Arts & Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment

GlosS FM: Your local radio station
Thornbury's Community Radio Station broadcasting on 87.7FM.
With the studio facilities successfully used for Thornbury FM’s broadcasts, and with the aerial mast situated on higher ground, GlosS FM will be on air for four weeks twice each year, covering communities from the other side of the Severn across as far as Yate. We need local representatives from every community, so if you can help as a link contact for your village or be involved with advertising, promotion and publicity, management, finance, presenting or programme content, we would be delighted to hear from you. For further details contact David Primrose, 01454 413209, or click below complete the Register of Interest form via the Get Involved tab.
www.glossfm.org



BBC
www.bbc.co.uk

BBC Radio Bristol
94.9MHz FM, 1548kHz AM and DAB Digital Radio.
www.bbc.co.uk/bristol/local_radio/

DAB Digital Radio
Includes a postcode checker to find all the digital stations you can receive.
www.ukdigitalradio.com

Digital TV switchover
Analogue television transmissions are due to cease here starting 24th March 2010. That means you'll need to make sure you're geared up with Freeview, satellite or cable TV before then. More details on the link below.
www.digitaluk.co.uk

Freeview
www.freeview.co.uk

Heart 96.3 Bristol
96.3MHz FM and on DAB Digital Radio.
Formerly GWR FM
0117 984 3200
www.heartbristol.co.uk

Jack FM
106.5MHz FM
www.jackbristol.com

Music in the Church at Aust
We promote music you won't hear anywhere else around here - early music, mostly mediaeval, traditional music from throughout Europe and beyond, and the occasional contemporary surprise. Regular concerts, workshops and other events.
For more information call Peter on 01454 632306.
www.aust.music.btinternet.co.uk
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Northavon Youth Theatre Company
Northavon Youth Theatre Company (NYTC) is a performance vehicle for 60 young people aged 11-18 (including disabled) drawn from the local community, and all are students of the Northavon School of Drama. They are encouraged to responsibly develop both interpersonal and theatrical skills through tuition plus workshops - culminating in performing Musicals or Showcases, usually annually around Easter and July respectively, plus Concerts by arrangement.

Having presented high quality youth productions for 31 years, (a South-West record), gained seven theatrical awards in the last twelve years and launched many professional careers, NYTC's reputation reflects enthusiasm, energy and excellence!

For more information, please contact our Principal, Lyn Bedford on 01454 884154, or by email.

www.nytc.org.uk
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Olveston Craft Group
There is a craft group which meets in the Olveston Methodist Hall, and all crafters are welcome to come along and share their crafts with others.

From the beginning of 2010 the Olveston Craft Group will now be meeting on the second monday of each month in Olveston Methodist Hall.
For more information please contact Mary Slader on 07747 562264 or by email below.

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Razzle
Razzle is the Rural & Community Arts Touring Scheme for South Gloucestershire. It aims to provide a choice of high quality arts events for people in communities within South Gloucestershire. These include performances by professional companies, workshops and films, usually held in village halls, schools, community centres and even cricket pavilions.

If you would like to know more about the work we do or are interested in putting on shows in your local community, please ring Janine McCretton on 0117 944 5207 or email below.

Tickets are sold locally for each event by the village or community promoter. Tickets can also be reserved by emailing name of show, venue and date to the address below, along with your name, contact details and number of tickets required. They will be available for payment and collection before the show at the venue.

If you would like to receive our programme by email or post, please send your contact details to the email address below.

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The Parish Players
The Parish Players began life in the 1960s, as the drama group of the Olveston and Tockington WI. Subsequently, men were recruited and the present company, with its enviable history of successful productions, was built.
Click below to find out more.
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Vue, Cribbs Causeway
Cribbs Causeway, 08712 240240
www.myvue.com/cinemas/index.asp?c...



Digiguide
We recommend Digiguide as the best way to find out what's on TV. Tailor it to exactly which channels you watch, and which programmes you want to see.
getdigiguide.com/?p=1&r=20588

Internet Movie Database
IMDB is an incredibly comprehensive guide to films and actors. Perfect for those what-have-we-seen-him-in moments.
www.imdb.com

Related events

Friday 26th March 2010
Passion Play "Father & Son, Son & Father"
7.30pm, St Helen's Church, Alveston

Come and see the much acclaimed play by Neville Boundy. Tickets £5 on the door.


Monday 5th April 2010
Open Mic Night
8.30pm, The White Hart, Olveston

Open Mic nights for folk and blues continue at the White Hart in Olveston on the first Monday of every month. New players are given a warm welcome. Come and listen to some first class players.


