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Pastoral mural unveiled in Thornbury community garden
AN ENCHANTING mural is now on display at Thornbury’s community garden thanks to a team of talented artists from Castle School. The painters created the pastoral fresco in just one day and it is expected to soon become a town landmark. The work of art
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Rugby: Evans double not enough for Thorns in cup final
THORNBURY came up just short of winning the Bristol Combination Cup in a tough final against Avonmouth at the Memorial Stadium, writes Dave Fox. Thornbury started and finished the better of the two sides but failed to execute their game plan effectively
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Cricket: Sodbury run Cheltenham close
CHIPPING Sodbury’s first foray into the third tier of West of England cricket ended in a narrow defeat against a strong Cheltenham side. Sodbury’s new skipper Craig Scully elected to bowl first on a damp track. The decision looked to be a good one
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Cricket: Thornbury start season with defeat
THORNBURY suffered defeat at home to Keynsham after a miracle job from the ground staff allowed them to get their season underway. After Thornbury won the toss and decided to bowl, Juvaunie Gayle was erratic despite removing Gary Worgan. Harry Cameron
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Football: Rovers ace Forbes is Russia-bound
WHEN the season shuts down young footballers may head to Marbella, Mallorca or Las Vegas for their holidays, but Forest Green midfielder Keiron Forbes is jetting off to Moscow, writes Ashley Loveridge. But a big Russian chill-out is off the radar for
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Football: Berkeley triumph in cup final
BERKELEY Town did themselves proud in front of a massive following by claiming the Harry Greening Trophy with a hard fought victory over Longlevens. The Hunters settled quicker with some patient possession football resulting in early chances for Paul
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Cricket: Tough start for Cam
NEWLY promoted Cam were given a rude awakening to life in Division Five as they were comprehensively beaten by Ullenwood. Cam opted to bowl first and Alex Ballard made inroads into the visitors’ batting lineup, claiming four wickets for 33 runs off seven
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New Thornbury mayor appoints her consorts
THE new mayor of Thornbury has appointed four consorts to accompany her during her year in office. Cllr Phyllida Parsloe was elected as the town mayor on Tuesday, May 8 and on accepting the job introduced the young people, all sixth form students at
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A night of pleasant surprises for fans of male voices
IT was a night of surprises with songs old and new, when Dursley Male Voice Choir presented their annual concert at the town's Chantry Centre. The first part opened with a new piece, As Long as I Have Music, followed by the well-known Colours of My Life
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Quartet bring great joy to appreciative audience
TWO very substantial works of the chamber music genre were played by the Piatti Quartet, Charlotte Scott - first violin, Michael Trainor - second violin, David Wigram - viola and Jessie Ann Richardson - cello at the final concert of the 2011-2012 season
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Thornbury community making plans for the future
CHANGE was in the air last week as scores of townspeople gathered to discuss the economic future and cultural legacy of Thornbury. Residents packed out the Cossham Hall on Thursday, May 10 to share their vision for Thornbury with town leaders and suggest
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Lifeboat station lock damaged in attempted break-in
A CHARITY which helps keep the banks and waters of the River Severn safe has been left with a £400 bill because of criminal damage. Over the Bank Holiday weekend a security lock on the gates at the Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA) Sharpness Lifeboat
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Plea for volunteers to save club for elderly
A GROUP, which has fed the elderly in Dursley for almost 30 years, is desperately seeking new volunteers to save it from closure. The Friday Luncheon Club has been supporting the elderly in Dursley since the 1970s. The group and its
