We aim to deliver high quality, relevant programming to Thornbury and surrounding villages. We support development of our community through frequent on-air mentions, sponsorship and campaigns. Unlike other stations, scarcely 10 minutes will pass without you hearing the word "Thornbury" or something else that is locally relevant!
Musically we are far more diverse than other stations on the dial. In contrast to most commercial stations that playlist only 300-400 songs, our playlist has over 5000 songs, and that excludes the music we play in specialist shows!
Listen 24 hours a day on 105.1 FM and 107.5 FM, online via the link below, on mobile using the dedicated iOS and Android apps and on internet radio players.
www.thornbury.radio/
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Swan Advocacy
Much of our work depends on volunteers and we are always looking for more people to join our busy team. Examples include Mental Health Advocate Volunteers and Relevant Person’s Representative Volunteers.
Please find more information about our current volunteer opportunities below.
Age UK South Gloucestershire relies on volunteers to help us offer vital services in the local community. Would you like to lend a hand?
Tel: 01454 411707
www.ageuk.org.uk/southgloucesters...
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Part-Time
Can you commit to volunteering for a minimum of 2 years? Do you have 2 to 4 hours spare a month? Do you live in South Gloucestershire? Would you like to befriend a child or young person in care and make a long-term friendship with them? If yes, then volunteering for Reconstruct may suit you.
An Independent Visitor is a volunteer adult who forms a lasting friendship with a child or young person in care. They provide support by spending time together, helping them explore new interests, develop skills, and enjoy hobbies. This might include outings like trips to the cinema, bowling, or a walk in the park.
You must be 21 +, available with a flexible schedule usually weekends, and able to commit to at least 2 years. As a volunteer, you would spend around 2-4 hours each month with the child/young person with whom you are matched. Commitment is important because a child or young people need a consistent and dependable adult in their lives to help build trust and form a positive relationship.
Each volunteer is carefully matched with a child or young person from their local area. The matching process is really important to ensure that you and your young person get the most out of the visits.
WHAT DO INDEPENDENT VISITORS DO?
• Visit a child or young person every month, offering them a trusted and dependable adult friend.
• Build a consistent, positive relationship that helps foster trust and confidence.
• Spend quality time together, introducing new activities and experiences outside their placement.
• Support the child's growth by boosting self-esteem, strengthening mental health, and helping them build new social connections beyond the care system.
WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE DO YOU NEED?
• People Skills – Ability to build rapport easily and connect with children and young people.
• Communication – Excellent communication and written skills.
• Committed – Willing to commit to a child or young person for at least two years
• Role Model – A positive role model for a child or young person
Examples of activities can include:
• Sports
• Play football
• Cinema
• Bowling
• Go to the library
• Take a nature walk or have a picnic in a nearby park.
You will receive a budget for each visit to cover activities, along with reimbursement of your expenses. This will include travel and parking, ensuring you are never out of pocket.
As part of the recruitment process, candidates will need to attend an interview and complete the necessary training for the role. We will conduct safer recruitment checks, which will include an Enhanced DBS check.
To find out more click the link below.
Closing date: On going
The village of Cromhall usually holds a Flower Show and Village Fayre on the first Saturday of September at 2pm on the St Andrew's School field.
Can you help us? We are currently looking for a new Chair, and we're always looking for volunteers.
To find out more, please call the Show Secretary Lisa Willmott on 01454 294968.
Poole Court, Poole Court Drive, Yate BS37 5PP
Tel: 01454 865205
www.cvs-sg.org.uk
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Part time/permanent
Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire is looking for a Volunteer Disability Forms Adviser to help members of the public apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and complete other forms.
This is an important role which involves helping clients access benefits they are entitled to.
The rewarding position will be of great help to our charity – which provides free, independent and confidential advice to anyone who needs it in South Gloucestershire.
The charity is particularly keen to encourage applications from people with a diverse range of backgrounds. This is especially the case for people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds who are currently under-represented.
The service aims to provide high-quality advice to members of the public. It also aims to influence Governments and other organisations by informing them of the effect of their actions on the lives of clients.
The role involves:
* meeting clients and helping them complete forms – mainly PIP to begin with but could encompass other forms in time
* adhering to Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire’s vision, mission and values which includes offering a free and confidential advice service
You will have:
* strong attention to detail
* IT competence (essential)
* a friendly, approachable manner
respect for views, values and cultures which are different to your own
What you will get out of it:
* Brilliant skills which will be of use for future work
* Excellent training and support
* The camaraderie of being part of a great team
Applicants should be able to commit to working with the charity for at least six months. Full training will be provided.
