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Sunday 28th December 2008
• Thornbury Run4Fun or Walk4Fun
11am, Mundy Playing Fields
11am, Mundy Playing Fields
Here's your chance to run or walk off those surplus pounds acquired over Christmas. This annual family event is organised by Thornbury Rotary Club in conjunction with the town’s Running Club. Proceeds this year are in aid of the British Heart Foundation.
You can run or walk a four mile course around Thornbury and adults and children (minimum age 13 years) of all abilities are invited to take part. Entry forms are available by clicking below. Entry fees for the Fun Run are £7 adults (£5 affiliated clubs) and £3 children: for the Fun Walk adults £3, children (under 16) £2 and families £8.
For more information contact Rotarian Graham Shrubsole on 01454 856706.
www.thornburyrotary.org.uk
Alveston Avengers Netball
Calling all ladies! Want to have some fun, get fit or keep fit? We are a group of local mums who get together once a week for a game of non competitive netball. Our emphasis is on fun whilst trying to tone up! No experience, skill or equipment needed! None of us have played since school so no need to feel intimidated or embarrassed.
We play every Sunday evening (including school holidays) on a pay as you play basis. *Please bring a bottle of water for refreshment!
We play at Alveston Youth Centre or Thornbury Leisure Centre (call for venue info). First four weeks free then a nominal £2 thereafter. Call Hayley on 07500 431720 or Sas on 07916 164624 for further information/venue.
We play every Sunday evening (including school holidays) on a pay as you play basis. *Please bring a bottle of water for refreshment!
We play at Alveston Youth Centre or Thornbury Leisure Centre (call for venue info). First four weeks free then a nominal £2 thereafter. Call Hayley on 07500 431720 or Sas on 07916 164624 for further information/venue.
Kestrel Gymnastics Club
Kestrel specialises in acrobatics and tumbling. We coach beginners and experienced gymnasts, both boys and girls from 4yrs to 64yrs! Kestrel holds classes at Thornbury Leisure Centre on a Friday evening at 5pm and 6pm during term time. Drop in and find out more or contact club coach Lyn Price on Thornbury 883314 or via the email link below to arrange a taster session.
Email: Olveston & District Bowling Club
Founded in 1933, the club provides bowling facilities for anyone living in Olveston its surrounding district, including Thornbury. We welcome any new members whether they have played before or not.
Alveston Road, Old Down, Tockington, BS32 4PH
For more information, click on the link below.
Email:
Olveston United Football Club
Olveston United was formed in 1926. With excellent facilities on and off the field, the Club has great potential and our aim is for the 1st XI to achieve County League status.
The club comprises two teams:
• 1st team - Bristol Premiere Combination league Division 1
• Reserves - Bristol and District League
The blue and yellow Club colours are the colours of the Gloucestershire Hussars, the regimental colours of Col. C.E. Turner, the first Club President.
Please email Andy Brown, club secretary, below for more information about Olveston AFC - we are currently looking for sponsors.
Our ground is between Thornbury and the surrounding villages of Alveston, Olveston and Tockington.
Olveston United A.F.C, Oldown Playing Fields, Alveston Road, Oldown.
Rockhampton Cricket Club
For information in joining Rockhampton Cricket Club please contact the Secretary Mr Paul Williams on 01454 416687.
For information regarding the junior section please contact Mr David Long on 01454 294359.
Rockhampton Cricket Club, Rockhampton, Berkeley, GL13 9DT
Tel: 01454 261281
www.rockhamptoncc.comRockhampton Cricket Club, Rockhampton, Berkeley, GL13 9DT
Tel: 01454 261281
Thornbury Air Cadets
2392 (Thornbury) Squadron of the Air Training Corps is the home of flying in Thornbury. We are open to boys and girls aged between 13 and 17, and offer training and experience in gliding, flying, shooting and a whole host of other indoor and outdoor activities.
We need extra staff - contact Flight Lieutenant Duncan for details.
Tel: 01454 411227
Email: We need extra staff - contact Flight Lieutenant Duncan for details.
Tel: 01454 411227
Thornbury Broncos
The junior section of Thornbury RFC.
www.thornburybroncos.co.uk/Thornbury Cricket Club
For information on joining Thornbury Cricket Club, please contact the Secretary Mr Allan Taylor on 01454 260070.
'The Ship' Field, Alveston, BS35 3LG
01454 412424
thornbury.play-cricket.com'The Ship' Field, Alveston, BS35 3LG
01454 412424
Thornbury Falcons Junior Football Club
We formed in the summer of 1990, initially with just an Under 9s team. Now we cater for Under 6s to Under 16s, with over 350 families involved in the Club.
Thornbury Falcons is run by a Committee elected at the AGM. It meets in the Chantry Community Centre at 8pm on every first Thursday in the month. All parents and players are welcome to attend.
Anybody interested in joining Thornbury Falcons in any capacity - player, referee or coach - please contact the Membership Secretary Richard Shorey via the email link below.
www.thornburyfalcons.comThornbury Falcons is run by a Committee elected at the AGM. It meets in the Chantry Community Centre at 8pm on every first Thursday in the month. All parents and players are welcome to attend.
