Here's MyThornbury's guide to health and beauty resources, organisations and businesses around Thornbury:
Doctors surgeries, hospitals and NHS information.
Physical and emotional health.
Need a helping hand, or can you offer help to others?
Care homes and sheltered housing.
Pamper yourself - see our beauty page.
We've details of hairdressers, barbers and stylists.
...fitness and leisure page, and get walking, dancing and training.
7-9pm, Due to the hall’s heating system being replaced the summer supper will now be at Lynne’s house: 15 Willoughby Close (Opposite Methodist Hall), Alveston, BS35 3RW
Summer Supper - food and drink supplied. Unfortunately we cannot cater for
special diets, so please feel free to bring your own food and drink if you prefer.
The group provides help and support to sufferers of Fibromyalgia and their families. Group meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of every month. For more details, contact Lynne Cullen on 01454 418882.
www.members.aol.com/sglosfibro
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1.30-3.15pm and 5-7.15pm, Armstrong Hall, Thornbury
Please make an appointment by ringing 0845 7 711 711.
Thornbury Chiropractic Clinic, The Georgian House, 6 The Plain, Thornbury
There is a new service for osteoporosis future fracture assessment at The Thornbury Chiropractic Clinic. Consultations are scheduled for 30 minutes and consist of a discussion on the condition an assessment of risk factors by taking a medical history followed by an ultrasound heel scan with an explanation of results. A full report with scan results will be sent to the patients GP. The cost of the service is £35.00. For further information telephone 01454 418259
What is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis literally means ‘porous bones’. Our bones are made up of a thick outer shell and a stronger inner mesh which looks like a honeycomb made up of tiny struts of bone. Osteoporosis means some of these struts become thin and break, making bones more fragile and prone to fracture. It often remains undetected until a bone is first broken, which commonly occurs in the wrist, hips and spinal bones. It is these broken bones or fractures which can lead to the pain associated with osteoporosis. Spinal fractures can also cause loss of height and curvature of the spine. Osteoporosis affects 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 but it can affect people of all ages.
How do I know if I am at risk?
- Had an early menopause/hysterectomy before the age of 45 years
- Have a strong family history of osteoporosis
- Had a low impact fracture
- Take high-dose corticosteroid tablets
- Have an inadequate intake of calcium in the diet
www.thornburychiropractic.co.uk
10am–12.30pm 9 Woodleigh, Thornbury
With Bring and Buy and Raffle, in aid of the PBC Foundation. The PBC Foundation raises money for research for a cure for this progressive auto-immune illness as well as providing useful information for sufferers, medical staff and the public.
7-9pm, Alveston Methodist Church
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The group provides help and support to sufferers of Fibromyalgia and their families. Group meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of every month. For more details, contact Lynne Cullen on 01454 418882.
www.members.aol.com/sglosfibro
Email:
7.30-9pm, Alveston Methodist Church
Holistic Therapies Event
This is a wonderful opportunity to come and sample different therapies and products. Our guest therapists and product suppliers have been kind enough to give their time to this evening. This is for you, to pamper yourself. You deserve it! Please support us by bringing friends along.
The group provides help and support to sufferers of Fibromyalgia and their families. Group meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of every month. For more details, contact Lynne Cullen on 01454 418882.
www.members.aol.com/sglosfibro
Email:
7-9pm, Alveston Methodist Church
Gift Wrapping
The group provides help and support to sufferers of Fibromyalgia and their families. Group meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of every month. For more details, contact Lynne Cullen on 01454 418882.
www.members.aol.com/sglosfibro
Email:
Evening, St Helens Church Alveston
An evening of music, carols and the spoken word to celebrate Christmas. More about this event will follow nearer the event date. For more information, email Betty Cain below.
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All day, Tesco, Thornbury
Cancer Research UK will be collecting on the doors, please do support this worthwhile charity For more information, email Betty Cain below.
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7-9pm, Alveston Methodist Church
Christmas Party
The group provides help and support to sufferers of Fibromyalgia and their families. Group meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of every month. For more details, contact Lynne Cullen on 01454 418882.
www.members.aol.com/sglosfibro
Email:
7-9pm, Alveston Methodist Church
Owl Man - by popular request
The group provides help and support to sufferers of Fibromyalgia and their families. Group meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of every month. For more details, contact Lynne Cullen on 01454 418882.
www.members.aol.com/sglosfibro
Email:
