Community News
Frozen Frolics in The Snow Queen
10th Jan 2017
Here is a pretty cool offering for some fun in February half term courtesy of the Thornbury Musical Theatre Group. Following last year’s pantomime for which the group won a Rose Bowl Award, TMTG will…
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New Networking Event for Businesses in South Gloucestershire
10th Jan 2017
South Gloucestershire Networking Launches Monthly Events for Local Businesses. Taking place at Bella Italia, Abbey Wood Retail Park at Filton (BS34 7JL); the first South Gloucestershire Networking event of 2017 will be held on 17th January…
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Curtain raised on multi-million-pound redevelopment of Bradley Stoke Lifestyle Centre
9th Jan 2017
Customers can enjoy a range of new facilities at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre following a major £3.6million redevelopment funded by South Gloucestershire Council. Bradley Stoke Matters was delighted to be invited along to the official…
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Ex SGS College student turned famous footballer makes nostalgic return to the college
4th Jan 2017
We loved this story sent to us from SGS College just prior to Christmas ... Back in 2002 the then SGS Principal Kevin Hamblin, Director of Sport Simon Panes and Head Coach Tony Ricketts made…
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Jack Lopresti MP shows support for proposed extension to The Mall at Cribbs Causeway
15th Dec 2016
Jack Lopresti, MP for Filton and Bradley Stoke, today visited The Mall at Cribbs Causeway to meet Centre Manager Deb Jones and discuss the owners’ major investment plans. The meeting follows South Gloucestershire councillors’ decision…
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Yarn-bombed Christmas Tree to Double as Blankets for Homeless
13th Dec 2016
Knitters from a local church have not only created their own Christmas tree from yarn – but when the decorations come down they’re recycling it into blankets for local homeless charities. Over 800 woolly green squares…
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Animal Carer for a Day
6th Dec 2016
Have you or someone you know ever fancied finding finding out more about hands on animal care by having a hands on experience with a dedicated and professional animal care team? Well now you can!…
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Wheatfield Bakes Off for Children in Need
6th Dec 2016
Inspired by Bake Off, this year classes 4M and 4H at Wheatfield Primary School decided to try and bake their way to raising a ton of cash for Children in Need. Many different children were…
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Success for young gymnast
28th Nov 2016
We love sharing good news stories and were therefore delighted to hear from local resident Shirley Sanchez regarding her granddaughter’s recent achievement. Isabella took part in her first gymnastics competition along with 115 gymnasts from…
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McDonald's provides boost to local grassroots team
25th Nov 2016
Local football team, Bradley Stoke Youth FC U6’s have received a brand new free kit courtesy of local McDonald’s franchisee Mike Guerin and the McDonald’s FA Kit Scheme. The McDonald’s kit scheme, now in…
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