BSCS Students go the extra mile to help others: Ellie
6th Dec 2018
Ellie is a Post 16 Student and in her final year at Bradley Stoke Community School Post 16 (BSCS). She was involved in the Samaritans Purse Shoebox Appeal last year and collected 44 shoeboxes from…
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BSCS Students go the extra mile to help others: Billy
3rd Dec 2018
Billy is a Post 16 student in his final year at BSCS. He began volunteering for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal when he was just 5 years old and has continued to do so…
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Santa's Sleigh coming to a street near you in Bradley Stoke this December
19th Nov 2018
Bradley Stoke Lions are looking forward to bringing their Santa Claus sleigh round the streets of Bradley Stoke and area this December on the following dates:- Tuesday 4th Ratcliffe Drive area starting behind Tesco…
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South Gloucestershire Consultation on Recycling Bags - Have Your Say
14th Nov 2018
South Gloucestershire Council is currently consulting on a proposal to stop providing white and green bags for recycling and asking residents to use green boxes for all their recycling materials. As key stakeholders, we welcome…
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Bradley Stoke Bowls Club AGM
8th Nov 2018
On the evening of the 25th October over fifty members of the Bradley Stoke Bowls Club met for the AGM at the Baileys Court Centre. The chairman, Robert Bertram conducted proceedings with his usual calm…
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“WE MUST NOT FORGET”
6th Nov 2018
by Brian C Hewitt, MBE, Gloucestershire County Chairman, President Stoke Gifford Branch, The Royal British Legion. At Eleven O’clock, on the Eleventh Day, of the Eleventh Month, 100 hundred years ago, all the Leaders of…
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Firework spectacular set to shine bright at WillowBrook’s Christmas lights switch on
6th Nov 2018
The official start of Christmas festivities at the WillowBrook Centre will be celebrated with a spectacular firework display on 16th November. This year’s seasonal lights switch on is set to be nothing short of sensational with…
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Making strides for charity on National Fitness Day, 26th September
20th Sep 2018
To celebrate this year’s National Fitness Day, the people of South Gloucestershire are being invited to take part in a BIG Active Walk, which aims to promote healthy lifestyles and raise money for charity. The…
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Hosted by our churches: The great Harvest Bake off
20th Sep 2018
The churches of Bradley Stoke Parish [Christ the King and Holy Trinity are inviting entries into our local community Bake Off, raising funds for Macmillan cancer support. Inspired by Messy Church, there will be, as…
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Fun times at new look Specsavers Store
19th Sep 2018
Bradley Stoke Matters was pleased to be invited along to the opening of the local Specsavers Store in the Willowbrook Centre following a state-of-the-art refit. “We’re thrilled with the refurbishments here at Specsavers in…
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Thousands of children take part in Summer Reading Challenge 2018
17th Sep 2018
More than 5,000 children from across South Gloucestershire have participated in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. The annual event is delivered by South Gloucestershire Council Libraries service with the theme for this year being ‘Mischief…
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Autism Learning Days launch in Bradley Stoke
22nd Aug 2018
The Curly hair Project (CHP) is an award-winning social enterprise founded by autistic author and entrepreneur Alis Rowe. She spent her whole life feeling really isolated and ‘different’ and didn’t want anyone else to have…
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Swap your way to a new wardrobe!
21st Aug 2018
Need an incentive to clear out your wardrobe? Here it is a chance to clear out your wardrobe, bag a bargain and raise money for a local charity. On Tuesday 25thSeptember at 7.00pm, The West…
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BSYFC selected again to take Wembley walk before Community Shield 2018
20th Aug 2018
Bradley Stoke Youth FC (BSYFC) was again selected from all the FA Charter Standard Clubs in the UK and Ireland to walk around the Wembley pitch, and perform a Guard of Honour, moments before the…
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BSCS celebrates a third successive year of record A' Level results!
17th Aug 2018
Bradley Stoke Community School students celebrated another impressive set of Post 16 results, with 44% of all grades awarded at A*-A and 59% A*-B. Students from the 2018 cohort are going to a wide range…
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Charity and Leisure Club form new partnership!
25th Jul 2018
The West of England MS Therapy Centre based in Bradley Stoke has partnered up with Riverside Leisure Club in Little Stoke thanks to one of their members Giselle Rozzell. Giselle was diagnosed with primary progressive…
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AMD Solicitors Celebrate 20 years!
25th Jul 2018
Congratulations to AMD Solicitors who recently celebrated a 20th year milestone, marking the occasion with a drinks reception and summer BBQ at The Mansion House. “We are thrilled to be celebrating our 20th year and…
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Bradley Stoke Judo Club Young Guns Come to the Fore
5th Jul 2018
Over the last month it has been the turn of the younger members to come to fore and demonstrate their Judo skills in competition. The month of June started with a young team visiting the…
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Meadowbrook Primary School welcomes £1,000 donation
12th Feb 2018
The Committee of the Bristol Retired Professional Engineers' Club has awarded Meadowbrook primary school with £1,000 to dedicate to their STEM provision with pupils. Pupils at Meadowbrook enjoy regular science weeks where visitors from local…
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New Member of Staff at BSCS has Four Legs not Two!
20th Nov 2017
Bradley Stoke Community School have introduced a very important new member of the school community- Wally the dog! Wally is a Cocker Spaniel puppy. A growing number of schools, colleges and universities are now recognising…
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Meadowbrook Primary School celebrates new library
20th Nov 2017
Staff and pupils at Meadowbrook Primary School have completed an ambitious project to revamp their school library, with impressive results! With money set aside from the school budget, and a little help from the Friends…
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We Will Remember Them
8th Nov 2017
This Sunday (12th November) is Remembrance Sunday. Residents are very welcome to join with any of the local services. The Stoke Gifford Remembrance Sunday service is held at the Memorial on the Green in North Road Stoke Gifford at 10.15 am. This is…
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Willow Brook Centre Christmas lights turn on: Saturday 18th November
26th Oct 2017
Live music, children's entertainers, fairground rides and Santa's grotto will greet shoppers at the live turn on of the Willow Brook Centre's Christmas lights. The festivities will begin at midday on Saturday, November 18, with…
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Local athletes raise over £12k for hospice’s 10th Birthday
19th Oct 2017
Back in May three local men with an interest in fitness took part in an ultratriathlon in Bristol to raise funds for the city’s children’s hospice, Charlton Farm, which is celebrating its 10th Birthday this…
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What is your experience of accessing GP services?
18th Oct 2017
For Residents of South Glos: Healthwatch has been asked by the South Gloucestershire Health Scrutiny Committee to share people’s experiences of local health and social care services. At a recent meeting Committee members were concerned…
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Lift Off for Aerospace Bristol: New Museum now Open!
17th Oct 2017
Fantastic new family museum telling the story of Bristol’s aerospace history opens to visitors on Tuesday 17th October – perfect timing for half term The highly-anticipated new home of Concorde, Aerospace Bristol, opens its doors…
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Job Vacancy at Bradley Stoke Town Council
13th Oct 2017
Bradley Stoke Town Council is seeking a Full-time Bookings and Finance Officer The main duties will be the co-ordination of bookings for 3 Activity Centres which will include maintaining a booking system for each site and…
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Hundreds unite against dementia at Bristol Memory Walk
27th Sep 2017
Shazza Parsons (46) from Bradley Stoke and Lucy Loader (34) from Tytherington joined more than 1,400 people to unite against dementia at Alzheimer’s Society’s Bristol Memory Walk this weekend (Saturday 23 September). Shazza whose uncle,…
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People Singing Together! Did you know there is a Gospel Choir on your doorstep?
25th Aug 2017
For over ten years now Gospel Generation Community Choir (GGCC for short!) has been introducing the wonderful people of Bristol to the joys of Gospel singing. It is now four choirs with one meeting here…
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It’s the End of an Era at Holy Trinity Primary School: “Goodbye Mrs Johns”
14th Aug 2017
As an ex-Governor and ex-parent at Holy Trinity Primary School it was wonderful to be invited back for ‘a bit of a do’ last month to say Farewell to Jane Johns, who has taught at…
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OAT Plea for Community Help to Restore New Learning Centre
6th Jul 2017
The Olympic Academy Trust are seeking help from the local and business communities to help restore a local learning centre to be fit for purpose from the start of the new school year in September…
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BSTFC are Recruiting!
18th Jun 2017
Could you be the new A team manager? BSTFC are looking for a new A team manager. The position is currently vacant and they would love to fill it in time for pre-season so the…
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Bradley Stoke Ladies Football Team – Come and Join in the Fun!
12th Jun 2017
Bradley Stoke Ladies Football Club is geared towards players who want to further their development and improve their skills within a friendly and positive team environment. Enthusiastic individuals who have never played the game before,…
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Bradley Stoke Youth FC – Girls Football
12th Jun 2017
The Bristol Girls League season 2016-2017 finished in May and the BSYFC Girl teams put in some strong performances for the season across the different divisions. The BSYFC U13s who had only lost one match…
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It's Festival time! Bradley Stoke Festival 9-11 June
8th Jun 2017
B radley Stoke Festival runs this weekend 9-11 June - let's hope the rain stops and the sun puts in an appearance!! The festival is also celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the formation of the Bradley…
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Meadowbrook Primary School enjoy new play equipment
23rd May 2017
Lovely to see these photos of children enjoying the new play equipment at Meadowbrook Primary School. The new play area was opened officially by Headteacher, Jon Barr, and CEO of the Olympus Trust, Dave Baker earlier…
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St John Ambulance volunteers needed in Bradley Stoke
4th May 2017
No one should die because they needed first aid and didn’t get it. St John Ambulance teaches people first aid so they can be the difference between life and death: could you do this? As…
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Do you have a Lion for the Lions??
27th Apr 2017
BS Lions would like to thank eveyone who supported us at our Easter Collection at Willowbrook on Saturday 8th April. All the monies collected (with the help of the Easter Bunny!) will be used to…
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Any One for Cricket?
5th Apr 2017
The glimpses of the sun seen recently can only mean one thing - Cricket season (and summer) is on its way! At Bradley Stoke Cricket Club the first set of friendly matches start mid…
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Introducing Jacob Wain, New Youth Minister for Bradley Stoke Parish
2nd Apr 2017
Bradley Stoke & Little Stoke Gifford Matters was pleased to catch up with the newly appointed Youth Minister for the Parish of Bradley Stoke for our April/May edition of Bradley Stoke Matters. Jacob Wain…
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Easter Eggs for the Homeless
1st Apr 2017
St Mary’s Old Boys RFC have come up trumps again for the SLS Easter campaign by collecting over 100 Easter eggs. Youth players got involved, along with SMOB Ladies and Hornets Ladies who played each…
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Support Your Local Town Team as season draws to a close
24th Mar 2017
BRADLEY STOKE TOWN FC - Season Update by Club Chairman Ian Drew Whilst our season is in full flow our players continue to enjoy their football. Our First team stands well placed in 2nd position…
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Grand Jigsaw Exhibition
14th Mar 2017
The Grand Jigsaw Exhibition held last month at Holy Trinity Church invited enthusiasts of all ages to bring along an assembled jigsaw and donations towards the youth working party going to Uganda in July. The…
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Latest Metrobus Updates
20th Feb 2017
Good News: Overnight road closures on Bradley Stoke Way have now finished. Traffic lights on Woodlands Lane and Orchard Gate are now operational and Bradley Stoke Way is functioning normally. Construction Updates Hambrook Lane: Hambrook Lane…
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Concorde Completes Final Journey To New £19M Home
8th Feb 2017
The last Concorde ever to fly has safely completed her journey to Aerospace Bristol, a new £19m museum taking off in Filton this summer. The complex move was conducted with the greatest care by engineers…
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Metrobus Construction Updates ...
