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

Community News

St Mary’s Mourn Mike Purnell

Mike has been a member of SMOB since his son Jacob joined the minis at the age of 4. Mike could be heard for miles and when not on the pitch found behind the bar…
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Celebrating Diversity in Literature -

Join us at the launch of our Travelling Library for LIVE music, storytelling, cultural food and more! In partnership with Active Libraries South Gloucestershire, SGREN presents a Travelling Library of books featuring Ethnically Diverse characters…
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Bradley Stoke Lions Club Easter Egg Raffle

Look out for three giant 1 kilo Easter Eggs which have been placed in Baileys Court Inn, the Riverside Leisure Centre and The Brightwell MS Centre. Two of the eggs will be raffled to raise…
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Local Ladies invited to meet new friends

Willow Brook Townswomen’s Guild is a very friendly group of mixed aged ladies who like to have fun and enjoy the camaraderie and friendship that goes with being a member of Townswomen’s Guilds, which is…
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Local Bowls Club Invites New Members

Stoke Gifford Trust Short Mat Bowls Club is a friendly, local, indoor bowls club which is encouraging more local people to give the game a try. Short Mat Bowls is a highly enjoyable, indoor version…
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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 to start a club to…
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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 the new Klinik online consultation…
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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 mosaic mural to celebrate the…
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Meet your PCC – Mark Shelford

Avon & Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Mark Shelford was elected as Conservative PCC in 2021. As the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Avon and Somerset, I am the voice of local people in…
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Over 50 Years in Public Service - Cllr Brian Allinson

This month I was delighted to meet with Cllr Brian Allinson in the lovely surroundings of the Old School Rooms Coffee Shop on the green in Stoke Gifford. Brian, now 78, has spent over 50…
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