Thursday 11th March 2010

WHAT'S ON DIARY

                Thursday 11th March

LITTLE STOKE BAPTIST COFFEE MORNINGS2502
Coffe Mornings are held here every Thursday between 10am and 12 noon. Everyone is welcome. The mornings are friendly, fun and FREE.
Little Stoke Baptist Church, The Kingsway - 10:00  

BABY RHYME TIME2510
Runs from 10.30 to 11am.
Bradley Stoke Library, Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre - 10:30  

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY & FASHION SHOW2434
This year Southern Brooks Community Partnership (SBCP) will again be organising the celebration for International Women’s Day with some of its Partners, including Bradley Stoke Town Council, Bradley Stoke Community School and South Gloucestershire Council. The event will be held at Bradley Stoke Community School and will even be bigger this year than previously! In addition to the fantastic fashion show, there will be the Outstanding Women’s Awards (OWA) and the newly added Poetry and Photographic competition, all to acknowledge and honour the women we know. The event promises to be great fun and is becoming apart of the social calendar of the area. This is an opportunity for residents to show their appreciation of the women in their lives.
Bradley Stoke Community School - 18:30  

                Friday 12th March

ROD STEWART EXPERIENCE-TRIBUTE NIGHT2492
Join our fun-filled, themed Tribute Nights. Something for everyone and each event includes a three course dinner and disco. We also offer excellent accommodation rates if you would like to stay for the night. For more information please contact the Conference & Events Sales Office on 0117 910 4253 or email Liz.davies@ihg.com
Holiday Inn, Filton Rd, Hambrook - 0:00  

COFFEE MORNING & MARKET2460
Runs from 9am to 12.30pm. Come and join us, enjoy a coffee, look through the stalls and meet new friends. For further information contact Bradley Stoke Town council on 01454 868080.
Baileys Court Activity Centre, Bradley Stoke - 9:00   bradleystoke.gov.uk

CHIPPING SODBURY & YATE 'FRIDAY AMBLE'- SEVERNSIDE RAMBLERS WALK2494
This walk has been organised by the Severnside Ramblers. They travel to the walk by car (lifts available, & a donation towards fuel is appreciated) from the meeting point. This walk lasts approx 2 hours. A circular walk exploring a different route between Chipping Sodbury & Yate. Variable terrain with good footpaths. Not particularly demanding but steep in some places. Please phone Jean on 01454 419274 for more info.
Meeting Point Aldi Car Park - 9:30   severnside-ramblers.org.uk

                Saturday 13th March

100 YEARS OF AVIATION EXHIBITION2530
"100 Years of Aviation - The Local Connection" is a free exhibition by Olveston Parish Historical Society between 10am and 4pm. There will be memorabilia, books and photographs of various aspects of BAC and its descendent companies. Particular reference is made to the pioneering work carried out at Tockington Manor during the War Years. There will be illustrated talks by Chris Bigg.
Tockington Parish Hall - 10:00  

TAKE THAT TRIBUTE BAND2433
Take That 2 and Party Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre will be hosting a Take That Tribute Band. Tickets are on sale at each of the South Gloucestershire Leisure Centres or to book over the phone please call 0300 333 0300. * Ticket Price - £8.50 Show starts at 8.30pm - ticket holders can arrive from 7.30pm Licensed Bar and Cafe available.
Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre - 20:30  

                Sunday 14th March

SAND BAY WALK- SEVERNSIDE RAMBLERS WALK2536
This walk has been organised by the Severnside Ramblers. They travel to the walk by car (lifts available, & a donation towards fuel is appreciated) from the meeting point. This walk is approx 8-9 miles. From Worlebury Hill across Sand Bay to visit the Point and the Priory. Back across Worlebury Golf Course. Please phone David on 01275 843547 or 07763 925810 for more info.
Meeting Point Aldi Car Park - 9:00   severnside-ramblers.org.uk

                Monday 15th March

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME2513
Runs from 11am - 11.30am for term time only.
Bradley Stoke Library - 11:00  

GRAND OPENING OF NEW KITCHEN FACILITY2491
Pupils and staff would like to invite you to join them to help celebrate this exciting event and sample some of their freshly baked produce. If you would like to come along, please contact Office Manager, Denise Hickson, by email to denise.hickson@southglos.gov.uk or by calling 01454 866666.
Baileys Court Primary School, Baileys Court Rd - 14:30  

                Tuesday 16th March

REDLAND HIGH SCHOOL- VISITING MORNING2501
Drop in anytime between 9.30and 11.30am. No appointment necessary. For more information, please call our Admissions Secretary on 0117 9245796 or email admissions@redlandhigh.com
Redland Court, Bristol BS6 7EF - 9:30   redlandhigh.com

BABY RHYME TIME2507
Runs from 9.30 - 10am for babies and pre-school children. Followed by refreshments.
Winterbourne Library, Flax Pits Lane - 9:30  

COLSTONS GIRLS SCHOOL- OPEN EVENING2118
Event runs from 7-9pm. For more information, please call 0117 9424328 or email admin@colstonsgirls.bristol.sch.uk
Cheltenham Road, Bristol - 19:00   colstonsgirls.bristol.sch.uk

                Wednesday 17th March

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME2505
Runs from 9.30 - 10am for under-5s term time only.
Winterbourne Library, Flax Pits Lane - 9:30  

                Thursday 18th March

LITTLE STOKE BAPTIST COFFEE MORNINGS2503
Coffe Mornings are held here every Thursday between 10am and 12 noon. Everyone is welcome. The mornings are friendly, fun and FREE.
Little Stoke Baptist Church, The Kingsway - 10:00  

