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• Twelve real ales to try at festival

  THE SUCCESSFUL series of annual beer festivals at Thornbury's Christ the King Roman Catholic Church continues this weekend in the Parish Hall and church social club, in Castle Street. read more

• Just looking for peace and justice

  TWO Thornbury Quakers, myself and Roger Howell from Tytherington, joined a small Bristol group, including Bristol teenager Robin English, to visit Israel and Palestine in September. read more

• Post offices will close

  IT HAS been confirmed by the Post Office that the Frampton Cotterell and Hambrook branches will close in four weeks time. read more

• Fears over rural schools

  A LARGE turnout is expected at South Gloucestershire Council's offices in Thornbury on Monday when council leaders discuss draft proposals aimed at cutting surplus primary school places. read more

• Ward is key part of community

  SIR - My wife and I, as life time residents of Thornbury, were dismayed to hear about the proposed closure of Grace Ward at our local hospital, with the possibility of Henderson Ward following suit. read more

• Rugby star at hotel launch

  RUGBY star Lawrence Dallaglio took a breather at Falfield last week to celebrate the opening of a new hotel offering some of the country's best sporting breaks. read more

• Survey says no need to worry

  RESIDENTS in Thornbury and district now have to less to fear from criminals and hooligans - even if some people won't the evidence. read more

• Funds boost for church

  YATE Methodist Church has received funding from a national company to improve the building for disabled visitors. read more

• Life improving for Bufumbo

  THORNBURY'S support for a poor community in Africa continues to improve living - and learning - conditions for the local population. read more

• Chef looks for local appeal

  AFTER life on the ocean wave, chef Gerard Van Helvoort is on dry land and transforming the kitchen at Tortworth Court hotel. read more

• Showcase for talent

  ALMONDSBURY Art Show 2004 is just around the corner, providing a welcome showcase for local talent - and all that jazz. read more

• Services can still do more

  SIR - While I appreciate efforts made by the local authority and public transport providers, I think that they can go a lot further. I am a disabled person with walking difficulties and require the use of a wheelchair for any distance over 50 yards. read more

• Campaign to save threatened hospital

  COUNCILLORS in Thornbury have begun drawing battle lines for the fight to save Thornbury Hospital from the cost cutting axe. read more

• Students will be welcomed

  YOUNG people throughout Japan ambitious to learn English are set to head to Britain in even greater numbers - and a South Gloucestershire college is one of their favourite targets. read more

• Why you should help the cause

  SEEING first hand the benefits of the Fair Trade Network has been a privilege for its South Gloucestershire co-ordinator, Helen Harrison. read more

• With the Gas

  ROVERS face a long journey tomorrow as they travel to Blundell Park for what looks like an intriguing tie against Grimsby Town (3pm). read more

• Top marks for winner Reynolds

  YOUTH cricket coordinator Mark Reynolds was honoured on the biggest stage of all last week as he picked up a top prize at the 2004 Outstanding Service to Cricket Awards Day at Lord's. read more

• Town's past is laid out for all to see

  DUNG collection and transportation to Australia are just some of the subjects featured in a display of Chipping Sodbury's social history. The exhibition, entitled New Town - Old Town, promises to feature issues not normally covered in local history displays. Gazette feature writer Kirsty Ramsden found out more about the exhibition. read more

• New network president

  THE Rev Jane Wild will be inducted as president of the Bristol District Women's Network at Yate Methodist Church on Tuesday by the chairman of the Bristol Methodist District, the Rev Ward Jones. read more

• Award winning show was 'fun'

  A THORNBURY-based youth theatre group has picked up an award at the region's equivalent of "Oscar" night. read more

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