillingham below or telephone him on 01454 415015.
www.thornburycamera.co.uk
Email:


Wednesday 17th November 2010
Severn Valley Quilters
7.30pm, Armstrong Hall Complex, Thornbury

Sunflower pin cushion with Heather Hasell
For more information contact Sheila Butler on 01454 618143.


Thursday 18th November 2010
Thornbury Camera Club Beginner’s Course
Thursdays 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th October, then 11th and 18th November, Bakery Annexe, Chapel St, Thornbury

A Beginners’ Course for people wanting to improve their photographic skills. The cost will be £44 (£72 for joint enrolment) which includes one year’s membership of the camera club. The course will start with an introduction to digital cameras and an understanding of the menu system. It then moves on to picture-taking techniques and ends with basic manipulation and presentation. To register your interest in this popular course, please e-mail Andy Gillingham below or telephone him on 01454 415015.
www.thornburycamera.co.uk
Email:


Thursday 25th November 2010
Thornbury and District Flower Club
7.30pm, Thornbury Methodist Church Hall

Practice Class: ’Masquerade’ (Teaching session)
For more information please contact the Secretary Penny Mackinnon on 07733 368967.


Saturday 27th November 2010
Thornbury and South Gloucestershire Model Railway and Modelling Exhibition
10am-5pm Saturday 27th November, 10am-4pm Sunday 28th November, The Chantry, Castle Street, Thornbury

The Thornbury and South Gloucestershire Model Railway and Modelling Club is holding its annual modelling and model railway exhibition. This exhibition has developed into one of the best-established local modelling exhibitions. It offers a diverse display of modelling and hobbies and is a well-received annual event in the town.

Admission: Adult £4, Concessions £3, Child (5-16) £2, Family (2+2) £10

Contacts:
Neil Walker (Exhibition Manager) – 01454 260581
Brian Drayton (Club Secretary) – 01454 412657
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Thursday 2nd December 2010
Thornbury and District Flower Club
7.30pm, Armstrong Hall, Thornbury

Open demonstration: ‘Myths, Mincet and Merriment’ - Katherine Kear
For more information please contact the Secretary Penny Mackinnon on 07733 368967.


Monday 6th December 2010
Alveston Gardens Association
7.30pm, Jubilee Hall, Alveston

Philip Mugridge - Gardening for Wildlife

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.
Email:


Thursday 9th December 2010
Thornbury Craft Club
7.30-10pm, St Mary's Church Hall

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.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/s...


Monday 13th December 2010
Craft Group
7.30-9.30pm, Olveston Methodist Hall

We meet on the second Monday of each month and all crafters are welcome to come along and share their crafts with others.
For more information please contact Mary Slader on 07747 562264 or by email below.
Email:


Thursday 16th December 2010
Thornbury and District Flower Club
7.30pm, Thornbury Methodist Church Hall

Practice Class: ’A Christmas Carol’
For more information please contact the Secretary Penny Mackinnon on 07733 368967.


Monday 27th December 2010
Thornbury Toy and Train Fair
10.30am-3.30pm, Thornbury Leisure Centre

Buying, selling and swapping toys, trains and collectibles. £1.50 entry. Refreshments available. For more information please contact Tony Wilcock on 01454 883763.


Thursday 27th January 2011
Thornbury and District Flower Club
7.30pm, Thornbury Methodist Church Hall

New Year Party
For more information please contact the Secretary Penny Mackinnon on 07733 368967.


Thursday 10th February 2011
Thornbury and District Flower Club
7.30pm, Thornbury Methodist Church Hall

Practice Class: ‘All in a Twist’
For more information please contact the Secretary Penny Mackinnon on 07733 368967.


Thursday 24th February 2011
Thornbury and District Flower Club
7.30pm, Thornbury Methodist Church Hall

Annual General Meeting
For more information please contact the Secretary Penny Mackinnon on 07733 368967.


Thursday 10th March 2011
Thornbury and District Flower Club
7.30pm, Thornbury Methodist Church Hall

Demonstration: ’Sallying Forth’ - Sally Taylor
For more information please contact the Secretary Penny Mackinnon on 07733 368967.


Sunday 24th April 2011
Thornbury and District Flower Club
7.30pm, Thornbury Methodist Church Hall

Practice Class: ‘Take the rough with the smooth’ (Teaching session)
For more information please contact the Secretary Penny Mackinnon on 07733 368967.



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