Welcome to our environment and nature section.
We have a summary of forthcoming events on the right, and for more events and information on organisations, click on one of the categories below or left.
• Click here for country pursuits, horticultural and countryside-related groups and events.
• Click here for environmental groups and organisations and campaigns.
• Click here for wildlife and conservation events and organisations.
• Read about Sustainable Thornbury's Energy Efficiency Project,
• the background on the Make a Difference campaign,
• or read about energy-saving ideas.
• Read about the award-winning work of the Thornbury in Bloom team.
Our onsite chapel and reception rooms will be yours for the day to hold whatever kind of service you wish; traditional, ecological, religious or humanist, and our experienced team will be on hand to help you arrange every detail and guide you through this difficult time.
We offer a full 24 hour funeral directing service and can help you to arrange a funeral at your local church or crematorium as well as at Memorial Woodlands itself.
If you are arranging a funeral now or making plans for the future, please do come to see our beautiful grounds for yourself and learn about our range of services, funeral plans and woodland memorials. We’ll give you all the time, support and advice you need.
Memorial Woodlands Woodland Cemetery: Earthcott Green, Alveston, Bristol BS35 3TA
Memorial Woodlands Westbury office: 18 High Street, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 3DU
Call free on 0800 612 2158 or click below.
7.30pm, in members' living rooms and gardens
This group meets on the second Thursday of each month. Join the list for receiving locations by sending a blank e-mail to the address below.
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9.30am: Meet at Thornbury Leisure Centre car park. Morning only.
www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk
8pm, Whitsun Hall, The Hatch Community, Kington Lane
Come and see the inspiring story of how Cuba coped when in the early 90s the USSR suddenly cut off imports of oil. With day-long power cuts and fuel queues and desperately short of food and seeds and, they achieved a remarkable transition from a highly industrialized society into small local organic agricultural communities.
This story of courage, resourcefulness and the power of community brings hope and inspiration to us as we face future problems caused Peak Oil, Climate Change and the Credit Crunch. Don’t miss it! All Welcome
www.sustainablethornbury.org
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7.30pm, St Mary’s Church Hall, Eastbury Road, Thornbury
Illustrated talk by Nick Wray, curator. Followed by buffet supper.
www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk
7.30pm, Cossham Hall
Tickets to go on sale shortly - £5
7.30pm, Stuart Room, The Chantry
It is the year 1908 on a cold December evening. In the darkness you can see little from the dim glow of flickering gas lights. As you enter the front door the hallway is cold and dark. The sitting room is warm from the bright fire in the hearth and adds some light to the oil lamp on the table. There is no television, no radio and no computer. Probably you will go to bed fairly early!
By comparison life today is bright, light with ready entertainment at home in the warm. But what about tomorrow? The planet needs an 80% reduction in Carbon Dioxide emissions if life on earth is to survive. Our nuclear power stations are ageing and closure is planned. How will we cope and what strategies do we need to generate power in the 21st Century.
Sustainable Thornbury is hosting a talk by Peter Marshall which will give an overview of power generation in the 21st Century and discuss possible strategies for the future. Do come along and join in what promises to be a lively debate! Admission free.
www.sustainablethornbury.org
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7.30pm, in members' living rooms and gardens
This group meets on the second Thursday of each month. Join the list for receiving locations by sending a blank e-mail to the address below.
Email:
1-5pm, The Chantry
Saturday afternoon meal and strategy discussion - to pick up transition town issues and where we see ourselves in a few years' time. We'll begin with a bring and share lunch where we can start our discussions. If you can't manage all afternoon, please come along for part of the time. The more people we have the better will be the ideas!
www.sustainablethornbury.org
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7.30pm at Old Bakery Annexe, Armstrong Hall, Chapel Street, Thornbury
The Magic of Yellowstone National Park. Illustrated talk by John Chamberlin.
www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk
7.30pm, in members' living rooms and gardens
This group meets on the second Thursday of each month. Join the list for receiving locations by sending a blank e-mail to the address below.
Email:
