The key to a healthy, balanced active lifestyle is to find activities you enjoy which incorporate a variety of exercises. Active Centres offer a wide range of programmes to keep you motivated and help get the results you want.
Our fitness classes are motivational and social; our gyms are full of exercise experts with leading industry equipment; and our pools run a variety of swimming sessions to suit the novice swimmer through to advanced. If you are new to exercise and would like to talk to someone, why not telephone us or pop in for a relaxed chat?
Tel: 0300 333 0300
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Avive Dance Company is run by Miss Chloe Baker, a former student of The Royal Ballet School's Associate programme and Bristol College of Dance with extensive experience of dance competitions.
Avive dance classes share the enjoyment of movement to music and inspire creativity. As well as bringing physical benefits including improved flexibility, coordination, strength and fitness, they develop confidence and social skills in children and young people.
Avive offers private training, as well as weekly classes for competitions, auditions and exams to support every student's unique dance journey.
The Chantry Community Centre, Thornbury BS35 1HB
Tel: 01454 411381
Tel: 07904 392618
www.avivedancecompany.co.uk
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Thornbury Golf Centre provides outstanding facilities and exceptional value for money. The Centre boasts two challenging 18 hole golf courses, a comfortable and relaxed clubhouse, floodlit driving range, golf academy, well stocked pro’s shop, delightful private dining facilities and an 11 bedroom lodge with a two star AA rating.
Thornbury Golf Centre welcomes golfers of all ages and abilities 7 days a week, and the clubhouse is open to all for refreshments, snacks and meals, with free wi-fi.
Bristol Road, Thornbury BS35 3XL
Tel: 01454 281144
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Playing throughout the summer on the Jubilee Field, Greenhill, Alveston, Alveston Cricket Club established in 1952, welcomes players and supporters from throughout the area.
When the game of Pickleball is mentioned, most people screw their noses up and say “Whaaat?” Yes, the world’s fastest growing game has one of the strangest names ever! It is played on a badminton court, but with different equipment, lower net and, of course, different rules.
Come along and find out what all the fuss is about: Wednesday mornings at 10.15-12.15, Severnside Hall. The club will provide all the equipment you need apart from shoes!
Thornbury Active Centre, Alveston Hill, Thornbury BS35 3JB
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Based at Thornbury Lawn Tennis Club, Mundy Playing Fields, Thornbury BS35 1NA
Tel: 07858 466231
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The Club House, The Park, Old Down, Tockington BS32 4PH
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Founded in 1933, the club provides bowling facilities for anyone living in Olveston its surrounding district, including Thornbury. We welcome any new members whether they have played before or not.
Alveston Road, Old Down BS32 4PH
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New members of all ages and standards are welcome tto join us for social and competitive tennis at The Parish Hall courts. Ladies and men's nights, mixed club nights, competitions and local league play. Single and family memberships available at the lowest rates and the friendliest club in the area. Give Steve a call for more info.
Tel: 07979 884987
www.ottctennis.co.uk
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Olveston United AFC was formed in 1926. With excellent facilities on and off the field, the Club has been gradually expanding in recent years and now boasts two adult teams and a thriving youth section.
The club comprises two teams:
• 1st team - Bristol Premier Combination League - Premier Division
• Reserves - Bristol and District League - Division Two
The blue and yellow club colours are the colours of the Gloucestershire Hussars, the regimental colours of Col. C.E. Turner, the first Club President.
Please email Russell Knight, club vice-chairman for more information about Olveston AFC.
We are currently looking for sponsors.
Our ground is between Thornbury and the surrounding villages of Alveston, Olveston and Tockington.
The Plain, Old Down BS32 4PF
www.olvestonunited.co.uk/
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For information in joining Rockhampton Cricket Club please phone the Secretary Mr Paul Williams.
Rockhampton GL13 9DT
Tel: 01454 416687
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Based at Thornbury Leisure Centre, Alveston Hill, Thornbury BS35 3JB
www.severnvalebadminton.org.uk
Sunday Evening Netball is back at Crossways School in Thornbury for the summer, 6.30-7.30 £1 per session. This just for fun group is always keen to welcome players of all ages 16+ (under 18 with parental agreement) and all levels of fitness and ability. Please email or text Val for more information.
Tel: 07973 119378
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Based at Thornbury Active Centre and Marlwood School
Tel: 07590 024 186
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Totally free Thornbury running group for mums “This Mum Runs” has launched regular local runs designed to empower women to get happier and healthier, as well as having a laugh and meeting other local parents.
Those interested should join the “This Mum Runs Bristol” Facebook group and search for details of the Thornbury runs, as well as joining the locally-focused “Thornbury Mums Running Chat” Facebook group.
We meet on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm and Sunday mornings at 8am on the little grassy hill opposite the Tesco petrol station, lead a warm up and cool down, and run at a very friendly chatty pace, with lots of “looping” so the whole group stays together and no-one gets left behind. It’s ideal for people who haven’t run for a while, or who have perhaps done the Couch to 5K programme but need the motivation to keep it going!
Thornbury Leisure Centre, Thornbury BS35 3JB
Tel: 07906 628 814
www.shin-cho-aikido.co.uk
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The junior section of Thornbury RFC. The emphasis of club is for the players to enjoy themselves, have fun and practise their skills.
For information on joining Thornbury Cricket Club, please click below or visit the Club House next to the Ship Hotel. We are open all year round 8am-11pm.
We also offer ladies' cricket, girls' cricket, special needs cricket, hire of club, senior citizens' luncheons, a café open 7 days a week, exercise classes and a fully licensed bar with Sky TV & BT Sport.