6th Feb 2017
Hambrook Lane From Monday 6th February, Hambrook Lane will be closed for two weeks to: create a farmers access, widen the road, install kerbing etc. A further final 1 week closure will be required in…
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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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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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‘Active Adventure’ at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre: Opens on Saturday!
12th Oct 2016
Bradley Stoke Matters was pleased to be invited along to a preview of the latest developments at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre yesterday. Xheight, a 17 wall adventure climbing experience and Explore, an extensive soft play…
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Olympic Paratriathlete Andy Lewis brings home gold to Bradley Stoke
4th Oct 2016
Andy Lewis, the first paratriathlete to win a gold medal in the RIO 2016 Paralympics, dropped into Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre to thank the team for its support ahead of the Games. Currently on sabbatical…
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100 classic cars to visit RAC building at Bradley Stoke as part of one of the oldest rallies in the world
4th Oct 2016
Legendary rally driver Paddy Hopkirk to act as starter on day two of RAC Rally of the Tests The RAC building in Bradley Stoke is to play host to 100 classic cars early on the…
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BSYFC in the running for Community Club of the Year once again
21st Sep 2016
Congratulations to Bradley Stoke Youth FC who are once again finalists in the Bristol Post Sports Awards 2016 in the category of Community Club of the Year. The ceremony will take place on Thursday October…
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Successful season for BSYFC Girls’ football
21st Jul 2016
On Sunday June 14th the Bradley Stoke Youth FC Girl Teams of U11’s, U13’s and U14’s rolled into the Brislington Juniors Tournament. The rain had stopped and the sun was shining so great conditions for…
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Bradley Stoke Ladies FC - What a first season!
21st Jul 2016
The newly formed Bradley Stoke Ladies FC completed their first season in the Gloucestershire County Women’s Football League Division 2, finishing in 4th place. An outstanding achievement for a team that started training on 6th…
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Clive Mason (Group Scout Leader) Receives Merit Award
18th Jul 2016
Clive Mason, Group Scout Leader at 1st Bradley Stoke Scouts, has more than forty years' experience of Scouting and is still as enthusiastic as ever! He has been a driving force behind the local Bradley…
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Charity Football Match in memory of George (Georgina) West
28th Jun 2016
This Saturday 2nd July the family and friends of George (Georgina) West have organised a memorial football match - Ladies v Men - to take place on the top pitch at the Jubilee Centre. Kick…
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Leaders from Olympus Academy Trust visit Buckingham Palace
28th Jun 2016
On 16th May 2016, Olympus Academy Trust leaders were invited to attend a once in a life time Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) Gold Award Presentation at Buckingham Palace, London. At the event the Trust…
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UWE BoxED at Bailey’s Court Primary School Update
28th Jun 2016
Following on from their earlier work on Microbial Fuel cells with the help from the BoxED team from the University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE), Drs Jon Winfield and Debbie Lewis, the year 5 pupils and…
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UWE BoxED at Bailey’s Court Primary School
28th Jun 2016
During late April and May children in year 5 at Bailey’s Court Primary School have been involved in a science project with the BoxED team from the University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE),…
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'Breaking Limits' at Holy Trinity Primary School
23rd Jun 2016
This week at Holy Trinity Primary School there has been a focus on sport with the theme of 'Breaking Limits': Understanding sport for people with disability. They have had a variety of guests visiting during the…
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Double Winners at Community Awards for BSYFC!
23rd Jun 2016
Huge congratulations to Bradley Stoke Youth FC who have collected two winning trophies at the recent FA Charter Standard Community Awards Ceremony this week. The Ceremony was held at the Gloucestershire FA, Oaklands Park last…
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IN or OUT? EU Referendum debate in Bradley Stoke
23rd Jun 2016
Bradley Stoke was the venue for an EU Referendum debate last night (Wednesday 22nd) as the campaigning period for today's (Thursday 23rd) vote came to an end. Holy Trinity Church hosted the event that saw…
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EU Referendum Debate, Wednesday, 22nd June 2016 @7 pm at Holy Trinity Church, Bradley Stoke BS32 0BD.
18th Jun 2016
As you know, the EU referendum is happening on Thursday 23rd June 2016. We will all have an opportunity to decide whether the UK remains in the European Union or leaves. This is probably the most…
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Bradley Stoke Community Festival 3-5 June
27th May 2016
Page 16 of our current issue gives details of this year's Bradley Stoke Festival ...
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Bradley Stoke Town Council Elects New Mayor
26th May 2016
At Bradley Stoke Town Council’s Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday 11th May 2016, Councillor Elaine Hardwick was elected to the position of Mayor of Bradley Stoke. The outgoing Mayor, Councillor Roger Avenin, welcomed everyone…
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Bradley Stoke businessman shortlisted for major regional award
20th May 2016
Mark Crutchley, Director of the Circadian Trust, a social enterprise that delivers sport and leisure facilities in partnership with South Gloucestershire Council, has been shortlisted for the Institute of Directors (IoD) South West regional Director of…
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Tesco 'Bags of Help' Grants - Still time to apply!
18th May 2016
Grants will be awarded each year in around 400 Tesco regions to make sure funding is spread evenly across England, Wales and Scotland*. In total the Bags of Help programme will support thousands of projects each year.…
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SMOB Ladies Unbeatable in 2015/16 Season
18th May 2016
Congratulations to St. Mary’s Old Boys Ladies rugby team who have received their silverware after an incredible season in the NC2 South West North league this season. The ladies only lost one league game and…
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Bradley Stoke Youth FC - Under 13s on tour!
17th May 2016
On a typical bank holiday weekend, wet and windy, BSYFC u13s set off to Woolacombe, in Devon, to compete in the Woolacombe Bay Championships 2016. On arrival at Golden Coast Holiday Park everyone was…
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England Rugby Ladies & Bristol Rugby ladies, Amber Reed, to lead O2 Touch session at St Mary's Old Boys tonight, Tues 3rd May
3rd May 2016
St Mary’s Old Boys RFC has recently become an official O2 Touch Centre with the backing of the RFU. Funding will be received for the first three years of the programme, ensuring that in years 4 onwards…
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Upcoming fundraiser at MS Centre - Thursday 28th April
18th Apr 2016
MS Cake Break - Thursday 28th April, 9.15 am to 2 pm Everybody is invited to come along and enjoy some delicious cakes and have a chat over a cuppa and help raise funds to support…
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Success for Meadowbrook at High 5 Netball Tournament 2016
21st Mar 2016
On Wednesday the 16th of March, Meadowbrook entered the high five netball tournament held at Bradley Stoke Community School. They were one of six teams from local schools. Meadowbrook's team consisted of boys and girls…
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BSCS Part-Powered by Sunshine
18th Mar 2016
In a joint statement Bradley Stoke Community School and South Gloucestershire Council have announced the installation of solar panels on the school roof. The installation incorporates in the region of 1,000 panels [250Kw system] mounted…
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Bradley Stoke Youth U14 Girls GFA County Cup Finalists 2016 Update
16th Mar 2016
When BSYFC U14 Girls entered the early rounds of the GFA County Cup way back in Oct 2015 no-one expected that they would be announcing they would be playing in the Final on March 13th…
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babyballet ‘Starmakers’ Stars Take to the Stage
4th Mar 2016
87 budding ballerinas aged 3 to 5 from across the Bradley Stoke area are taking to the stage to showcase their first fantastic babyballet show, ‘Twinkle & Teddy’s Big Day Out!’ The award-winning babyballet Song…
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“Building Community in Bradley Stoke & Little Stoke”
3rd Mar 2016
Bradley Stoke Matters was delighted to be invited along to the launch celebration of the new Parish of Bradley Stoke, held at Bradley Stoke Community School at the end of February. It was lovely to…
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Knitted Cake to Celebrate Raising £100,000 for St Peter's Hospice
22nd Feb 2016
The infamous Knutty Knitters who caused a media storm with their life-sized knitted nativity scene have out done themselves this year with a special knitted cake, in celebration of hitting their £100,000 fundraising total. The…
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World Thinking Day 22nd February
22nd Feb 2016
Second Stoke Lodge Brownies are celebrating World Thinking Day along with Brownies and Guides all around the world. The 22nd February marks the birthday of the founder of Scouting, Robert Baden-Powell, and his wife and…
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Bradley Stoke Youth U14 Girls win through to the GFA County Cup Final 2016
21st Feb 2016
Report by Manager Martin Lee: When BSYFC U14 Girls entered the early rounds of the GFA County Cup way back in Oct 2015 no-one expected that they would be announcing they would be playing in…
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Love is in the air ... literally!
12th Feb 2016
We loved this true life love story, sent to us by the MS Centre in Bradley Stoke, of two people living with MS who met and fell in love in an Oxygen Chamber! Becky first…
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Big-hearted opticians holds week of fundraising
12th Feb 2016
With Valentine’s Day just a breath away, the local Specsavers has been making the most of the love in the air by holding a week of fundraising activities in store, with all proceeds donated to…
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Work to start next week on £3.6m development of Leisure Centre
10th Feb 2016
It was great to be invited along to the Leisure Centre yesterday to learn more about the imminent plans for the development of the Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre. Work is due to commence on the…
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Mayor and Locals Grab a Slice of the Action at the Hollow Tree
1st Feb 2016
The Hollow Tree in Bradley Stoke hosted a VIP menu taster evening on Thursday 28th January to give the local community the chance to tickle their taste buds with the latest additions to its existing…
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Update from the Bradley Stoke Lions Club:
27th Jan 2016
To cheer up a bleak January, the Bradley Stoke Lions enjoyed yet another Pudding Night at President Ailsa's home. 24 Lions and guests tucked into 14 assorted puddings, some of which are shown here, and…
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Cartoon Circus comes to Bradley Stoke this half term
27th Jan 2016
All the fun of the circus comes to Bradley Stoke Jubilee Centre on Thursday 11th February at 11.30am & 2pm when television's National Clown Theatre stages their all new, interactive, laughter-packed stage show "Cartoon Circus…
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Great Community Spirit shown in re-use of Skatepark
14th Jan 2016
Bradley Stoke Matters loves a good pulling-together of the community story, especially one that that re-uses 'pre-loved' items! We were therefore very pleased to hear from Amanda Patterson regarding the removal of the old Skate…
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BSCS 'Off-Timetable' Day
13th Jan 2016
Bradley Stoke Matters was delighted to hear from students at Bradley Stoke Community School this afternoon, who made contact to share with us the numerous activities undertaken 'off timetable' today. Every term the whole school…
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Bradley Stoke Cricket Club Celebrates 25 Years!
