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2pm. With the early hot spell we have been experiencing it is
hoped roses will produce a second flush of blooms during August as we have
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already had a lovely early show of flowers. The show schedule contains ten
sections with a total of 131 classes depicting interesting subjects. There are
17 Perpetual Challenge Trophies to be awarded, along with the RHS Banksian
Medal.
The Vegetable and Flower Sections are very much the same as in previous
years. ln the Floral Art Section the class titles are: An Exhibit "Summer
Splendour"; An Arrangement of Five Roses; An Arrangement of Garden
Flowers; another Exhibit "By the Seashore"; another Arrangement of Foliage; a
Bridegroom's Buttonhole; a Miniature Arrangement in Shades of Mauve; finally
an Exhibit called "With a Twinkle of Glass".
The Cookery Section will include a class for men only which is Three Queen
Cakes. New classes include Ginger Cake, a Cornish Pasty, Four Blueberry
Muffins, Six Cheese Straws and a Loaf of Bread.
ln the Photographic Section colour prints entitled: A Hangi.ng Basket; A
Bridge; Carnival Time; A Scarecrow; Farm Machinery; Baby Trouble; two
colour prints called Little & Large, four prints called A Flower of each Season.
Children's classes include a Pasta Pattern on a Plate, a Picture of Mummy;
Vegetable Animal; the Seaside in a Seed Tray; a Design for next year's Flower
Show; a Photograph of "My Favourite Thing"; a S-Minute Mug Cake and finally
a Posy of Fresh Flowers.
Flower Show schedules are available at: J&T Owen, Florists, The Plain; The
Garden Shop, High Street; The Town Hall; Thornbury Library and Flower Show
Secretary, f d.411673.
(NB: This is the final Flower Show schedule written by Tony Lrnes as
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NEWS AROUND
QUILT TALK Come and meet Bettina Havig, renowned American quilter. Bettina will
be giving a talk on "Creating Sparkling Sets" on Friday 5 August at 7.30pm in the
Methodist Hall, Castle Court. Tickets are f5 for Quilters' Guild members and €7.50 for
non-members. Why not come and learn how to put quilts together with a spark and
sparkle and also learn interesting alternatives to conventional setting arrangements.
For further information please telephone 618143 or 419777.
THORNBURY CRAFT CLUB hold their meetings on the second Thursday in the month
at St Mary's Church Hall from 7.45-1Opm, with the speaker/demonstrator starting at
8pm. At most meetings we have the demonstration of a craft and often have the
opportunity to try a new craft and produce an item to take home. For our next tqeting
on Thursday 11 August we are bringing a craft of our own choosing to work on during
the evening, so generally learning from each other and having a relaxed socid evening.
We are always pleased to see new people come along and find out if they are
interested in joining the club. lf you would like to find out more about us, please ring
Maggie, Te|.01453 810574 or 07980 528315. Please note that crafts may change at
short notice.
"ROCHENTUNE" are holding a concert at Rockhampton Village Hall on Saturday 3
September at 8pm. Price f8. Nicki Barnes (nee Woodward), who has a classical music
upbringing, and Jakey Graupner, with a rock background, have joined together to make
fantastic traditional lrish folk music with English folk thrown in and some original
material. Proceeds go to the Village Hall and Rockhampton Church. For details please
ring 260530 or go to www.rockhamptonvillagehall.com.
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Hall and Youth Centre, starting at 2pm, cream teas available from 2.304.1Spm. This
year we are supporting Thornbury Stroke Support Group and Hammer Out. This is our
third year of combining the Flower Show with Alveston Community Show which was
very successful last year and looking at their programme for 2011 should be even
better. So why not come along and join us for the afternoon. Better still, enter one of
the many classes on offer, including this year the Thompson & Morgan Top Tray and
Vase Competition. Prize winners will share t90 of Thompson & Morgan vouchers. You
do not have to live in Alveston to enter - it is open to everybody, even the children are
well catered for with classes to fire their imagination. lf you have visited us previously I
am sure you had a very enjoyable afternoon, if you have not, then come and see for
yourself. The schedules will be available from local shops or the library; any queries
please telephone Marj on 418694. lf entering is not your scene, just come along and
enjoy the day - maybe treat yourself to a cream tea, "Naughty but very nice". Hope to
see you there. Marj Roper-Marshall.