To apply, please email Finance and Admin Manager Amanda Wood at bureau@sgloscab.cabnet.org.uk to ask for an application form.
The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on Friday 16th May 2025.
The charity helped more than 7,200 people with 25,000 issues in 2023-24. It saved clients a combined total of £10.4 million – that is the equivalent of £1,434 back in the pocket of each person it helped.
Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire is a small, local and independent charity and does not receive funding from central government.
Anyone in South Gloucestershire seeking free, independent, impartial and confidential advice from Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire can call 0808 278 7947.
Kennedy Way, Yate BS37 4DQ
Tel: 01454 334961
www.southgloscab.org.uk/reception...
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Have your got spare time on your hands? Want to help in the local community? Then become a volunteer driver/leaflet distributor.
We provide transport to those members of the community who, for whatever reason, cannot use existing transport services.
Crossbow House, 58 School Road, Frampton Cotterell BS36 2DA
Tel: 01454 250500
4tvl.org.uk/
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Girlguiding are seeking Leaders and Assistant Leaders across South Gloucestershire. If you’re someone with a sense of adventure looking for a rewarding challenge then Girlguiding could be for you.
Help girls to realise their full potential and share some unforgettable moments along the way.
Click the link below to register your interest or call, text or email Development Worker Jo Fletcher if you would like to have a chat about how you could get involved. She is also available on Whatsapp.
Tel: 07774 640229
www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involv...
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Green Community Travel need voluntary drivers to help drive their minibuses and also people who would be willing to drive their own cars to get people to hospital appointments. Cost of training and expenses are reimbursed by GCT. We work with volunteers so it fits around your life!
Please call or email us to discuss further. We hope to hear from you soon!
Yate-based, covering all South Gloucestershire
Tel: 01454 228706
www.greencommunitytravel.co.uk/
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The National Garden Scheme is proud to say that 80% of money raised through opening gardens goes to health charities.
In our area, Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Bath there are almost 40 gardens to choose from, all described in the local 'Yellow book.' In South Gloucestershire 7 very different gardens open to visitors providing 'Great Gardens, Great Cakes!' Some will open for groups, at a time to suit you, 'By Arrangement'.
Details of all the gardens can be found on the National Garden Scheme website below, or you can download the smartphone app. On both you can search for gardens opening within the distance you are prepared to travel. So why not go ahead and plan the gardens you would like to visit?
The huge benefits of gardens and gardening to health and well being are now well recognised. You may feel you would like to become involved in this inspiring organisation. It's possible to volunteer in a small way by helping with serving teas, or you may even feel that your own garden could be enjoyed by others. Seeing the pleasure on visitors' faces and sharing your endeavours with others, whilst helping the NGS charities, has a huge 'feel good factor.'
To find out more, contact the County Organiser, Su Mills by phone or email.
Tel: 01454 615438
ngs.org.uk
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Re-engage is a national charity dedicated to connecting people to their communities. Our activity groups bring people over 75 together in local communities across Bristol and the South-West, to keep people active through exercise sessions, tai chi, gardening, boules, carpet curling and dancing.
Tel: 0800 716543
www.reengage.org.uk/join-a-group/...
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Part-time/permanent
Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire is looking for a Volunteer Receptionist to help at our office in Yate on a Monday.
This is an important role which involves greeting clients and adding their details to our database.
The rewarding position will be of great help to our charity – which provides free, independent and confidential advice to anyone who needs it in South Gloucestershire.
The charity is particularly keen to encourage applications from people with a diverse range of backgrounds. This is especially the case for people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds who are currently under-represented.
The service aims to provide high-quality advice to members of the public. It also aims to influence Governments and other organisations by informing them of the effect of their actions on the lives of clients.
The role involves:
* supporting our team of Advisers
* greeting clients and adding their details to our database for use by our Advisers
* adhering to Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire’s vision, mission and values which includes offering a free and confidential advice service
You will have:
* strong attention to detail
* IT competence (essential)
* a friendly, approachable manner
* respect for views, values and cultures which are different to your own
What you will get out of it:
* Brilliant skills which will be of use for future work
* Excellent training and support
* The camaraderie of being part of a great team
Applicants should be able to commit to a two-hour session from 4pm to 6pm on a Monday each week for at least six months. Full training will be provided.
