We provide direct help to older people, offering advice, practical services and home visits. Volunteers are always welcome - call Sue Rider on 01454 857754. For more information, please call in at the Age Concern Office, 34 St Mary Street, Thornbury, email us using the link below or phone 01454 858750.
If anyone has been diagnosed with breast cancer, either in the past or more recently, do get in touch. Our meetings are held in Thornbury on the third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. It's not all doom and gloom - a problem shared is a problem halved. See calendar or call Jennie Morris on 01454 884177 for more details.
Bristol Pituitary Support Group
The group aims to provide support for patients with pituitary disorders, their families and carers. We include South Gloucestershire, and meet on the third Wednesday of every month, except July and August at The Academic Centre, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, at 7.30pm.
We are a friendly open group who have all had experience of these problems and will make new members feel very welcome. Contact Jenny and Peter on 01275 847 286 for more information.
BUST - Breast Cancer Unit Support Trust
We are an independent charity that raises funds to support the work of the Breast Care Centre at Frenchay Hospital. We are also representing the interests of South Gloucestershire people in a review of Breast Care Services for Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. For more information, please contact Secretary and Trustee Daphne Havercroft using the links below.
Cancer Research UK - Thornbury and District Committee
Cancer Research UK is the UK's leading charity dedicated to cancer research. The Thornbury and District committee holds regular fundraising events. For more information contact Betty Cain on 01453 843802.
The group provides help and support to sufferers of Fibromyalgia and their families, and promotes awareness in the local community. Members receive a regular newsletter about activities. We have a comprehensive lending library of books, journals and videos relating to Fibromyalgia. Group meetings are at Alveston Methodist Church, Greenhill, Alveston, 7-9pm, on the 4th Tuesday of every month. For more details, contact Lynne Cullen on 01454 418882, or Elaine on 01454 415374.
We are a registered charity which aims to raise awareness of brain tumours and the needs of those affected by them, as well as raising money for brain and cancer related charities.
Oriel House, 8 Castle Street, Thornbury, BS35 1HB
Tel: 01454 414 355
Email:
Men's Breakfasts
Since December 2005 men in the area have been meeting monthly to discuss 'hot topics' affecting men, usually followed by a
good breakfast at Shelly's in Thornbury.
Whilst the Men's Breakfasts have a Christian element to them they are open to all irrespective of their beliefs. For more information contact the Thornbury Baptist Church office on 01454 419118.
Meningitis Research Foundation is a national registered charity established in 1989, and based in Thornbury. From small beginnings, it has grown into an international charity at the forefront of fighting death and disability resulting from meningitis and septicaemia.
The charity funds research to prevent meningitis and septicaemia, and to improve survival rates and outcomes. The Foundation promotes education and awareness to reduce death and disability, and gives support to people affected.
For more information, click below or call 01454 281 811.
Penny Brohn Cancer Care (formerly Bristol Cancer Help Centre) provides complementary care, the Bristol Approach, to people living with cancer, and their loved ones. Working alongside medical treatment, this complementary approach can transform lives - giving people practical tools to improve their daily quality of life and helping to take the fear out of cancer.
We focus on proactive healing activities rather than just experiencing and educating about Reiki. The sessions start with discussion, followed by reflection through meditation and/or drawing and finishing with a group healing session. Nothing of a personal nature needs to be disclosed. Issues discussed are of a general nature and are group issues, not individual ones.
Sessions are bi-monthly to allow time for each individual’s healing process to prepare for the next healing session.
Group focus is very powerful and doing something positive for our community or the world community through healing work may sound impossible but it may be just what you are looking for.
All are welcome. For further information, please call Josie Newman on 01454 856518.
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Thornbury and District Stroke Support Group
Our group exists to encourage stroke sufferers with their rehabilitation by providing regular fortnightly social activities, a weekly swimming session, and fortnightly art and bowling groups. We meet on alternate Thursdays in the Jubilee Hall in Alveston during the winter months and in summer we arrange trips out by coach or car.
For further information please contact Isobel Burnham on 01454 415161 or John Forss on 01454 613644.
We offer support, information and social events for people with diabetes living in the Thornbury area. Our activities range from fundraisers and film shows to talks and quizzes, and we occasionally go to London to see a show, or head to a pub for a meal.
For more information, call Thornbury 413038 or 884115.
Thornbury Hospital League of Friends
The Thornbury Hospital League of Friends exists to provide extra comforts for patients and staff at Thornbury Hospital. Throughout the year they hold various fundraising events, from which money raised can be used to provide extras to make life more comfortable. They also provide flowers, newspapers and magazines for the ward.
The League is very involved in plans for the future of the hospital and totally committed to the continued provision of 20 in-patient beds.
For more information, contact Shirley Holloway on 885161.
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Thornbury Twins+ Club
Thornbury Twins+ Club is for any parents, relatives or carers of twins or more. We are a specialised toddler group who meet every Tuesday 2-4pm at Thornbury Baptist Church, even in the school holidays to offer help and support on raising twins or more.
If you are pregnant with twins please come along, buy unwanted nursery items from other mums, talk to mums who have been in the same situation and experienced the same anxieties, get advice, hints and tips etc.
Once you've had your children come along and stay in a very safe secure room with lots of toys for all ages, we have an area for babies and a drink and biscuit (for mums and babies) and there is always a willing hand to help. We can accommodate most double buggies without a problem.
We send out regular newsletters on events, nights out for mums and hold two Nearly New Sales a year.
We have a library of books and videos on pregnancy, birth and life after twins and are affiliated to TAMBA. Every month one of our health visitors comes to weigh and give advice on whatever you need.
Please contact either Clare on 01454 855774, or by email below or Ann-Marie on 01454 854059, email dagless@blueyonder.co.uk
• Fibromyalgia Syndrome Support Group 7-9pm, Alveston Methodist Church
Gift Wrapping
The group provides help and support to sufferers of Fibromyalgia and their families in South Gloucestershire. 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:
Wednesday 26th November 2008
• A Christmas Celebration of Words and Music 7.30pm, St Helen's Church, Alveston
Organised by the Thornbury and District Local Branch of Cancer Research UK. All are most welcome to join with us.
The evening will include performences by: The Castle School Jazz Band, St Mary's Olveston Hand Bell Ringers, Marlwood School Drama Group, Recorder Ensemble from U3A, plus Readings and a few Christmas Carols.
At the end of the evening Coffee and Mince Pies will be served and there will be a retiring collection for the work of Cancer Research UK.
The evening is our way of thanking all those who have so generously supported our efforts to raise cash for Cancer Research UK during the past 12 months.
Saturday 6th December 2008
• Cancer Research UK collection 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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Saturday 13th December 2008
• Men’s Breakfast Club 7.45am f0r 8am breakfast, Thornbury Baptist Church
Matthew Riddle, our prospective Conservative candidate, will be talking at our next Men's Breakfast, to which women are invited. He will talk about his politics and his faith, and answer questions.
Ends 9.45am. Mike Spiller 260153.
Tuesday 16th December 2008
• Fibromyalgia Syndrome Support Group 7-9pm, Alveston Methodist Church
Christmas Party
The group provides help and support to sufferers of Fibromyalgia and their families in South Gloucestershire. 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:
Thursday 22nd January 2009
• Fibromyalgia Syndrome Support Group 7-9pm, Alveston Methodist Church
Owl Man - by popular request
The group provides help and support to sufferers of Fibromyalgia and their families in South Gloucestershire. 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:
