SEVERE STORM: A severe thunderstorm, accompanied by very heavy rain, passed over this neighbourhood in the early hours of Saturday morning (May 28). Predicted in Eddington's Almanac. (The publication in which this item appeared was edited by a Mr. Eddington!) (1892)

THORNBURY DANCE: A very successful dance arranged by members of the Thornbury Quadrille Band, took place on Friday, April 22, at the Cossham Hall, Thornbury. Dancing commenced at 8.30, and was kept up till the early hours of Saturday morning; between 30 and 40 ladies and gentlemen availed themselves of the opportunity of spending a pleasant evening which terminated about 3am, everyone having thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Music: Messrs. W. Norman (violin), P J Ball (harp), C Eddington (cornet) (1892)

TEMPERANCE MEETING: On Tuesday, November 1, a meeting was held at the Cossham Hall, under the auspices of the Thornbury branch of the Church of England Temperance Society. Mr Richard Keeton gave a very interesting address on "The action of alcoholic drinks on the different parts of the body". The chair was taken by the Vicar, (Rev H B Hodgson, M.A.) (1892)

25TH ANNIVERSARY: This year Mr John T Chambers celebrates his 25th anniversary as organist at St Mary's Parish Church. The event will be marked by a concert of organ music in the Church at 7pm on Thursday next. (1889)

RUN DELAYED. Owing to the service of Sacred Music, at the church, on April 7, the first club run of the cyclists will not take place until Saturday, April 9, starting from head-quarters, (the Castle Hotel), at five o'clock. (1892)

GOLF WINNERS: In the Medal Competitions of the Thornbury Golf Club, Mrs E Langley, Alveston, secured the badge, and Mr H P Thurston, the medal. (1892)

NEW CLUB: A Working Men's Club was opened on Monday evening, November 20, at the Church Institute. There is a reading-room in connection with the same, and games and various kinds of recreations are provided. There is also a bagatelle board, which has been presented to the Club. (1892)

LIBERAL MEETING: A crowded meeting in support of the candidature of Mr E Stafford Howard, MP, the Liberal candidate for the Thornbury division, was held in the National Schoolroom at Oldbury on Severn on Monday evening. Mr William Till, of the Park Farm, presided. It was evident at the commencement of the meeting that the majority of those present differed with Mr Howard's political opinions, and during his address he was frequently interrupted with cries of "blue for ever", "Bradlaugh", "Three cheers for Mr Ackers", &c these interruptions emanating chiefly from two or three young non-voters. (1885)