Local Groups

SARI provides free and confidential support to anyone who is targeted by hate for their race, faith, disability, sexual orientation, transgender identity, age, gender, or sex.

They offer help to victims, teachers and employers – find out more at www.saricharity.org.uk or call SARI confidentially on 0117 9420060

Thornbury and District Fundraising Group for Cancer Research UK meet regularly and have a varied calendar of events throughout the year, holding events such as quizzes, an Autumn Fair in October, and much more.

To find out more contact Tony

Email: thornburycruk@gmail.com

Phone: Tony on 07707 159645

Thornbury Clarinet Choir are a local adult clarinet choir exploring the diverse range of music. The choir has a range of clarinets from the small Eb to the bass clarinet. They meet for 2 hours one Saturday afternoon a month at Turnberries Community Centre, Thornbury and rehearse towards concerts in the local area.

For more information about the choir please see there website: 

Website: https://thornburyclarinetcho.wixsite.com/thornbury-cc 

Email: thornburyclarinetchoir @gmail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ThornburyClarinetChoir

The Association, plans, creates, repairs (all year), erects (Sunday mornings Sept-Nov), organises the ‘Switch-on Event’ and takes the lights down (January), stores the Christmas Lights Display along Thornbury High Street, The Plain, Castle Street, Chapel Street and St Mary Street, along with The Anchor at Morton.  

TCLA are always on the look out for willing volunteers for all manner of tasks and those with electrical skills, ladder skills, access to hoist facilities etc.

For more details please contact:

Gill Dunkley Secretary TCLA : 07414817010 

Email: gill@dunkleysfh.co.uk

Let’s Sing To Remember are an independent voluntary group for those with memory difficulties, their partners and carers. They meet for a chat, a cuppa and a sing!

They sing all sorts - action songs, songs from shows, old favourites, hits etc, get some percussion out and all to have some light hearted fun!

They meet in St Marys Church Hall see www.mythornbury.co.uk for dates.

For more information on Let's Sing to Remember:

Call Gill Dunkley: 07414817010

Email: gill@dunkleysfh.co.uk

Thornbury Arts Festival (TAF)

www.thornburyartsfestival.org.uk is a registered charity

Thornbury Arts Festival started over 50 years ago and is run by a group of volunteers.

There are four elements:

• Thornbury Eisteddfod takes place usually in March each year. They welcome students of all ages to take part in speech, drama, music classes. Look out for details on the TAF website for entrance details in the Autumn of the preceding year.
• Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Day provides an opportunity for local schools to bring pupils to experience live theatre performed by the students of Bristol old Vic Theatre School. They approach schools to apply in June, July and the theatre day takes place in late November/ December.
• Severn Vale Art Trail is a 5 day event offering a free opportunity to visit and enjoy the work of over 60 artisans in various venues across the Severn Vale Area. Look out for opportunities to enter as an artist in January and the 5 day event takes place usually over the first May bank holiday weekend. Art Trail website www.severnvalearttrail.org
• Thornbury Arts Festival ‘Week’ is typically held in April /May and brings music of all genres, comedy, personalities, drama, costumed portrayals, dance, children’s entertainment and more to Thornbury. They try to vary what is offered to engage wider audiences and at a price to cover costs, enabling access for all.

TAF always welcome volunteers interested in making such events happen. There is the Arts Festival Committee, an Art Trail Committee and the Eisteddfod Committee available to join.

For more details please contact Gill Dunkley (Chair Thornbury Arts Festival):

T: 07414817010

E: gill@dunkleysfh.co.uk

Thornbury Community Choir meet on Tuesdays 10.00 -11.30am at the United Reformed Church, Chapel Street, Thornbury, BS35 2BA.

They sing a wide variety of song types including world, folk, pop, jazz, sacred and all in lovely 3 or 4-part harmony in a relaxed and very friendly atmosphere. There’s no audition and no need to be able to read music as all the music is taught by ear.

They gather to sing for the joy of singing and sometimes perform too.

The first session is free and then it’s £7 per session pay-as-you-go.

New members are always welcome.

Contact: nicelizmartin@yahoo.co.uk

Haven Memory Café exists to provide a safe, nurturing environment for anyone living with memory loss, along with their carers.

They meet on the first and third Fridays of each month in the United Reformed Church, Chapel Street, Thornbury, BS35 2BA from 10.15am - 11.45am. 

Tea, coffee and homemade cakes are served, and they always have some form of entertainment, ranging from singing sessions with Lizzie and Jonny, bingo, slideshows, the Ukeaholics to fun with young friends from New Siblands school.  

It's free to attend; there's a donation box if anyone feels they would like to donate but it's in no way compulsory! A small weekly raffle is held to offset costs. 

There's no need to book a place, just turn up and you'll be assured of a warm welcome. 

For further details, contact Sue Walton on 07794370903 or Stuart Hill on 07913241437, joint leaders of Haven Memory Café.

Bristol ACF aims to develop young people (12 - 18 years) physically and mentally, improving self-confidence, teamwork, friendship and leadership.

They meet 1900 - 2130 every Thursday and welcome cadets of all abilities and backgrounds, also aiming to develop a sense of community in our cadets.

The ACF provides a wide diversity of fun, exciting and adventurous opportunities and it is a gateway to recognised vocational qualifications from the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme to BTEC First Diplomas which can help in working and school life.

The army-related activities include Shooting, Navigation, Fieldcraft, Skill at Arms, Drill, Military Knowledge.

They also run courses in Adventure Training, such as Canoeing, Kayaking, Climbing and Skiing, as well as Sports events, Shooting competitions, Duke of Edinburgh expedition, First Aid training, and much more.

Cadet Hut, Gloucester Road, Thornbury BS35 1JH
Website: armycadets.com/county/city-and-co...
Email: wx-bri-enquiry@rfca.org.uk

Thornbury & District Heritage Trust has been operating a museum in the town since1986. Run entirely by volunteers, it receives financial support from Thornbury Town Council and South Gloucestershire Council to provide a museum service for Thornbury and the Lower Severn Vale. 

Permanent exhibitions include the Thornbury Roman Coin hoard and the story of Thornbury Castle. There are also short term exhibitions of topical subjects. There are also off site exhibitions in the Town Hall featuring the Thornbury Quilt (viewing on Wednesdays during opening time) and on the history of the old Borough on the ground floor (available for viewing during normal opening times.)

Children are welcome and there are activities for them to enjoy.

Contact details:

Tel 01454 857774

Email: enquiries@thornburymuseum.org.uk 

Web Site: www.thornburymuseum.org.uk

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ThornburyandDistrictMuseum/

The museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 1pm to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm.

Admission is free and it is located at 4 Chapel Street, Thornbury, BS35 2BJ.

Educating the community of the problems with single use plastic.

Plastic Free Thornbury also supports businesses to reduce their plastic waste and acknowledge the work they already have done and use this to inspire people to take action.

They meet on the first Wednesday in the month for Green Drinks at Hawkes House from 7.30 to 9.00.

Website: sustainablethornbury.org

Email: plasticfreethornbury.1@gmail.com

Facebook page 'Sustainable Thornbury.'