Do you know someone who would benefit from a free membership at Thornbury's Elite Fitness Gym?
They take their role as a community gym seriously and are offering ten 6-month free memberships. You are invited to nominate anyone you think deserves this for consideration, up to the end of January. Click below to find out more...
A South Gloucestershire charity has won a national award for its innovative project helping people who are struggling with homelessness, benefits and other issues.
When Advice Really Matters (WARM) is run by Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire in collaboration with health services in the region.
Anyone living in South Gloucestershire registered with a South Gloucestershire GP surgery who meets eligibility criteria can ask for a referral to the project.
Thornbury's Elite Fitness Gym has opened a new ground floor gym space.
Staff members are happy to lend a hand and answer any questions or check PT hub to find the new machines, complete with descriptors on how to use them.
Click below to book a free consultation with the team today!
Age UK South Glos and Comfort Companions are inviting you to help tackle loneliness and fund a digital companion for an older person waiting for befriending support.
They’ve launched a new community-funded initiative so people can have a Comfort Companion at home, a voice-based digital person who's always there to talk to.
They’re distributing flyers across Thornbury and Age UK South Glos is now recruiting older people, supported by volunteers, to get companions into the homes of people who are most isolated. Click below to read more...
For 2026, our 20th year of the Arts Trail, the committee are planning for the BIGGEST and BEST arts trail yet, running 30th April to 4th May 2026.
Applications open from 1st to 31st January 2026. If you would like to apply for the trail, from 1st January please go to the SVAT website below.
Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire has launched its Christmas Appeal for donations, which this year focuses on its work tackling homelessness.
The charity helped around 100 people per year with homelessness prior to the Covid-19 pandemic - but the total stood at 203 in 2024 with a similar number likely by the end of this year.
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...
Thornbury's Elite Fitness Gym believe everyone deserves the opportunity to improve their health, confidence, and overall wellbeing — regardless of financial circumstances.
They’ve launched a new sponsorship scheme that lets you: gift gym access to someone who could benefit, refer someone who may need support or apply to receive a sponsored gym access. 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.
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."
Click below to read more...
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...
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.
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...
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.
