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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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Any KS1 Children interested in learning to play the Ocarina?

Local resident Lynn Booth is looking to start a new Ocarina group for Key Stage 1 children in and around the Bradley Stoke area in the New Year. This is a very easy-to-play, child friendly,…
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Filton College to host its first Construction Apprenticeship Open Event

The Bristol Construction Academy at Filton College is opening its doors to the construction trades with its first Construction Apprenticeship Open Event.    On Thursday 3rd November from 7.30am-10am the Academy, based at Filton College…
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Poppy Appeal Launched by Stoke Gifford TRBL

On Friday (28th October) the Stoke Gifford Branch of The Royal British Legion (TRBL) launched their Poppy Appeal locally at Bristol Parkway Station. The station is one of the main sites for the branch's fundraising…
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Little Stoke Youthclub Members in Sponsored 'Stay Awake'

In a bid to raise funds for next month's Children In Need Appeal, ambitious teens from Little Stoke took part in their first ever sponsored 'Stay Awake' last night. Demand to take part in the…
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Local Entrepreneur wins Award for 'Making Stuff Happen'

Congratulations to local entrepreneur, Dee Woodward from JDS Design, who was named 'Entrepreneur of the Month, October 2011' for 'making stuff happen'. The last couple of years have seen a lot of businesses small and…
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Community Welcomed to School Christmas Fundraisers

Local schools are inviting members of the community to go along along and enjoy some festive spirit at their annual Christmas social events. The Friends of Abbeywood Community School have announced their 'Christmas Shopping and…
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More British Medals for Bradley Stoke Judo Club

Following on from the successes of their younger club-mates at the British Judo Championships in Nottingham when Bradley Stoke Judo Club topped the medal table, last weekend it was the turn of the 12-19 year…
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Bradley Stoke Radio Granted Christmas License

Bradley Stoke Radio are feeling festive right now with the news that OFCOM have granted the station another FM broadcast in December. From 3rd to 17th December the station will be broadcasting on 87.7fm to…
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Jubilee Green Needs Your Vote!

The Friends of Jubilee Green are appealing for local people's help, following the announcement that Bradley Stoke Town Council has registered Jubilee Green in a new ‘Fields in Trust initiative that could see the green…
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Volunteers Needed!

Can you help local learning disability charity Brandon Trust, with their big bag packing event at Tesco s in Bradley Stoke on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th November? Brandon needs volunteers for a few hours…
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First Mountain Bike Ride Successful - More Organised!

Everyone had great fun on the Stokes Cycling Club s first mountain bike ride last month and, after requests for more, they are running another on Saturday 22nd October at 1400 from the Bradley Stoke…
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Local Panto Fun during Half Term

Whilst touring Europe, Flossie Flinch and her daughter Sally stop off for the annual Beer Festival in the sleepy village of Nockembach.   Nearby in the notorious Castle Frankenstein, the barmy Baron is busy in…
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Bradley Stoke Way Petition Gains Momentum

With over 1,000 signatures already backing the local petition for a range of additional safety measures on Bradley Stoke Way in Bradley Stoke, volunteers were out in force at the Willow Brook Centre this morning…
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Bradley Stoke's First Fashion Fayre - Coming Soon!

If you love shopping, fashion or picking up a bargain, then why not go along to Bradley Stoke s very first Fashion Fayre! There will be something for everyone. Regular catwalk shows will showcase an…
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Bradley Stoke Judo Club Gains 4 More British Medals!!

The British Judo Association s National Championships for under-12 s was held in Nottingham on October 9th, and became the setting for the latest triumph for Bradley Stoke Judo Club. Around 150 young players –…
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Bradley Stoke Road Safety Petition Goes Live

A Road Safety Petition, set up by local parents following the recent accident on Bradley Stoke Way, has been formally submitted and is now live on the South Gloucestershire Council website. The horrific accident on…
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BSCS Seeks Additional Governors

The Olympus Academy Trust, established by the governors of Bradley Stoke Community Schooland operational from 1st January 2012, is seeking to recruit and induct new members by the end of December this year. The aim…
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Charity Fashion Show This Weekend

This Saturday, local residents have a great opportunity to attend a vibrant Fashion Show, courtesy of the local Re-Store Charity shop. Taking place at  3pm at the Aztec West business park, there will be entertainment…
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Free Motivation Course Starts in November

The Safer Stronger community organisation has announced a FREE 6-week course in Confidence and Motivation, aimed at raising participants' confidence and self esteem. A small and relaxed group will: Learn how to improve  self confidence…
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Leisure Centre Staff Remember James Clifford with Spin-A-Thon

Staff from the social enterprise trust that runs South Gloucestershire s leisure centres are undertaking an all-day “spin-a-thon ” to raise money for the British Heart Foundation in honour of a colleague who suddenly passed…
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Local Parents Petition For Improved Road Safety Following Bradley Stoke RTA

In response to the horrific RTA on 30th September, which left a Year 9 Student from BSCS in a critical condition and a motorcyclist in hospital with a broken arm and broken leg, local parents…
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FREE baby massage mini course this week - apply asap

Limited spaces available for free baby massage at an Infant Massage Instructor Course to be held on 6th and 7th October at The Old School Rooms, Stoke Gifford (you can attend one or both sessions).…
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Police Appeal for Witnesses to yesterday's accident on Bradley Stoke Way

Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following the road traffic collision in Bradley Stoke in which a teenager was seriously injured. The incident was reported at about 3.34pm yesterday evening (Friday September 30) in…
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RTA in Bradley Stoke Way

Bradley Stoke Way was closed yesterday afternoon for several hours following a serious accident between a motorcyclist and a year 9 pupil from Bradley Stoke Community School. We understand that the teenage boy was airlifted…
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