To apply, please email Finance and Admin Manager Amanda Wood at bureau@sgloscab.cabnet.org.uk to ask for an application form.
The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on Friday 16th May 2025.
The charity helped more than 7,200 people with 25,000 issues in 2023-24. It saved clients a combined total of £10.4 million – that is the equivalent of £1,434 back in the pocket of each person it helped.
Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire is a small, local and independent charity and does not receive funding from central government.
Anyone in South Gloucestershire seeking free, independent, impartial and confidential advice from Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire can call 0808 278 7947.
Kennedy Way, Yate BS37 4DQ
Tel: 01454 334961
www.southgloscab.org.uk/disabilit...
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RSVP West is a region of RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme, part of the national volunteering charity Volunteering Matters).
We want to encourage those of you who are over 50 to volunteer in the community and we will provide you with appropriate training and regular support.
Covering South Gloucestershire
Tel: 0117 922 4392
rsvp-west.org.uk/
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We provide a lifeboat search-and-rescue service on the Severn Estuary between Gloucester and the Severn Bridges – one of the most challenging waterways in the UK. We need a volunteer fundraising crew who can give some of their weekend time, working alongside the operational lifeboat crew to collect the essential donations that keep the lifeboat station running.
If you are 18+, enthusiastic, willing to tell our story to the public – and able to give at least 20 hours a year of your time, then this volunteering opportunity could be just right for you.
In return, we will introduce you to the work we do, give you occasional opportunity to go out on one of the lifeboats, give you a uniform, and involve you in the life of the lifeboat station. Suitable volunteers may also be able to progress to full operational crew in the future.
Please contact Hugh Inwood for more information about this role, or click on the link below to apply.
Tel: 07774 260429
www.bit.do/sharpnesslifeboat
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Tortworth Forest Centre is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company which aims to improve lives by reconnecting people with nature, through conservation, wellbeing programmes, outdoor events, courses and volunteering opportunities.
The Centre is based at Tortworth Arboretum, a historically and culturally rich woodland. There is huge potential to bring this unique place back to use and to share it with people who want to learn about woodlands and develop outdoor skills - so get in touch if you want to be a part of it.
Tortworth Arboretum, off Tortworth Road, Tortworth GL12 8HH
Tel: 07717 201 329
tortwortharboretum.org/
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Full time
Interested in helping to run your local Citizens Advice?
Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire is a charity that provides information and advice to help people resolve their problems, including benefits, debt, employment, housing and so on. We provide free and independent advice to help people solve the issues they face and improve the policies and practices that affect peoples’ lives. We helped more than 7,200 people in 2024 in our community, dealing with more than 25,000 issues.
We are a member of the national Citizens Advice charity which means we have access to the services, resources and support provided by national Citizens Advice. However, as an independent charity, we’re responsible for running our own affairs within agreed standards. We have 17.8FTE staff working alongside more than 20 volunteers and we have an annual budget of more than £900,000.
We are looking for a new Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees to help guide and advise us on the financial health of this organisation. Responsibilities include presentation of the management accounts at Board meetings, and advising on the action that may be required when difficulties arise. (The Treasurer doesn’t need to be book-keeper or accountant but must have a good understanding of financial control and collective board responsibility).
You’ll need to:
* be available to attend at least four evening meetings each year of our Trustee Board, plus our Trustee Away Day, and be available to occasionally meet with the Financial Officer of the charity at a mutual convenient time
* have a willingness to work as part of a team
* actively participate in discussions that relate to the running of the organisation
* act in the interests of Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire and that of its staff and clients
* have good independent judgement and knowledge and experience of finance to help lead us and ensure that we comply with our statutory duties
We welcome applications from all sections of the community to enable us to have a diverse trustee board that reflects our clients and community.
This role requires good knowledge of financial systems. You do not need previous experience of working or volunteering with Citizens Advice service.
The post of trustee is a voluntary one but all reasonable expenses are reimbursed. The role provides a great deal of experience and satisfaction, the opportunity to develop your skills and utilise your expertise and knowledge.
For more information or an informal discussion about this role, please contact: Geoff Williams, Trustee on 07854 066176 or by email below.
Kennedy Way, Yate BS37 4DQ
Tel: 01454 334961
www.southgloscab.org.uk/disabilit...
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