12th Jan 2016
2016 sees a major landmark for the Town’s cricket club. Based at Baileys Court Activity Centre in Baileys Court Road, Bradley Stoke Cricket Club celebrates its 25th anniversary this year! During the preceding 25 years the…
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Proud to be Sponsoring St Mary's Old Boys RFC
12th Jan 2016
Already sponsors of the Bradley Stoke Bull for the local Bradley Stoke Youth Rugby at SMOB, Bradley Stoke Matters is now pleased to be new sponsors of the team shirts and pitchboard too for St…
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Knutty Knitters raise £100,000 for St Peter's Hospice
11th Jan 2016
were delighted to hear from the local Knutty Knitters, pictured here, following their latest Christmas campaign. Their talks, donations to Knitivity on Tour and Christmas Card sales have raised in excess of £100,000 for St…
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Build Starts on New Skatepark Site
8th Jan 2016
Construction work finally begun on Wednesday (6th January 2016) on the new Skatepark for Bradley Stoke. Councillors, Officers and Local Young People met on-site to mark the occasion. Mayor Councillor Roger Avenin commented, ‘I am pleased…
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Christmas Market at Bradley Stoke Extra, Sat 19th
14th Dec 2015
Tesco is inviting everyone to get into the festive spirit with a Christmas market at Bradley Stoke Extra. The retailer is recruiting more Christmas helpers than ever this year, and has asked communities and some…
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Green light for £3.6 million redevelopment of Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre
6th Nov 2015
Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre will undergo a £3.6 million re-development enabling it to offer exciting new activities for all ages and meet a growing demand for its use. South Gloucestershire Council Communities Committee which met…
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Vibrant Colour at Bradley Stoke Fireworks Display
6th Nov 2015
On Sunday 1st November 2015, Bradley Stoke Town Council hosted its annual fireworks event for the thirteenth year running. It was another successful year, where thousands came out to enjoy the fireworks once more. The…
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SHOPPERS CELEBRATE NEW SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
3rd Nov 2015
Customers in Bradley Stoke eagerly gathered to be amongst the first to benefit from changes at Tesco. Yesterday saw the launch of four national brands inside the Tesco Extra store at Bradley Stoke District Centre.…
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Latest BSM Buried in Time Capsule! :)
21st Oct 2015
Bradley Stoke Matters was delighted to be invited to join families at a Stay n Play session at the Primary Phase of BSCS Community this afternoon, where we saw the young pupils at work and…
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Statement from Circadian Trust re. Rugby World Cup
17th Sep 2015
The team at Active are really excited to host the Georgian World Cup Rugby team at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, as they train to take the 2015 world title. It is a privilege for Bradley…
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Local Teams Reach Sporting Award Finals
2nd Sep 2015
Congratulations to two local teams for reaching the finals in the Evening Post Sports Awards which aim to celebrate local sporting achievements. Bradley Stoke Youth FC and Bradley Stoke Youth Rugby at St Mary's Old…
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Woman sexually assaulted in Bradley Stoke
8th Jun 2015
From Avon & Somerset Police: We are investigating reports of a serious sexual assault in the Bradley Stoke area on Saturday night, June 6. The incident happened at about 11.45pm when a 22-year-old…
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Another Fabulous Bradley Stoke Festival!
8th Jun 2015
The sun shone again for the 2015 Bradley Stoke Festival and what a fun-filled three days it has been. Bradley Stoke Matters has been out and about across the three days and we have uploaded…
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Baileys Court Primary School pupils power light!
15th May 2015
Bradley Stoke Matters has been pleased to receive a further update from the pupils at Baileys Court Primary School who are learning how to create electricity from waste, with the help of UWE. "This week,…
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Week 3 - Baileys Court Primary School Scientists working with UWE
14th May 2015
For this week's update we were pleased to hear from two year 5 pupils - Tomasina & Bethan, who has written their own report of the weeks activities: "This week, we've accomplished a lot in…
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Local Hotel Voted 9th Best Place to Work in the UK !
8th May 2015
The Aztec Hotel and Spa, at Aztec West Business Park has been voted in the top 10 of best places to work in hospitality 2015. The 128 bedroom four star hotel is part of the…
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UWE Bristol brings Science into the Community of Baileys Court Primary School
30th Apr 2015
Drs. Debbie Lewis and Jon Winfield from UWE returned to Baileys Court school this week to begin constructing the Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) with Year 5. MFCs are in essence "bacterial houses". Children built their…
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Baileys Court Primary School pupils don lab coats and goggles
22nd Apr 2015
Year 5 pupils from Baileys Court Primary School have today (22nd April) commenced a 12 week project in conjunction with UWE, supported by a grant received from the Royal Society. Whilst thinking about the depletion…
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PRE-LOVED FASHION IS GOOD FOR YOUR WARDROBE (AND YOUR PURSE!)
19th Apr 2015
Much loved local charity St Peter s Hospice has unveiled its latest Spring/Summer finds proving pre-loved fashion is great for your wardrobe and your purse. Stocking the latest trends, colour palettes and fabrics St…
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Clash of Clans Give Hope for Morgan - This Sunday
9th Apr 2015
Sunday 12th April 2015, 1030 kick-off will see Almondsbury U13(Sports) take on Bradley Stoke United U13 in an Avon Youth League Division 3 encounter at Almondsbury Sports and Social Club. This competitive league match is…
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Meadowbrook SAW project currently on display at Library
1st Apr 2015
On Friday 6th February Meadowbrook Primary School took part in the SAW (science, art and writing) project. This project has been carried out world wide to create links with science, art and writing. Children from…
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Do you and your family have differing political views and the state of the UK?
13th Jan 2015
Just had a call from the BBC who are hoping to feature lively families that have something to say on living in the UK and the General Election. They are keen to explore the issues…
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What a way to start a new year....with a new name!
13th Jan 2015
It was a pleasure to be invited to the name change breakfast of Bristol Aztec Rotary Club on Friday 2nd January. The Club has been working in the Bradley Stoke area since 1997 and has…
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Communicating Excellence in Local Education
5th Jan 2015
(as published in our January edition out 27th December) We were pleased to have the opportunity to catch up with Dave Baker, Executive Headteacher at the Olympus Academy Trust (left), which currently looks after both…
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New Bus Route from 31st August - Reduced Rates through September
28th Aug 2014
A brand new bus route connecting Bradley Stoke, Little Stoke and Bristol City Centre, travelling via UWE s Frenchay Campus has been unveiled, along with a range of promotional cut-price fares designed to get people…
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Bradley Stoke Carnival this weekend
21st Aug 2014
Running order for this weekend's carnival and activities (subject to change check out the Bradley Stoke Carnival Facebook Page to keep up to date). FunFair from Thursday to Monday. Carnival day is Saturday 23rd!
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Have your say on leisure centre improvements
18th Aug 2014
Local residents are being invited to have their say on possible improvements to the Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre. Both the Bradley Stoke centre and the one at Longwell Green experience very high demand and the…
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We Will Remember Them
1st Aug 2014
This Saturday 2nd August there will be a Dedication Service for the new memorial in the Town Square also commemorating the Centenary of the First World War. Bradley Stoke Scout Group will lead the parade…
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Erin Wins Top Prize for her Class
31st Jul 2014
It was a hot summer afternoon but that didn t stop Erin and her two class mates Lola and Jessie getting under their duvets at Meadowbrook Primary School! As winner of the Slumberdown Draw…
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Bell Ringing for Prince George
31st Jul 2014
Meadowbrook Bell Ringers play song for Prince George to celebrate his first birthday. Before the end of term, the bell ringers at Meadowbrook primary school recorded "Happy Birthday" and " Brahms Lullaby" on the hand…
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Bradley Stoke Carnival Open Meeting, 7pm Tuesday 15th July
9th Jul 2014
The Carnival Committee are holding an open meeting to update all those interested in the carnival whether already participating in the event or not! Taking place at the Oak Hall in the Jubilee Centre, Savages…
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Bradley Stoke in Bloom Herb Garden
26th Jun 2014
BSiB s Community Herb Garden, planted in front of the Brook Way Activity centre is flourishing. The garden is four large tubs, made by local carpenter Julian Smith, which has been planted up with herbs.…
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Have you got the best front garden in Bradley Stoke?
26th Jun 2014
The Best Front Garden competition, won last year by Maureen Hopkins, has already had its first entry! Judging isn t until the end of July so you still have time to enter. And there is…
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Bradley Stoke Community Festival 6th-8th June
3rd Jun 2014
This year's Bradley Stoke Festivals promises another fun-filled weekend of events including - Arts & Craft stalls - Bed Race - Children s Games & Activities Climbing Wall & Bungee Trampoline Displays and…
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It all starts with an amazing teacher! Meadowbrook Teacher Wins National Award
16th May 2014
Matt Smith of Meadowbrook Primary School, South Gloucestershire, has been announced as a Silver Teaching Award Winner in the category, The Award for Outstanding use of Technology in Education. We were delighted to be invited…
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Bradley Stoke Teacher Nominated in National Teaching Awards
5th Apr 2014
A local primary school teacher has been selected as a finalist for a prestigious national teaching award. Matt Smith, a year 6 teacher from Meadowbrook Primary School, has been selected as a finalist in the…
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The Bradley Stoke War Memorial
30th Jan 2014
The 1st Bradley Stoke Scout Group and the Willow Brook Centre are very proud to announce the creation of a war memorial in Bradley Stoke. A simple granite pillar has been erected in the Town…
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'Thank You to the Staff at BSLC, You are Life Savers'
28th Jan 2014
On 16th January we received a telephone call from Bradley Stoke resident Steve Durbin, 50. He had just been released from Frenchay having suffered a heart attack on the Monday. His message to us was…
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BSTC Requests YOUR Opinions ...
23rd Jan 2014
Public Consultation on Hardcourt Area and General Site at Brook Way Activity Centre The Bradley Stoke Town Council is seeking residents' views on the future of the hardcourt area and general site at Brook Way…
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Police Appeal for Help in Tracing Stolen Jewellery
9th Jan 2014
Can you help track down this jewellery which was stolen in a burglary in Bradley Stoke? Detectives investigating a burglary in the area of Brook Way and Bradley Stoke Way, on Saturday December 21, have…
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Consultation on New Primary School Provision at BSCS from 2015
7th Jan 2014
Local residents are being asked to give their thoughts and feedback on a proposal to extend the age range of Bradley Stoke Community School (BSCS) to provide an all through school for the 4-19 age…
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Bradley Stoke Youth Rugby @ St Mary's Old Boys RFC
6th Jan 2014
With a history of being successful at all levels of youth rugby having produced championship, premiership and international players, St Mary s Old Boys RFC at Northwood Park, Trench Lane is now trying to establish…
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Wheatfield Primary School Recruit 'Active Ambassadors'
19th Dec 2013
Wheatfield Primary School in Bradley Stoke launched its Active Ambassadors project this week, enrolling students and staff members to help promote sustainable travel. As part of an Active Travel to School project running throughout South…
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Having Fun Raising Funds for Children in Need at BSCS
15th Nov 2013
Students and staff at Bradley Stoke Community school went all out today in support of Children in Need. Many students wore pyjamas and they got involved with the many fundraising activities that were taking place.…
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Christmas Lights Switch On at the Willow Brook Centre
15th Nov 2013
Bradley Stoke Radio in partnership with the Willow Brook Centre have planned a fun afternoon tomorrow building up to the momentous Christmas Lights Switch On! Santa will be arriving in the square at 2pm…
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More Mobile Food Pitches for Bradley Stoke
8th Nov 2013
Bradley Stoke Town Council is aiming to increase the number of mobile street trader food pitches at the three Activity Centre sites in the town (to a total of two pitches per site). The Town…
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Willow Brook Centre shortlisted for another environmental excellence award
9th Oct 2013
The Willow Brook Centre in Bradley Stoke has been shortlisted for a CIWM Environmental Excellence Award. These awards recognise and reward performance and achievement in waste and resource management, both within the waste industry and…
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Bradley Stoke to Receive Superfast Broadband next Summer
23rd Sep 2013
Bradley Stoke was today (23rd Sept) named as the first South Gloucestershire town to benefit from the roll-out of superfast broadband across the area. The new service will be in place for the first users…
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Mixed Bag of Results for BSTFC at start of season
19th Sep 2013
All four Bradley Stoke Town teams began their new season at the start of September, however it has been a mixed bag of results. The First Team began their season at the Jubilee Centre on…
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BSIB Tallest Sunflower Competition has a winner!
