On day 4 of the London 2012 torch relay the torch will travel through Bath, Bitton, Longwell Green, Hanham and end the day in Bristol.
Day 5 of the London 2012 torch relay sees the torch start the day in Bristol, loop around south of the city before heading out to Chippenham, Marlborough, Swindon, then up through Cirencester, Stroud and on to Cheltenham.
Old Down Country Park
9.15am-1pm, Old Down Manor, Old Down Country Park, Foxholes Lane, Tockington BS32 4PG
Every Wednesday May 2nd - 23rd
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Old Down Country Park
School in the Forest is pleased to announce that we will be running a Holiday Club for the 3 days of the June Holidays.
If you are looking for childcare for your children while you go out to work the School in the Forest may be able to help.
School in the Forest has broken the mould slightly with its Holiday Club and we are proud to do so. We are committed to giving children the best experiences possible and we feel that more of these are had outside in the GREAT outdoors rather than stuck inside in front of a games console and that is what we offer the children who attend our Holiday Club.
Old Down Country Park
Registration starts at 9am and activities run from 10am until 4pm.
Due to popular demand from children who were not old enough to attend the Nature Detectives day on the 6th April we have decided to run a Junior Nature Detectives Activity Day.
The age range for this activity day is up to the discretion of parents but would be ideal for children who are 3–7 years old.
This day will run slightly differently from the Nature Detectives day as parents will have to do the activities along with the children.
So for all of those junior adventurers who like the GREAT outdoors and love getting close up to wildlife then this is their chance.
The 2012 Wimbledon Championships take place between 25th June and 8th July.
It was very disappointing to have to postpone the Olveston School Fun Run in aid of ARBAN UK due to extreme weather in April.
The run is now scheduled for Saturday 30 June 2012 with the 1K starting at 10am and the 5K starting at 10.30am. If you have already entered, please keep your race number and come and join us.
If you could help marshal, would like to sign up or have already entered but are not free on that day and would like a refund, please contact Nicky on 07769171772 or click below.
www.arban.org.uk
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Wimbledon 2012: Ladies' Singles Final
Wimbledon 2011: Men's Singles Final
Old Down Country Park
Old Down Flower Show
Sunday 6th and Monday 7th May, Old Down Country Park, Foxholes Lane, Tockington BS32 4PG
The very first annual show. Best in show, young designer of the year, winning school display of the year, gardening demonstrations and workshops, tours of the stunning Manor grounds by head gardener David Banks, plant sales, trade stands, beekeeping displays and bridal/event inspired floristry displays. All for the price of a standard day ticket £6.50 per adult and £3.50 per child/OAP.
The Olympic Games start on 27th July 2012 (some preliminary events around the UK start 25th July) and run until 12th August 2012.
London 2012 opening ceremony 7.30pm - 10.30pm.
Set in the rolling parkland of Ashton Court Estate in Bristol, this four-day event features mass balloon launches plus a wealth of family entertainment.
Olympic Games Closing Ceremony 7.30pm - 10.30pm (Paralympics follow, until 9th September 2012)
If the skies are clear, get out the deck chairs and spend an hour in the dark looking upwards - the annual Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of August 12th.
Shooting stars can appear anywhere in the sky, so best simply to sit where you can see as much sky as possible, away from bright streetlights; no need for telescopes or binoculars. An hour's stargazing will usually yield a dozen or so shooting stars.
Tel: 01454 411915 or 07793 373355
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The park also boasts a Victorian Walled Garden, woodland walk, adventure playground, rockery and fishing lake.
Refreshments are available from the café with seasonal snacks and cakes prepared fresh every day. Next door to the café sits the farm shop stocked with a selection of locally sourced produce, toys and gifts.
Old Down Manor sits in the grounds of the country park and is available for private hire and weddings.
Foxholes Lane, Tockington, BS32 4PG
Tel: 0845 6830730
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We have a body-tone class every Wednesday evening with Anna Conock from 7.30-8.30, cost £3.50 per person, further details call 07826 526242.
Why not call to arrange a FREE consultation, where we can fill out a Health and Lifestyle Questionnaire, find out what your current levels of fitness are and establish some realistic goals? I look forward to hearing from you.
Click here to read a first-hand account from one of my trainees.
Tel: 07793 672782
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- 45 Stations Active Fitness Gym
- 5 Court Sports Hall
- 2 Court Small Hall
- 5 Court Severnside Hall with viewing balcony
- 25m Main Pool with integrated Learner Pool
- Male and Female Changing Rooms
- Spinning Studio
- Dance Studio
- Softplay
- 4 Squash Courts
- 5-rink Indoor Bowls Hall
- Café/Bar
- Meeting Rooms
- Crèche
- Snooker Room
- Pool Table
- 300+ Free Parking Spaces
Thornbury Leisure Centre, Alveston Hill, Thornbury BS35 3JB
Tel: 0300 333 0300
Membership packages are still available for this fantastic facility; they represent great value at £425 for a family or adult membership £350. All membership packages are for 12 months and are valid all year round with unlimited visits.
There are swimming sessions every day of the week and Aqua fit on a Tuesday evening at 6.15 too! If you would like to come along for a complimentary swim before making up you mind to join or if you would like to receive further details contact John Dengel on 01454 613229 or by email below.
Tockington Manor, Tockington, Bristol, BS32 4NY
Tel: 01454 612226 or mob 07787 762747
We run two Saturday teams which play in the Bristol & District Cricket Association as well running a Sunday X1 which plays friendly cricket. We also have a thriving Colts section with an Under 11’s team as well as U9, U15 and U17 teams.
The Club is always looking out for new players and anyone interested should contact Secretary Andy Rowen on 07977 698344/01454 418157 or click below.
The Club is always looking out for new players at Colts level and are particularly interested in attracting players for the Under 9 and Under 11 levels. Anyone interested should contact Colts Officer Reg Purchase on 07778 701703 or click below.
Alveston Road, Old Down, Tockington, BS32 4PH
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For more information please contact Mary Slader on 07747 562264 or by email below.
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 Recreation Ground, Alveston Road, Oldown.
We try to cater for all levels of quilters from beginners to the more experienced.
For more information contact Sheila Butler on 01454 618143.
We have regular social events such as skittles evenings, quiz nights, barbecues and the like, and there is always a Christmas dinner.
However, we are more than just a walking club. The Ramblers is a registered charity and one of its aims is to campaign to keep the footpath network open.
Please visit our website below for details of our walks.
