About Thornbury Carnival

Thornbury Radio Interviews

Listen to Liam, Chair of the Committee, do some Carnival myth busting!

Find out all about Thornbury Carnival Presents ‘Swing in the Park’ (Friday 30th June)

Get all the information you need about Thornbury Carnival ‘The Main Event’ (Saturday 1st July)

More about our Show ‘n’ Shine (Saturday 1st July)

History

Thornbury’s first carnival took place in 1935 as part of the official celebrations of King George V’s Silver Jubilee. For many years, the event featured a parade along the High Street followed by entertainment on the Mundy Playing Fields. In recent years, however, the format of the event has changed to a community music festival, but remains a much-loved event and one of the social highlights of Thornbury’s summer calendar, regularly attracting thousands of visitors. Thornbury Carnival continues to provide entertainment for children and adults alike, with a mix of music, stalls, and other entertainment across the Mundy Playing Fields.

Aims

• To provide a memorable day out for residents of Thornbury and surrounding villages
• To raise awareness of and funds towards the work of local good causes
• To support local businesses by sourcing locally, wherever possible

Thornbury Carnival is a Community Interest Company (C.I.C.) and the event is organised and delivered by a small committee of volunteers. Any profit is invested in the following year’s event or donated to local charities and support groups.

Community

Our nominated charity for 2023 is the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC), and members of GWAAC will be attending the event to collect donations to support their vital work. You can find out more information about GWAAC here and in the video below:

Previous supported organisations include:

Krunch – Running a facility for young people in the local area, the Youth Hub at Thornbury Skate Park, focusing on positive activities and emotional well-being.

Bristol Academy of Live Performing Arts (Thornbury) – Providing tuition for dancers, singers, and musicians in the heart of Thornbury.

Jigsaw Thornbury – A small group set up by parents to support families with children and young people with any additional needs ranging from dyslexia to complex disabilities or health problems.

Memory Café – A regular event for those suffering from memory problems, their carers, family, or friends.  The Memory Café provides an opportunity to chat with others with similar problems.

PHASE Thornbury – A community interest company that seeks to draw together sources of support and create a community of organisations and services to meet the needs of young people and parents in the Thornbury area.

Thornbury Gospel Generation Community Choir – A friendly community choir, open to those with or without previous experience.

Thornbury Litter Busters – A voluntary group that organises monthly litter picks and also helps to clear up after many of the special events in the town (including Thornbury Carnival!)

Thornbury Musical Theatre Group (TMTG) – A long-established and successful amateur theatre group, performing regularly at the Armstrong Hall and at one-off events at other venues.

If your organisation would like to be considered for support please email chair@thornburycarnival.co.uk.

About Thornbury Carnival

Thornbury Radio Interviews

Listen to Liam, Chair of the Committee, do some Carnival myth busting!

Find out all about Thornbury Carnival Presents ‘Swing in the Park’ (Friday 30th June)

Get all the information you need about Thornbury Carnival ‘The Main Event’ (Saturday 1st July)

More about our Show ‘n’ Shine (Saturday 1st July)

History

Thornbury’s first carnival took place in 1935 as part of the official celebrations of King George V’s Silver Jubilee. For many years, the event featured a parade along the High Street followed by entertainment on the Mundy Playing Fields. In recent years, however, the format of the event has changed to a community music festival, but remains a much-loved event and one of the social highlights of Thornbury’s summer calendar, regularly attracting thousands of visitors. Thornbury Carnival continues to provide entertainment for children and adults alike, with a mix of music, stalls, and other entertainment across the Mundy Playing Fields.

Aims

• To provide a memorable day out for residents of Thornbury and surrounding villages
• To raise awareness of and funds towards the work of local good causes
• To support local businesses by sourcing locally, wherever possible

Thornbury Carnival is a Community Interest Company (C.I.C.) and the event is organised and delivered by a small committee of volunteers.

Community

Any profit is invested in the following year’s event or donated to local charities and support groups. Previous supported organisations include:

Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) – Responding by road and air to people in urgent need across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, Bath and NES, and North Somerset.

Krunch – Running a facility for young people in the local area, the Youth Hub at Thornbury Skate Park, focusing on positive activities and emotional well-being.

Bristol Academy of Live Performing Arts (Thornbury) – Providing tuition for dancers, singers, and musicians in the heart of Thornbury.

Jigsaw Thornbury – A small group set up by parents to support families with children and young people with any additional needs ranging from dyslexia to complex disabilities or health problems.

Memory Café – A regular event for those suffering from memory problems, their carers, family, or friends.  The Memory Café provides an opportunity to chat with others with similar problems.

PHASE Thornbury – A community interest company that seeks to draw together sources of support and create a community of organisations and services to meet the needs of young people and parents in the Thornbury area.

Thornbury Gospel Generation Community Choir – A friendly community choir, open to those with or without previous experience.

Thornbury Litter Busters – A voluntary group that organises monthly litter picks and also helps to clear up after many of the special events in the town (including Thornbury Carnival!)

Thornbury Musical Theatre Group (TMTG) – A long-established and successful amateur theatre group, performing regularly at the Armstrong Hall and at one-off events at other venues.

If your organisation would like to be considered for support please email chair@thornburycarnival.co.uk.