10th Sep 2013
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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Bradley Stoke in Bloom has its first Winner!
28th Aug 2013
Mayor of Bradley Stoke, Cllr Brian Hopkinson presents the first ever winner of the Bradley Stoke in Bloom Front Garden Competition to local resident Maureen Hopkins during the Carnival celebrations on Saturday afternoon. Bradley Stoke…
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Running Order for Today's Bradley Stoke Carnival
26th Aug 2013
11am Fun Fair opens. 11:30 am Carnival Participants briefing. 12pm Parade Starts to assemble 1pm Classic, kit and track cars arrive for a static display on the jubilee field. Also at 1pm Bradley Stoke Mayor,…
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Fun Fair and Carnival Fun this Bank Holiday weekend
23rd Aug 2013
This weekend promises lots of family fun with a fun fair taking residence on the Jubilee Green, open to residents from 1pm-9pm Saturday and Sunday and from 11am-9pm on Bank Holiday Monday. Also on Sunday…
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Spotted in Melksham!
19th Aug 2013
Great to see BSYFC photo being displayed in my home town of Melksham in Wiltshire at the weekend! Home from Home!
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European Medals for Bradley Stoke Judo Club
24th Jul 2013
Bradley Stoke Judo Club were competing at the highest level over the last couple of months. Pete Douglas B.S.J.C Coach and Pete Miles student were both competing for Great Britain in the European Championships in…
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Bradley Stoke to have its own Brazilian style Carnival
12th Jul 2013
Bank Holiday Monday 26th August @ 1pm Carnival is colour, carnival is inspiration, carnival is music and dance by and for the community. Most importantly carnival is inclusive and is open to anyone and everyone…
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Ferrari Owners Club visits Bradley Stoke RAC
8th Jul 2013
RAC employees working the weekend shift at the organisation s local Bradley Stoke offices were treated to a collection of fantastic Ferraris when the Ferrari Owners Club of Great Britain stopped by for lunch on…
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Pop Stars on the Square this Friday (12th)
8th Jul 2013
This Friday (12th) from 5pm the Town Square at the Willow Brook Centre will stage some of Britain's hottest young musical talent. Headlining will be Ronan Parke. Other acts include M.A.D, Ben Pryer and Jack…
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Lots of Fun at Inaugural Bed Push
9th Jun 2013
The very first Bradley Stoke Bed Push took place at lunchtime today as part of the Bradley Stoke Festival activities. Despite a slow uptake, 9 brave teams took part, including two from the 1st Bradley…
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Biggest 10k Run A Success
9th Jun 2013
It was perfect weather for this morning's annual 10k run, organised by Sole Sisters. The race, usually limited to 500 runners, was already full earlier in May so the Club applied for an extra…
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*** FESTIVAL FUN THIS WEEKEND ***
4th Jun 2013
The weather has been beautiful over the last few days and will hopefully hold for this weekend's weekend's Bradley Stoke Festival. Always lots going on for all the family to enjoy, this year looks to…
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Looking for a local, part-time, management role?
7th May 2013
Are you a parent, studying or just keen to work extra hours to earn more money? Fancy a part time management role in Bradley Stoke? Perhaps you ve previously had a management role and…
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Police Update: £1,115 Confiscated from Brothel Madam in Bradley Stoke
2nd May 2013
A woman who ran a brothel in Bradley Stoke has been ordered to repay £1,115 and given a one year community order. An investigation was launched earlier this year after reports were received of men…
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Wheatfield Primary School
25th Apr 2013
Wheatfield had a very special visitor today Mr Jack Lopresti, our local MP. Mr Lopresti joined them for their Friday morning Celebration Assembly during which the Bike It! crew gave a road safety presentation…
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Good News for Cyclists
22nd Apr 2013
Cyclists inSouth Gloucestershireare are set to benefit from safer roads thanks to a funding boost from the Government s Cycle Safety Fund. The council has been awarded £100,000 by the Department for Transport towards the…
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Bradley Stoke In Bloom
8th Apr 2013
Following feedback from residents that Bradley Stoke is a good place to live, but that it could benefit from more colour, Bradley Stoke Town Council has announced a 'Bradley Stoke in Bloom' project. An open…
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New Youth Structure for Bradley Stoke
2nd Apr 2013
Voluntary Group secures over £60,000 to build a youth structure and improve park space. Friends of Jubilee Green are delighted to announce they have achieved their fundraising target to build a much needed Youth Structure…
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Easter Bonnet Parade at Holy Trinity School
21st Mar 2013
Dozens of parents and pupils from Holy Trinity Primary School braved the cold weather today, to take part in the school's Annual Easter Bonnet walk to school. Eager children met up with teachers at Aldi's…
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Volunteers' Dedication to Bowls Club Recognised with Award
20th Mar 2013
Bradley Stoke Bowls Club is proud to have learned that Club President Mr Jim Durlacher and Mr Brian Newman have won a Community Award from the South Gloucestershire Council s Chair s Community Awards. This…
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Foodbank: Don't Give Up- Give & Trolley Push 2013
17th Mar 2013
Following on from our Help Our Local Foodbank Please! Published on the 22nd February 2013, we would like to remind you, that there is still time to donate food to the North Bristol Foodbank at…
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BSTFC: The Season so Far
12th Mar 2013
As we come into what is suppose to be SPRING with its zero temperatures, we take a look how local football club Bradley Stoke Town FC have been performing on and off the field. Only…
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Getting Wild at the MS Therapy Centre
26th Feb 2013
On Friday 8 March The West of England MS Therapy Centre will be hosting a talk by Helen Mugridge called The Joy of Wildlife Photography . Everyone is welcome to attend this illustrated talk which…
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BSTFC Weekend Results Roundup
25th Feb 2013
1st Team v Portville Warriors (Win 2-0) An impressive win for the 1st Team, which saw them inflict only the second defeat of the season for Portville. Goals being scored by Andy Turner and Lucas…
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Interested in joining Neighbourhood Watch?
22nd Feb 2013
Local residents are being invited to attend the next Neighbourhood Watch meeting on Tuesday 5 March from 7.30pm at the Jubilee Centre. The neighbourhood team will be there to explain more about the scheme and…
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Bird Watch from the Cafe thanks to 3Brooks Donation
21st Feb 2013
The Three Brooks Nature Conservation Group today donated a special bird box to Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, marking the end of National Nest Box Week. The nest box has an in-built camera to watch the…
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Free Craft Fun with Friends of Jubilee Green
18th Feb 2013
The ever-dedicated Friends of Jubilee Green have announced their latest family event. A 'Mothers Day Craft Bonanza' will take place on Sunday 24th February from 2pm until 4pm for children of all ages to make…
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BSTFC Reserves earn a draw in a hard fought game against Soundwell Victoria
18th Feb 2013
The Reserves' game was the only one of all the BSTFC Teams to escape postponement this weekend and so had a good crowd of support from the club. Hoping to kick on from their great…
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New Jobs at MS Therapy Centre
12th Feb 2013
Two new vacancies created by The West of England Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre, Bradley Stoke. The West of England MS Therapy Centre will be celebrating its 1 year anniversary on Saturday 23rd February between 1-4pm…
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Baileys Court Primary Receive Second Green Flag Award
8th Feb 2013
We were delighted to receive a letter from the children at Bailey s Court Primary School letting us know that the school has been awarded its second Green Flag of the Eco Schools Awards! The…
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Judo Champion Pete Douglas Opens New Gym Facilities at Leisure Centre
6th Feb 2013
Gym goers at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre can now benefit from a £115,000 makeover and expansion of the facility following a public consultation that showed overwhelming support for the changes. The floor space of the…
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Baby and Toddler Group Seeks New Members
4th Feb 2013
Puddleducks, a A Bradley Stoke-based baby and toddler group run by local parents for local parents, is urgently seeking new members. The group meets every Monday during term time from 10am to 11.30am and gives…
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6 Bands for a Fiver!
24th Jan 2013
On 31st January Bradley Stoke Radio is presenting the opportunity of enjoying six bands play live namely: Area 51, The Baronesques, Electric Midnight, Future Plans, Natural Tendency and Evie Miller, all under one roof, all…
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New Police Commissioner Visits Southern Brooks Community Partnership
13th Dec 2012
Local charity Southern Brooks Community Partnership (SBCP) was delighted to welcome the new Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon & Somerset Sue Mountstevens, last week ( Friday 7th December 2012). She visited the charity to…
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BRADLEY STOKE COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
11th Dec 2012
It has been at least 10 years since a community consultation was carried out in the town of Bradley Stoke. Southern Brooks Community Partnership in partnership with Bradley Stoke Town Council are conducting a community…
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BSYFC U7s just miss out in 3 game thriller
11th Dec 2012
Match report by Martin Lee | Monday 10th December 2012 This match was played in a different format where we played 3 games of 20 mins duration and used 3 totally different teams in each…
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Beaver Scouts Join Forces with the Woodland Trust
4th Dec 2012
We were pleased to be invited along last weekend to meet Beavers from the 1st Bradley Stoke Scout Group, as they joined forces with the Woodland Trust to plant a native hedgerow in the Three…
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Bradley Stoke Community School students help out with North Bristol Foodbank
26th Nov 2012
Over the past couple of months, Year 9 students from Bradley Stoke Community School have been working closely with North Bristol Foodbank and the local primary schools. Their aim has been to raise awareness about…
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3-0 Loss for BSTFC B Team Against Dodington this weekend
26th Nov 2012
This weekend saw only one BSTFC game survive Saturday's wet weather - grass pitches were off but the 3G rubber crumb pitch at the Imperial Ground was ready to rumble. This was always going to…
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Can You Help?
24th Nov 2012
The West of England MS Therapy Centre is looking for a Supermarket Collections Supervisor to oversee the booking of collection opportunities at supermarkets and Garden Centres. You will build relationships with local stores and keep…
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Free Training in Bradley Stoke
22nd Nov 2012
TABS Training, based in Bradley Stoke, have announced that they are running three free training courses in December. A 6-day EMPLOYABILITY COURSE runs from December 3rd and is suitable for people who are pre-employment, seeking…
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BSYFC U7's still on a roll - Final Score 9-2 Win!
