BRADLEY STOKE MATTERS
The online community magazine for Bradley Stoke, Little Stoke and Stoke Gifford

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Bradley Stoke in Bloom’s 2026 Best Front Garden Competition

Best Front Garden Competition As we’re now in our 14th year I think we can safely say that our annual best front garden competition is a firm fixture in our towns events, and I was…
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Residents celebrate launch of new youth housing scheme

Young residents at a new youth housing scheme in Patchway celebrated its official launch by hosting an open day yesterday. Neighbours, local councillors, and support providers were invited to have a look around Charles England…
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Local burglaries prompts Police warning

Police are reminding householders to lock up after a number of arrests for going equipped and burglary in South Gloucestershire in the past week. On Wednesday June 22 officers responded to a call about people…
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Another Cat Missing From Bradley Stoke

Much-loved family cat, Charlie, is the latest cat to be reported missing from Bradley Stoke. Charlie  is 11 months old and has been missing since 8th June. The family told us "He has grown up…
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Reward Offered For Kitten Missing From Bradley Stoke

The owners of a kitten, which went missing from the central part of Bradley Stoke, have offered a reward for the safe return of their beloved pet. Much-loved pet, Chillpill, was last seen in Snowberry…
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Schools Work Together for Infant Music Festival

Bailey's Court Primary School today hosted the annual Infant Music Festival for Year 2 pupils, which was attended by children from all around the local area including Meadowbrook and Holy Trinity. This was a great…
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New Bradley Stoke Crossing

A new Bradley Stoke crossing brings a safer route to school for Wheatfield pupils, though drivers can expect minor delays during the installation. Work started today on Bradley Stoke s newest pedestrian crossing, on Brook…
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Plea For Cat Missing From Palmers Leaze

The owner of a cat which went missing from Palmers Leaze in Bradley Stoke on Friday is appealing for help from local residents to find her. Tifa is a 2 year old female cat. She…
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Gold Medals for Bradley Stoke Judo Club in International Competition

Last week 19 judoka from Bradley Stoke Judo Club aged between 8 and 16 travelled to Grisolles in France to compete in an international competition. They were accompanied by Head Coach Pete Douglas and assistant…
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Footsteps for Abigail - Inside Out West Special 20th June

Everyone will remember the two local fundraising campaigns over the last couple of years in order to send two local children, first Toby and secondly Abigail, over to visit a very special surgeon, Dr Park…
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Guiness World Record Attempt Awaiting Confirmation

A Bristol-based hockey club is awaiting confirmation of its new Guinness World Record ™ for the longest hockey match in history. Dozens of local volunteers got involved in the hope of earning a place in…
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Mummy Breakfast Club at Willow Brook Centre

All local Mums are invited to join the free ‘Mummy Breakfast Club at the Willow Brook Centre. The Willow Brook Centre is launching a new club especially for local Mums. The 'Mummy s Breakfast Morning'…
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*NOTE* CHANGE OF VENUE FOR SUNDAY'S CHURCH SERVICE

Due to the poor weather forecast tomorrow morning, the outdoor United Churches Service scheduled for 11am at Baileys Court Activity Centre as part of the Festival weekend, will now take place at Christ the King…
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Thumbs Up For FOJG Treasure Hunt

There were smiles all round at yesterday's Preschool Picnic at Jubilee Green, with a host of fun activities laid on activities - mostly free - for young children. Parents were able to enjoy a leisurely…
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Pre-Schoolers' Treasure Hunt Today

The Friends of Jubilee Green are delighted to be joining in with the Festival celebrations at today's preschoolers' picnic by laying on a fantastic TREASURE HUNT in and around the Jubilee Green park. This will…
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Festival Weekend has Arrived!

The Annual Bradley Stoke Festival weekend is upon us once again with the preschoolers' Picnic in the Park kicking off proceedings on Friday morning. The Festival, organised and funded by Bradley Stoke Town Council, is…
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Bradley Stoke Radio - Are you listening in?

Bradley Stoke Radio went live last Saturday 4 June on 87.7 fm and will be on air until 18th June. Tune in or listen live on-line here.
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Summer Fun Day for Shelbie - please help!

Bristol Palace Football Club is a men's eleven-a-side football established just last year who play and train in Little Stoke Playing Fields. Having just completed their first season of the Gloucestershire Football Association as league…
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Successful Launch of Bradley Stoke Radio

Music and bubbles filled the air at the Town Square of the Willow Brook Centre this morning, as volunteers and supporters of Bradley Stoke Community Radio counted down to the 12 noon live launch. The…
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Countdown to FM Bradley Stoke Radio Launch

Bradley Stoke Radio will be launching the first FM broadcast to the community on Saturday June 4th. From 10:30am Bradley Stoke Radio will be hosting a PA in The Willow Brook Centre Town square with…
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BBC Radio Bristol Visits Matters Magazines

The popularity of the local Matters Magazines and the 2 community websites, www.bradleystokematters.co.uk and www.bishopstonmatters.co.uk seems to be spreading fast! Hot on the heels of Points West presenter, Chris Vacher, who interviewed Jaci and Alison…
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