Thursday 2nd September
2010
WHAT'S ON DIARY
Thursday 2nd September
LITTLE STOKE BAPTIST COFFEE MORNINGS2909
Coffe Mornings are held here every Thursday between 10am and 12 noon. Everyone is welcome. The mornings are friendly, fun and FREE.
Little Stoke Baptist Church, The Kingsway - 10:00
BABY RHYME TIME2920
Runs from 10.30 to 11am.
Bradley Stoke Library, Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre - 10:30
Saturday 4th September
SATURDAY WORKDAY-DIGGING IRRIGATION CHANNELS2867
Digging irrigation channels in the marsh.
All Saturday workdays start at 10am and finish at 4pm, but you are welcome to leave earlier if needed. Wear warm clothes (which you don't mind getting dirty) and stout footwear and bring a packed lunch. We provide all the equipment needed, plus the essential tea, coffee and biscuits!
If you are interested in joining 3 Brooks Nature Conservation Group or would like to know more, email
info@three-brooks.info for more details or visit the above mentioned website. Or call John on 01454 863581.
Meet at the reserve entrance off Brook Way (near Braydon Avenue roundabout) - 10:00
three-brooks.info
SPANISH SONG AND RHYME TIME2915
Runs from 10am to 10.30am.
Free session, no booking required.
Bradley Stoke Library, Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre - 10:00
Sunday 5th September
MONKTON COOMBE WALK- SEVERNSIDE RAMBLERS WALK2949
This walk has been organised by the Severnside Ramblers. They travel to the walk by car (lifts available, & a donation towards fuel is appreciated) from the meeting point.
This walk is approx 7.5 miles.
Pretty scenery and river on this undulating walk.
Please phone Joy on 0117 9334998 for more info.
Meeting Point Aldi Car Park - 9:45
severnside-ramblers.org.uk
Monday 6th September
FRIENDS OF 40 ACRES MEETING2798
Runs from 7.30 to 9pm every month.
Little Stoke Community Centre, Little Stoke Lane - 19:30
Tuesday 7th September
PRIMARY SCHOOL OPEN DAY2943
Come and see what St Chad's has to offer. Visit our classrooms and experience for yourself the children's confidence, excellent behaviour and joy for learning.
St Chads Patchway C of E - 13:30
READING GROUP2916
First Tuesday of each month.
Bradley Stoke Library, Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre - 17:30
ENROLLMENT EVENING-ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES2941
An enrollment evening for adult education classes which will run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the Autumn.
This will run from 7pm to 8.30pm.
Enrollment forms should be available via the Castle School website or from the school reception at Park Road. Further details are available via the School on 01454 862100 or 01454 414631.
Castle School, Park Rd site, thornbury - 19:00
thecastleschool.org.uk
Thursday 9th September
PRIMARY SCHOOL OPEN DAY2944
Come and see what St Chad's has to offer. Visit our classrooms and experience for yourself the children's confidence, excellent behaviour and joy for learning.
St Chads Patchway C of E - 13:30
FREE OUTDOOR CINEMA2937
The first in a series of 4 FREE outdoor solar powered film screenings in local parks in Bristol.
Today's event takes place by the Pavilion in St Georges Park, Church Road, Bristol or - if the weather is poor - indoors at St Georges Labour Club, Church Road.
You are invited to take a picnic, something to site on, a blanket, friends and family and wrap up warm for a night of entertainment under the stars.
St Georges Park, Bristol - 20:00
Friday 10th September
COFFEE MORNING & MARKET2905
Runs from 9am to 12.30pm.
Come and join us, enjoy a coffee, look through the stalls and meet new friends.
For further information contact Bradley Stoke Town council on 01454 868080.
Baileys Court Activity Centre, Bradley Stoke - 9:00
bradleystoke.gov.uk
YATE ROCKS 'FRIDAY AMBLE'- SEVERNSIDE RAMBLERS WALK2950
This walk has been organised by the Severnside Ramblers. They travel to the walk by car (lifts available, & a donation towards fuel is appreciated) from the meeting point.