19th Nov 2012
Match Report by Martin Lee | Sunday 18th November 2012 In the mud but still playing well! The local derby saw BSYFC U7's v Bradley Stoke United .. which is always a tight close…
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1 win, 1 draw, 2 losses for BSTFC this Weekend
19th Nov 2012
All 4 BSTFC teams had games this weekend which is very rare for the club. The 1st Team played at home against AEK Boco Reserves, with AEK Boco having the better possession in the first…
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Wishing Well At The Willowbrook Centre
12th Nov 2012
The Willow Brook Centre is sponsoring a Wishing Well in aid of The Rotary Club of Bristol Aztec which serves the area of Bradley Stoke, Little Stoke and Patchway. From the 15th November 2012 until…
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Spectacular First Night for Bradley Stoke Community Singers
8th Nov 2012
We were delighted to receive glowing feedback new community group, Bradley Stoke Community Singers, following our article about their launch. For the organisers it was a dream becoming a reality, with an incredible 53 people…
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Reward Offered for Bike Stolen from Arden Close
31st Oct 2012
We have been contacted by a local resident who's bike was stolen yesterday from outside his house in Arden Close. He is very keen to have his bike returned to him. If anyone has any…
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Match Report: BSTFC Firsts against the Portville Warriors
31st Oct 2012
There was only one game last weekend for the BSTFC teams, as the 1st Team travelled to play Portville Warriors at Clevedon Town's Hand Stadium. They got off to a fantastic start after only 4…
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Bradley Stoke Community Singers
22nd Oct 2012
On the 22nd September 2012 members of the local community attended a Come and Sing Day at Bradley Stoke Community School hosted by renowned Choirmaster Grenville Jones and Emma Rogers (Head of Music at BSCS).…
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Weekend Round Up from BSTFC
15th Oct 2012
It was a win, a draw and a loss for The Hornet's last weekend, with the 'A' Team leading by example. The 'A' Team took on local rivals Patchway North End in a game that…
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Medals in Poland for Team from Bradley Stoke Judo Club
12th Oct 2012
Bradley Stoke Judo Club recently helped fund 10 players to travel to Warsaw in Poland for the Warsaw open cup and training camp. The team, a mix of boys and girls aged between 12-17 years,…
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Nearly £800 Raised in Memorial Cricket Match for Local Colleague
10th Oct 2012
Staff from Circadian Trust, the social enterprise that runs South Gloucestershire s leisure centres including the Bradley Stoke Centre, raised £795 through a charity cricket match for the British Heart Foundation in memory of a…
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First Wins for 1st & B Teams (29/09/12)
1st Oct 2012
There were some good results this weekend for the Bradley Stoke Teams as the 1st Team and B Team picked up their first wins of the season. The 1st Team were playing Seymour United Reserves…
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BSTFC Update (23/09/12)
23rd Sep 2012
It was "Cup Fever" for two of the BSTFC Teams this weekend with both the A & B Teams playing in their respective league cup matches. The A Team played at home to Fishponds Athletic…
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Bradley Stoke Mayor and Local MP Open New Council Offices
14th Sep 2012
Cllr Charlotte Walker, Mayor of Bradley Stoke and Jack Lopresti, local MP for Filton and Bradley Stoke presided at the official opening of the Town Council's new offices at the Jubilee Centre earlier today (Friday…
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MS Therapy Centre to be opened by HRH The Princess Royal
5th Sep 2012
The members, staff and Committee of the West of England MS Therapy Centre are thrilled to announce that their new therapy centre will be officially opened by HRH The Princess Royal on 31st October 2012.…
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Start of season losses for BSTFC
4th Sep 2012
It was not the start Bradley Stoke Town wanted as all three teams playing at the weekend suffered defeats. The Reserves went down 3-2 against Made for Ever Reserves, the 'A' Team lost 4-0 to…
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Leading Choir Conductor is coming to BSCS on Saturday 22nd September
28th Aug 2012
Grenville Jones lives in Bath and has been featured on TV and Radio across the World. He is conductor of the Last Choir Standing Bath Male Choir who reached the finals of the BBC show…
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Leap of Faith for the Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre
3rd Aug 2012
Canine heroes are ready and waiting to rescue you from Portishead Marina on Saturday 15 September to raise money for The West of England MS Therapy Centre based in Bradley Stoke. The Centre is looking…
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Aged 8-16? Get involved in Dreamscheme this summer!
28th Jul 2012
For boys and girls, aged 8-16, if you live in Bradley Stoke and would like to get involved in activities in your community then why not join the Bradley Stoke DREAMSCHEME? DREAMSCHEME is a youth…
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BSCS Outdoor Classroom Wins Wessex Water Award
13th Jul 2012
We are pleased to be invited along to Bradley Stoke Community School on Friday 13th July to take part in an award ceremony in recognition of their Courtyard Classroom project. Paul Graham from Wessex Water…
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Gold Award for Friends of Holy Trinity
13th Jul 2012
Children at Holy Trinity Primary School are used to seeing a variety of 'well done' awards at their Friday assembly. Usually for things like good behaviour in class, neat handwriting or particularly hard work. This…
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Bradley Stoke Festival Photos
8th Jun 2012
We hope that local residents enjoyed the Bradley Stoke Festival activities. We are delighted to share with you some great photos from the 3-day event - take a look at our flickr album and see…
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Community Festival this Weekend!
29th May 2012
This year s Bradley Stoke Community Festival is set to provide a backdrop to Jubilee Celebrations in the town with three days of events across the weekend. Traditionally held a week later, the festival has…
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Sponsored Buggy Push for Bliss 23rd June
22nd May 2012
We were pleased to hear from local resident Kerry Robinson who is organising a charity event for baby charity Bliss. Bliss plan to hold a Sponsored Buggy Push in various locations across the country…
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Midlifekayak team takes to the sea to raise funds for The West of England MS Therapy Centre
9th May 2012
At the beginning of May, Geoff Cater, Mike Greenslade and Andy Mullins set off in their kayaks from Tatums Beach, Portscatho on the Cornish South Coast for what will be the adventure of a lifetime!…
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Sponsored Judothon raises £2,000!
1st May 2012
Bradley Stoke Judo Club held a Sponsored Judothon at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre on April 29th with 40 of their judoka taking part. Their goal was to each complete 100 legal throws....so in excess…
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Holy Trinity V Baileys Court in Dodgeball Tournament
27th Apr 2012
Key Stage 2 children from Holy Trinity and Baileys Court Primary Schools enjoyed a fun and friendly competition in dodgeball this week. Three teams of six (Holy Trinity, Baileys Court Blue and Baileys Court Red)…
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Bradley Stoke Nature Reserve Swan Found Injured
27th Apr 2012
The Bradley Stoke swans are hugely popular with local residents both young and old and many will be concerned by the apparent disappearance of the female yesterday. We are therefore pleased to share this press…
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Mini-Orchard For Meadowbrook Primary School
27th Mar 2012
John Lewis Cribb s Causeway Partners have voted for Meadowbrook Primary School to receive a mini- orchard donated by the company. The orchard of English apple varieties was planted by children on the morning of…
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Wearing Yellow for Marie Curie Cancer
11th Mar 2012
On Friday 2nd March, children from the Wheatfield Primary School in celebrated the launch of Marie Curie s Great Daffodil Appeal 2012 by wearing yellow to school and getting involved in a whole variety of…
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Ladies Who Lunch at Bradley Stoke Radio on International Women's Day
9th Mar 2012
The celebrations of International Women s Day continued as Bradley Stoke Radio presenters, Lucy, Rachael and Liz had a special 'Ladies Who Lunch' show Thursday tea time revolving around this momentous celebration of women all…
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IWD Celebrations are Go!!
5th Mar 2012
The first of the activities planned for this year's International Women's Day celebrations took place this morning in Bradley Stoke and Patchway. At the Jubilee Centre the focus was on Health and Wellbeing with free…
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Weekend Results from BSTFC
27th Feb 2012
Bradley Stoke Town 1st XI continued their charge up the Bristol and District Division 2 table with a comfortable 5-3 victory over South Central Bristol. Goals from Tom Anderson-Dixon (2), Matt Hull (2) and Ed…
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Pete Douglas Makes It A Hat Trick
3rd Feb 2012
Pete Douglas, from Bradley Stoke Judo Club, travelled to Lille France with a team masters players from the West Country to compete in the Eurometropole Judo Championships. This is the largest competition bar the world…
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A Commonwealth Gold and Silver medal for Bradley Stoke
26th Jan 2012
On Tuesday the 24th of January 2012 two Bradley Stoke judo club players won the top two medals in their categories at the prestigious 2012 Commonwealth Judo Championship which this year was hosted by Wales…
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Further Prowler Incidents in Bradley Stoke
20th Jan 2012
Avon and Somerset Police have announced further incidents of prowlers being spotted in the Bradley Stoke area in the early hours today, Friday January 20 2012. Police enquiries are ongoing and the advice remains to…
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Get nominating and give someone an early Christmas present
13th Dec 2011
Bradley Stoke Radio in association with the Mercure Grange Hotel, would like to give one deserving person and their partner an early Christmas present of one night's dinner, bed and breakfast for two at the…
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Festive Fundraising at Meadowbrook
7th Dec 2011
On Sunday 4thDecember the Year 1 and Reception children and parents from Meadowbrook School met to complete a Christmas themed sponsored walk around Bradley Stoke. This was followed by a cake sale back at the…
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1st Bradley Stoke Scouts are on the Move!!
6th Dec 2011
Further to successful negotiations with Bradley Stoke Town Council, Bradley Stoke Scouts are delighted to announce that from the New Year all section meetings will be moving to the Brook Way Activity Centre. The Council…
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Cinderella Brings Panto Magic to Bradley Stoke this Weekend
6th Dec 2011
Cinderella, Prince Charming and Buttons may not be your typical gym goers, however, at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre this weekend you can catch them in action in a spectacular pantomime production. Circadian Trust, the social…
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More Success for Bradley Stoke Judo
30th Nov 2011
The amazing successes of Bradley Stoke Judo Club keeps continuing! Just weeks after being awarded the status of 'England Squad Performance Club' by the British Judo Association, 16 year old Ben Attwood achieved his First…
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Boosting Apprenticeships for Young People and Small Businesses
24th Nov 2011
Jack Lopresti, MP for Filton and Bradley Stoke, has welcomed new measures from the Government to ensure young people and small businesses feel the full benefits of the successful expansion of apprenticeships. Data released last…
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Opticians has Sights set on School Safety
17th Nov 2011
Children at Meadowbrook Primary School in Bradley Stoke will be seen more clearly this winter thanks to a donation of high visibility vests from their local opticians. Specsavers in the Willow Brook Centre donated 300…
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Christmas Lights Switch-on at Willow Brook Centre
16th Nov 2011
The Willow Brook Centre's annual Christmas Lights switch on takes place on Thursday this week. Join local residents and staff from Willow Brook Centre to celebrate the festive period, with special guest appearances from Ben…
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Could you spare an hour of your time to help collect for Cancer Care Nurses?
