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

Community News

A big Thank You from Stoke Gifford Royal British Legion

Stoke Gifford RBL are proud to announce that the 2022 poppy appeal for our region has collected the amazing amount of £62,898.97. Despite the current hardship, people have been incredibly generous this year, and will…
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Cold weather warning: keeping warm is essential to your wellbeing

Being cold isn’t just uncomfortable it can be bad for your health, so as a cold weather alert has been issued by the MET Office, healthcare leaders in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are…
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'Warm Spaces' Across the Stokes

With temperatures set to plummet this week, just a reminder that there are 'Warm Places' set up across the Stokes by the local Churches and the Town Council that you are welcome to drop into…
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OSR Scouts: Getting Creative

Scouting in the UK is based on a curriculum which aims at each section achieving their Chief Scouts Award, in the Scout section it is their Gold Award. To obtain this the scouts need to…
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Arts Appreciation Group  

We are a small friendly group who meet monthly at Bradley Stoke Community School to hear talks on many aspects of the arts.  We are not a painting group but love all fine and decorative…
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Local classical music group is looking for string players

Do you play classical violin or viola and want a new playing opportunity? Stoke Gifford-based group The Gifford Ensemble is looking for string players to grow its membership and repertoire. Formed in 2018, the Ensemble…
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OSR scouts tackle an overgrown area for community

On Sunday 20th November 2022 some of the scout troop (OSR) in Stoke Gifford gave up three hours of their weekend off to tackle an overgrown area in the village as part of their commitment…
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Bradley Stoke WI

Bradley Stoke WI has continued to thrive and grow during 2022 and has welcomed several new members, swelling our numbers to 40 - above the pre-COVID membership level.  Our WI has recently been entertained by…
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Stoke Gifford Scouts: Remembrance Day Parade in Stoke Gifford 2022

Sunday 13th November saw the Remembrance Day parade in Stoke Gifford where uniformed groups from Stoke Gifford, Little Stoke and Wallscourt Farm all joined together at the Trust Hall car park on North Road and…
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Knitted Soldier created for Remembrance Sunday 

by talented residents at local retirement Village The knitting group from the local Stoke Gifford retirement village has created an incredible 6-foot-tall Knitted Solider to honour Remembrance Sunday. Bradley Stoke & Little Stoke Gifford Matters…
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