THORNBURY AUTUMN FOOD FAIR, Saturday 10 September, 1Oam-2pm. Autumn is
on its way and so is the next quarterly Food Fair in C'astle Street. With more and more
stalls supplying delicious cakes, cheeses, meats and much more, the Fair is a great
place to buy a "foodie" treat and to meet friends old and new in a traffic free spot right in
the heart of our lovely town. Extend your day visiting our shops and cafes - you will be
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wisdom at this important stage of Thornbury in Bloom's campaign for 2011.
we have a most daunting programme ahead of us as we try to emulate our
resounding success of 2009 when we won the best in the south west and the
gold award and best in class in the national Britain in Bloom contest. so yet
again we face the judges, once in July and again in August. We need to keep
our standards up during the four-week period between the two judging dates
and we need all our supporters to maintain their enthusiasm to keep things
going for that vital period. Everyone can help by doing simple things tike
keeping your front gardens neat and tidy, take your rubbish home, volunteer to
do a little watering of flower beds etc. and we will be rewarded with success.
we have been entering the Britain in Bloom competition for twenty years and
have had a considerable number of awards including six gold awards, one
silver award, three cups and numerous certificates. our success is due to all
the hard work put in by our supporters who have provided physical effort and
time and organising skills, and not forgetting business organisations, clubs and
private individuals who have provided financial support. our sincere thanks go
to everyone who has given time or money to aid our aim of making the score:
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tea, Joyce told Philip that her husband, Robert Smith, had not been able to come on the
trip, but that he would love to come back to England. As a chaplain and professor of
philosophy and religion at Colgate University, Hamilton, New York, he had spent
sabbaticals in Oxford and had brought students for study tours in England and
Scotland. Philip then reported that he and Wendy were to be taking a study leave in
2011 and this would be an opportunity for Joyce to take his place at the organ in
Thornbury. This seemed an ideal solution for all involved and Joyce saw it as an
occasion to retire from her church position in Syracuse to spend more time in historical
research. As a church historian, she combines her interest in music with
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background in Gernran Lutheranism to focus on the theology of music in 17th and 18th
century Germany. While in Great Britain she will attend two conferences related to her
research and the couple will spend three weeks in Germany upon leaving Thornbury at
the end of September. Both Joyce and Bob are very eager to get to know Thornbury
and its residents.
IMPORTANT DATE FOR ALL PRIMARY AGED CHILDREN Sunday 25 September,
4-5.30pm, Castle School. "Doug (Duggie Dug Dug) Horley in Concert". One-and-a-half
hours of funky music, puppets, tricks, thrills and fun. Tickets cost f4 per primary school
aged child. (All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult adults and
younger siblings free.) Organised and subsidised by St Mary's and St Paul's Churches,
Thornbury, and St Arilda's, Oldbury. For more information and tickets please contact
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9,LDBURY-ON-SEVERN HORT|GULTURAL soctETy hotd rheir Annuat show on
saturday 3 september at the Pavilion, West lrrtar.sn etaying Fields. This year we are
again trying to encourage greater participation by inviting members of the Ham Lane
Allotments to compete by.showing their vegetables in the!how. we are also running a
Scarecrow Competition where scarecrows will be made and displayed on the exhibitor's
property; we hope there will be lots of entries. The scarecrows will be exhibited from
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The show opens lo the public at 4pm for the viewing and purchase of exhibits kindly
donated by the exhibitors. Admission is €1 for adults, children under 16 free.
Refreshments will be available. we would be pleased to see as many visitors as
possible so why not come down and have a look, maybe purchase some really good
vegetables and other produce and have a good time. Everyone welcome. rrif,e,
details from the Hon. Secretary, Tel. 413551 .
NEW vlcAR our new Vicar, Reverend John suddards, was lnducted at the beginning
of July. He is around in August and hopes to meet as many people as possible over the
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pre-season friendlies, with matches at Whitehall and North Bristol before they host
National League side old Redcliffians at home on 20 August. Newly-promoted ihorns
begin their campaign in South West One West with a visit to Berry Hill on 3 September
before hosting Brixham for their first home league game the following weekend. The
First XV will be led by new captain George Maggs and his playing lquad has been
bolstered by the arrival of Rob Higgitt as player-coach. Higgitt was formerly a
professional player with Bristol, Llanelli Scarlets and Worcester and will be a huge aiset
to the club. The Second XV is led by Nick Balman and they will play in a revised
Gloucestershire Reserve Premier League which sees them play second XVs from
several national league clubs. The Third XV is once again captained by Adam weaver
and his side continue to play in Gloucestershire Reserve League South
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community. The club website at www.thornburyrfc.com will have up-to-date information
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TEATIME WITH MUSIC AND MAGIC! Come and indulge yourself and your friends in
an afternoon of sheer pleasure, firstly with a traditional tea of homemade sandwiches
and cakes, followed by a concert of wide-ranging entertainment with songs, sketches,
magic and much more, provided by some of Thornbury's most experienced
entertainers. This fundraising concert is spearheaded by the concert party group Five
Alive Plus whose musical director, Gill Edmunds, is being supported by Dorothy wrench
as co-producer. Popular performers Barry and Sue Smith will amaze with extraordinary
feats of magic. Musical treats will include songs, show-time music and sing-along
wartime melodies. This concert, which is part of the fundraising project in aid of the
Armstrong Hall Backstage lmprovement Appeal, will be held in the Armstrong and
cossham Halls on saturday 3 september starting at 4pm for tea, followed by the
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7.30pm in the Stuart Room, The Chantry. Some of the suggested activities of this
group would be to: As
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Cheltenham, Chepstow, Stroud, to enjoy and report feedback; hold an annual social
event for everyone connected with the Friends and TAF; hold fundraising events; make
Friends membership and activity enjoyable and rewarding, not a chore; re-launch the
traditional Mop Fair (possibly instead of in partnership with the existing volunteer fairs or
to outlets around the South
Gloucestershire area and beyond; be available as stewards and helpers during the Arts
Festival, Eisteddfod and other children's events run by TAF; assist with promotional
stalls at eg. street fairs, Thornbury Carnival. Benefits for Friends membership would be
other street fairs); deliver TAF posters/brochures
priority booking at Arts Festival events (subject to certain conditions), circulation of a
regular newsletter keeping the Friends updated regarding activities planned by the
Group and reporting to and from the TAF committee via TAF committee members.