11th Nov 2011
Marie Curie Cancer Care has a Christmas Collection at Tesco Bradley Stoke on Thursday 1st December 2011. All monies raised will go towards supporting your Marie Curie nursing service in Bristol. For further information please…
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A Growing Bradley Stoke Town FC Launches 4th Team
3rd Nov 2011
Bradley Stoke Town Football Club is delighted to announce that a fourth team, Bradley Stoke Town B has been officially launched. Club Secretary Nick Potter said, We have never had so many players who want…
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Specsavers Bradley Stoke Now Offering 1 Hour Service!
3rd Nov 2011
Customers at Bradley Stoke opticians Specsavers can now have their specs made up within the hour following the creation of a new in-store lab service. The Specsaver store in the Willow Brook Centre has recently…
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Road Safety Improvements Planned, Ahead of Petition Closing Date
1st Nov 2011
Well ahead of the official closing date for the Bradley Stoke Way Road Safety Petition, South Gloucestershire Council have agreed to prepare road safety proposals which go a long way towards addressing the issues raised…
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Any KS1 Children interested in learning to play the Ocarina?
31st Oct 2011
Local resident Lynn Booth is looking to start a new Ocarina group for Key Stage 1 children in and around the Bradley Stoke area in the New Year. This is a very easy-to-play, child friendly,…
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More British Medals for Bradley Stoke Judo Club
22nd Oct 2011
Following on from the successes of their younger club-mates at the British Judo Championships in Nottingham when Bradley Stoke Judo Club topped the medal table, last weekend it was the turn of the 12-19 year…
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Bradley Stoke Radio Granted Christmas License
21st Oct 2011
Bradley Stoke Radio are feeling festive right now with the news that OFCOM have granted the station another FM broadcast in December. From 3rd to 17th December the station will be broadcasting on 87.7fm to…
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Jubilee Green Needs Your Vote!
21st Oct 2011
The Friends of Jubilee Green are appealing for local people's help, following the announcement that Bradley Stoke Town Council has registered Jubilee Green in a new Fields in Trust initiative that could see the green…
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Volunteers Needed!
17th Oct 2011
Can you help local learning disability charity Brandon Trust, with their big bag packing event at Tesco s in Bradley Stoke on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th November? Brandon needs volunteers for a few hours…
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Bradley Stoke Way Petition Gains Momentum
15th Oct 2011
With over 1,000 signatures already backing the local petition for a range of additional safety measures on Bradley Stoke Way in Bradley Stoke, volunteers were out in force at the Willow Brook Centre this morning…
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Bradley Stoke's First Fashion Fayre - Coming Soon!
11th Oct 2011
If you love shopping, fashion or picking up a bargain, then why not go along to Bradley Stoke s very first Fashion Fayre! There will be something for everyone. Regular catwalk shows will showcase an…
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Bradley Stoke Judo Club Gains 4 More British Medals!!
11th Oct 2011
The British Judo Association s National Championships for under-12 s was held in Nottingham on October 9th, and became the setting for the latest triumph for Bradley Stoke Judo Club. Around 150 young players …
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Bradley Stoke Road Safety Petition Goes Live
10th Oct 2011
A Road Safety Petition, set up by local parents following the recent accident on Bradley Stoke Way, has been formally submitted and is now live on the South Gloucestershire Council website. The horrific accident on…
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Charity Fashion Show This Weekend
6th Oct 2011
This Saturday, local residents have a great opportunity to attend a vibrant Fashion Show, courtesy of the local Re-Store Charity shop. Taking place at 3pm at the Aztec West business park, there will be entertainment…
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Local Parents Petition For Improved Road Safety Following Bradley Stoke RTA
4th Oct 2011
In response to the horrific RTA on 30th September, which left a Year 9 Student from BSCS in a critical condition and a motorcyclist in hospital with a broken arm and broken leg, local parents…
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Police Appeal for Witnesses to yesterday's accident on Bradley Stoke Way
1st Oct 2011
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses following the road traffic collision in Bradley Stoke in which a teenager was seriously injured. The incident was reported at about 3.34pm yesterday evening (Friday September 30) in…
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RTA in Bradley Stoke Way
1st Oct 2011
Bradley Stoke Way was closed yesterday afternoon for several hours following a serious accident between a motorcyclist and a year 9 pupil from Bradley Stoke Community School. We understand that the teenage boy was airlifted…
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"Cheers" from the BSTFC Clubhouse
18th Sep 2011
Members and supporters of Bradley Stoke Town Football Club flocked to the Jubilee Centre on Saturday 17th September to celebrate the official opening of the club's new official 'Clubhouse' - the 'Hornets' Nest'. Proudly displaying…
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Summer Reading Challenge ends this Sunday - Have you Claimed Your Medal?
15th Sep 2011
Just a reminder that this year's children's summer reading challenge finishes this Sunday 18th September, so if you have not been back into the library to claim your medal get down there quickly! Over the…
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Stokes Cycling Club Launches its first Mountain Bike Ride
13th Sep 2011
The Stokes Cycling Club launches its first mountain bike ride, ten miles long, on this Saturday (17th September), leaving at midday from the Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre. Anyone reasonably fit with a mountain bike, is…
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Did you used to enjoy playing netball at school - fancy playing again?
11th Sep 2011
The Black and Blues are Bradley Stoke s non-league netball team. Formed in 2004, the Black and Blues meet up to play for fun and fitness, once a week on a Wednesday at The Bradley…
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Jubilee Green Consultation Goes Online
31st Aug 2011
The Friends of Jubilee Green have launched an online public consultation to gain the public's feedback on two of their projects: an 'Art Enrichment' Project for the Park and an 'Enablement' Project. Local people are…
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BSYFC appear at Wembly!
17th Aug 2011
Did anyone watch the advertising boards around the pitch during the FA Community Shield final at Wembley? If so they will have spotted that Bradley Stoke Youth FC was one of the teams being…
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Spaces Available at Summer Dance & Drama Days
15th Jul 2011
A local dance teacher who works at Christ The King Church in Bradley Stoke is organising a series of exciting Dance & Drama Days over the school summer holidays. Louise Welsh is an experienced Keep…
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Friends of Jubilee Green Plan Another Family-Friendly Event
8th Jul 2011
Following the huge success of the recent Treasure Hunt at the annual Bradley Stoke Community Festival's Preschool Picnic, the Friends of Jubilee Green are holding a family-friendly Children's Event as part of their Family Summer…
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Mums Give Thumbs Up to new Club at Willow Brook Centre
1st Jul 2011
The Willow Brook Centre s new club for local Mums was launched on Tuesday 28th June and was a great success with 85 Mums turning up at Harvester for the launch of the 'Mummy s…
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Local burglaries prompts Police warning
28th Jun 2011
Police are reminding householders to lock up after a number of arrests for going equipped and burglary in South Gloucestershire in the past week. On Wednesday June 22 officers responded to a call about people…
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Reward Offered For Kitten Missing From Bradley Stoke
23rd Jun 2011
The owners of a kitten, which went missing from the central part of Bradley Stoke, have offered a reward for the safe return of their beloved pet. Much-loved pet, Chillpill, was last seen in Snowberry…
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Schools Work Together for Infant Music Festival
23rd Jun 2011
Bailey's Court Primary School today hosted the annual Infant Music Festival for Year 2 pupils, which was attended by children from all around the local area including Meadowbrook and Holy Trinity. This was a great…
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New Bradley Stoke Crossing
20th Jun 2011
A new Bradley Stoke crossing brings a safer route to school for Wheatfield pupils, though drivers can expect minor delays during the installation. Work started today on Bradley Stoke s newest pedestrian crossing, on Brook…
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Plea For Cat Missing From Palmers Leaze
20th Jun 2011
The owner of a cat which went missing from Palmers Leaze in Bradley Stoke on Friday is appealing for help from local residents to find her. Tifa is a 2 year old female cat. She…
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Gold Medals for Bradley Stoke Judo Club in International Competition
17th Jun 2011
Last week 19 judoka from Bradley Stoke Judo Club aged between 8 and 16 travelled to Grisolles in France to compete in an international competition. They were accompanied by Head Coach Pete Douglas and assistant…
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Guiness World Record Attempt Awaiting Confirmation
14th Jun 2011
A Bristol-based hockey club is awaiting confirmation of its new Guinness World Record for the longest hockey match in history. Dozens of local volunteers got involved in the hope of earning a place in…
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Mummy Breakfast Club at Willow Brook Centre
14th Jun 2011
All local Mums are invited to join the free Mummy Breakfast Club at the Willow Brook Centre. The Willow Brook Centre is launching a new club especially for local Mums. The 'Mummy s Breakfast Morning'…
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Festival Weekend has Arrived!
9th Jun 2011
The Annual Bradley Stoke Festival weekend is upon us once again with the preschoolers' Picnic in the Park kicking off proceedings on Friday morning. The Festival, organised and funded by Bradley Stoke Town Council, is…
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Successful Launch of Bradley Stoke Radio
4th Jun 2011
Music and bubbles filled the air at the Town Square of the Willow Brook Centre this morning, as volunteers and supporters of Bradley Stoke Community Radio counted down to the 12 noon live launch. The…
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Countdown to FM Bradley Stoke Radio Launch
3rd Jun 2011
Bradley Stoke Radio will be launching the first FM broadcast to the community on Saturday June 4th. From 10:30am Bradley Stoke Radio will be hosting a PA in The Willow Brook Centre Town square with…
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Willow Brook Centre Supports Cots for Tots
31st May 2011
A five aside football tournament is being held at the Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre in aid of The Cots for Tots Appeal for the Special Baby Unit at St Michael s Hospital in Bristol. Sponsored…
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Pre Launch Bradley Stoke Radio Event at Willow Brook Centre Today
28th May 2011
Bradley Stoke Radio will be entertaining shoppers today at the Willow Brook Centre, Bradley Stoke with music and chat as part of our pre-launch plans this week. With just one week to go before they…
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BSCS Hosts Guinness World Record Attempt this Weekend
24th May 2011
A Bristol-based hockey club needs volunteers to help them earn a place in history and help save the lives of premature and critically ill babies. South Gloucestershire Hockey Club s (SGHC) goal is…
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Bradley Stoke Library Hosts BBC 80's Day
21st May 2011
History was brought to life today at Bradley Stoke library, where several members of BBC Bristol Radio team spent their time talking to locals about the 1980's, and how the town of Bradley Stoke has…
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BSCS Pupil Wins Glos County Golf Championship Trophies
16th May 2011
Golfer Ben Davis, a pupil at Bradley Stoke Community School, walked away with three of the four winners trophies from yesterday s Gloucestershire Junior Championships at Lilley Brook Golf Club. The 15 year old, a…
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BBC Points West's Chris Vacher Visits Bradley Stoke Matters
15th May 2011
The tables were turned on Jaci and Alison at Bradley Stoke & Little Stoke Gifford Matters this week, when instead of being the interviewers / reporters for all your local community news, they became Chris…
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Free 80's Day At Bradley Stoke Library
13th May 2011
The 1980s are being remembered with a free, day long celebration of the decade which brought us legwarmers, Live Aid, the Rubik s Cube, Adam Ant and E.T. Bradley Stoke Library is the venue for…
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Temporary Closure at Libraries:
10th May 2011
Just a notice to make people aware that three of the local libraries will be closed for one day whilst being upgraded to provide self service facilities. Downend Library will be closed on Monday 16th…
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Crowds Enjoy Wedding Celebration Despite Technical Hitch
3rd May 2011
Hundreds of local residents joined The Friends of Jubilee Green on Friday 29th April for the Royal Wedding Celebration, despite the disappointment of the promised 'large screen TV' which - through no fault of The…
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Friends of Jubilee Green Praised For "Fabulous" Easter Celebration
16th Apr 2011
Over fifty children took part in today's Bunny Egg Hunt at Jubilee Green, following last year's equally popular Easter event. Local families were impressed to be offered a whole morning of fun activities in and…
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Bradley Stoke Town FC Wins the Cup !!