Anybody interested in joining Thornbury Falcons in any capacity - player, referee or coach - please contact the Membership Secretary Richard Shorey via the email link below.
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Thornbury Girls Rugby
Girls, are you interested in playing rugby? Thornbury now has two age groups incorporating school years 7-12. It's an opportunity to learn the game, improve your fitness, be part of a successful team and make new friends. For more information, call Annie Parker on 01454 887595 or Steve Davis on 01454 774877.
Email: Thornbury Golf Centre
Thornbury Golf Centre provides outstanding facilities and exceptional value for money. The Centre boasts two challenging 18 hole golf courses, a comfortable and relaxed clubhouse, floodlit driving range, golf academy, well stocked pro’s shop, delightful private dining facilities and an 11 bedroom lodge with a two star AA rating.
Thornbury Golf Centre welcomes golfers of all ages and abilities 7 days a week, and the clubhouse is open to all for refreshments, snacks and meals.
Bristol Road, Thornbury, BS35 3XL
Tel: 01454 281144
www.thornburygc.co.ukThornbury Golf Centre welcomes golfers of all ages and abilities 7 days a week, and the clubhouse is open to all for refreshments, snacks and meals.
Bristol Road, Thornbury, BS35 3XL
Tel: 01454 281144
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Thornbury Ladies' Hockey Club
Thornbury Hockey Club is a friendly and sociable club with members of all ages and standards. The club has three teams in leagues that play on Saturdays throughout the winter season from September to April. Training is held regularly on a Wednesday evening at The Castle School, Thornbury from 7-8.30pm. The first half an hour focuses on 'light' fitness and the second hour on skills training. We always welcome new members.
www.thornburyhc.freeuk.com/Email:
Thornbury Lawn Tennis Club
The club is set in an attractive, rural spot at the far end of the Mundy Playing Fields. The grounds are spacious, with a clubhouse, and 4 all-weather courts, all of which are floodlit and newly repainted. We also have regular use of 4 public courts which are adjacent to our club.
Parking is available close by in the general Mundy Playing Fields car park. Access to this car park is via Kington Lane, off Castle Street.
For more information, please contact the membership secretary, Matthew Stringer on 01454 853546.
Thornbury LTC, Mundy Playing Fields, Off Kington Lane, Thornbury, BS35 2AE
www.thornburytennisclub.co.ukParking is available close by in the general Mundy Playing Fields car park. Access to this car park is via Kington Lane, off Castle Street.
For more information, please contact the membership secretary, Matthew Stringer on 01454 853546.
Thornbury LTC, Mundy Playing Fields, Off Kington Lane, Thornbury, BS35 2AE
Thornbury RFC
Become part of the best rugby club in the South West: soak up the atmosphere at home games, or turn up to training on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm - new players welcome.
Watch out for upcoming events and visit Thornbury Rubgy Club's website for latest results and news.
www.thornburyrfc.com/Watch out for upcoming events and visit Thornbury Rubgy Club's website for latest results and news.
Thornbury Running Club
We have 150 active members with ages ranging from 17-70. Our main Club Night is 7pm on a Thursday, meeting at the Sports Centre behind Castle School. We have various groups that go different speeds and distances and we also promote other activities as a Club, including swimming, cycling and drinking (water of course!) - for Triathlons, etc.
For more information contact Arthur Renshaw by email or on 01454 415904.
www.thornburyrunningclub.co.ukFor more information contact Arthur Renshaw by email or on 01454 415904.
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Thornbury Sailing Club
Thornbury Sailing Club is at Oldbury-On-Severn, on the east bank of the Severn estuary. It offers dinghy, windsurfing and cruiser sailing as well as sail training and social activities.
www.thornburysc.org.ukEmail:
Thornbury Sea Cadets
Thornbury Sea Cadets offers young people training and experience in a wide range of activities, with an emphasis on "messing about in boats". Senior cadets (12-18) meet on Monday and Thursday evenings, and Juniors (10-12) on Wednesdays. Anyone is welcome to come along to the Gloucester Road unit to see what's involved, or use the links for more information.
www.thornburyseacadets.co.ukEmail:
Thornbury Skate
We are a small, friendly group of adult skaters that meet every Tuesday at 7pm for an hour of skating indoors at Thornbury Leisure Centre. Thornbury Skate is not run for profit - each skater pays £2/3 to cover the cost of hiring the hall. We are not skate instructors but have a range of abilities and ages and can offer advice to get you going. If you just want to skate then great! - that's what we do too!
www.thornbury-skate.org.ukEmail:
Thornbury Table Tennis Club
We are an "Open to All" club, with meetings at Castle School Sports Hall, Thornbury, Mondays 6-9pm and Wednesdays 7-9.30pm. All ages and all abilities are welcome, from beginners to experienced players. We use quality equipment with plenty of tables, and run activities and competitions. Pay as you play or season membership available. For further information, contact Tracy Dibble by email below, or
click here to download our poster.
www.thornburyttc.co.ukEmail:
Thornbury Youth Cricket Club
'The Ship' Field, Alveston, BS35 3LG
Tel 01454 412424
Tel 01454 412424
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