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Do you know someone who might benefit from a free membership with Thornbury's Elite Fitness Gym but might not be in a position to afford one?
Elite take their role as a local community gym seriously and are passionate believers that fitness can play a huge role in improving a person's quality of life and overall wellbeing.
Recommending someone is easy - just email details below before the end of January.
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Former Tockington Manor School pupil, Otis Walker, recently had the opportunity to lead his Oxford University Rugby Football Club (OURFC) team during their European tour. The school was proud to support Otis as a part sponsor of the tour, which saw his team spend two weeks in Georgia. Otis has been playing for the Oxford Blues, the University’s First XVI, since last year and has written a diary of his experiences on the tour for the TMS website. Click below for more...
The annual Thornbury Rotary Swimarathon will take place on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th March at the newly refurbished Thornbury Leisure Centre. This is Thornbury’s major community event raising funds for local charities and good causes.
Teams of up to 6 friends, family members, colleagues or club members swim lengths in turn; each individual - or the whole team - seek sponsorship for their efforts. There is no charge for taking part. For full details and to book your team’s place visit the Swimarathon website below now.
Empty medicine blister packs aren’t currently accepted in household recycling programmes, but now you can drop them into Thornbury Town Council's recycling box at the Town Hall during office hours.
The collected blister packs will be recycled into raw materials, and this trial will help the council decide if they can make it a regular recycling initiative.
The swimming pool at Thornbury Active Lifestyle Centre has reopened following a major refurbishment to upgrade its infrastructure.
The improvements will not only extend the lifespan of Thornbury swimming pool but will also bring environmental improvements in energy efficiency.
The pool is a focal point of the local community, and the work has helped secure the long-term provision of swimming in Thornbury.
C The World, Thornbury's independent travel agency, has returned to Thornbury High Street. Their new branch as re-opened at 63 High Street (formerly Elsie & Bea). Click below to find out more and let their expert team design your perfect trip.
Artists are now able to apply for this year's Severn Vale Art Trail, which runs from Thursday 1st to Monday 5th May.
All details can be found on the website and via the button below. Applications close Sunday 26th January.
Planning for Thornbury's Armstrong Hall reopening project is intensifying and becoming more detailed as more information becomes available. Click below to read the December 2024 update.
With Christmas a distant memory and long dark nights stretching out in front of you, why not consider volunteering in your local community? Not only will you improve your health and happiness but by giving an hour a week of your time you can make a huge difference to those you help.
Thornbury Volunteer Centre can provide information and support on volunteering opportunities in the local area which best suit your needs, skills and time available, whilst making sure you find volunteering an enjoyable and worthwhile experience.
Age, gender or disability is not a barrier. Anyone who is able to spare some time would be warmly welcomed by someone in the community. To find out more please click below to contact Thornbury Volunteer Centre.
The JIGSAW Jaunt is a fantastic way for all ages and abilities to get out, improve wellbeing, and explore Thornbury. Have fun taking on a new challenge to discover points of interest along the accessible 5km route. JIGSAW Jaunt adventure packs will be on sale from Saturday 29th March, with all proceeds raised supporting families within our community.
Thornbury Table Tennis Club has won a Sport England grant of £2,298 – to go towards new tables, new nets and to pay for coaching for the Club. However, to get this money, they have to raise the equivalent through Crowd Funding from at least twenty five different donors. If you'd like to support them, please click below.
If you enjoyed the Christmas Lights switch on, why not volunteer to help with Love Thornbury's community events being planned for 2025?
If you want to help make a positive change to our community, they'd love to hear from you, especially if you're a handyman happy to work outside, or can offer communications or marketing support. Just a few hours to spare? We always need help on the day... Please click below to find out more and get in touch.
Dates for the 2025 Art Trail are: Thursday 1st May - Monday 5th May. Applications will open via the website below on 1st January and will close on 26th January.
It’s a great way to get ‘off the beaten track’ and discover some truly unique locations and see over 60 talented artists and makers.
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