13th Apr 2011
Last night (Tues 12th April) Bradley Stoke Town Football Club played Mendip United Reserves in the final of the Gloucestershire Intermediate Cup. Both teams started the game very tentatively although with great gusto. Midfield battles…
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Thumbs Up from Parents and Children for New Labrynth Softplay
13th Apr 2011
Scores of excited young children and their parents queued patiently at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre this morning to be amongst the very first users of the brand new £50,000 soft play area, which opened with…
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£50,000 NEW SOFTPLAY AT BRADLEY STOKE LEISURE CENTRE REVEALED
12th Apr 2011
South Gloucestershire Leisure has invested £50,000 in a new softplay facility for Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre that opens tomorrow, Wednesday April 13. The new Labyrinth concept has been designed to create a fun, fantasy…
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BSCS Hosts Charity Record Breaking Attempt
12th Apr 2011
Over the weekend of Saturday May 28 and Sunday May 29 Bradley Stoke Community School is the venue for a unique record-breaking attempt by South Gloucestershire Hockey Club (SGHC). The club, which plays its home…
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Support Our Team!
9th Apr 2011
Bradley Stoke Town Football Club play inthe Final of the Glos FA Intermediate Cup this Tuesday 12th April and would love to have as many supporters there as possible to help cheer them on! Kick…
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Connor Wins Forest of Avon Competition
7th Apr 2011
14 year old Connor Loughlin from Bradley Stoke Community School has won the competition to design a leaflet to promote the Forest of Avon Trust s Text a Tree competition. Connor s design was chosen…
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BBC To Join Community Royal Wedding Street Party
7th Apr 2011
BBC Radio Bristol have announced that they will be joining the Bradley Stoke Town Council/Friends of Jubilee Green Celebration of the Royal Wedding on Friday 29th April. With free entry to the event, visitors will…
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The Mall Fountain Fund Awards Grant To Friends of Jubilee Green
5th Apr 2011
2 Trustees from Bradley Stoke's Friends Of Jubilee Green, Michelle Dent and Alison Davis, today attended a Tea Party at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, to accept a cheque for £397 from Quartet who administers the…
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BSCS, Filton and Marlwood Pupils Shine At Avon Golf Championship
5th Apr 2011
Local teenagers performed incredibly well at the Avon Schools Annual Golf Championships, held at Bath Golf Club on Monday 4th April. The event, which is restricted to low handicappers, is for both teams (of three)…
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BSCS Students Design Charity Competition Leaflet
31st Mar 2011
Students at Bradley Stoke Community School have been invited to design an eye catching leaflet that will be widely used to promote a competition run by The Forest of Avon Trust. The winning leaflet will…
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British Championship Success
30th Mar 2011
The highly successful Bradley Stoke Judo club (BSJC) has had an outstanding weekend of success at the British Schools Judo Championships in Sheffield. The hugely competitive national event saw over 450 school pupils aged 10-18…
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Entries Now Open for 2011 Bradley Stoke 10k
29th Mar 2011
Applications are now invited for the annual Bradley Stoke 10k Run, organised by women s running group Sole Sisters as part of the Bradley Stoke Festival weekend. This year s run takes place on Sunday…
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Bradley Stoke Community Radio Gearing Up for Live Broadcast !
29th Mar 2011
Bradley Stoke Community Radio are now gearing up for the live broadcast. Friends at BCfm 93.2 have provided their expertise, training, support and encouragement to put the BSCR team in a position where they…
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New Season at Bradley Stoke Bowls Club - New Members Welcome
29th Mar 2011
Matters Magazines is very pleased to be supporting the Bradley Stoke Bowls Club this year, whose new season starts in April. There are over 130 fixtures arranged so far, including friendly games, mixed couples, ladies…
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Wheatfields Wild about Nature! Launch Event this Saturday 26th March
23rd Mar 2011
The local community around Wheatfield Primary School in Bradley Stoke are being invited to join pupils, staff and parents from 11 am this Saturday, 26th March, to celebrate the launch of a new one year…
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Shock and Sadness at Loss of 2 Precious Lives in House Fire
20th Mar 2011
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of the 2 young boys from Merryweather Close, Bradley Stoke, who sadly perished in a terrible house fire at around 6am on Saturday morning. Avon…
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Bristol Aztec Rotary In The Swim
14th Mar 2011
On Saturday 5th March just before 7pm, several groups of people gathered at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre. They were experiencing various degrees of apprehension, nervousness or suppressed excitement for they were all entered into…
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Outstanding Local Women Recognised at International Womens Day
9th Mar 2011
In honour of the Global Centenary of International Women's Day (1911-2011) Southern Brooks organised a colourful fun-filled event on Tuesday night at Bradley Stoke Community School. A wine and canapé reception included viewing the nominations…
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Popular Meadowbrook Quiz Night Returns
27th Feb 2011
In a bid to raise funds for the coach for a Year 6 end-of school celebration, Meadowbrook Primary School is hosting another of its popular Quiz Nights, with an optional Fish & Chip Supper. The…
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Meadowbrook Valentine's Market
9th Feb 2011
Enterprising Year 6 pupils at Meadowbrook Primary School launched their Valentine-themed 'Meadowbrook Market' this week, in a bid to raise nearly £1,000 needed for pay for the coach on their forthcoming Year 6 Camp. Two…
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Community Speed Watch - Volunteers Needed
31st Jan 2011
At the latest stronger and safer meeting, the issue of speeding in the Woodlands Lane area of Bradley Stoke was again raised by some residents and has been recorded as one of the current priorities.…
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Royal Wedding Celebration Announced
28th Jan 2011
Bradley Stoke Town Council has announced that there will be a joint celebration at Jubilee Green on April 29th this year, when the official opening of the expanded council premises coincides with a Royal Wedding…
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Free Family Days For Bradley Stoke and Beyond
26th Jan 2011
Local charity, Southern Brooks Community Partnership, are planning a series of free 'Family Days' for the benefit of the whole community throughout the Stokes, Patchway and Filton. The first event takes place at Meadowbrook Primary…
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Times Announced for New Beat Surgeries in Bradley Stoke
25th Jan 2011
The Bradley Stoke Neighbourhood Policing team have announced the start of a series of local beat surgeries, commencing from Wednesday 26 January 2011. The surgeries will be held at the new Police Post on the…
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Local Weatherman to Talk at Aztec Rotary
7th Jan 2011
Our local Rotary Club are delighted to announce that their guest speaker at this month's meeting is local resident Ian Fergusson, BBC TV Weatherman who is also a sports reporter and presenter of BBC Points…
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Human Library coming to Bradley Stoke at the end of this month!
5th Jan 2011
Want to know what it feels like to be Gay? Trade unionist? Muslim? Christian? Jewish? Polish? Gypsy? WWII refugee? In the Human Library the books are people belonging to groups that regularly have experienced prejudice.…
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Bradley Stoke Keralite Carol Service Brought Festive Spirits
24th Dec 2010
The Christmas Carol Service held under the auspices of the Bradley Stoke Keralite Community brought festive spirit to the community and rejuvenated its unity and devotion. Inspite of the adverse weather conditions, the Carol team…
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Ten Solid Oak Mirrors to be Won
24th Dec 2010
Bradley Stoke Matters has teamed up with Bradley Stoke Furniture to give our local readers the chance to win one of ten beautiful solid oak mirrors, in an exclusive competition. Three winners will be drawn…
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Big Society - Jack Pays Tribute to SBCP in 'Passionate' Speech
21st Dec 2010
Drawing on his own personal experience Jack Lopresti MP has spoken passionately in the House of Commons about Social Mobility in a debate on the Big Society. Jack called for the debate after meeting local…
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Bradley Stoke Radio wins community grant to fund station
17th Dec 2010
Bradley Stoke Radio are delighted to have won a community grant from the Quartet Grassroots Community fund and are very pleased to say that they are just a couple of steps away from having a…
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Fundraising Success for Business Studies Students
13th Dec 2010
We are delighted to update viewers on the outcome of the Fundraising Challenge given to a group of 7 BSCS students studying the Higher Diploma in Business, Administration and Finance at Patchway Community College. At…
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Baileys Court Achieves Top Eco Schools Award
2nd Dec 2010
We have learned that Baileys Court Primary School is the proud recipient of the top Eco Schools Award - the Green Flag. Eco-Schools is an international award programme that guides schools on their sustainable journey,…
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Don't Miss Tonight's Charity Christmas Market
1st Dec 2010
Final preparations are underway for a Charity Christmas Market which takes place this evening, at Patchway Community College from 5pm to 7pm. A group of Year 10 Business Studies Diploma students have organised the event…
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Watch out for each other!
1st Dec 2010
Residents of Winsbury Way in Bradley Stoke, are looking out for each other, having set up a new Neighbourhood Watch. If you are interested in joining or setting up a Neighbourhood Watch contact Watch Administrator…
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Calling All Women!
