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

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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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Stay Strong and Steady Class Celebrates Its First Birthday

Our Stay Strong and Steady exercise class at St Michael’s Centre has officially celebrated its first birthday after a fantastic year of helping local residents build strength, balance, and confidence. To mark the occasion, we…
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Celebrating our Community

I hope you’ve enjoyed the fantastic community events we have had at this time of year. Thanks to everyone involved. This month, my small team and I have worked on 704 new cases, supporting fellow…
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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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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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