This walk lasts approx 2 hours.
Relatively flat walk-fields, minor roads & woodland.Some stiles and small hills.
Please phone Jean on 01454 419274 for more info.
Meeting Point Aldi Car Park - 9:30
severnside-ramblers.org.uk
FREE OUTDOOR CINEMA2938
The second in a series of 4 FREE outdoor solar powered film screenings in local parks in Bristol.
Today's event takes place in St Andrews park.
You are invited to take a picnic, something to site on, a blanket, friends and family and wrap up warm for a night of entertainment under the stars. If the weather is poor the film will be screened indoors at St Bartholomews Parish Hall, Maurice Road.
St Andrews Park, Effingham Road - 20:00
Saturday 11th September
SWINEFORD TO KEYNSHAM WALK- SEVERNSIDE RAMBLERS WALK2951
This walk has been organised by the Severnside Ramblers. They travel to the walk by car (lifts available, & a donation towards fuel is appreciated) from the meeting point.
This walk is approx 4.5 miles.
Easy walking by River Avon. Optional pub lunch.
Please phone John on 01454 777283 for more info.
Meeting Point Aldi Car Park - 9:30
severnside-ramblers.org.uk
Sunday 12th September
MUSICAL OF WIND IN THE WILLOWS2947
The entertainment will be followed by a delicious picnic tea, with plenty of home made treats, served in hampers from 'Toad Hall'.
Tickets are £8 and £7 for FACTs (Friends of ACT) and are available from Thornbury Garden Centre in the High Street.
Thornbury United Reformed Church - 0:00
ACTthornbury.org.uk
MINSTERWORTH TO GLOUCESTER WALK- SEVERNSIDE RAMBLERS WALK2953
This walk has been organised by the Severnside Ramblers. They travel to the walk by car (lifts available, & a donation towards fuel is appreciated) from the meeting point.
This walk is approx 9 miles.
Along the Severn. May be lucky and see a small Bore. Mainly level, few stiles and muddy in parts.
Please phone Kathy on 07890 113179 for more info.
Meeting Point Aldi Car Park - 9:00
severnside-ramblers.org.uk
ABBOTS POND REVISITED WALK- SEVERNSIDE RAMBLERS WALK2952
This walk has been organised by the Severnside Ramblers. They travel to the walk by car (lifts available, & a donation towards fuel is appreciated) from the meeting point.
This walk is approx 4.5 miles.
Ashton Court, picturesque Abbots Pond, Abbots Leigh. Hill at start. Tea Room at end.
Please phone Joy on 0117 9334998 for more info.
Meeting Point Aldi Car Park - 14:00
severnside-ramblers.org.uk
Monday 13th September
BRADLEY STOKE SMALL BUSINESS FORUM2816
This month's speaker is Steve Wood from Able Investigations who will be talking about debt recovery investigations.
The BSSBF meets once a month on the second Monday between 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the Aztec Hotel to network, share skills and information, discuss a range of business related topics, support each other and present its members with an opportunity to network and promote their services to other local businesses.
New members and visitors are always welcome.
The evening starts with an informal networking 30 minute session in the bar area where you can meet like-minded business owners.
Around 7pm the group starts the formal part of the meeting with a 60 second round where you have the opportunity to tell the group who you are, what you do and who you would like to be in contact with.
Then a guest speaker with specialist knowledge educates the group on a certain aspect of business.
The meeting winds up around 8.30pm with people often networking afterwards in the meeting room or bar area.
The Aztec Hotel, Bradley Stoke - 18:30
Tuesday 14th September
LOCAL COMMUNITY NETWORK2710
An opporutnity to come together with other groups and workers from the local area to find out what's going on, discuss common issues and see how others have resolved them, have a voice on matters raised at South Glos area meetings.
