Here are some of the best events in South Gloucestershire:
Thursday, January 24
Irish Music and Dance Social Evening
The Perfect Cure Ceili Band play some jigs, reels, polkas and hornpipes for Irish set dancing.
The Butcher's Hook, Thornbury, High Street
From 7.30pm - free entry
Friday, January 25
Art Of Self Expression
Learn to develop your creative process through drawing, painting and mixed media.
Under the Edge Arts, Wotton-under-Edge
From 10am to noon - £15 per session
Rhymetime
Most suitable for ages 0-4 years.
Thornbury Library, St Mary Street, Thornbury
From 10.30am - free entry
Friday night blues jam
An invitation to join in and play 'the blues' as part of a band. You can bring your instruments along.
Under the Edge Arts, Wotton-under-Edge
From 8pm - free entry
Free Mindful Relaxation
Practice simple techniques designed to help you live in the moment and to find peace in accepting the world, and yourself as you are.
Yate Library, West Walk, Yate
From 11am - free session
Saturday, January 26
Live Music Night: Big Brass Ska
An amazing Ska band are playing live for the first time this year, they will certainly get you up and dancing the night away.
The Swan, Thornbury, High Street
From 9pm - free entry
More details 01454 413062
Beauty and the Beast Rose
Such a beautiful fairy tale with a very happy ending. The rose forms an essential part of the story.
The Cake School, Thornbury, above Finishing Touches, Saint Mary Street
From 10am - costs £50 all-inclusive
Messy Church
Usually the fourth Saturday of the month.
St Nicholas' Family Centre, Chargrove, Yate
From 4.30pm to 6.30pm - free entry
24 Hour Board Game Marathon Fundraiser
The top table will even be live-streamed so people can interact.
The Chantry, Castle Street, Thornbury
From 7.30pm - donate £5 to play one game
Sunday, January 27
Volunteer Recruitment Day
Whether you want to put years of skills and experience towards helping Dyrham or just want to try something brand new.
Dyrham Park, Dyrham, near Bath
From 11am - free
Sunday Afternoon Recital
The soloist is Lydia Kenny - a young saxophonist from Dursley - currently studying at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
St Mary's Church, Thornbury, Castle Street
From 4pm - free entry
The Alternative Sunday Lunch
Sunday lunches in pubs are all very well and good, but the problem with most of them is that they tend to be small, private occasions.
The Butcher's Hook, Thornbury
From 1pm - suggested donation of £6 per person
Churches Together Celebration
The last week of January is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Saint Mary's Church, Yate, Church Road
From 6.30pm - free entry
Newland Homes hosts open weekend
This weekend (January 26/27) Newland Homes is celebrating the launch of a brand new four bedroom Hampton showhome in Yate with an open event.
Amberley marketing suite and showhome
From 11am to 5pm - free
Monday, January 28
Mummy Dances!
All Mummies welcome to a fun-filled dance workshop for body, mind and spirit.
Jubilee Hall, Alveston, Greenhill
From 7pm to 8.30pm - tickets £15 per person
Christmas Lights Association Wash Up Meeting
In the upstairs function room.
The Swan, Thornbury
From 6.30pm - free
History tour with two course lunch
Take a step back in time with our history tour of the castle and Tudor Walled Gardens.
Thornbury Castle, Castle Street, Thornbury
From 11.30am - tickets £35 per person
Storytime
Most suitable for ages 0 to 4 years. Nappy-changing facilities available, breast-feeding welcome.
Thornbury Library, St Mary Street, Thornbury
From 2pm
Free entry
Tuesday, January 29
Finding Confidence Workshop
The workshop will be looking at the following, what is confidence, personal strengths and achievements.
The Vibe Youth Centre, Dursley
From 2pm - free entry
Al-Anon Family Group
For anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not.
All are welcome.
Cranleigh Court Chapel, Yate, Cranleigh Court Road
From 6.30pm - free entry
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