Would you like to thank an unsung hero who helps make your community special? Nominations are now open for South Gloucestershire Council Chair’s Community Awards 2026.
The annual awards recognise and celebrate the valuable contribution that local, unpaid volunteers and community groups make to life in South Gloucestershire. The next celebration of community work and volunteering takes place in January, and you have until 5 December to nominate your local ‘community heroes’.
Thornbury in Bloom has won a Gold Award in the Large Town category of Britain in Bloom 2025, and Olivia, who has been a member of Thornbury in Bloom for several years, has been awarded a Young Champion Award. Click below to read more.
The Old Garden Centre on Thornbury High Street is being refurbished and relaunched as The Yard at No.8.
It will offer an operational bakery, deli, pizzeria from Pig's Pizzas and a bar.
South Gloucestershire Council has launched its annual budget consultation process with residents, to update them on the authority’s financial position and its plans for the years ahead.
The consultation sets out the impacts on the council of continued underfunding of local authorities across the country, at the same time as costs and demand for some of the most expensive services it delivers are surging. Click below to find out more...
Thornbury Orchestra are always keen to hear from interested players and currently have a number of vacancies.
The orchestra was founded in 2002 and draws players from across South Gloucestershire and beyond. We rehearse regularly in St Helen's, Alveston and normally give two or three concerts a year, all in support of local charities.
For more details, visit the website below.
Tickets are still available for A Night with Romy — an evening of delicious food and dancing on November 15th, in support of Age UK South Gloucestershire.
Renowned chef, author, and broadcaster Romy Gill MBE will be sharing her incredible food; your ticket includes a wonderful meal, plus an evening of dancing and fun.
Every ticket sold helps Age UK continue supporting older people across South Gloucestershire — tackling loneliness, isolation, and poverty with compassion and care. Click below to book your place now...
Over the past five years Thornbury Town Council have given over £100,000 to local community groups, charities, and organisations who help to deliver initiatives that support, strengthen and enrich community life in Thornbury.
This year introduces new grant categories to support a wider range of community projects, activities, and events that benefit Thornbury residents.
This year, Love Thornbury have proudly worked alongside Thornbury in Bloom, Thornbury Royal British Legion, Krunch, and many other valued community partners, raising over £4,500 for St Peter’s Hospice.
2026 promises to be a landmark year for Thornbury, with plans underway for the town’s first-ever Pride Celebration in June, and a Summer Fest in August, a family-friendly event offering free activities, music, and entertainment.
To make these events possible, we rely entirely on the generosity of our community - click below to find out how you can help.
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.
