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Summer Season at Tortworth Aboretum (dog free day)

Enjoy a self-guided walk through the tranquil Dell of Tortworth Arboretum. The summer month are a luscious time to visit as the arboretum reaches full leaf. We invite you to enjoy the peace of this place, follow a map of marked trails or go off grid and create your own. This ancient woodland was once overrun by bramble and bracken, and since 2014 has been carefully restored by a dedicated team of volunteers. They have uncovered an arena and steps once used by donkeys to transport produce from the kitchen gardens to the main house, plus a stunning collection of over 600, native, exotic and veteran trees. As the ground was cleared we were rewarded with carpets of seasonal flowers, including snowdrops and bluebells. Work now focuses on replanting and maintaining the arboretum. The team have created paths and cleared around trees and plants so they can flourish and be enjoyed, and are improving labelling and signage. It’s still wild in places, and we plan to keep it that way because it’s part of what makes this place unique. Moreover, it’s also great for wildlife. Once you’ve finished your walk, or if you need a brief break just follow the enticing smell of woodsmoke back to the Roundhouse where a warm beverage awaits you. Connect with yourself, connect with your loved ones, connect with nature. Tickets and information Our 2026 visitor days are supported by funding from the National Lottery Awards for All Environment Grant.

Wed 29 Jul11:00Tortworth Forest Centre & Arboretum(3.8mi)

via Tortworth Forest Centre & Arboretum

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Stone Circle Quilters

Stone Circle Quilters. Stone Village Hall. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Thu 30 Jul10:30Stone Village Hall(4.2mi)

via Stone Village HallLocal gem

Wellness & Wellbeing

Tai Chi

Stone Village Hall is being delightfully mysterious about Tai Chi. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Thu 30 Jul21:00Stone Village Hall(4.2mi)

via Stone Village HallLocal gem

Community

Baptisms at St Arilda’s

All are welcome.

Sun 2 Aug14:00St Pauls Church(0.8mi)

via St Pauls Church

Community

Refresh! Picnic and Praise

An interactive intergenerational service with activities, refreshments and a time of discussion, video readings and reflections. All are welcome!

Sun 2 Aug15:00St Pauls Church(0.8mi)

via St Pauls Church

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The Beths & Beach Bunny US Tour

Alex Madonna Expo Center. Tickets & More Info

Wed 5 Aug02:00The Copper Cafe(3.2mi)

via The Copper Cafe

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St Paul's Open Afternoon

St Paul’s Church is open to all visitors. If you would like a chat with our team or a quiet place for reflection please stop by. All are welcome.

Sun 9 Aug14:00St Pauls Church(0.8mi)

via St Pauls Church

Live MusicReligion & Spirituality

Evensong at St Mary’s

Evensong is described by The Guardian as ‘one of England's richest heritages – a living musical tradition that costs nothing to experience live’. Every month, we hold a service of Choral Evensong so you can appreciate this wonderful and evocative institution in the ancient surroundings of St Mary’s, Thornbury. The service has been sung regularly since the 16th Century and is based on the daily offices held in the medieval church. Music – and the choir – is at its heart, and each service taps into the rich vein of English church music composed throughout the centuries. Because of its ancient lineage, the old forms of the prayers and bible readings are used. After the introduction to the service, the choir recites the appointed Psalm which you can follow in the Prayer Book. The Lesson from the Old Testament is read and then the Choir sing the Magnificat, the song of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The New Testament Lesson is followed by the Choir singing the Nunc Dimittis, the song of Simeon. We then say together the Apostles’ Creed, and prayers are sung by a Cantor and the Choir which end with a reflective period where the Collects are read. An anthem is sung and a final hymn concludes the service, leaving you to sit for as long as you want and reflect on the day gone by. If you get a chance, do come along to this rarely held service and be steeped in history.

Sun 9 Aug18:00St Pauls Church(0.8mi)

via St Pauls Church

Community

St Mary’s Patronal Walk

We will be walking from St Mary’s, Castle Street Thornbury to St Mary’s in Shepperdine. We will finish our pilgrimage with a BCP Communion and a Picnic Lunch at Shepperdine.