BABY RHYME TIME2511
Runs from 10.30 to 11am.
Bradley Stoke Library, Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre - 10:30  

                Friday 19th March

WANT YOU BACK-TAKE THAT TRIBUTE2490
Our special events calendar is a must and offers some great value themed evenings. All evenings include a 3 course meal, tribute act and then a disco. Cabaret nights start from £17.50 per person. Come and join in the fun. For further details, or to book your tickets, please call 0117 9303321 or email mande.bristol@thistle.co.uk
The Grand by Thistle, Broad Street, Bristol - 0:00  

LADIES NIGHT2485
The PA of Almondsbury Primary School are organising this event to raise money for further equipment. Entry is £2.50 and includes a free glass of wine. There will be a variety of stalls including nail treatments, make-up, gifts and cards. Please do join us even if it's only to chat with friends over a glass of wine or a cup of tea! The event runs from 7.30pm to 10pm. For more information call 01454 620251.
Almondsbury Old School Hall - 19:30   almondsburyprimary.ik.org/

                Saturday 20th March

THORNBURY FOOD FAIR2529
Go and join the hustle and bustle at Thornbury's quarterly Food Fair between 10am and 2pm, and enjoy the best of local produce.
Castle Street, Thornbury - 10:00  

                Tuesday 23rd March

OLIVER PERFORMANCE2532
A show not to be missed, performed by talented students of Bradley Stoke Commmunity School. Tickets are £5 adults, £3.50 children and are available by calling 01454 868840.
Bradley Stoke Community School - 19:00  

                Wednesday 24th March

OLIVER PERFORMANCE2533
A show not to be missed, performed by talented students of Bradley Stoke Commmunity School. Tickets are £5 adults, £3.50 children and are available by calling 01454 868840.
Bradley Stoke Community School - 19:00  

QUIZ NIGHT2523
£10 per table of up to six people. Bar available. Bring a picnic! Contact Liz Hillyard on 0117 923 6596 to book. Proceeds to Friends of Ram Hill Colliery
Bradley Stoke Library - 19:30  

                Thursday 25th March

OLIVER PERFORMANCE2534
This is the final performance of a show not to be missed! Presented by talented students of Bradley Stoke Commmunity School. Tickets are £5 adults, £3.50 children and are available by calling 01454 868840.
Bradley Stoke Community School - 19:00  

                Saturday 27th March

4 MEN DADS & KIDS2497
Local men with children up to Year 2 are invited along with their children for a fun morning of activities. All welcome! Please call Tim for more information on 07515 930363 or Dave on 07968 852839 or see the church website.
Bradley Stoke Evangelical Church, Baileys Court Road - 10:00   bsec.org.uk/4men

                Sunday 28th March

CAR BOOT SALE2515
PTA Car Boot Sale 9am-1pm, Marlwood School Car Park (subject to weather conditions) The PTA's car boot sales are on the last Sunday of each month up to and including October. Entry is free for buyers. Sellers are charged £5 for cars, £10 for vans or trailers. Sellers set up 8.30am-11.30am; buyers are welcome between 9am and 1pm. All proceeds go to Marlwood School. For more information, call Gail on 01454 417823 or email theglews@hotmail.co.uk
Marlwood School Carpark - 9:00  

                Tuesday 30th March

HALF A SIXPENCE2524
Northavon Youth Theatre Presents its latest play. Performances take place at 7.30pm Tuesday to Thursday & Saturday this week, and at 3pm on Friday. Adults £10, concessions £7 Please call 01454 613172 for tickets.
Armstrong Hall, Thornbury - 19:30  

                Wednesday 31st March

HALF A SIXPENCE2525
By Northavon Youth Theatre Company Adults £10, concessions £7 For tickets please call 01454 613172
Armstrong Hall, Thornbury - 19:30  

                Thursday 1st April

HALF A SIXPENCE2526
By Northavon Youth Theatre Company Adults £10, concessions £7 For tickets please call 01454 613172
Armstrong Hall, Thornbury - 19:30  

                Friday 2nd April

HALF A SIXPENCE2527
By Northavon Youth Theatre Company Adults £10, concessions £7 For tickets please call 01454 613172
Armstrong Hall, Thornbury - 15:00  

                Saturday 3rd April

HALF A SIXPENCE2528
By Northavon Youth Theatre Company Adults £10, concessions £7 For tickets please call 01454 613172
Armstrong Hall, Thornbury - 19:30  

                Friday 9th April

CODRINGTON & KINNGROVE 'FRIDAY AMBLE'- SEVERNSIDE RAMBLERS WALK2531
This walk has been organised by the Severnside Ramblers. They travel to the walk by car (lifts available, & a donation towards fuel is appreciated) from the meeting point. This walk lasts approx 2 hours. Our route follows the Monarch's Way between Codrington & Kingrove Common. Fields, paths and lanes. Some stiles. For further information please contact Chris on 01454 618853 or 07985 387164.
Meeting Point Aldi Car Park - 9:30   severnside-ramblers.org.uk

                Saturday 10th April

DADS STORY TIME2411
An opportunity for Dads to bring their children to the library for a story. Call 01454 868006 for more details.
Thornbury Library - 14:15  

ROD STEWART TRIBUTE NIGHT FRIDAY 12TH MARCH THE HOLIDAY INN, FILTON

The sensational 'Rod Stewart Experience' is back by popular demand.

Enjoy a fun-filled tribute night with a 3-course dinner and disco.

LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY WITH SPECIAL RATES - please call 0117 910 4253 or email liz.davies@ihg.com and quote Bradley Stoke Matters.