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Create and Grow
Learn to Sew classes held locally for ages 8 to adult; After School Clubs, Holiday Clubs, Kids Parties, Teens and Adults. Kids learn the skills to make felt animal pincushions, felt cushions, cute key rings and pretty purses, sew straight stitch, applique, blanket stitch, sewing on a button and beads. Teens and adults can learn to use a sewing machine whilst making pretty items such as bags with bows, lounging trousers or a simple skirt. Lots of fun projects to make and everything is supplied.
Tel: 01454 411915 or 07793 373355
www.createandgrow.co.uk
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Mumbleys Farmhouse Rural Courses
A wide range of inspirational courses on smallholding, horticultural and rural skills and crafts. You can choose from learning to keep bees, wildlife gardening and learn to work with felt, plus many other fascinating workshops for both men and women. A popular and original gift idea.

Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury, BS35 3JY
Tel: 01454 415296

www.mumbleysfarmhouse.co.uk
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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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Area 35
Area 35 (formerly 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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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.

Cake Decorating Classes
Tel: 07581 529341

Creative Connections Art Therapy
Mustay House Studio, Tockington
Tel: 01454 612226 or mob 07787 762747

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 on the second Monday of each month in the Olveston Methodist Hall, 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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Pomodoro: Mediterranean Home Catering and Cookery Courses
Telephone: 01454 411073
Mobile: 07786 107293

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 District Townswomen's Guild
We are a group of women of all ages who meet monthly to exchange ideas, learn new skills, raise money for local and international charities and generally have fun!
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.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/l...

Thornbury and South Glos Amateur Radio Club (TSGARC)
We are a small friendly club who meet every Wednesday evening at 8pm. Subject to programme, we usually meet at the Chantry, Thornbury.
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.
TSGARC.ham-radio-op.net
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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 Country Music Club
We meet once a month to appreciate entertainment by British Country Music Artists, either as a listener or dancer (couples/line dancing/or just freestyle). We guarantee a good night out with a friendly atmosphere. Come dressed or casual. There is a large dance floor with a bar, raffle and food for sale. All shows start at 8pm, admission £5.50. For more information, contact Nancy on 01454 632135 or by email.
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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 Maggie Taylor on 01453 810574 or email below.
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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 £5 per annum and membership entitles 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.
www.thornburyhorticulturalsociety...
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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 (AGM excepted) 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, please click below.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury_s...

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 Andrew Gillingham on 01454 415015 or by email below.
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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. For more information phone Rosie on 01454 882244 or click below.
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Monday 6th February 2012
Alveston Gardens Association
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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Wednesday 8th February 2012
Thornbury Round Table
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

Thornbury and District Townswomen's Guild Meeting
7.30pm, Cossham Hall, Thornbury

Sue Aitken - Thornbury in Bloom
Competition: Single Spring Flower
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/l...


Thursday 9th February 2012
Thornbury Craft Club
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.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/s...

Thornbury and District Flower Club
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.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/s...


Friday 10th February 2012
The Art of Portraiture - Power, Status and Celebrity
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.
www.lynnegibson.net


Saturday 11th February 2012
Cake Decorating Classes
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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Sunday 12th February 2012
Sock Knitting Workshop
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.
www.mumbleysfarmhouse.co.uk


Wednesday 15th February 2012
Starting your Allotment - Part 1 (1/2 day)
10am-1pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
www.mumbleysfarmhouse.co.uk
Thornbury Round Table
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


Tuesday 21st February 2012
Castle Community Classes
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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Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Severn Valley Quilters
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.


Thursday 23rd February 2012
Thornbury and District Flower Club AGM
7.30pm, Thornbury Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Thornbury

For more information please contact the Secretary Penny Mackinnon on 07733 368967 or click below.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/s...


Saturday 25th February 2012
Felt Making Workshop
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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How to Track African Wildlife
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'
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury_c...
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Thursday 1st March 2012
Ladies Lunches
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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Sunday 4th March 2012
History Talk and Tour
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.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury_c...


Tuesday 6th March 2012
Eastwood Gardeners' Club
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

Alveston Gardens Association
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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Thursday 8th March 2012
Thornbury Craft Club
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.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/s...

Thornbury and District Flower Club
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...


Saturday 10th March 2012
Rag Rugging Workshop
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.
www.mumbleysfarmhouse.co.uk


Wednesday 14th March 2012
Thornbury and District Townswomen's Guild Meeting
7.30pm, Cossham Hall, Thornbury

AGM Sue and Sue - Butterflies of the Cotswolds
Competition: Butterfly Brooch

www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/l...


Sunday 18th March 2012
Mothers Day Afternoon Tea
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.
www.alvestonhousehotel.co.uk/Moth...


Thursday 22nd March 2012
Thornbury and District Flower Club
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.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/s...


Friday 23rd March 2012
The Art of Portraiture - Family, Friends and Colleagues
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


Saturday 24th March 2012
Thornbury Horticultural Society: Spring Colour Goes On Show
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.
www.thornburyhorticulturalsociety...


Wednesday 28th March 2012
Severn Valley Quilters
7.30pm, Cossham Hall, Chapel Street, Thornbury

‘Funky Chickens’ with SB

Visitors Fee £3.50. For more information contact Sheila Butler on 01454 618143.


Monday 2nd April 2012
Alveston Gardens Association
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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Wednesday 11th April 2012
Thornbury and District Townswomen's Guild Meeting
7.30pm, Cossham Hall, Thornbury

Julie Barnfield - Nonsense & Nostalgia
Competition: A nostalgic memento
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/l...


Thursday 12th April 2012
Thornbury Craft Club
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.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/s...


Wednesday 18th April 2012
Severn Valley Quilters
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.


Friday 20th April 2012
Thornbury Round Table Changeover
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


Saturday 21st April 2012
Felt Making Workshop
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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Wednesday 25th April 2012
Starting your Allotment - Part 2 (1/2 day)
10am-1pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
www.mumbleysfarmhouse.co.uk

Saturday 28th April 2012
Smallholder Taster Day
10am-1pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
www.mumbleysfarmhouse.co.uk

Wednesday 2nd May 2012
Hens for the Garden (Half Day)
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.
www.mumbleysfarmhouse.co.uk


Saturday 5th May 2012
Gardening for Wildlife
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 May 2012
Old Down Flower Show
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


Monday 7th May 2012
Alveston Gardens Association
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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Thursday 10th May 2012
Thornbury Craft Club
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.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/s...


Saturday 19th May 2012
Felt Making Workshop
10am-4pm, Octagon Centre, The Castle School, Park Road, Thornbury BS35 1HT

Subject To Be Decided

£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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Alveston Gardens Association Spring Plant Sale

For more information, please call Frank on 01454 415443 or email below.
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Wednesday 23rd May 2012
Severn Valley Quilters
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.


Friday 25th May 2012
Smallholder Taster Day
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


Monday 4th June 2012
Alveston Gardens Association
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.
Email:


Thursday 14th June 2012
Thornbury Craft Club
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.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury/s...


Wednesday 20th June 2012
Starting your Allotment - Part 3 (1/2 day)
10am-1pm, Mumbleys Farmhouse, Sweetwater Lane, Mumbleys, Near Thornbury BS35 3JY
www.mumbleysfarmhouse.co.uk

Friday 22nd June 2012
Smallholder Taster Weekend
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.
www.mumbleysfarmhouse.co.uk

Severn Valley Quilters
7.30pm, Spinning Weal at Clevedon

Group Visit (members only)

For more information contact Sheila Butler on 01454 618143.



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