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Celebrate International Women’s Day with Inspiring Community Events

Bradley Stoke Town Council invites the community to a series of inspiring and unifying events as we come together across multiple days to celebrate International Women's Day 2026. This inspiring program highlights the achievements of…
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Top Scouting Award for Marcus Booth the 1st Stoke Gifford Scout Leader

The sole remaining founder member, from the inaugural meeting to set up the 1st Stoke Gifford Scout Group in 1991, was awarded the Silver Acorn in November, for services to Scouting and the local community.…
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Avon County Cooking Competition 2026 at Keynsham HQ

In February this year Vivaan, William, Katie and Lexie represent the 1st Stoke Gifford OSR scout troop in the County Cooking Comp against 8 other teams from 5 districts. After a quick brief and a…
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Almondsbury Achieves OPAL Platinum Standard for Play!

Almondsbury CE Primary School Achieves OPAL Platinum Standard for Play, Ranking in the Top 2% of Schools Nationwide. Almondsbury CE Primary School is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious OPAL (Outdoor…
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Community Welcome Spaces re-open 5th January

As the temperatures continue to drop, don't forget that there are places you can go to keep warm during the daytime.  Bradley Stoke Town Council welcome you to drop in at the local community centres…
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Free Tree Giveaway - Saturday 24th January

Join Bradley Stoke Town Council to help combat climate change. FREE native trees/hedges & wildflower seeds are available for residents of Bradley Stoke. All trees/hedges should fit in a standard car. Offer limited to one…
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Local Judo Coach selected to help England Squad

Bradley Stoke Judo Club is proud to announce that our head coach, Pete Douglas, has been appointed as one of three coaches for the England squad at the 2026 Commonwealth Championships in Glasgow. This selection…
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Octopus Drama Group Performs: Cinderella

From 7th to 10th January 2026 Octopus Drama Group will be performing their very own take on everyone’s favourite fairytale, Cinderella, which is written and directed by Abi Baskerville. There will be many new faces…
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The Night Sky

I love going to dark sky sites. They are often found in national parks and remote locations where there is little or no light pollution. Without the glare of lights from the street, cars and…
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‘Small Wonder’

As the last month of the year unfolds, fairy lights appear in windows, carols spill softly through shop doors, and the familiar hum of Christmas returns. Small wonder, that amid the glitter and grandeur, there’s…
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