Here are some of the best events set to take place in South Gloucestershire:
Thursday, February 7
Cocktail making class
An entertaining evening experience for family, friends, groups, and perfect for putting an element of fun into corporate and business events.
Thornbury Castle, Castle Street, Thornbury
From 6.30pm - just £35 per person
Reserve at events@thornburycastle.co.uk
Live Music with Malarkey
Malarkey are a brilliant guitar duo who play and sing an eclectic mix of rock, pop, blues, country and rock n’ roll.
The Butcher's Hook, Thornbury, High Street
From 8pm - free entry
U3A Photography Group - Yate and Sodbury
An initial taster session is free and if you then join the cost is £25 plus U3A membership.
For anyone who wants to improve their photography. Each session is two hours long.
Saint John's Church, Wickwar Road, Chipping Sodbury
From 2pm - free taster sessions
Friday, February 8
Castle School Friends Quiz Night
There will be a cash bar and a raffle.
Great quiz and raffle prizes!
Castle School, Thornbury, Park Road
From 7.30pm - buy your tickets in advance from school reception: £5 per person
Rhymetime
Most suitable for ages 0 to 4 years, all activities free of charge, no booking required. Nappy-changing facilities available, breast-feeding welcome.
Thornbury Library, Saint Mary Street
From 10.30am - free of charge
Saturday, February 9
The Chris Woods Groove Orchestra
A one man orchestra of epic proportions. An engaging and inspiring solo show from boundary breaking guitarist and composer Chris Woods.
Under the Edge Arts, Wotton-under-Edge
From 8pm - tickets £10.50 including donation
How to Research Your Family History Online
Learn which websites hold the most information about your relatives and how to navigate your way around them.
Online databases are growing all the time and some are now so huge they can be overwhelming.
Kingshill Lane, Dursley, Gloucestershire
From 10am to noon - costs £25
Script Scratch
Come and explore an introduction to writing a play, a film or a radio drama in this taster session. Learn about structure, dialogue and character and plan the script you’d like to write.
Kingshill Lane, Dursley, Gloucestershire
From 10am to 4pm - costs £45
More details 01453 549133
Sunday, February 10
Sunday Beer School
Beer has been around since the ancient Egyptians and excluding water, is the fourth most popular beverage in the world.
Despite its longevity and widespread popularity and it is still very much a misunderstood drink.
The Butcher's Hook, Thornbury, High Street
From 3pm - free session
Monday, February 11
Storytime
Most suitable for ages 0 to 4 years, all activities free of charge, no booking required. Nappy-changing facilities available, breast-feeding welcome.
Thornbury Library, Saint Mary Street
From 2pm - free of charge
Yate Home Bargains Opens Doors
The new Home Bargains store in Yate Shopping Centre will be opening its doors to customers at South Walk.
Yate Shopping Centre, Yate
From 9am
Sodbury and Yate Business Association AGM
Celebrating the year 2018 and presenting candidates for the roles on the Executive team for 2019.
A network of more 50 local businesses from the Yate and Chipping Sodbury area.
Yate Outdoor Sports Complex, Broad Lane, (Behind Brimsham Green School)
From 5.30pm - free
More details enquiries@sodburyandyate.biz
Tuesday, February 12
Eastwood Gardeners' Club: Serre de la Madone
Guests and non members are charged an entry fee. All gardeners welcome, experienced or beginners.
Cossham Hall, Thornbury, Chapel Street
From 7pm - entry fee of £4
Chipping Sodbury Music Society
According to Greek mythology, Syrinx was a water nymph who transformed herself into a reed to escape the amorous advances of the god Pan.
Syrinx is an ensemble dedicated to the performance of historical wind music.
Chipping Sodbury Town Hall, Broad Street
From 7.30pm - tickets available at Cadeaux & Co, Hatherell’s Yard: Adults £15
More details 01454 315741
Oasis Friendship Cafe
Not another coffee shop, but a relaxed meeting place to come along for a cuppa, a chat, a listening ear and to make new friends.
Chipping Sodbury Baptist Church, High Street
From 10.30am to noon - free entry
More details office@cs-bc.org.uk
Thursday, February 14
Vinyl night
Please join for Valentine’s Vinyl Night, with the theme ‘Love and Hate’.
Under the Edge Arts, Wotton-under-Edge
From 8pm - free entry
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