26th Nov 2010
What is your experience of being a woman in the 21st century? As a resident of South Gloucestershire you can contribute to a Visual Arts Gallery that is running as part of the centenary celebration…
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Honour a Special Woman - Nominate now for 2011's Outstanding Women's Awards
26th Nov 2010
Southern Brooks Community Partnership (SBCP) is working hard planning the 100th anniversary celerations of International Women s Day on Tuesday 8th March 2011. The evening will feature a fashion show, the third Outstanding Women s…
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Friends of Jubilee Green Celebrate Successful Grant Application
24th Nov 2010
The Friends of Jubilee Green are delighted to have received a £350 grant from The Wakeham Trust. The Wakeham Trust provides community grants, with a focus on neighbourhood projects, community arts projects and projects involving…
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Local MPs Steve Webb and Jack Lopresti to attend the Debate on the Big Society
23rd Nov 2010
Friday 10th December 2010 will see local MPs coming together with South Gloucestershire s voluntary and community sector in Bradley Stoke for a dialogue about the Big Society agenda. This is a chance for the…
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Official Opening of Harvester
23rd Nov 2010
Janet Biggin, Chair of South Gloucester Council, officially opened the New Harvester Salad & Grill Restaurant at the Town Square in Bradley Stoke today. The new restaurant has created 60 jobs for local people and…
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Join Us In Supporting Bid for Faster Broadband
22nd Nov 2010
Bradley Stoke Matters is pleased to be promoting a BT scheme which gives local residents a chance of improved broadband connection speeds. Residents up and down the country can vote for their neighbourhood to be…
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Y6 Pupils Give Helping Hand To Shoppers
19th Nov 2010
Shoppers at the Bradley Stoke Tesco store had many pairs of helping hands at their disposal this evening. Year 6 pupils from Meadowbrook Primary School were on the checkouts between 4pm and 6pm to offer…
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Willow Brook Centre Lights Switch on
16th Nov 2010
This year the Willow Brook Centre's Grand 'Lights Switch On' takes place on 18th November. It promises to be a glittering affair, with music entertainment from Heart FM, along with a Winter Al-fresco area, Face…
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Win A VIP Preview of New Harvester Restaurant
15th Nov 2010
People in Bradley Stoke are being given the chance to attend an exclusive preview event at the new Harvester restaurant, which opens in Bradley Stoke at the end of November. The restaurant at the Willow…
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Local MP Fights to save Police Helicopter at Filton
11th Nov 2010
Local MP Jack Lopresti has put down a Parliamentary Question to Rt Hon Theresa May MP, the Home Secretary, on the relocation of the police helicopter at Filton Airfield to an RAF base almost 20…
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Battle of Bands is A Sell-Out Success
7th Nov 2010
Last night's 'Battle of the Bands' at Bradley Stoke Community School, organised by Joel Ip and Sam Beaumont as part of their World Challenge fundraising activities, was a massive success. All 200 tickets snapped up…
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New Baby Signing Classes in Bradley Stoke
6th Nov 2010
Local resident Ali Farbrother, is delighted to be bringing Baby Signing Classes to Bradley Stoke this month. Well established Little Signers classes have already been running for some time at Badminton Road Methodist Church in…
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Local Bands Go Head To Head in Battle of Bands
1st Nov 2010
Nine young local bands will battle it out at 7pm on Saturday 6th November before a live audience who will vote for their favourite band and select the overall champion. The evening promises a memorable…
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Students at BSCS Raising Funds with Funny Feet for Abigail!
22nd Oct 2010
The young people at Bradley Stoke Community School raised an amazing £867.64 today for the Footsteps4Abigail campaign to help send 9 year old Abigail to the USA for an operation to help her walk. The…
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Good & Bad News on Local Job Front: Jack Lopresti MP Fighting Our Corner
22nd Oct 2010
Local MP, Jack Lopresti has met with the Secretary of State for Defence to discuss the effects on constituents following the Strategic Defence and Security Review announced by the Prime Minister on Tuesday. Jack secured…
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Residential Matters! - Public Consultation on Part-Night Street Lighting
21st Oct 2010
Councils across the country have initiated schemes to switch off some street lighting at night to reduce carbon emmissions, save energy and costs and reduce light pollution. Bradley Stoke Town Council is now seeking the…
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Relocation of the Town Council's Offices - Your Views Matter!
21st Oct 2010
Bradley Stoke Town Council is in the process of considering the possible relocation of its offices, currently situated at The Courtyard, Woodlands. Councillors and office staff feel that this location is not very convenient for…
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Vision 2010 - A Centenary of Girl Guiding Celebrated with Fireworks
20th Oct 2010
If anyone thought that fireworks night had arrived a little early tonight, we can explain! The fabulous show held between the Bradley Stoke Community School and Leisure Centre was The Grand Finale - Vision 2010…
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Bradley Stoke Farmers Market Launched
13th Oct 2010
Local shoppers were pleased to see the first of Bradley Stoke's Farmers and Artisans Markets, which took place in the Town Square at the Willow Brook Centre today. The market is a Town Council initiative,…
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Want to make Your community better?
13th Oct 2010
If you are a resident of South Gloucestershire who cares about your community and wants to make it a place to be proud of, look out for a campaign that could be right up your…
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Ghostly Goings on at the Library!
12th Oct 2010
During the half term holidays, on Wednesday 27 October, Bradley Stoke Library will undergo a spooky transformation in preparation for its Halloween Show: The Ghost of Mr Brown's Pig! During the evening, from 6-7pm there…
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Poundstretcher Comes to Bradley Stoke
4th Oct 2010
The UK's original value store is opening at the Willow Brook Centre in Bradley Stoke. Poundstretcher is due to open on 10th December bringing over 15 new jobs to Bradley Stoke and offering customers electronics,…
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Dates Announced for Bradley Stoke Farmers Market
4th Oct 2010
The Bradley Stoke Farmers & Artisan Market will be held in the Town Square at the Willow Brook Centre on the following 2010 dates, between 10am and 3pm: * Wednesday 13th October * Wednesday 10th…
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1st Bradley Stoke Guides Have Arrived!
29th Sep 2010
We went along to say hello to the brand new recruits at Bradley Stoke's first ever Guides, at Holy Trinity Church Rooms. Running since the beginning of September, the new unit has been made possible…
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Silver and Bronze for Bradley Stoke Judo Athletes
25th Sep 2010
Young athletes from Bradley Stoke Judo club proved they were amongst the best in the country by winning two silver and one bronze medals at the British National Judo Championships on Sunday 19th September. The…
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Fundraising for Abigail reaches £20,000 -
20th Sep 2010
Fundraising at Currys Megastore Cribbs Causeway for Footsteps4Abigail. Photo shows Abigail and the team getting ready to fundraise the weekend away. A fantastic £1,923 was raised over the 2 days thanks to the support of…
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Britain's Got Talent Finalist to Perform to Help Local Student
20th Sep 2010
Emily Baber is is 16 years old and attends Bradley Stoke Community School. Next July, Emily is going to South India on a World Challenge. (Matters Magazines is also supporting Emma's fellow students Joel Ip…
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Cycling Home from Siberia!
19th Sep 2010
Rob Lilwall who cycled home from Siberia will be giving a talk at Bradley Stoke Library on Tuesday 5 October at 8.00pm. Described by The Times as standing "in the Great British tradition of eccentric…
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New Stay & Play Group for Dads
19th Sep 2010
A new group is being established in Bradley Stoke, aimed at Dads and male carers with children under five. Meeting on the first Saturday of every month at Bradley Stoke Sure Start Children's Centre, Ellicks…
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Bradley Stoke Bike V Car Challenge
18th Sep 2010
At the end of a well-supported 'bike to school' week, in which hundreds of local school children persuaded their parents to ditch the car and to cycle or scooter to school, Better By Bike have…
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Council still hopeful of Market go ahead
26th Aug 2010
Bradley Stoke Town Council are still hopeful a Farmers/Artisan Market in the Town will get the go-ahead. The monthly market was expected to start in October and was due to be held in the Town…
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Running for Abigail
31st Jul 2010
Laura Woodward is mum to two boys Jake (6) and Theo (4) who attend Holy Trinity Primary School, where Toby Cox is about to move up into Year 1 from Reception. Laura has taken the…
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Bailey's Court Primary School Turns Green!
29th Jul 2010
If you had visited Bailey's Court Primary School on Wednesday 14th July, instead of being greeted by the usual sea of red uniforms you would have been greeted by a sea of 'green'. As part…
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Three Peaks is a piece of cake for local chef
29th Jul 2010
Mark Brooks, 28, of Bradley Stoke has just completed the Three Peaks Challenge with a mere seven minutes to spare. Mark, who has been chef at Thornbury Golf Club for 10 years, raised an estimated…
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Summer Fun Days at the Willow Brook Centre
27th Jul 2010
Why not get your diary out and make a note of the fabulous free activities to keep the kids occupied during the school holidays at the Willow Brook Centre in Bradley Stoke. Every Monday in…
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Jubilee Green Park Celebrates 1st Anniversary
24th Jul 2010
Local children joined The Friends of Jubilee Green this afternoon in celebrating the first anniversary of the park. The Friends, a local group of volunteers, put on a range of free craft activities, refreshments (generously…
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Take a giant leap into libraries this summer with Space Hop!
23rd Jul 2010
The 12th annual reading challenge, Space Hop, takes place this summer in all local libraries. It started last weekend so hop along to any library to sign up to help the young crew of the…
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Call from Public Leads to four Arrests: Police Bulletin
12th Jul 2010
Police have praised a member of the public who reported seeing people acting suspiciously at a house in Bradley Stoke in the early hours today, Monday July 12 2010. Four men were arrested nearby within…
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Register now for Free Champions Holiday Club!
6th Jul 2010
'Doctor Who?' is the theme of this year's Champions holiday club which will be run from 25th-27th August. The annual holiday club is run by Bradley Stoke Evangelical Church and is for children aged 5-11.…
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Bradley Stoke's Olympic Run
2nd Jul 2010
In celebration of National Sports Week and to promote working closely with their neighbouring schools, Bradley Stoke Community School organised two Olympic Runs on the afternoon of Thursday 1st July. PE Teacher Ed Owen and…
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Bradley Stoke Community Radio Association (BSCRA) - More Volunteers Needed!
18th Jun 2010
BSCRA were at the Bradley Stoke Festival on the 12th June to conduct interviews and raise awareness of the new station. Stephen Poole, BSCRA Chairman, said; "The aims of the organisation are to enable members…
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Bradley Stoke 10k Results & Photos
13th Jun 2010
It was a very hot morning for the 400+ runners who entered the Bradley Stoke 10k organised by local women-only running group Sole Sisters. The race kicked off at 10am this morning and first runner…
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Did we see YOU there? Festival Photos viewable on-line - see our Flickr album below!
13th Jun 2010
We have been out enjoying the sunsine and all the events on offer over this fantastic Festival weekend. Take a look at our Flickr photo album on line with photos capturing the spirit of the…
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Preschool Picnic in the Park Blessed with Sunshine
12th Jun 2010
The Bradley Stoke Festival kicked off in style this morning at the Preschool Picnic in the Park. Despite the somewhat gloomy weather forecast for heavy rain at 11, in fact it could not have been…
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Roll Up!! Roll Up!! It's the Bradley Stoke Festival this weekend
11th Jun 2010
The annual Bradley Stoke Festival weekend commences on Friday 11th June with the Preschool Picnic in the Park - 10.30am - 2pm Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood. This is a fun event offering a coffee morning…
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Bradley Stoke's Impressionist Reaches Final of Britain's Got Talent
11th Jun 2010
Paul Burling stole the show with his impersonations at Wednesday's live Britain's Got Talent show. The father-of-two from Bradley Stoke impressed all three judges as he mimicked Harry Hill, Alan Carr and even judge Simon…
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Bradley Stoke Library -Temporary Closure (Reminder)
11th Jun 2010
Bradley Stoke Library will be closed from Monday 7 June - Sunday 11 July 2010 for the building of a much needed extension to the children's library, increased staff workroom space and other improvements to…
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Thank You to Bradley Stoke WI for your fantastic Hospitality!
13th May 2010
The Bradley Stoke branch of the Womens' Institute (WI) invited co-founders and editors of the Bradley Stoke and Little Stoke Gifford Matters Magazines, Jaci and Alison, to give a talk at their mid-May meeting. A…
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Bradley Stoke Library -Temporary Closure
5th May 2010
Bradley Stoke Library will be closed from Monday 7 June - Sunday 11 July 2010 for the building of a much needed extension to the children's library, increased staff workroom space and other improvements to…
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