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

Community News

The region’s Mayor reflects on her first six months in office and looks to the future

Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, said: “Since May, we have started a new chapter for the West. I’m proud to be doing things differently. Kids Go Free this summer saw more than…
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Recruitment Open Day at Lovell Place Care Home

Welcome to our Recruitment Open Day at Lovell Place Care Home! Join us for a day filled with opportunities to learn about our team and the rewarding work we do. Whether you're an experienced caregiver or looking to…
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Tributes paid after the unexpected death of academy leader

Tributes are being paid to Dave Baker, the “inspirational” leader of the Olympus Academy Trust, who has died unexpectedly at the age of 61. Dave, a well-known figure in the education and charity sectors throughout…
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Big Community Breakfast event

Stoke Lodge Primary School will be hosting their first Big Community Breakfast event on September 9th 2025 at 9.30am. The Big Community Breakfast serves as a catalyst for rebuilding and strengthening community bonds that may have…
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Charity Bug Trail

Something new for this summer! The Bradley Stoke Town Council are running a Charity Bug Trail - have a day out with the family walking around Bradley Stoke and learning about native bugs and their…
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Local BMX Star on Track for Oz

Local BMX star, Eliza French (15), will be travelling to Brisbane, Australia next year as a member of the GB BMX team at the World Championships. Eliza, from Bradley Stoke, has been racing since 2020…
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Sponsorship Sought for Promising Young Athletes

“I’m reaching out on behalf of two exceptionally talented young athletes from Epic Martial Arts, who are also proud members of the Great Britain Kickboxing National Team. They have both earned the incredible opportunity to…
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An update from Clare Moody - Police & Crime Commissioner

Summer campaign to strengthen neighbourhood policing across South Gloucestershire You’ve told me you want safer streets and more visible policing and I’m doing it. I’ve listened to your concerns about anti-social behaviour (ASB), retail crime,…
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Update from Claire Hazelgrove MP

Supporting local children to thrive I hope you’re enjoying the Summer and finding time to recharge. This month, I and my small team have been working on 923 new cases for residents. Thank you to…
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Local Resident Publishes First Novel: The Furniture Being by Simon Ingsworth

We were pleased to hear from local Bradley Stoke resident John Edwards, who has published his first novel. John (who writes under the pen name Simon Ingsworth) tells us he has a strong interest both…
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