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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Can you help catch a man who broke into a house in Frampton Cotterell?

Can you help Police catch a man who broke into a house in Frampton Cotterell on Monday February 25? The elderly householders disturbed a man in their home at about 9pm.  The man claimed to…
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Getting Wild at the MS Therapy Centre

On Friday 8 March The West of England MS Therapy Centre will be hosting a talk by Helen Mugridge called ‘The Joy of Wildlife Photography . Everyone is welcome to attend this illustrated talk which…
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BSTFC Weekend Results Roundup

1st Team v Portville Warriors (Win 2-0) An impressive win for the 1st Team, which saw them inflict only the second defeat of the season for Portville.  Goals being scored by Andy Turner and Lucas…
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'Rugby Cubs' at Aretians RFC

We were really interested to meet up with Matt Stedman recently, coach at Aretians RFC about the Club s pioneering initiative to offer a multi-activity session for younger girls and boys aged 2-7 years. Aretians…
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Interested in joining Neighbourhood Watch?

Local residents are being invited to attend the next Neighbourhood Watch meeting on Tuesday 5 March from 7.30pm at the Jubilee Centre. The neighbourhood team will be there to explain more about the scheme and…
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Help Our Local Foodbank Please!

In conjunction with our sister magazine  Bishopston  Matters, Matters Magazines are promoting an initiative 'Don't Give Up - Give In' to support the North Bristol Foodbank to help local families in the run up to…
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Bird Watch from the Cafe thanks to 3Brooks Donation

The Three Brooks Nature Conservation Group today donated a special bird box to Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, marking the end of National Nest Box Week. The nest box has an in-built camera to watch the…
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Free Craft Fun with Friends of Jubilee Green

The ever-dedicated Friends of Jubilee Green have announced their latest family event. A 'Mothers Day Craft Bonanza' will take place on Sunday 24th February from 2pm until 4pm for children of all ages to make…
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BSTFC Reserves earn a draw in a hard fought game against Soundwell Victoria

The Reserves' game was the only one of all the BSTFC Teams to escape postponement this weekend and so had a good crowd of support from the club.  Hoping to kick on from their great…
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New Jobs at MS Therapy Centre

Two new vacancies created by The West of England Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre, Bradley Stoke. The West of England MS Therapy Centre will be celebrating its 1 year anniversary on Saturday 23rd February between 1-4pm…
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Local Church Bucks Trend

St Michael's Church in Stoke Gifford, which dates back to the 14th  Century, is launching a £5.8m project to build a new multi-purpose church and community centre. The Heart of the Community project is raising…
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BSTFC Reserves in 7 heaven (7-1 win)

A depleted Reserve side managed an emphatic win, despite missing a number of key players. The Reserves played host to Talbot Knowle United on a heavy pitch at Bradley Stoke Community School on Saturday (9th…
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Tickets Still Available for Wildlife Photography Talk

Helen Mugridge ARPS will be giving a talk in aid of the West of England MS Therapy Centre on The Joy of Wildlife Photography to be held at the centre on 08 March 2013. Helen…
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Local Woman Swimming a Marathon for Meningitis

Bradley Stoke resident Linda Gregg aims to swim the equivalent of a Marathon tomorrow (Saturday 9th  February) in Tockington Manor swimming Pool in aid of Meningitis Research Foundation. Linda is no stranger to raising money…
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Give our Local Teams Your Support this Weekend

There are several local football matches taking place this weekend in and around Bradley Stoke.  All teams would appreciate a bit of extra local support if anyone is willing! Saturday 9th February BSTFC 1st Team…
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Baileys Court Primary Receive Second Green Flag Award

We were delighted to receive a letter from the children at Bailey s Court Primary School letting us know that the school has been awarded its second Green Flag of the Eco Schools Awards! The…
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Judo Champion Pete Douglas Opens New Gym Facilities at Leisure Centre

Gym goers at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre can now benefit from a £115,000 makeover and expansion of the facility following a public consultation that showed overwhelming support for the changes.  The floor space of the…
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Baby and Toddler Group Seeks New Members

Puddleducks, a A Bradley Stoke-based baby and toddler group run by local parents for local parents, is urgently seeking new members. The group meets every Monday during term time from 10am to 11.30am and gives…
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Award Winning Local Branch Celebrates 85 Years

The 85 year old Stoke Gifford Branch of the Royal British Legion is holding a fundraising concert for the Legion's Poppy Appeal/Welfare Fund featuring the ever popular Westerly Showband. The concert is on Saturday 23rd…
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Have Your Say!

Bradley Stoke neighbourhood beat team would like to invite you to a Safer Stronger Community Group (SSCG) meeting. SSCG meetings give you the chance to have your say on local issues and help set local…
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Has your gadget got APPeal? Get a tracking app. Get it back.

Gadget lovers are urged to install anti-theft tracking apps to make sure they keep their tech gear near in a new video showing the power of the apps. Phones, tablets and laptops were popular Christmas…
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