3rd-5th September, 10am-4pm, Rose Cottage, Shellards Lane, Alveston, BS35 3SY
Jekka’s Herb Farm is a specialist nursery just 10 miles north of Bristol, growing over 600 herb varieties organically for mail order. The farm is usually closed to the public, so Open Days are a great opportunity to browse and buy amongst the scents and senses of some rare and beautiful herb species, meet award winning writer and broadcaster, Jekka McVicar, and attend her (pre-bookable) herb workshops, plus a FREE farm tour.
Certified organic by the Soil Association, the farm is a haven for bees, birds and butterflies. In fact, the UK Government’s own advisors found that plant, insect and bird life is up to 50% greater on organic farms. The September Open Days begin on the first day of the Soil Association Organic Fortnight 2010, promoting organic as an everyday choice, and the Open Days feature an end-of-season herb plant sale – an excellent opportunity to stock up on perennial bargains for autumn planting (the best time in all to plant hardy, perennial herbs).
Seasonal, locally sourced refreshments available. Click below for further details.
www.jekkasherbfarm.com
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.
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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.
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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.
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In addition the park boasts a Victorian Walled Garden, woodland walk, adventure playground, rockery and fishing lake.
Refreshments are available from the café year round 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 from Spring 2011 will be available for private hire and weddings.
Foxholes Lane, Tockington, BS32 4PG
Tel: 0845 6830730
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Our club facilities are highly regarded within the Bristol and District League and include our own ground and we benefit from a set of covers as well as permanent and temporary nets and a bowling machine which enhance our practice facilities.
We run two Saturday teams which play in the Bristol & District Cricket Association as well as running a Sunday X1 which plays friendly cricket. This year we are planning to have professional external coaching at the Senior nets.
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 to visit our website.
In addition this year we are running an Under 9s team designed to introduce boys and girls to the game of cricket. The Junior nets will again be lead by our CRB checked, ECB qualified Junior Team Managers.
The Club is always looking out for new players at Colts level and are particularly interested in attracting players for the new Under 9s. Anyone interested should contact Colts Officer Andy Kitchen on 07713 316378/01454 617366 or visit our website below.
Founded in 1933, the club provides bowling facilities for anyone living in Olveston its surrounding district, including Thornbury. We welcome any new members whether they have played before or not.
Alveston Road, Old Down, Tockington, BS32 4PH
For more information, click on the link below.
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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.
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.
Olveston United was formed in 1926. With excellent facilities on and off the field, the Club has great potential and our aim is for the 1st XI to achieve County League status.
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.
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.
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Tel: 07793 672782
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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.
Fancy a dip? Whether you are looking to get fit or just enjoy having a splash around visit Thornbury Leisure Centre Swimming Pool. Log on to our website for our Interactive Pool Programmes www.sgleisure.org/swimming.
Thornbury Leisure Centre, Alveston Hill, Thornbury, S. Glos. BS35 3JB
Tel: 01454 865777
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There are swimming sessions most days of the week and Aqua fit on a Tuesday evening at 6.15 too! If you would like to come along for a complementary 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
