Community News
Update from Mark Shelford PCC Aug/Sept 2023 edition
3rd Aug 2023
In the summer, Chief Constable Sarah Crew made an announcement regarding institutional racism in Avon and Somerset Police. This is a challenging issue to face. However, through initiating and continuing these uncomfortable and difficult conversations,…
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Summer term ends with a splash!
1st Aug 2023
The scouts from 1st Stoke Gifford Old School Rooms finished a very busy water themed summer term at the West Country Water Park in Trench Lane near Bradley Stoke, the scouts had an evening on…
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Thank You Stoke Gifford, from Cllr David Addison
26th Jul 2023
I want to say a huge thank you to everyone in Stoke Gifford who put their trust in me to represent them as a local councillor. I’m happy to be a Stoke Gifford resident and,…
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Many happy returns and singles!
26th Jul 2023
Report from Dan Norris, Metro Mayor of West of England Mayoral Combined Authority. I’m pleased to let readers know about Birthday Buses. Did you know you can apply for a special Birthday bus pass for…
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Owls return to Savages Wood
5th Jul 2023
Report from Sara Messenger, Member of the Three Brooks Nature Conservation Committee (from July/August edition) Well maybe just the one owl. But as owls go she is a mighty fine one! Our reserve already boasts…
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Update from Mark Shelford, PCC (Jul/Aug edition)
2nd Jul 2023
I hope everyone has been enjoying time outside in the sunshine and stayed safe whilst doing so during our recent spell of glorious weather. Earlier this month, I put questions relating to knife crime and…
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Update from Jack Lopresti, MP (Jul/Aug 23 edition)
1st Jul 2023
This month I have been very busy in our area focusing on transport, law and order and our area’s heritage and role in the aerospace industry. I had a very interesting meeting with representatives from…
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St Mary’s Men’s 1st XV Win Combination Vase
30th Jun 2023
St Mary’s Men capped off a great season with an ultimately convincing win over Bristol Saracens by 29 – 22 in the Butcombe sponsored Bristol Combination Vase at a packed Lockleaze Sports Centre. This is…
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Bradley Stoke Youth FC Celebrates 25th anniversary
29th Jun 2023
Report by Martin Lee (July/August edition) On 10th June 2023 at the Jubilee Centre, Bradley Stoke Youth FC (BSYFC) celebrated their 25th anniversary with a football festival with over 350 children participating in the event.…
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OSR Scout troop celebrate their latest Gold Chief Scouts Award recipients
9th Jun 2023
The end of May saw two more scouts from the Old School Rooms Stoke Gifford Troop receive their Gold Chief Scouts Awards from the deputy county commissioner. Megan and Jess received their certificates and badges…
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