Here are some of the best events in South Gloucestershire:

Thursday, January 24

Irish Music and Dance Social Evening

The Perfect Cure Ceili Band play some jigs, reels, polkas and hornpipes for Irish set dancing.

The Butcher's Hook, Thornbury, High Street

From 7.30pm - free entry

Friday, January 25

Art Of Self Expression

Learn to develop your creative process through drawing, painting and mixed media.

Under the Edge Arts, Wotton-under-Edge

From 10am to noon - £15 per session

Rhymetime

Most suitable for ages 0-4 years.

Thornbury Library, St Mary Street, Thornbury

From 10.30am - free entry

Friday night blues jam

An invitation to join in and play 'the blues' as part of a band. You can bring your instruments along.

Under the Edge Arts, Wotton-under-Edge

From 8pm - free entry

Free Mindful Relaxation

Practice simple techniques designed to help you live in the moment and to find peace in accepting the world, and yourself as you are.

Yate Library, West Walk, Yate

From 11am - free session

Saturday, January 26

Live Music Night: Big Brass Ska

An amazing Ska band are playing live for the first time this year, they will certainly get you up and dancing the night away.

The Swan, Thornbury, High Street

From 9pm - free entry

More details 01454 413062

Beauty and the Beast Rose

Such a beautiful fairy tale with a very happy ending. The rose forms an essential part of the story.

The Cake School, Thornbury, above Finishing Touches, Saint Mary Street

From 10am - costs £50 all-inclusive

Messy Church

Usually the fourth Saturday of the month.

St Nicholas' Family Centre, Chargrove, Yate

From 4.30pm to 6.30pm - free entry

24 Hour Board Game Marathon Fundraiser

The top table will even be live-streamed so people can interact.

The Chantry, Castle Street, Thornbury

From 7.30pm - donate £5 to play one game

Sunday, January 27

Volunteer Recruitment Day

Whether you want to put years of skills and experience towards helping Dyrham or just want to try something brand new.

Dyrham Park, Dyrham, near Bath

From 11am - free

Sunday Afternoon Recital

The soloist is Lydia Kenny - a young saxophonist from Dursley - currently studying at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.

St Mary's Church, Thornbury, Castle Street

From 4pm - free entry

The Alternative Sunday Lunch

Sunday lunches in pubs are all very well and good, but the problem with most of them is that they tend to be small, private occasions.

The Butcher's Hook, Thornbury

From 1pm - suggested donation of £6 per person

Churches Together Celebration

The last week of January is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

Saint Mary's Church, Yate, Church Road

From 6.30pm - free entry

Newland Homes hosts open weekend

This weekend (January 26/27) Newland Homes is celebrating the launch of a brand new four bedroom Hampton showhome in Yate with an open event.

Amberley marketing suite and showhome

From 11am to 5pm - free

Monday, January 28

Mummy Dances!

All Mummies welcome to a fun-filled dance workshop for body, mind and spirit.

Jubilee Hall, Alveston, Greenhill

From 7pm to 8.30pm - tickets £15 per person

Christmas Lights Association Wash Up Meeting

In the upstairs function room.

The Swan, Thornbury

From 6.30pm - free

History tour with two course lunch

Take a step back in time with our history tour of the castle and Tudor Walled Gardens.

Thornbury Castle, Castle Street, Thornbury

From 11.30am - tickets £35 per person

Storytime

Most suitable for ages 0 to 4 years. Nappy-changing facilities available, breast-feeding welcome.

Thornbury Library, St Mary Street, Thornbury

From 2pm

Free entry

Tuesday, January 29

Finding Confidence Workshop

The workshop will be looking at the following, what is confidence, personal strengths and achievements.

The Vibe Youth Centre, Dursley

From 2pm - free entry

Al-Anon Family Group

For anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not.

All are welcome.

Cranleigh Court Chapel, Yate, Cranleigh Court Road

From 6.30pm - free entry