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

Category: News

"Back to Church Sunday" 29th September

"Back to Church Sunday" has grown beyond all expectations since the first day it launched in Greater Manchester in 2004. It is now the largest single local-church initiative in the world, taking  place in churches…
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Councillors Approve Stoke Gifford Transport Link

Plans for a major new single carriageway road to relieve congestion, improve public transport links and support business and  housing growth in South Gloucestershire have been approved by councillors. Members of the council s Development…
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MOD sees potential in Apprentices

The MOD in Bristol has seen such potential in previous apprentices that they are now offering 15 vacancies significantly above the apprenticeship National Minimum Wage in partnership with South Gloucestershire and Stroud College. Previously the…
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BSIB Tallest Sunflower Competition has a winner!

Bradley Stoke in Bloom's ‘Tallest Sunflower competition has a winner! Or rather two! James & Sophie Dent, from Meadowbrook School, were declared the winners with two sunflowers, which measured a whopping 2.66m and 2.88m tall!…
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Still time to share views on ‘street scene’ proposals

South Gloucestershire residents are being urged to share their views on the council s ‘street scene proposals before consultation closes on 13 September. The consultation was launched in April and sets out measures to give…
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Looking Forward to the New Season at Bradley Stoke Town FC

Bradley Stoke Town FC welcome two new managers and lots of new players as a new season gets underway. The Reserves and A Team both have new managers in Craig Tucker and Matt Burch respectively,…
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Are You a Hoarder?

Is it starting to affect your health, job and social life?  Or is hoarding a problem for someone you know? Ready for a change? The award-winning TwentyTwenty Television wants to hear from hoarders, and those…
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Free Driving Assessments with Bristol Advanced Motorists

On Sunday  29th  September, Bristol Advanced Motorists are holding a Free DriveCheck event at the BAWA club in Filton.   One of their Observers will be offering advice to drivers on their driving skills. Drivers…
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Pride in Exam Results

Students at Patchway Community College celebrated with excitement and jubilation on receiving their results this year. At A level, a record 19% of grades were at A or A*, with 70% at A*-C.   Even…
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Tri-Services Militery Event in Stoke Gifford this Weekend

The Royal British Legion (Stoke Gifford Branch) is 85 years old this year and they are marking this achievement with a major fund raising event this Sunday 1st September. The event opens to the public…
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