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Schubert's Mass No.3 at the Castle School. The choir rehearses on Monday evenings,
8-9.30pm in the United Reformed Church Hall. There will be a welcome meeting on 12
September for potential new members. Contact Alison Makepeace, Tel. 415019, or
Joss Gregson, Iel. 411652.
CASTLE COMMUNITY CLASSES - ADVANCE NOTICE The Autumn Term Adult
Education programme based on the Park Road site at Castle School is taking shape
with regular and new subjects planned. Groups will be focussed once again on
Tuesday evenings and will hopefully include Steel Band lnstruction, Ceramics, Egyptian
Belly Dancing, E-bay Buying and Selling, Men's Keep Fit, Spanish, Turkish, Greek,
Mandarin Chinese, Stained Glass Art, Floristry, lT and Art. Several of the classes will
run 6-week introductory courses, whilst others will be based on the traditional 1O-week
programme. Enrolment will take place on Tuesday 6 September from 7-8.30pm on the
Park Road site, with the main programme starting on Tuesday 13 September (with
individual variations). The full programme will be available in August together with
information about fees and enrolment. Details will also be published on the school
website, www.thecastleschool.org.uk. Further details are also available via the Castle
School, Tel. 862100.
THORNBURY METHODIST CHURCH will be running an ALPHA course for ten weeks
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THE WESLEY GUILD is a countrywide Christian organisation based in the Methodist
Church, but open to anyone of any denomination. We are currently trying to encourage
more people to join us on the first and third Thursdays of each month starting at
2.30pm, recommencing on Thursday 15 September. l#e rndet in the vestibule of the
Methodist Church in the High Street and the themes for tttu |neetings are Devotional,
Christian Service, Social and Musical or Cultural. Our molld ls, "One heart, one way".
During the last year we have had a talk on the Roman coin hoard, the Penny Brohn
carlcbr support group, a talk on "Music and Memories" and many more. lt would be
lov6fy to welcome some more members, our meetings last for just over one hour and
close with a cup of tea. Any further information from Ann Lewis, Tel. 415675.
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sea creature with eight feet attached to its body by its eight legs. . But there are
several words beginning with oct- which one would rarely come across. An
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THE GRAND MINUET BALL (Part
Three)
by Andrew Sherriff
IANE had gone to an Eighteenth Century Ball in Bath. Suddenly her dance
rJ partner had been challenged to a duel and she had found herself taken
back in time to the early Nineteenth Century. Her lover had been killed in a
duel by her husband.
Jane withdrew into herself, although memories of herself as Jane were just
figments of a bad dream. She was Lady Emma, ostracised by polite society for
her affaire but she was happy to excluded. Her coachman told her that Sir
Anthony had died honourably and bravely. He also had a quick death for
which Lady Emma was thankful.
The years went by painfully slowly. She was a rich widow. Her loathed
husband had gone to France to fight in Lord Wellington's army. Miraculously
he had survived many battles against Napoleon, only to die, ironically, in a
duel.
Lady Emma was coughing, the never ending cough of consumption. She
looked at her ever faithful Rose, an old woman now, as she was too. Rose
had never married and had lived the hard life of a domestic servant. She was
more than a Servant, as much as a mistress and servant could be friends
together. Lady Emma would have been happy to see her married.
She endured another spasm, bringing up more blood as Rose looked on
helplessly. Fighting for breath, she knew she was going. The world was
receding and she was not sorry... ... ..
"Madam, Madam. Please don't die."
The vision of Rose faded as Lady Emma slipped away from her unhappy
world. Then to her surprise her vision focussed itself again. Panic stricken she
looked up.
"Rose, Rose. lt's you. Please don't leave me."
