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

Category: News

Winterbourne International Academy Press Release: Talented Students Achieve Arts Award

Nine talented arts students at Winterbourne International Academy have achieved 100% pass rate in an Arts Award managed by  Trinity College London in association with Arts Council England. It  was the first year the award…
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Redland High Orienteers Secure Silver at the British Schools’ Championship

Six months after becoming the Avon Schools Orienteering Champions, the Redland High School Orienteering Team has been awarded Silver Medals at the British Schools Score Championship. Orienteering is a sport that combines cross-country running with…
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Valuing You event for people with learning difficulties

Book your place for ‘Valuing You at BAWA in Filton on Wednesday 26 November, South Gloucestershire s event for people with learning difficulties, their families and carers, as well as service providers and staff. The…
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Bristol based Speaker makes the National Final of Prestigious Speaking Competition

Bristol based speaker Julian Okoye made the National Final of the Professional Speaking Association s  prestigious  annual Speaker Factor competition held in London over the weekend. Julian Okoye, father of 3 from Bradley Stoke won…
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Colourful fundraising weekend planned at Specsavers

Specsaver in the WillowBrook Centre will be holding back-to-back fun days this weekend as it raises money for Guide Dogs and Breast Cancer Care. The weekend of fundraising will kick off on Friday 10 October…
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Pay-As-You-Feel Food Waste Café Opens in Bristol

The latest café in The Real Junk Food Project network arrived in Bristol this week, launching as The Bristol Skipchen. Originating in Leeds, The Real Junk Food Project is an entirely volunteer run food waste…
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“Unsure? Close the Door”

Age UK South Gloucestershire have been made aware of an incident where a bogus caller, claiming to be one of  their representatives, cold called an older person offering to undertake some home decorating and repairs.…
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A-Mazing Reading Challenge Success Celebrated

Children from all over Bristol celebrated the success of this year s Summer Reading Challenge at a prize-giving ceremony this week. Twenty five children gathered at the Children s Library at Bristol s Central Library…
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Students Encouraged to Look at Choices Early

Students currently in their last year of secondary school are being encouraged to look at their options for next year from now. With many events taking place up until Christmas there are many different routes…
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Bristol City Council launches drive to recruit foster carers for teenagers

Bristol City Council is launching a campaign to help highlight the urgent need for foster carers who can care for older children and teenagers. During September 2014 the fostering service will highlight the benefits of…
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