Spring is finally here – we hope! As I write this I am taking a moment to enjoy the sun streaming through my office window, basking me in its warmth. I think we are all ready for more sunshine and lighter evenings. There’s no doubt that March has a definite spring in its step, with celebrations aplenty in the shape of St David’s Day on the 1st, St Patrick’s Day on the 17th and Mother’s Day on the 19th.
Amongst a very jammed packed community issue this month, we have an interview with Cllr Brian Allinson as he contemplates standing down after over 50 years of community service. Foodies Festival is coming to Little Stoke in May, which sounds very exciting having previously been held on Clifton Downs. We have news from Abbeywood during Children’s Mental Health Week held in February and something very much for the men in this issue as we bring news of Andy’s Man Club a nationwide, weekly club for any man to attend for free, with no referral needed. Its mission is to support men and let them know it’s okay to talk.
Please enjoy everything this issue has to offer and don’t forget that the clocks “spring forward” on Sunday 26th March.
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Andy's Man Club - It's OK to Talk
Andy’s Man Club was set up in Halifax in June 2016 following the tragic death of Andy Roberts, who died by suicide. Andy’s mother Elaine and brother-in-law Luke Ambler decided… -
Bradley Stoke Surgery Introduces New Access System – Klinik
Bradley Stoke Surgery will soon be introducing a new patient enquiry system that aims to improve access. The surgery, which has 18,350 patients on its books, is planning to launch… -
Mosaic Birdmaking Workshop & 30th Anniversary of BSTC
On Saturday 25th February 2023, Bradley Stoke Town Council held a free Mosaic Bird Making Workshop for the local community to design a bird which will form part of the…
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Summer fun for the family taking place after the Bradley Stoke 10K on Sunday 11th June !
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Bradley Stoke Surgery will soon be introducing a new patient enquiry system that aims to improve access. The surgery, which has 18,350 patients on its books, is planning to launch the new Klinik online consultation system on 28th March 2023.![]()
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Klinik is a highly sophisticated online tool using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and allows patients to contact the surgery quickly and easily. It is one of leading online consultation tools used in the UK. It is used by over 500 heath care centres and is already helping over 2.4 million patients. Over 87% of patients surveyed by Klinik would rate their experience as ‘excellent’ or ‘good’ (March 2022).![]()
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Appointments and queries about medical issues or requests can be made online through the surgery’s website by clicking on the Klinik ‘banner’, and then by completing and submitting an online form. For those patients without internet access, they can still telephone the surgery, where a Patient Co-ordinator will complete the Klinik online form with them and then submit it for action. The surgery will then contact the patient via email, text message or telephone with the outcome of your request or enquiry.![]()
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The Klinik system’s software or AI can clinically prioritise work for clinicians to ensure a timely response to all medical issues or queries. The surgery hopes that this new Access system will help to eliminate any frustration with its current phone system.![]()
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Dr Siddiqui, a GP Partner at the surgery, said: “We hope that this new system will help improve access at a time when the NHS is under immense pressure. The software is really simple to use and helps focus care on those who need it first.”
Bradley Stoke Surgery Introduces New Access System – Klinik - Bradley Stoke Matters
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Bradley Stoke Surgery will soon be introducing a new patient enquiry system that aims to improve access. The surgery, which has 18,350 patients on its books, is planning to launch the new Klinik onlin...
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My Name is Andy, AKA Barts. I'm 42 years old and I started attending Andy's Man Club at the beginning ofJune 2022. I can honestly say it has changed my life for the better in such a short time. I have always been the happy-go-lucky guy. I've spent most of my life brushing things under the carpet or saying "I'm fine" when I wasn't. ![]()
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Read more about Andy's Man Club via the above link or in our March edition (available to view on line)![]()
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Andy's Man Club's doors are open 7–9pm every Monday and it might help lighten that load.![]()
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ANDY'S MAN CLUB is a free-to-attend talking group that runs every Monday night at 7pm, excluding bank holidays. For over a year, the group has operated at a venue in Bishopston – the Seat Unique Stadium, BS7 9EJ.There is now a Bristol South group that meets at the Knowle West Media Centre, BS4 1NL. Any man over the age of 18 is free to attend either of these groups, with no registration,referral or booking process.![]()
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Andy's Man Club - It's OK to Talk - Bradley Stoke Matters
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Andy’s Man Club was set up in Halifax in June 2016 following the tragic death of Andy Roberts, who died by suicide. Andy’s mother Elaine and brother-in-law Luke Ambler decided to start a club to r...
🐰 EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA! 🐰![]()
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Don't forget our Family Fun Day is on the 10th April (Easter Monday!)![]()
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Enjoy the last day of the Easter weekend with a whole host of FREE ENTERTAINMENT and a 7 Race card. 🎡![]()
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U18s GO FREE! (With an adult). ![]()
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Get your tickets here: bit.ly/3EeE8uS
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Parents and students are invited to come along on a drop-in style exhibition of the Patchway Community ![]()
school new build at the school on Monday 13 March between 3:00 to 6:30pm. The exhibition will be held in the school hall adjacent to the main entrance off Hempton Lane. On the day, the project team will be on hand to talk through the proposals and answer any questions.
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