"lt's alright. You must have fainted."
She looked at the concerned faces all crowded round her. Slowly she was
helped to her feet.
Back at their table, Jane was aware of a splitting headache and a strange
desire to cough. She found it difficult to breath but the room gradually
focussed itself.
"l had a strange dream," she said, addressing the floor.
"How could you have? You were only out for a minute."
There was a pause as Sarah tried to appraise the situation.
"Why did you call me Rose?"
"Because you were."
Sarah looked puzzled, slightly annoyed and worried.
Listen Jane. I hope you'll be alright. I'm in the next performance dance with
Peter so I must go now but I'll be straight back." Sarah smiled quickly but all
Jane saw was the engagement ring.
A feeling of great peace came over her as at last faithful Rose was to have a
husband. What was she thinking? Sarah was Sarah, not Rose, or was she?
ln a confused state Jane sat out the rest of the Ball revelling in Sarah's and
Peter's romance. Eventually the Ball was over and Sarah helped her out of her
22
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costume. A stream of people left the.Ball and Jane found herself by the main
door's clutching Norma's costume.
"How are you feeling now?" She looked up to find a man speaking to her.
"Yes, Yes thank you," she replied uncertainly.
"You're surg?"
This time she looked straight
at him, her heart missing a beat with
recognition.
.1t...
lt was you I was dancing with. Yes," she replied firmly. "l
didn't
recognise you out of your costume."
"lt's always the way. We all look so different when we're dressed up. I think,
Emma..."
"What!" She stared at him and his eyes became more familiar, very familiar...
"l think we were interrupted last time." He knew and somehow, in some way
he had returned.
"My darling Jane, or should I say Lady Emma. I shall take you home."
Most people had left and the impatient security guard was desperate to lock
up. Sarah swept past, arm in arm with Peter.
"Bye Jane, bye Ben."
"Bye Peter, bye Rose er Sarah." Jane snuggled up to Ben.
"So you're Ben. I think I prefer the name Sir Anthony." They giggled together
as they were shooed out by the guard. n
A
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NICE CUP OF TEA
"Oh Mabel, let's go into that caf6 and have a horrible cup of tea." "Why don't
you call in one day, and I'll make you a disgusting cup of tea." "They say you
can get an indifferent cup of tea in that new tea shop." "l always like to have a
rubbish, yucky, tasteless, lukewarm cup of tea at about four-o'clock." These
are some of the things we are never likely to hear or say. For reasons
unknown - at least to this writer - every cup of tea offered, considered or
contemplated is "nice". Tea doesn't always turn out to be "nice", but that is the
stated intention, by both the tea-maker and the tea drinker. Whether one is
using a tea bag in an old mug, or expensive "posh" tea in an expensive "posh"
teapot and tea cup, the intention is surely to make a "nice" cup of tea. Many
years ago a popular song extolled the virtues of "A Nice Cup of Tea" yes,
pop songs really did have thoughtful, serious, literate and "nice" words then.
-
I like a nice cup of tea in the morning,
Just to start the day, you see;
And at half-past eleven, my idea of heaven
ls a nice cup of tea.
I like a nice cup of tea with my dinner,
And a nice cup of tea with my tea;
And when it's time for bed
There's a lot to be said
For a nice cup of tea.
Oh well, I'lljust put the kettle on, and make
a nice mug of hot chocolate.
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by Dennis Wiltshire
RED DEER TO tOS ANGETES
you
JO explain the above title I should inform that my start point (Red
I Deer) was a small town in Alberta, Canada, near to where I was stationed
for two years with the Royal Air Force during World War Two. Our unit was
part of the Commonwealth Air Training Scheme for the training of aircrew.
Very few aircrew were trained in the UK due to wartime conditions, eg.
blackouts, bombing, etc.
I was at the ripe old age of 20 and was serving with the Royal Air Force as a
skilled aero engineer; I digress! I will write in the singular although in fact there
were two of us, and we had agreed to forego any leave for one year to make
this journey. One more deviation and we will be off. I regret I am unable to
illustrate this "write-up", as all my photographs and pictures were lost when
was grounded and hospitalised after a very bad sortie over Cologne; but that is
I
another story!
First was a visit to the offices of "American Railroads" in Red Deer, my
nearest town. Here I purchased tickets for a return journey to Los Angeles,
plus all the relevant forms for the journey. These included an RAF form of
authority to enable me to leave Canada, a temporary visa to enter the USA,
copies of RAF identity cards and so on. lt took over a month to acquire all the
paperwork. Now to the trip!
I boarded the train at Red Deer and we proceeded south to Calgary, then
south-west to the town of Nelson. lt was here we took on water for the engine.
The next leg of our journey was a long one and we did not stop again until we
reached Blaine in Washington State. lt is here that everything happens!
