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

Tag: charity

Charity Christmas float raising funds local hospital Emergency Department

A Christmas float that has been raising money for charity in the city for over 30 years will once again be touring the streets of north Bristol this month, thanks to a son’s determination to…
Read more

Swap your way to a new wardrobe!

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…
Read more

Marathon in March: 26.2 miles in 31 days

Southmead Hospital Charity have set a running challenge with a difference – to run a marathon in 31 days. Marathon in March enables people to run a marathon in their own time and in their…
Read more

Local athletes raise over £12k for hospice’s 10th Birthday

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…
Read more

Hundreds unite against dementia at Bristol Memory Walk

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,…
Read more

Calling all runners! Run a marathon in March to raise money for Southmead Hospital

Do you enjoy running but would rather go at your own pace? Do you fancy setting yourself a challenge this spring, but don’t know what to do? How about running a Marathon in March to…
Read more

Charity Football Match in memory of George (Georgina) West

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…
Read more

Bradley Stoke Town Council Elects New Mayor

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…
Read more

Local Dance School Raises £4,000 for Charity

Sharon Phillips School of Dancing held their biennial dancing show on 29th-31st March at The Olympus Theatre, Stoke Gifford.  200 children took part, aged from just 2 and a half years up to 18, performing…
Read more

Vibrant Colour at Bradley Stoke Fireworks Display

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…
Read more

Clash of Clans Give Hope for Morgan - This Sunday

​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…
Read more

Raise funds for a good cause and have lots of fun

A massive charity abseil to help support the  MS society  is being held at The   Eclipse Tower Cabot Circus in Bristol on Saturday 31 August. A huge 44m drop from the tallest building that…
Read more

Bradley Stoke Town Football Club took on All Stars Pro XI – Charity Match

All eyes were on BSTFC last Saturday as they hosted a charity match against an Ex- Professional/Semi Professional/Celebrity 11. The match was to raise funds for our local teams/scout groups. The match took place at…
Read more

Fire Walking Challenge for MS

Can you stand the heat?  The MS Society are looking for brave volunteers to join and help raise funds  for local people affected by multiple sclerosis by walking 20ft over 1,200 degree Fahrenheit glowing embers…
Read more

MS Firewalking Challenge

Can you stand the heat? Would you like to do something amazing in the New Year? Then why not join the MS Society fire walk and help raise funds for our local people affected by…
Read more

Charity Music Concert Raises £337 for Children in Need

A Charity Music Concert was held at the Bristol Civil Service Sports Club in Horfield on 16th November which  was attended by 102 people and raised £337 for Children In Need. FAB 208 provided excellent…
Read more

Charity Football Match Raises £1,400 for Childline

Bradley Stoke Town Football Club is delighted to announce that last weekend s charity  match, which saw the Club field 16 squad players from all teams to face a celebrity and  ex pro ‘Mayor s…
Read more

Sponsored Buggy Push for Bliss 23rd June

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…
Read more

Local College raises money for Sport Relief

Staff and students at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College (formerly Filton College) took part in the Sport Relief Mile on Sunday to raise money for this national campaign. Starting at the Millennium Square, the twelve…
Read more

Charity Fashion Show This Weekend

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…
Read more

Leisure Centre Staff Remember James Clifford with Spin-A-Thon

Staff from the social enterprise trust that runs South Gloucestershire s leisure centres are undertaking an all-day “spin-a-thon ” to raise money for the British Heart Foundation in honour of a colleague who suddenly passed…
Read more

BSCS Hosts Charity Record Breaking Attempt

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…
Read more