Tortworth Forest Centre's Woodland Wellbeing Programme has spaces in its Hawthorn Project, a wellbeing group for self-identifying women aged 18+ who are experiencing mental health challenges including recovery from drug and alcohol use.
The group focuses on connecting with nature through grounding exercises, gentle woodland walks, learning new skills, and sharing a delicious meal around the fire in the round house. Click below to find out more...
While The Armstrong is still getting its well-deserved glow-up (think less dust, more dazzle), organisers are thrilled to share that they now have April as the official opening month circled boldly in their calendars. Click below to read more...
This Christmas you can support Thornbury-based charity JIGSAW by choosing to send your festive wishes digitally. Click below to make your donation on their Just Giving page and download your digital Christmas card that can be easily emailed, messaged or shared on social media.
Every donation helps JIGSAW Thornbury provide a safe, welcoming and familiar space for local families.
Everyone who donates to Thornbury Active Centre's Christmas Toy Exchange will receive a free one-day pass for a gym session and will go into a prize draw for a chance to win a six-month free membership. Click below to read more...
The Thornbury Carnival Committee has announced that there are currently no plans for a 2026 event.
Chair Liam Williams says: "The last two or three years have demonstrated that there doesn’t appear to be an appetite for this kind of event any longer."
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Happy Days Nurseries & Pre-Schools, which runs a Nursery in Thornbury, has secured a £30 million growth funding facility from OakNorth Bank to accelerate expansion across southern England.
The new facility will support Happy Days’ strategic plan to grow from its current 36 nurseries, double the size of its portfolio just three years ago, to more than 43 sites by early 2026 with a long-term vision to reach 60–80 nurseries in the coming years. Click below to read more...
Bristol Care Homes, which runs Thornbury's Beech House is proud to share the success of Sarah, their wonderful Nurse Associate at Quarry House, who has won multiple prestigious awards for her dedication and compassion, including being Highly Commended at the 2025 National Finals. Click below to read more...
Join Thornbury-based charity Brain Tumour Support's Winter Raffle to win amazing prizes and support families affected by brain tumours.
Every ticket helps Brain Tumour Support provide expert counselling, emotional guidance, and practical help for people facing the impact of a brain tumour.
This year, they’re aiming to raise £4,000 — enough to fund 40 counselling sessions for individuals and families.
South Gloucestershire Council is excited to announce the launch of the Creative High Streets Fund, a new initiative designed to bring vibrant cultural and creative activities to high street areas.
The grant programme offers up to £5k for voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations, as well as town and parish councils, to deliver engaging events and activities that celebrate local creativity and culture.
Would you like to thank an unsung hero who helps make your community special? Nominations are now open for South Gloucestershire Council Chair’s Community Awards 2026.
The annual awards recognise and celebrate the valuable contribution that local, unpaid volunteers and community groups make to life in South Gloucestershire. The next celebration of community work and volunteering takes place in January, and you have until 5 December to nominate your local ‘community heroes’.
Thornbury in Bloom has won a Gold Award in the Large Town category of Britain in Bloom 2025, and Olivia, who has been a member of Thornbury in Bloom for several years, has been awarded a Young Champion Award. Click below to read more.
South Gloucestershire Council has launched its annual budget consultation process with residents, to update them on the authority’s financial position and its plans for the years ahead.
The consultation sets out the impacts on the council of continued underfunding of local authorities across the country, at the same time as costs and demand for some of the most expensive services it delivers are surging. Click below to find out more...
This year, Love Thornbury have proudly worked alongside Thornbury in Bloom, Thornbury Royal British Legion, Krunch, and many other valued community partners, raising over £4,500 for St Peter’s Hospice.
2026 promises to be a landmark year for Thornbury, with plans underway for the town’s first-ever Pride Celebration in June, and a Summer Fest in August, a family-friendly event offering free activities, music, and entertainment.
To make these events possible, we rely entirely on the generosity of our community - click below to find out how you can help.
Cromhall Media Ltd, which runs MyThornbury.co.uk, has won "Best for Local Online Media Advertising 2025 - Gloucestershire" in the UK Enterprise Awards.
For almost a decade, the UK Enterprise Awards have been recognising and rewarding those who positively impact their clients and customers across the UK.
Spanning a wide range of industries and offerings, these esteemed winners continue to raise the bar for the entire region and SME News is pleased to announce their success in this prestigious programme.