At the border crossing they wanted to see my visa, my RAF pass, rail tickets;
if I had an official piece of paper they wanted to see it. Before leaving camp
had to stitch "Great Britain" flashes at the top of my uniform jacket sleeves. I
have to admit I almost became an attraction here as the Americans saw very
few RAF personnel, and they all wanted to shake hands, with the greeting
"Guess you're over here from the Old Country." From the border control point
was advised of my next move. I changed platforms to the American sector and
awaited my train. lt arrived with a lengthy blast on its whistle, cow-bell ringing,
I
I
right on time.
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a special she was: five coaches and observation coach - a
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whole train's length. We the passengers now had a six-hour journey to LA in
complete luxury - fully air-conditioned, quiet, very fast. I find it very difficult
now to recall the whole trip, but a few places we passed through - Seattle,
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shops on all three sides, beautiful lighting - it had to be seen to be believed.
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able to describe the size and beauty.
After a quick coffee - no good looking for tea - I made my way to one of the
many exits signed "For city cabs"; there were many more exits stating where
they would lead you. once outside it was utter chaos, people milling aiound in
all directions. There must have been thirty or forty cabs'parked i-n an open
compound with a line of cabs slowly moving in a snaking line, and people
rushed down thb line of taxis I just waited my turn and up came a cab. I
boarded and asked the driver for 1464 Munson Avenue. The cabbie checked
in his street guide, slipped into gear and we were away. I had always thought
that London was bad enough for street traffic, but central LA welll As far a! I
was concerned all the traffic was on the wrong side of the road (left-hand
drive). There were multi-coloured buses (single deck), and the constant
cacophony of motor horns with the odd siren thrown in for good measure.
Traffic lights were strung across the intersections, and without any concern
whatsoever, the cabbie slid back the privacy window and said, "you over from
the uK?" I replied with "sure" (it did not sound very American). Then the
driver said "so you're a real English Air Force guy." Then from me another
"Sure" and the cabbie said "Well dang me ain't that iumpin."
I must have been in the cab around twenty minutes, when it lurched to a halt,
the driver said "1464" and opened my door from the inside. I enquired what
the fare was, to be greeted with "Have this one on me fella and give 'em hell
over there." - and he was gone!
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I looked round on hearing the shout which appeared to come from behind a
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"But ... !"
His size and age compared to mine brooked no argument so
I
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to Hampden Road. Albert, for that was the bully's name, lived at number 6l an
end house. The houses at that point were separated from the Baptist chapel,
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named after william Penn who founded pennsylvania and Hampden Road
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this side of the road and includes the grassed area.
Don't you understand you litfle runt?',
I did not reply. I was dumbfounded and swore revenge. I now hated him as
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myself what William would have done in these circumstances. I decided that a
bucket of whitewash over Albert was not remotely adequate for the shame,
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lwas ready for revenge.
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Hall, CCc-Chantry Community Centre, CCCP- Castle
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Court Car Park, CH-Cossham Hall, CKCH-Christ the King Church Hall, LCCP- Leisure
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Mary's Church, SMCH-SI Mary's Church Hall, SPC-SI Paul's Church, TBC-Thornbury
Baptist Church, TCc-Turnberrie's Community Centre, TL-Thornbury Library, TLCThornbury Leisure Centre, TH-Thornbury Town Hall, URC-United Reformed Church
Mon
1
Circle Dance Group, CH, 7-9.30pm, every Monday. Hazel01453 834125.
Line Dancing, CH, Beginners 9. 1 5-1 0. 1 Oam, lntermediates 1 0. 1 5-1 1 .30am,
lmprovers 11.30am-12.30pm, every Monday, f4. Beverley Harwood
01453 889394.
Ballet, CCC, a-9.1Spni, every term-time Monday. 01179 605844.
Social Badminton Group, TLC,8-1Opm, every Monday, except Bank Holidays.
Huw 41 547 5 or Andy 4187 46.
Table Tennis Club, Castle School Sports Centre, 6.30-8.30pm, every Monday.
885839.
Pre-School Storytime, f L, 2.1 5-2.45pm, every Monday. I ncludes M usical
Rhyme Time on the last Monday of the month. 868006.
Brisk Walking Group, St Mary St car park, 6.30pm, every Monday. Jenny
Gilbert 414321.
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Tockington Manor School
Tockington
BistolBS32 4NY
Turnberrie's
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Tue
2
Rainbow Guides, TCC, 6-7pm, evqry term-time Monday. 868485.
TADS, TCC,7.30-1Opm, every Mond'ay. 868485.
Youth Club, TCC, 7.30-10pm, every Monday. 868485.
Thornbury Power Walkers, evening fitness walk, every Monday. Sara 4131 15.
French Level 5, TBC, 7-9pm, every term-time Monday. Sue Dunn, 616503.