Monday 12th April 2010
Craft Group
7.30-9.30pm, Olveston Methodist Hall

We meet on the second Monday of each month and all crafters are welcome to come along and share their crafts with others. For more information please contact Mary Slader on 07747 562264 or by email below.
Email:


Monday 19th April 2010
• GlosS FM will be broadcasting from 19th April to 16th May, covering Yate and the surrounding district.
With the studio facilities successfully used for Thornbury FM’s nine broadcasts, and with the aerial mast situated on higher ground, GlosS FM will be on air for four weeks twice each year, serving communities from the Severn across to Yate/Chipping Sodbury.
We need local representatives from every community, so if you can help as a link contact for your locality or be involved with advertising, promotion and publicity, management, finance, presenting or programme content we would be delighted to hear from you. For further details contact David Primrose, 01454 413209, or complete the Register of Interest form via the Get Involved tab on our website below.
www.glossfm.org

Saturday 1st May 2010
Severn Vale Art Trail 2010
1st-9th of May, various locations extending from Almondsbury to Berkeley on either side of the A38

Artists opening their collective displays and individual studios. Many hundreds of people follow the Severn Vale Art Trail and enjoy seeing the work of our local artists and makers.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury_a...

Artists Exhibition
Friday 2nd-Sunday 4th April, Old Down Country Park, Foxholes Lane, Tockington BS32 4PG

Five artists are exhibiting their work at the park, as part of the Severn Vale Art Trail.
www.olddowncountrypark.co.uk


Monday 3rd May 2010
Open Mic Night
8.30pm, The White Hart, Olveston

Open Mic nights for folk and blues continue at the White Hart in Olveston on the first Monday of every month. New players are given a warm welcome. Come and listen to some first class players.


Saturday 8th May 2010
Bristol Pituitary Support Group present: An evening with The Dursley Male Voice Choirg
7.30pm, Chipping Sodbury Town Hall

With soloist Madeline Crosbee. Tickets, priced £10, are available from Jenny West on 01453 843497 or Mike James 07817 406774.


Monday 10th May 2010
Craft Group
7.30-9.30pm, Olveston Methodist Hall

We meet on the second Monday of each month and all crafters are welcome to come along and share their crafts with others. For more information please contact Mary Slader on 07747 562264 or by email below.
Email:


Monday 7th June 2010
Open Mic Night
8.30pm, The White Hart, Olveston

Open Mic nights for folk and blues continue at the White Hart in Olveston on the first Monday of every month. New players are given a warm welcome. Come and listen to some first class players.


Monday 14th June 2010
Craft Group
7.30-9.30pm, Olveston Methodist Hall

We meet on the second Monday of each month and all crafters are welcome to come along and share their crafts with others. For more information please contact Mary Slader on 07747 562264 or by email below.
Email:


Monday 5th July 2010
Open Mic Night
8.30pm, The White Hart, Olveston

Open Mic nights for folk and blues continue at the White Hart in Olveston on the first Monday of every month. New players are given a warm welcome. Come and listen to some first class players.


Monday 12th July 2010
Craft Group
7.30-9.30pm, Olveston Methodist Hall

We meet on the second Monday of each month and all crafters are welcome to come along and share their crafts with others. For more information please contact Mary Slader on 07747 562264 or by email below.
Email:


Monday 2nd August 2010
Open Mic Night
8.30pm, The White Hart, Olveston

Open Mic nights for folk and blues continue at the White Hart in Olveston on the first Monday of every month. New players are given a warm welcome. Come and listen to some first class players.


Monday 9th August 2010
Craft Group
7.30-9.30pm, Olveston Methodist Hall

We meet on the second Monday of each month and all crafters are welcome to come along and share their crafts with others. For more information please contact Mary Slader on 07747 562264 or by email below.
Email:


Monday 6th September 2010
Open Mic Night
8.30pm, The White Hart, Olveston

Open Mic nights for folk and blues continue at the White Hart in Olveston on the first Monday of every month. New players are given a warm welcome. Come and listen to some first class players.


Monday 13th September 2010
Craft Group
7.30-9.30pm, Olveston Methodist Hall

We meet on the second Monday of each month and all crafters are welcome to come along and share their crafts with others. For more information please contact Mary Slader on 07747 562264 or by email below.
Email:


Monday 4th October 2010
Open Mic Night
8.30pm, The White Hart, Olveston

Open Mic nights for folk and blues continue at the White Hart in Olveston on the first Monday of every month. New players are given a warm welcome. Come and listen to some first class players.


Monday 11th October 2010
Craft Group
7.30-9.30pm, Olveston Methodist Hall

We meet on the second Monday of each month and all crafters are welcome to come along and share their crafts with others. For more information please contact Mary Slader on 07747 562264 or by email below.
Email:


Monday 1st November 2010
Open Mic Night
8.30pm, The White Hart, Olveston

Open Mic nights for folk and blues continue at the White Hart in Olveston on the first Monday of every month. New players are given a warm welcome. Come and listen to some first class players.


Monday 8th November 2010
Craft Group
7.30-9.30pm, Olveston Methodist Hall

We meet on the second Monday of each month and all crafters are welcome to come along and share their crafts with others. For more information please contact Mary Slader on 07747 562264 or by email below.
Email:


Wednesday 1st December 2010
Open Mic Night
8.30pm, The White Hart, Olveston

Open Mic nights for folk and blues continue at the White Hart in Olveston on the first Monday of every month. New players are given a warm welcome. Come and listen to some first class players.


Monday 13th December 2010
Craft Group
7.30-9.30pm, Olveston Methodist Hall

We meet on the second Monday of each month and all crafters are welcome to come along and share their crafts with others.
For more information please contact Mary Slader on 07747 562264 or by email below.
Email:

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