Here are some of the events in and around South Gloucestershire:
Thursday, January 17
Irish Dance Music
The band play once a month in the relaxed atmosphere of the front bar round the fire.
The Salutation, Ham, Berkeley
From 7.30pm to 10pm - free event
Mothers' Union AGM
Branch meetings are usually on the third Thursday of each month.
St Mary's Church, Yate, Church Road
From noon - free
Yate and Dodington Priority Neighbourhoods Meeting
The neighbourhood will meet to discuss community issues.
Tyndale Primary School, Yate, Tyndale Avenue
From 10am - free
Friday, January 18
Haven Memory Café Event
Evoke Reminiscence with Gloucestershire Archives - Kate O’Keefe
United Reformed Church, Thornbury
From 10.15am to 11.45am - free event
Electrical Household Appliances of a Bygone Age
A talk entitled "A Runway..." by Sir Ian Macfadyen KCVO, CB, OBE.
Hawkesbury Upton Village Hall, High Street
From 8pm - tickets £2 per person
Rhymetime
Most suitable for ages 0-4 years, all activities free of charge, no booking required.
Thornbury Library, St Mary Street, Thornbury
From 10.30am - free entry
More details thornbury.library @southglos.gov.uk
Introduction to Social Media for Business Owners
This workshop is free to attend, delivered on behalf of South Gloucestershire Council by Esther James of Sociaable.
Bristol & Bath Science Park, Dirac Crescent, Emersons Green
From 9.30am - register at eventbrite.co.uk/e/49126349233
Saturday, January 19
Frozen Soundtrack on Ice
Skate for a full 45min session on a real ice rink to the soundtrack from this favourite film.
Old Down Estate, Tockington, Foxholes Lane
From noon - tickets from £13.50 at olddownestate.co.uk
Rockhampton Folk Festival Winter Series
They are proud to present an exciting Winter Series starting with the delightful Spindle Ensemble.
Rockhampton Village Hall, Church Road, Rockhampton
From 7.45pm - public performances are £10
Live Music Night: We Are The Lost Boys
We are The Lost Boys will be playing live - a great band who have supported The Swan for many many months.
The Swan, Thornbury, High Street
From 9pm - free
Sunday, January 20
Jigsaw Race
Teams of four will compete to complete a 500 piece jigsaw in the shortest time.
Horton and Little Sodbury Village Hall, Horton Hill, Horton
From 2pm - to guarantee a place please contact Lynn Edwards: 01454 323848 or Alison Barlow: 07973 382795
Christingle Service
A service where we celebrate Jesus as the light of the world and use the Christingle to symbolise the person of Jesus.
St Mary's Church, Yate, Church Road
From 4pm - free
Monday, January 21
Chipping Sodbury Festival 2019 - Committee Meeting
Looking for people to help with the festival and are very welcoming.
Saint John's Church Centre, Wickwar Road
From 7.45pm - free
More details csfestival.adm@gmail.com
Tytherington WI
We are a happy and friendly group who meet on the third Monday of each month.
Tytherington Village Hall, Itchington Road, Tytherington
From 2pm - free
Beginners Music Classes
Learn an instrument by ear in a friendly group.
Falfield Village Hall, Falfield
From 5.30pm - half hour sessions £5, hour sessions £10
Free Yoga in Yate
A series of gentle introductory workshops to yoga, incorporating some mindfulness practice.
St Nicholas' Family Centre, Chargrove, Yate
From 7pm - free
Tuesday, January 22
Chocolate and truffle making class & afternoon tea
For those chocoholics out there, learn how to make your own delicious chocolates and truffles.
Thornbury Castle, Castle Street, Thornbury
From noon to 3pm - Costs £36.50 per person
Bovis Appeal
They have requested a planning appeal against South Gloucestershire Council's non determination of their Planning Application.
Turnberrie's Community Centre, Thornbury, Bath Road
From 10am - free
More details trappdbs35@gmail.com
Al-Anon Family Group
Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not.
Cranleigh Court Chapel, Yate, Cranleigh Court Road
From 6.30pm - free entry
Sodbury Players present 'Jack & The Beanstalk'
Written by Tina Milton and ably assisted by Diane Owen, 'Jack & The Beanstalk' promises to be a GIANT of a show.
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall, Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury
From 7.30pm - tickets £11 from sodburyplayers.ticketsource.co.uk
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