Puddle Ducks, baby/toddler swimming, Sheiling School, every Monday and
Tuesday moming, also Fri afternoon and all day Sat. 01179 717'165.
Beginners, Level 2, Spanish, CCC, 1-3pm, every term-time Monday.
Penelope Boosey 415294 or 414268.
Tai Chi, Christ the King School, 7pm, every Monday, Ben Milton
01 1 79 493955.
Pilates, TCC, 7-8pm, every Monday. 868485.
Mindfulness Meditation, Tockington, 2-3.30pm, every Monday. Lynne Francis,
07787 762747.
Free legal advice on Wills, Power of Attorney, Probate, TL, 10am-/2 noon.
868006.
Yoga, CCC, 1.30-3pm and 7.30-9pm, every term-time Tuesday. Prior booking
necessary. 412643.
Kumon Maths and English, SMCH, 3.30-5.30pm, every Tuesday and Friday.
281037.
Thornbury St John Ambulance, CCC, Badgers 6.15-7.15pm, Cadets 7.158.45pm, every term-time Tuesday. Sarah Bryant 856225.
St Mary's Baby and Toddler Group, SMCH, 10-11.30am, every term-time
Tuesday. 633056.
Singing, CCC, 9.30-11am, every term{ime Tuesday. Liz Martin 01453 845193.
Twins+ Club (for families with twins or higher order multiples) SureStart
Children's Centre, Gillingstool, 1.30-4pm, every Tuesday. Craig or Emma
269524.
Advanced Spanish, CCC, 1Oam-12 noon every term-time Tuesday. Penelope
Boosey 415294 or 414268.
Survival Spanish, Castle School, 7-9pm, every term-time Tuesday. Penelope
Boosey 4152941862100.
Chess Club, CCC, 7.30-11pm, every Tuesday. 850814.
Happy Hands Toddler Group, CKCH, 9.30-11.30am, every Tuesday, also
Thursdays. Valerie 414190.
Weight Watchers, TCC, 1-2pm, every Tuesday. Sian Miller. 01173 304933.
Youth Club, TCC, 7.15-9pm, every Tuesday. 868485.
Puddle Ducks, baby/toddler swimming, Sheiling School, every Tuesday and
Monday morning, also Fri afternoon and all day Sat. 01179 717165.
Get Singing, TCC, 7.30-9pm, every Tuesday. 852705.
Meditation Group, CCC, 7.30-8.45pm, every Tuesday. 412651.
Circuits Class, TCC, 6-7pm, every Tuesday.
Pilates, TCC, '10-11am, every Tuesday. 868485.
Northavon Dolls House and Miniature Group, Alveston MCH, 7.30pm. 416177.
Fl rst Tuesday, special shopping day in Thornbury. Every month.
Wed
@
3 Yoga, CCC, 1.30-3pm
and every term-time Wednesday. Prior booking 412643.
Line Dancing, Christ the King Primary School, Beginners 7-7.45pm,
lntermediate 7.45-9.30pm, every Wednesday. Newcomers welcome. Dennis
Arney 321729.
TMTG, Rehearsals, Tytherington Village Hall, 7.30pm, every Wednesday.
632369.
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Thu 4
Jo Jingles (Music and Movement for 1-5 year-olds), CCC, sessions from
9.45am-12.30pm, every Wednesday. Pamela Macleod 610553.
Ballet, CCC, 4-8.45pm. Pre-school class, 1.30-2.30pm, every term-time
Wednesday. 01 179 605844
Stand and Oetiver, Children's Drama Group, Brook Way Community Centre,
Bradley Stoke, 5-6.30pm, every Wednesday. 01179 506290.
Table Tennis Club, Castle School Sports Centre, 7-9.30pm, every Wednesday.
885839.
Castle Couil Dog Training Club, AH, 7pm, every Wednesday. 418925.
Line Dancing lmprovers, Manorbrook School, 7.30-8.30pm; Latin and Ballroom
lmprovers, 8.30-9.30pm, every Wednesday. t4.50. Beverley Harwood
01453 889394.
Lip Reading Classes, AH, 1.30pm, every Wednesday. 417321.
Youth Club, TCC, 7.30-1Opm, every Wednesday. 868485.
Wednesday Welcome Toddler Group, Tytherington Village Hall, 9.45-11.45am,
every term-time Wednesday. t2. Jane Streatfield 855483.
Art Classes, TCC, 6.30-9.30pm, every Wednesday. 868485.
Advanced French, TBC, 7-9pm, every term-time Wednesday. Sue Dunn
616503.
Classes at AH every Wednesday: 9.1 5-10.1 Sam Bodyvive; 10.20-1 1 am YogaLattes; 11-11.50am Pre and Post-natal, mothers bring babies. Natasha
0781 0 068722. www.armStronqfitness.co.uk.
