Thornbury and District League of Friends has now celebrated FOUR very successful years of community grant awards and support. Since the closure of Thornbury Hospital at the end of 2018 we have also continued to support the Outpatients in St Mary Centre.
This year’s grant-giving programme encourages local organisations to apply for a grant towards any health-related project supporting our charitable aims for which they might need our financial assistance. We welcome your interest and will consider all requests carefully.
A Japanese Professor of International Tourism, came to Thornbury to research Walkers are Welcome activities after winning funding from the Japanese government. Shioji Yuko is researching “Walking Tourism: How it drives new forms of local development.” Click below to read more...
The team from Thornbury's Elite Fitness Gym overcame the infamous 15km Tought Mudder course, tackling 21 giant obstacles and getting covered in a whole lot of mud, not to mention the bruises and scratches!
This was a mud mission with a difference, with the team raising vital funds for local charity, JIGSAW Thornbury. The charity has seen a 78% increase in attendance at their services for children and young people with additional needs or disabilities over the last 2 years.
You can still sponsor the team for their efforts by clicking the Just Giving below!
You can now drop in to Thornbury Castle to enjoy a quick mid morning treat - no booking necessary.
Coffee or any hot drink with delicious homemade shortbread is now available for just £4.75, Monday to Thursday 10.30am - 12.30pm.
What’s more you can stroll through the gardens and communal spaces, immersing yourself in Tudor history. All welcome - just pop by and find a table.
Thornbury's Abundance Beauty Aesthetics have just been shortlisted as a finalist at the UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2025 as "best home salon".
The UK Hair and Beauty Awards are on a mission to celebrate industry talent nationwide, no matter their financial or social status. Winners are announced at the end of August.
Lidl has started construction of its new store in Thornbury on Midland Way. The discounter’s modern supermarket is set to open later next year, offering residents increased shopping choice and convenience.
Spanning 1,188m2 , the new Lidl sales area will provide high quality, affordable products to residents, and include customer toilets with baby-changing facilities.
There'll also an award-winning in-store bakery and the fan-favourite Middle of Lidl. Outside there’ll be plenty of parking for cars and bicycles with electric vehicle charging points and solar panels on the roof.
Thornbury's Evermore Mortgage Brokers are thrilled to announce they've been recognised as a winner in the prestigious Small and Mighty Awards. This esteemed award is a testament to their commitment to excellence in the mortgage broking industry and dedication to providing exceptional service to clients.
Thornbury cyclist Rob Brinkman has bounced back from prostate cancer to ride 3,622-miles across 10 states of the USA to raise over £4,000 for Prostate Cancer UK.
Rob is a spin class instructor at Thornbury Active Lifestyle Centre, where colleagues and members have been following his exploits. Click below to read the full story of Rob’s adventure...
Thornbury Foodbank have moved out of their temporary premises in Turnberrie’s back to Thornbury Baptist Church. Numbers of people using the Foodbank have risen over the last few weeks, and they are grateful for the support of the community to provide parcels of food for all in need. Click below to read their Summer Update...
Cromhall Media Ltd, which runs MyThornbury.co.uk, has won "Best for Local Online Media Advertising 2025 - Gloucestershire" in the UK Enterprise Awards.
For almost a decade, the UK Enterprise Awards have been recognising and rewarding those who positively impact their clients and customers across the UK.
Spanning a wide range of industries and offerings, these esteemed winners continue to raise the bar for the entire region and SME News is pleased to announce their success in this prestigious programme.