These meetings will be held four times a year. Future date:
14th Dec, Little Stoke Hall, Stoke Lane, Little Stoke.
ALL WELCOME
including individuals, groups or workers activie in the communities of Bradley stoke, Filton, Patchway, Stoke Gifford.
For further information contact Brian Smith, 01454 868571
briansmith@sbcommunitypartnership.org.uk
Christ the King Church, Bradley Stoke - 10:00
sbcommunitypartnership.org.uk
Wednesday 15th September
MURDER IN THE LIBRARY (MURDER MYSTERY EVENING)2948
When poet Colonel Kipling is murdered at a Poetry Festival it will fall to the audience to decide 'whodunit' by examining the evidence, condsidering the witness statements and interrogating the suspects.
Tickets cost £2.50 for library members, £5 for non-members and includes a glass of wine or juice.
Tickets are available from any South Gloucestershire Library.
Bradley Stoke Library - 19:30
Friday 17th September
GIMME ABBA-TRIBUTE NIGHT2800
A fabulous night of Rock n Roll with this terrific band who have a great local following.
Join our fun-filled, themed Tribute Nights. Something for everyone and each event includes a three course dinner and disco. We also offer excellent accommodation rates if you would like to stay for the night.
For more information please contact the Conference & Events Sales Office on 0117 910 4253 or email Liz.davies@ihg.com
Holiday Inn, Filton Rd, Hambrook - 0:00
PRIMARY SCHOOL OPEN DAY2945
Come and see what St Chad's has to offer. Visit our classrooms and experience for yourself the children's confidence, excellent behaviour and joy for learning.
St Chads Patchway C of E - 9:15
FREE OUTDOOR CINEMA EVENT2939
The third in a series of 4 FREE outdoor solar powered film screenings in local parks in Bristol.
Today's event takes place in Urban Park at Barton Hill, Beam Street.
You are invited to take a picnic, something to site on, a blanket, friends and family and wrap up warm for a night of entertainment under the stars. If the weather is poor the film will be screened indoors at Barton Hill Settlement, Ducie Road.
Urban Park, Barton Hill - 20:00
Saturday 18th September
4 MEN DADS & KIDS2799
Local men with children up to Year 2 are invited along with their children for a fun morning of activities. All welcome!
Please call Tim for more information on 07515 930363 or Dave on 07968 852839 or see the church website.
Bradley Stoke Evangelical Church, Baileys Court Road - 10:00
bsec.org.uk/4men
WYCLIFFE SCHOOL-WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING2833
Runs from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
For more information please call 01453 822432 or see the above website.
Stonehouse, Glos GL10 2JQ - 10:30
wycliffe.co.uk
FREE OUTDOOR CINEMA2940
The last n a series of 4 FREE outdoor solar powered film screenings in local parks in Bristol.
Today's event takes place at Victoria Park, St Luke's Road.
You are invited to take a picnic, something to site on, a blanket, friends and family and wrap up warm for a night of entertainment under the stars. If the weather is poor the film will be screened indoors at The Star and Dove, St Luke's Road.
Victoria Park, St Lukes Road - 20:00
GIRLS ALOUD TRIBUTE SHOW2936
Get Down to the 'Sounds of the Underground'!
Birls B Loud will be capturing the style of the real Girls Aloud, with amazing live vocals and fast replica costume changes.
This high energy, fully choreographed show contains hits such as 'Love Machine', 'Sound of the Underground' and 'The Promise' from the UK's number one girl group.
Tickets are just £8.50 per person, so don't miss out. The show starts at 8.30pm and a bar and snacks are available. Call 0300 333 0300 or call into the Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre for your tickets.
Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre - 20:30
Monday 20th September
PRIMARY SCHOOL OPEN DAY2946
Come and see what St Chad's has to offer. Visit our classrooms and experience for yourself the children's confidence, excellent behaviour and joy for learning.