Fitness Class, TCC, 6-7pm, every Wednesday. 868485.
Vic Hallett Library open, Exhibition Room, TH, 10am-1pm, every Wednesday.
Also every Friday 1-4pm. Annual sub €5, t4 members U3A or Thornbury
Museum Groups.
Labour Party, CCC, 7.30pm.
Women, Mums, Kids and Babies ReikiClinic, Almondsbury, 1-3pm. Anges,
0791 4 606729 or anoesdelumiere@qmail.com.
Thornbury and District Probus Club, Bristol Golf Club, 11.45am.887482.
Thornbury Rambling Club, Oldbury. Meet Anchor car park, 7pm.415448.
Severn Vale Flower Club, Coffee Morning at "Hawkfield", Haw Lane, Olveston.
10.30am.
Ilplllqry Writers Circle - no meeting in August. 882244.
Ballet, CCC, 4-8.45pm, every term-time Thursday. 01179 605844.
Thornbury Running Club, TCC, 7pm, every Thursday. 415904.
Slimming World, AH, 1Oam & 6.30pm, every Thursday. Steve 01179 525773.
Beginners French, TBC, 7-9pm every term-time Thursday. Sue Dunn 416503.
Weight Watchers, TCC, 6.30-7.30pm, every Thursday. Sian Miller
01 1 73 304933.
Ceroc dancing, a fusion of jive and salsa, no partner needed, AH, 7.4510.45pm, every Thursday. Beginners and intermediates welcome. Bar open.
John 07736 472597.
Taoist Tai Chi Beginners Class, Crossways lnfant School, 7-9pm, every
Thursday. €5 or 82.50 concessions. Crispin, 01 179 708,191.
Zumba Fitness, St Helen's Primary School, Alveston,6-6.55pm and 8.05-9pm.
Sculpt 7-7.55pm, every Thursday. €3. Sam 07840 683676.
Duke of Edinburgh's Open Award Centre, CCC, 7.30-8.30pm, every term-time
Thursday. Clare-Louise Nicholls 41 4653.
Yoga, CCC, 7.30-9pm, every term-time Thursday. Prior booking 412643.
Al Anon for friends and families affected by an alcoholic's drinking, URC, 8pm,
every Thursday. Helpline: O2O7 403 0888, www.al-anonuk.orq.uk.
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Fri
5
Tai Chi, CCC, 10.30am, every Thursday. Ben Milton 01179 493955
French Afterschool Club, KS2 children, TBC, every term-time Thursday.
01285 7 40196 or admin@clubs4kids.com
Youth Club, TCC, 7.15-9.1Spm, every Thursday. 868485.
TADS, TCC, 7.30-10pm, every Thursday. 868485.
Happy Hands Toddler Group, CKCH, 9.30-11.30am, every Thursday (also
Tuesdays). Valerie 41 4190.
Square Dancing, Manorbrook School, 8pm, every Thursday. Anne 885058 or
Sue 778795.
Sweetpeas Breastfeeding Support Group, SureStart Centre, 1.30pm, every
Thursday.
Pilates, TCC, 7-8pm, every Thursday. 868485.
Lunch Club, Caf6 Origin, TCC, 12.30pm onwards, every Thursday. 868485 or
07735 405175 to book.
Thornbury Museum Research Group, URC, 7.30pm. 885087.
Farmers Market, St Mary Centre, 9am-1.30pm. 888822.
Historicalwalk led by Ann Ellis, in aid of Butterfly Space, Malawi. Start SMC,
7pm. Tickets f5. Gill Leaper, 41 1910. Also on Thursday 1 1 August.
Canasta Club, AH, 24pm, every Friday.857648 or 412910.
Thornbury Dog Training Club, Jubilee Hall, Alveston 7.1Spm, every Friday.
416706 or415063.
Bumps and Babies, TBC, 10-11.30am, every Friday. Katie 852783.
Puddle Ducks, baby/toddler swimming, Sheiling School, afternoon, also
Mon/Tue mornings & all day Saturday. 01179 717165.
Art Therapy Workshops, Tockington, 2-4.30pm, every Friday. Lynne Francis,
07787 762747.
Your Call Theatre Group (for ages 14-25), URC, 6.30-8.30pm, every Friday.
Jillor Bay,413850.
6
Sat
Walking the Way to Health. Meet Ship lnn, Alveston, 11am.
Severn Valley Quilters, MCH, 7.30pm. Talk by Bettina Havig. American quilter,
"Creating Sparkling Sets". 6181431419777.
Severnside Ramblers: Tormarton (2 hrs leisurely), 9.30am. 419274.
Northavon School of Drama, CCC, 9.30am-12.30pm, every term-time
Saturday. 884154.
Pilates, CCC, 9-10am, every Saturday. Maree Rice 01179 502411.
