All sections meet on a Thursday evening during term time.
Beavers: 6-8 years - 5.30-6.30pm
Cubs: 8-10 years - 5.45-7pm
Scouts - 10-14½ years - 7-8.30pm
Abbotswood Primary School, Kelston Close, Yate BS37 8SZ
Tel: 07835 634124
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The 1st Chipping Sodbury Scout Group was formed in 1914 and has developed to become one of the largest and most successful in the district. With the assistance of parents and helpers we aim to provide Scouting for two Beaver colonies, two Cub packs, two Scout troops and an Explorer Scout Unit.
All sections are run by adult warranted leaders who voluntarily give up a great deal of their spare time and often their own finances. No leader or helper ever receives any form of payment other than the satisfaction of seeing the results of their endeavours.
1st Thornbury Scouts comprises six sections, two each of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, and provides scouting for boys and girls. There is an associated Explorer unit that meets at Sinclair Hall.
The Group is based at Sinclair Hall, Park Road and currently caters for some 160 boys and girls with an active waiting list. The Group is the largest in Cotswold Edge District and provides action and adventure for all ages between 5 and 14.
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1st Woodend Scout Group currently comprises just over 100 youngsters aged 6 to 14, in one Beaver Colony, two Cub Packs and two Scout Troops, all meeting in the Scout HQ, Talbots End, Cromhall, behind the Village Hall. Although most of our members live in Cromhall or Charfield, many travel in from the numerous surrounding villages.
1st Yate Scout Hut, Church Road, Yate BS37 5BG
www.1styatescouts.org.uk
2nd Thornbury Scout Group was established in 1972 and meets at Christ the King Church Hall in Thornbury.
We have thre two sections - a Beaver Colony for 6-8 year olds, the Cub Pack for 8 to 10½ year olds and the Scout Troop for 10½ to 14 year olds.
We welcome girls and boys to both our sections and are happy to take children who are new to scouting. Click below to find out more.
3rd Thornbury was formed in 1977 and still has a thriving Beaver Scout Colony, Cub Scout Pack and Scout Troop today.
We welcome new members, boys and girls aged between 6 and 14 years to join in with our active and varied weekly programmes.
Our leaders are keen to put the "OUT" in SCOUTING and run regular residential experiences with "Sleep Overs" in a hall and indoor accommodation or camping under canvas.
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Named ‘Armadillo’ (due to its distinctive shape) and painted purple, the Yate Youth Venue and Cafe has been built in the heart of Yate to provide a contemporary, safe environment for young people of the locality to use and enjoy.
Station Road, Yate BS37 4FW
Tel: 01454 869441
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Bristol ACF aims to develop young people (12 - 18 years) physically and mentally, improving self-confidence, teamwork, friendship and leadership. We meet 1900 - 2130 every Thursday and welcome cadets of all abilities and backgrounds, also aiming to develop a sense of community in our cadets.
The ACF provides a wide diversity of fun, exciting and adventurous opportunities and it is a gateway to recognised vocational qualifications from the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme to BTEC First Diplomas which can help in working and school life.
Our army-related activities include Shooting, Navigation, Fieldcraft, Skill at Arms, Drill, Military Knowledge.
We also run courses in Adventure Training, such as Canoeing, Kayaking, Climbing and Skiing, as well as Sports events, Shooting competitions, Duke of Edinburgh expedition, First Aid training, and much, much more. If you have a special interest, or would be interested in trying something new, the ACF will help you to do it.
For more information click below.
Cadet Hut, Gloucester Road, Thornbury BS35 1JH
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Charfield Youth Project run weekly youth groups for young people, living in Charfield or within a 5 mile radius.
There's one for class years 6,7,8 and one for class years 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13. We also run a Village Youth Council so that the youth of the village can help in shaping it's future! Get in touch!
Charfield Memorial Hall, Wotton Road, Charfield GL12 8SR
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Click below for details of groups for ages 0-19 at Thornbury Baptist Church.
Children's Playlink is a children's charity that promotes and improves play and childcare opportunities. Established in 1995, Children's Playlink provides a wide range of services to early years and childcare organisations, schools, community groups, children and their families throughout the area.
1st Floor, Unit 1, Armstrong Way, Yate BS37 5NG
www.childrensplaylink.org.uk
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2509 (Chipping Sodbury) Squadron ATC
If you love aircraft, action and adventure, then the Air Cadets is for you. The Air Cadets is a UK-wide cadet force sponsored by the Royal Air Force. So, if you’re aged 12* - 17 (*You must be in Year 8) and you’re looking for a challenge, get in touch and come and see what we have to offer.
Tel: 01454 329968 (Tues/Thurs 19:00 - 21:30)
Mob: 07821 547919 – Not after 22.00Hrs
Cadet Centre, Armstrong Way, Great Western Business Park, Yate BS37 5NG
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Thanks to our volunteers, Chipping Sodbury and Yate St John Ambulance division has been supplying First Aid to local events for several years, from a variety of Athletics at Yate Outdoor Sports Complex to Horton fell runs, Gymkhanas, carnivals and Heritage events.
Providing this vital First Aid is a rewarding and often challenging experience. St John Ambulance as an organisation has helped Badgers, Cadets and Adults to achieve many social and fundamental life skills. Its members are vital to the organisation and in return; members achieve qualifications and confidence and a whole new network of friends.
