BRADLEY STOKE MATTERS

As we enter into October mindful of the clock change on the 25th October, we know that the year is rapidly coming to a close, the evenings are getting darker and everything feels a little bit different, especially when we compare it to the incredibly hot summer we’ve had.  Try and take the time to walk in the woods or nature reserve and savour this special time of year (it’s a favourite activity of mine hence the cover photo!).

November brings us Remembrance day, a time when we pause to reflect on those who have been lost during the ‘Great’ wars and those that have happened since.  As we face winter with various factions in the world still in dispute, and the resulting rising costs to us all, let us hope that resolutions can be swiftly found.  Peace grows when people build understanding, compassion, and respect instead of separating into opposing sides. Let us all look out for each other across our local community over the coming months.  Check in on each other, especially if you know someone who might be struggling.  Bradley Stoke Town Council have opened up their warm spaces again this winter, so if you’d like a space to enjoy a free cuppa and a chat, with wi-fi and games available to play, please do make use of these.

The annual Fireworks display is on 1st November this year – see page 24 and the Brightwell are recruiting volunteers to help with collection buckets at this community event.  We are pleased to be new sponsors of the Bradley Stoke Ladies Football Team – see page 7 for more on their excellent start to the season.

As always, a  huge thank you to all our advertisers and contributors who continue to support us, we couldn’t produce this magazine without you.   Do let our advertisers know that you have seen them within our pages and if you are a business looking to promote your services across the local area, do get in touch and we will be happy to help.   Keep safe and enjoy the read!

Deadline for the next edition is 6th November.

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