'The Ship' Field, Alveston BS35 3LG
www.thornburycc.com/
Girls, are you interested in playing rugby? Thornbury now has two age groups incorporating school years 7-12. It's an opportunity to learn the game, improve your fitness, be part of a successful team and make new friends. For more information, call Annie Parker on 01454 887595 or Steve Davis on 01454 774877.
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Thornbury Golf Club is an integral part of the Thornbury Golf Centre. It boasts a thriving membership and its strengths lie in the camaraderie of its members and the variety of competitions run by all four sections of the club: Men’s, Ladies’, Seniors’ and Juniors’. They include not only formal monthly medal and stableford competitions but also social competitions and offer the opportunity of playing in external matches and competitions both locally and nationally.
Based at Thornbury Golf Centre, Bristol Road, Thornbury BS35 3XL
www.thornburygolfclub.com
We are a friendly club with Junior and Ladies teams who train from September to April each year for the main hockey season.
Our youth teams range from Under 10’s to Under 16’s who compete in the Avon Junior Hockey League. Juniors aged 13 are then welcome to progress into the ladies teams. Our ladies' league matches usually take place on a Saturday between September and April. We also play in a summer league from May to July.
Please come along and join in a training session to see if you would like to give it a try. We welcome budding hockey players, whether you’re looking for fun and fitness or more competitive match play.
Pop down and play some hockey in an informal and friendly atmosphere, it is a great way of meeting people, improving your fitness and having a laugh. If you haven’t played since school, or ever played at all, it really doesn’t matter. Do not worry if you are nervous about picking up a stick again, cannot remember or don’t know any of the rules. We promise it is nothing like the old school days of muddy pitches and standing around waiting for a touch of the ball. And it’s free.
The Castle School Astro Pitch, Park Road, Thornbury BS35 1HT
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We meet at Thornbury Active Centre
Tel: 01454 865777
Fancy joining us for a fun, free, running-based exercise class? We meet every Friday during term-time 9am and are Covid-secure.
We run fartlek, efforts, interval, speed-work, hill sessions and many more. All levels and abilities welcome, buggy and toddler friendly, fun, friendly and inclusive group.
The Chantry Field, Church Road, Thornbury BS35 1EJ
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Mundy Playing Fields, Off Kington Lane, Thornbury BS35 1NA
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Thornbury parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday at 9am. It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed event and it can really be whatever you want it to be, whether that's for fun or as part of a training plan.
It offers an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy this beautiful park and get physically active into the bargain. We want to encourage people to run, jog or walk together irrespective of their ability – this event is truly open to all and best of all it really is FREE!
Mundy Playing Fields, Thornbury BS35 2XN
www.parkrun.org.uk/thornbury/
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Come and play the exciting and fun game of Pickleball at our Pickleball club in Thornbury. It is basically a mix of tennis, badminton and other racquet sports. Played on a badminton court with a low net and solid bats known as paddles and a ball with holes in it!
All ages welcome (over 18s). No experience necessary as we offer tuition re the rules and how to play at our beginners’ sessions. It is easy to pick up the basics. We welcome players of all abilities whether you have played a racquet sport before or not.
Club sessions are on Monday nights at Thornbury Leisure Centre. Please email us for more details and if you would like to come along. You are assured of a warm welcome.
Thornbury Active Centre, Alveston Hill, Thornbury BS35 3JB
www.thornburypickleballclub.co.uk
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Become part of the best rugby club in the South West: soak up the atmosphere at home games, or turn up to training on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm - new players welcome.
Watch out for upcoming events and visit Thornbury Rubgy Club's website for latest results and news.
Rockhampton Road, Thornbury BS35 1LG
Tel: 01454 412096
www.pitchero.com/clubs/thornburyrfc
We are a friendly local club catering for runners of all ages and abilities. We meet at Thornbury Leisure Centre, 7pm, Tuesday & Thursday evenings.
For enquiries, please contact the Club Captain by email below.
Thornbury Sailing Club is at Oldbury-On-Severn, on the east bank of the Severn estuary. It offers dinghy, windsurfing and cruiser sailing as well as sail training and social activities.
www.thornburysc.org.uk
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We are a friendly, sociable club based at Thornbury Leisure Centre, where there are four courts and a viewing gallery. We offer something for players of all ages and all abilities, from those wishing to take up the game right through to experienced players. Our current age range is 16 to 65. Court bookings are done through main reception (0300 333 0300).
Based at Thornbury Leisure Centre, Alveston Hill, Thornbury BS35 3JB
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We are an "Open to All" club with sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays 7:00-9.30pm. All ages and abilities are welcome: from complete beginners looking for social play, to experienced players looking for competitive matches.
Pay-as-you-play or seasonal membership available. For further information, contact Club Secretary Stephen Biles by email below.
The Castle School Sports Hall, Thornbury BS35 1HT
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The club runs two adult teams and a youth section running from U6 to U18 and caters for both male and female teams. The exact date of the formation of a football club in Thornbury is uncertain, but it is known that football was being played in the town in 1896 and that there was a Thornbury Town Club in 1898. The youth section was originally formed in 1990 as a separate club (Thornbury Falcons) and ran in this capacity for many successful years covering teams for boys and girls up to U16. In 2010 the two clubs merged to form a new Thornbury Town FC while retaining adult and junior sections (up to U18).
If you wish to join the Club, please call the Youth Chairman, John Wormwell on 07974 191110, by email below or visit the Club House in Alveston next to the Ship Hotel. We are open all year round 8am-11pm.
'The Ship' Field, Alveston BS35 3LG
Tel: 01454 412424
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We are a small but friendly target archery club based in Tockington near Bristol.
We welcome archers of all levels from absolute beginners, for whom we run a beginners' course in early summer, to the more experienced archer.
Turnberrie's Community Centre, Bath Road, Thornbury BS35 2BB
Tel: 07790 734581
www.nywingchun.co.uk
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