The youth centre offers young people aged 11-19 a safe space to meet their friends, a variety of activities, including a dedicated music session, information and support, opportunities to volunteer and accreditation.
Hounds Road, Chipping Sodbury
Tel: 01454 867540
Tel: 01454 319509
www.youthunltd.com
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Girlguiding Bristol and South Gloucestershire (BSG) is part of Girlguiding – the largest organisation for girls and young women in the UK. Our Guiding County is divided into 11 Divisions which includes the city centre, towns and villages.
We give girls a voice in the modern world, listen to their views and provide fun and friendship along the way.
In the Yate area there are 4 Guide units (for girls age 10 to 14 years), 6 Brownie units (for girls age 7 to 10 years) and 5 Rainbow units (for girls age 5 to 7 years). If anyone would like to enquire about joining one of these groups, please click below to register through the Girlguiding UK national website.
15/17 St Mary Street, Thornbury, Thornbury BS35 2AB
Tel: 01454 567508
www.jigsawthornbury.org.uk/
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Looking for somewhere to go now that the evenings are getting darker? Krunch youth clubs provide a safe warm space in Thornbury for you to go and chill with your friends!
There are always plenty of fun activities to take part in if you want to, as well as a tuc shop/snack bar full of goodies! Krunch's friendly bunch of youth workers would love to see you! (No need to book, just turn up.)
Wednesdays - school years 6-8
Thursdays - school years 9 and over
If you haven't been before you can download a registration form below and take it along with you.
Turnberrie’s Community Centre, Bath Road, Thornbury BS35 2BB
Tel: 01454 411514
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Thornbury Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Thornbury BS35 2AQ
Tel: 07890 869263
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Fisher Road, Kingswood BS15 4RQ
Tel: 01454 865746
www.southglos.gov.uk/youthcentres
St Mary's Church Hall, Eastbury Road, Thornbury BS35 1DR
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Come along and join us at Rainbows, a group for girls aged 5 - 7 years, who meet every Tuesday at St Mary’s Youth Centre. Make new friends, play games, make crafts, gain badges and much more in this small, friendly group. For more information contact Emma by email below.
St Mary's Youth Centre, Church Road, Yate BS37 5BG
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Based at Yate Academy, Sundridge Park, Yate BS37 4DX
Tel: 07929 059279
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Winterbourne Community Centre, Watleys End Road, Winterbourne BS36 1QG
Tel: 07787 234254
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Tel: 01454 319517
Tel: 07974 667791
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St John badgers (aged 7-10) and cadets (10-17) give young people the chance to learn life saving skills while having fun and making new friends. The Badgers learn first aid, collect badges in a wide range of subjects, play games and do crafts. The cadets can work with our adult members providing first aid at events and learn leadership skills while also having the opportunity to attend camps and weekends away.
Badgers meet Thursday evenings at Dodington Parish Hall
Cadets meet Wednesday evenings at Ridgewood Community Centre
For more information click below.
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Based at Chipping Sodbury School, Bowling Road, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6EW
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St John's Church Centre, The Cottage, Wickwar Road, Chipping Sodbury BS37 6BQ
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2392 (Thornbury) Squadron of the Air Training Corps is the home of flying in Thornbury. We are open to boys and girls aged between 13 and 17, and offer training and experience in gliding, flying, shooting and a whole host of other indoor and outdoor activities.
Our parade nights are: Mondays 19:00-21:15 and Wednesdays 19:00-21:15
Cadet Hut, Gloucester Road, Thornbury BS35 1JH
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Thornbury Area Youth Music is a charity run by parents for parents of children who want to learn a musical instrument in a fun and supportive environment. We run a busy term-time Saturday morning music centre with instrumental groups, classes, choir, theory and orchestras for musicians of all abilities aged four and above.
Because we are a charity, our classes are affordable. You can also hire an instrument for a small fee.
Manorbrook School, Park Road, Thornbury BS35 1JU
www.thornbury-music.org/
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TOAC supports local 13-24 year olds to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh bronze, silver and gold award schemes. We meet on Thursdays (term-time only) 7.30-8.30pm.
Participants are supported to complete their physical activity and volunteering sections of the award and trained to complete their expeditions.
We run appropriate expeditions for participants several times a year and are a charitable organisation, which receives some support from South Gloucestershire council.
The Chantry, 52 Castle Street, Thornbury BS35 1HB
Tel: 01454 856025
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Every week across the UK thousands of young people get involved in Sea Cadet activities. Thornbury has a local Sea Cadet Unit (TS Battleaxe) located behind Castle School 6th Form Centre. Our aim is to give young people (girls and boys aged between 10 and 18) the best possible head start in life through nautical adventure and fun. We can offer the following opportunities: Adventure Training, Boat-work, Catering, Canoeing, Communication Information Systems/Radios, DoE, Engineering, First Aid, Kayaking, Leadership, Marine Engineering, Maritime skills, Meteorology, Music, Navigation, Peer Education, Physical Training, Power-boating, Rowing, Sailing, Seamanship, Shooting, Stewarding, Windsurfing. We meet twice a week (Monday and Thursday 18:45 to 21:00) with weekend courses available across the country to gain qualifications in any of the aforementioned activities.
The Cadet Centre, Gloucester Road, Thornbury BS35 1DJ
Tel: 0780 3259511
www.sea-cadets.org/thornbury
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Tel: 01454 863147
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