St Chads Patchway C of E - 10:45
Thursday 23rd September
CLIFTON HIGH SCHOOL-UPPER SCHOOL OPEN EVENING2831
For more information please call 0117 9339087 or see the above website.
Clifton High School, College Rd, Clifton - 0:00
cliftonhigh.bristol.sch.uk
Friday 24th September
MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE NIGHT2802
Our special events calendar is a must and offers some great value themed evenings. All evenings include a 3 course meal, tribute act and then a disco. Cabaret nights start from £17.50 per person. Come and join in the fun.
For further details, or to book your tickets, please call
0117 9303321 or email mande.bristol@thistle.co.uk
The Grand by Thistle, Broad Street, Bristol - 0:00
MOTOWN NIGHT2834
Enjoy an evening of pure Motown gold. After a delicious 3 course dinner with half a bottle of wine per person and be entertained by live music from Notown like Motown followed by nostalgic tunes frrom our resident DJ-plus, there's hot dogs an midnight.
£35 per person including dinner.
For more information or to book your place please call the Events Coordinator on 01454 201090.
Aztec Hotel, Aztec West, Almondsbury - 0:00
aztechotelbristol.com
BAT WALK2866
You will be provided with a 'bat detector' and shown how to identify the various species of bat which live on the reserve. Wear warm clothes and stout boots and bring a torch.
If you are interested in joining 3 Brooks Nature Conservation Group or would like to know more, email
info@three-brooks.info for more details or visit the above mentioned website. Or call John on 01454 863581.
Meet at the the Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre - 18:30
three-brooks.info
Saturday 25th September
NEARLY NEW SALE2826
Runs from 11am to 12.30 pm. Admission 50p.
Old School Rooms, Stoke Gifford - 11:00
Sunday 26th September
CAR BOOT SALE2521
PTA Car Boot Sale
9am-1pm, Marlwood School Car Park (subject to weather conditions)
The PTA's car boot sales are on the last Sunday of each month up to and including October.
Entry is free for buyers. Sellers are charged £5 for cars, £10 for vans or trailers.
Sellers set up 8.30am-11.30am; buyers are welcome between 9am and 1pm.
All proceeds go to Marlwood School.
For more information, call Gail on 01454 417823 or email theglews@hotmail.co.uk
Marlwood School Carpark, Vattingstone Lane, Alveston - 9:00
Saturday 2nd October
CELEBRITY BALL & CASINO NIGHT-IN AID OF THE ENCEPHALITIS SOCIETY2801
Champagne reception. 3 course Gala Dinner. Music by Red Baron Disco. Luxury Prize Raffle & Auction. Casino Tables & Photo Opportunities.
Please call Elaine Reyland on 07791 512514 for further details or to book.
Aztec Hotel & Spa, Aztec West, Almondsbury - 0:00
COLSTONS SCHOOL-OPEN MORNING2924
From 10am to 1pm.
For more information please call Denise Sollis on 0117 9655207 or email denisesollis@colstons.bristol.sch.uk
Colstons School, Bell Hill, Stapleton - 0:00
colstons.bristol.sch.uk
SATURDAY WORKDAY-PATH CLEARING2863
Path clearing and maintenance.
All Saturday workdays start at 10am and finish at 4pm, but you are welcome to leave earlier if needed. Wear warm clothes (which you don't mind getting dirty) and stout footwear and bring a packed lunch. We provide all the equipment needed, plus the essential tea, coffee and biscuits!
If you are interested in joining 3 Brooks Nature Conservation Group or would like to know more, email
info@three-brooks.info for more details or visit the above mentioned website. Or call John on 01454 863581.
Meet at the the tool store (behind the Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre) - 10:00
three-brooks.info
ROTARY CLUB CHARITY BALL
22ND OCTOBER 2010
This year's Charity Ball takes place at Bradley Stoke's Hilton Hotel.
Individual tickets cost £37.50.
Call Peter Randall on 01454 610777 to book.
Individual tickets cost £37.50.
Call Peter Randall on 01454 610777 to book.