Sat 15 Aug10:00St Pauls Church(0.8mi)

via St Pauls Church

Community

Muddy Praise

Muddy Praise with a walk, activities, a bible story and supper together at the end. Location to be announced in the Newsletter.

Sun 23 Aug15:00St Pauls Church(0.8mi)

via St Pauls Church

Religion & Spirituality

BCP Evensong at St Mary’s Shepperdine

All are welcome.

Sun 23 Aug18:00St Pauls Church(0.8mi)

via St Pauls Church

Community

Summer holidays at Tortworth Arboretum

Enjoy a self-guided summer walk through the Dell at Tortworth Arboretum. Summer is a wonderful time to visit, with the arboretum in full leaf and the woodland buzzing with life. Perfect for families during the summer holidays, visitors can explore marked woodland trails, pick up child-friendly activity maps, and try our nature rubbing trails. Whether you follow a route or head off on your own adventure, there’s plenty to discover among the native, exotic and veteran trees. Since 2014, volunteers have been carefully restoring this ancient woodland, uncovering historic features, creating paths, and helping wildlife thrive while keeping the arboretum beautifully wild in places. After your walk, follow the smell of woodsmoke back to the Roundhouse for a warm drink and a rest. Get outside, explore nature, and reconnect this summer. Tickets and information Our 2026 visitor days are supported by funding from the National Lottery Awards for All Environment Grant. Tickets are now available on a sliding scale donation basis. If you are booking multiple tickets, you can mix and match tiers to suit each person’s circumstances, so a family or group can attend comfortably without anyone facing hardship. For further information on each of the tiers to help you decide, please see this page. By making a donation of any amount, you support both the ongoing restoration of the arboretum and our woodland wellbeing programme, which helps people struggling with their mental health.

Thu 27 Aug11:00Tortworth Forest Centre & Arboretum(3.8mi)

via Tortworth Forest Centre & Arboretum

Community

Summer Party

A chance for all of Thornbury and Oldbury Benefice to celebrate together.

Sun 30 Aug15:00St Pauls Church(0.8mi)

via St Pauls Church

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Benefice Service

Follows the Summer Party

Sun 30 Aug17:00St Pauls Church(0.8mi)

via St Pauls Church

GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) | GWO South West

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Around £1,110 inc vat (Includes VAT @ 20%)

GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) | GWO South West

Launch your wind energy career with GWO BST at SWMA. 4.5-day accredited course at our realistic quarry facility. Book your GWO certification today!

Thu 10 SeptSouth West Maritime Academy(4.2mi)

via South West Maritime AcademyLocal gem

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Topless Swim in aid of Breast Cancer Now

Event Details Join us on Friday 11th September for a special Topless Swim evening in support of Breast Cancer Now. This relaxed and inclusive event is an opportunity to come Event Details Join us on Friday 11th September for a special Topless Swim evening in support of Breast Cancer Now. This relaxed and inclusive event is an opportunity to come together, unwind, and raise money for an important cause. Swimming from 7pm to 8pm will be women only, creating a comfortable and supportive environment. From 8pm onwards, the swim will be open to everyone. Optional half-hour sauna sessions are available as an add-on, with the first two sauna sessions reserved for women only. Sauna sessions from 8pm onwards will also be open to everyone. Whether you come to swim, relax, or simply support the cause, every ticket helps raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Now. We ask all guests to be respectful of others so everyone can enjoy a safe, comfortable, and positive atmosphere. Book your ticket now — places are limited. Please note: this is a ticketed event. Memberships, 3-Month Passes and swim bundles are not valid for this session. more Time 11 september, 2026 19:00 - 21:00 (GMT+00:00) Location West Country Water Park Book Now Calendar GoogleCal West Country Water Park

Fri 11 Sept20:00West Country Water Park(4.5mi)

via West Country Water ParkCurated

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Ride and Stride

The Ride and Stride event in Gloucestershire is a fundraising and heritage initiative organised by the Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust. It invites participants to travel between historic churches—usually by walking, cycling, or a mix of both—visiting as many churches as they can in a singl

Sat 12 Sept09:00St Pauls Church(0.8mi)

via St Pauls Church

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