Coffee Morning with Fairtrade stall, URC, l0am-l2 noon, every Saturday.
Puddle Ducks, baby/toddler swimming, Sheiling School, all day every
Saturday, also Mon/Tue mornings and every Friday afternoon.
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Sun
7
society 2011 Annual Flower show, AH, 2pm.
Severnside Ramblers: Crook Peak and Compton Bishop (6 miles, moderate)
9.30am. 01 179 8701 1 1.
Almondsbury Church and Flower Arrangers and the Clock Tower Quilters:
Exhibition, Almondsbury Church, 1Oam-4pm. Also Sunday, 12 noon-4pm.
Thornbury Junior Hockey Training, Castle School, 10-11am, every term-time
Sunday.411908.
Mon
Tue
8
9
Junior Dance Club, CCC, 4pm, every Sunday. 852331.Thornbury Rambling Club: Sugar Loaf/Crugmawr (long), CCCP, 8.45am.
616344.
Open Circle, CCC, 7-9pm. Prior booking necessary. Maggie Jeffery, 413535.
Eastwood Gardeners' Club, CH, 6.30 for 7pm. 't6th Annual Flower and
Vegetable Show.
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Town Council, Recess Meeting, TH, Council Chamber, 7.30pm.
Wed 10 Thornbury & District Townswomen's Guild, CH, 7.30pm. Audrey Mitchell;
"Back packing at 65". Competition:Woolly Hat.
Thu
11
Thornbury Lions, CCC, 7.30pm.
Craft Club, SMCH, 7.45-10pm. Maggie 01453 810574 or 07980 528315.
Thornbury Rambling Club: Location TBA, 01453 511931.
Frl12 Walking the Way to Health. Meet at White Hart lnn, Olveston, 10.30am.
Sun 14 Thornbury Rambling Club: 'l) Maes Knoll (rned.), CCCP, 9am. 853902.
2) Tintern & Devil's Pulpit (long), CCCP, 9am. 07866 690856.
Severnside Ramblers: Kingscote and Nailsea (9 miles, moderate), 9.30am.
41 1 305.
Tue 16 Thornbury Wl, "Thorn Birds", MCH, 7.30pm. Social Outing.
Thornbury French Circle, Members Summer Lunch. 414365 for details.
Wed 17 Severn Vale Flower Club, AH, 2pm. Sally Taylor "O No! lt's Her Again!".
Competition: "A Triangular Arrangement".
Thu 18 Farmers Market, St Mary Centre,9am-1.30pm. 888822"
Thornbury & District Museum Geology Group, CCC, 7.30pm.416882.
Severnside Ramblers, Bathampton and Sham Castle (3.5 miles, moderate).
6.30pm. 01179 870111.
Quiz Night, CCC, 8pm. f4 per team of four. 414268 or 853546.
Fri 19 Severnside Ramblers: Wick/Doynton (2 hrs, leisurely), 9.30am. 419274.
Walking the Way to Health. Meet at Mundy Playing Fields, 11am. "Thornbury
in Bloom Walk", ending with picnic at The Chantry.
Sat 20 Thornbury RFC 1st XV v Old Redcliffians (home).
Sun 21 Thornbury Rambling Club: The Quantocks (long), CCCP, 8.30am.
01179 420739.
Severnside Ramblers: Emersons Green (4 miles, leisurely), 2pm.
01 '179 334998.
Mon 22 Severn Vale Flower Club, AH, 1.30pm. Practice: "Carousel".
Tue 23 "Holiday at Home", TBC, 10am-4.30pm. (Also 24th and 25th). Contact Sally
Heath,419574.
S.Glos. Fibromyalgia Support Group, Jubilee Hall, Alveston, 7-9pm.
Crispin Barker, "Tai Chi".
Fri 26 Walking the Way to Health. Meet at Ship lnn, Alveston, 11am.
Sat 27 Marlwood PTA Car Boot Sale, 1.30-3.30pm (set up 1pm).
Sun 28 Thornbury Rambling Club: Stantonbury Hill, Wansdyke (med.), CCCP,
9am. 01 179 877613.
Severnside Ramblers: Goodrich (8.5 miles, leisurely), 10am.777963.
Wed 31 Thombury Magazine collation, SMCH, from 9am.
SEPTEMBER
Sat 3 Teatime with Music and Magic, AH, 4pm.
"Rochentune" concert, Rockhampton Village Hall, 8pm. Tickets 260530.
Alveston Flower and Craft Show, 2pm.
Oldbury-on-Severn Annual Show, 4pm. Open to public.
Sun 4 Doug Horley in Concert, for Primary Aged Children, Castle School, 4-5.30pm.
Wed 7 Friends of Thornbury Arts Festival, lnaugural Meeting, CCC, 7.30pm.
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