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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Raising funds to help Faith and Hope

We have been contacted by a local resident who is trying to raise funds to help with the ongoing veterinary treatment for 2 dogs, Faith and Hope. They are elderly, probably mother (10 years) and…
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Wheatfield Primary School

Wheatfield had a very special visitor today – Mr Jack Lopresti, our local MP. Mr Lopresti joined  them for  their Friday morning Celebration Assembly during which the Bike It! crew gave a road safety presentation…
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Stoke Lane AFC - Mini Soccer

Stoke Lane AFC have Mini Soccer for reception age children. Why not come along and have some fun! Training is every Saturday morning at Stoke Lane Playing Fields from 10am-11am. Stoke Lane AFC are a…
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Matters Magazine's Editor on Top 50 Happy List for Bristol

Kerry Allen, who runs the popular Bishopston Matters Magazine, has two fantastic reasons to celebrate this week. Formerly Kerry Macloed, the editor of the community magazine (33) tied the knot with her fiance James on…
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Good News for Cyclists

Cyclists inSouth Gloucestershireare are set to benefit from safer roads thanks to a funding boost from the Government s Cycle Safety Fund. The council has been awarded £100,000 by the Department for Transport towards the…
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Safety Springs To Mind

It s the time of year to think about spring cleaning your houses, and that means paying attention to your smoke alarms too.  Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) wants people to spring into action…
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Local Resident to Run London Marathon this Weekend

We were delighted to hear from local resident Tony Hardy recently who this coming weekend will once again be running the London Marathon in aid of the mental health charity MIND. Having first liaised with…
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Patchway Success in Bristol Student of the Year

Patchway s Student Business team dominated at the finals of the Student of the Year competition in Bristol.   The event, which was attended by many Business people from Bristol and South  Gloucestershire as well…
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Press Release: Jack Lopresti on Proposed M49 at Severnside

Local MP Jack Lopresti has met with the Roads Minister, Stephen Hammond MP over the proposed M49 at Severnside. Jack highlighted his support for the current bids to both the Highways Agency Pinch Point Programme…
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MS Therapy Centre Volunteering Opportunities

The MS Therapy Centre are looking for a number of volunteers to help support their work.   These opportunities range from supporting the fundraising team for a few hours on the occasional weekend to helping…
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MS Therapy Centre £100 Challenge

Could you, your sports club, office or group of friends raise £100 for The West of England MS Therapy Centre? You can raise it anyway you like, a quiz night, raffle or a tuck shop…
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Groups Invited To Bid for Youth Activities Funding

Community groups inSouth Gloucestershireare being invited to apply for grants to help them provide activities for local teenagers. The council s Positive Activities Subsidy (PAS) was set up to help young people aged 13-19 years…
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Charity Golf Tournament

The Rotary Club of Bristol Aztec are holding a Charity Golf Tournament on 15th May 2013 at Bristol Golf Club, St Swithins Park, Almondsbury. It will cost £180 per team of 4 which will include…
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Fun Dog Show at WillowBrook Centre

Bristol Dog Action Welfare Group are holding a Fun Dog Show in the Town Square on Sunday 21st April from 11am till 3:30pm (Registration 10am).   All proceeds from the day will go towards helping…
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Tackling stalking in our communities on National Stalking Awareness Day

This week (Thursday April 18) people across Avon and Somerset are being urged to 'Know the law and use the law' when it comes to stalking. As part of National Stalking Awareness Day, police forces…
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Bradley Stoke Festival 10k - Entries Open or Could You Help By Marshalling?

Sole Sisters Running Club hosts the Bradley Stoke Festival 10k every year in June. This year it is on Sunday 9th June. The 10k run, which is approximately 6 miles, is run along tracks and…
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“STREAMS” “It’s church Jim, but not as we know it”

If you happen along to the Church of Christ the King on the fourth Sunday evening of the month you will be in for a bit of a treat! Collect some freshly-brewed coffee or tea…
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Sponsored Cycle Ride by St Mary's Old Boys RFC

St Mary's Old Boys RFC have arranged a sponsored cycle ride to boost funds already raised for one of their players, who has developed a bone disease called Perthes Disease, effecting the supply of blood…
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Communities Get Greater Say on 'Street Scene'

South Gloucestershire residents are to have a greater say in the appearance of their local streets, roads and public spaces – also known as the local ‘street scene .  The council is consulting local people…
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Bradley Stoke In Bloom

Following feedback from residents that Bradley Stoke is a good place to live, but that it could benefit from more colour, Bradley Stoke Town Council has announced a 'Bradley Stoke in Bloom' project. An open…
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New Summer Courses from SBCP

New Summer Courses in Patchway and Filton from Southern Brooks Community Partnership.  Courses are FREE for those that are eligible or a small fee is payable to cover costs. SKILLS FOR WORK Employability Level 2…
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Bradley Stoke Green Gym joins the Big Spring Clean

The 2013 Big Spring Clean kicked off to a flying start when the Bradley Stoke ‘Green Gym did a clean up in and around Savages Wood. To add some extra fun there is always a…
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Bristol Mayor to join Foodbank Trolley Push to help feed local people in crisis

On Tuesday 9th April ‘Phil the trolley will visit North Bristol as part of the first ever UK-wide ‘Trolley Push to help stop UK hunger. As growing numbers of people turn to foodbanks for emergency…
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New Youth Structure for Bradley Stoke

Voluntary Group secures over £60,000 to build a youth structure and improve park space. Friends of Jubilee Green are delighted to announce  they have achieved their fundraising target to build a much needed Youth Structure…
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Another successful year for the Easter Bunny Ride!

Many people from within the Community braved the cold winds on Easter Sunday to join in the 3 mile Easter Bunny Ride and Quiz around Bradley Stoke. There were nearly 100 entrants of all ages…
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