BRADLEY STOKE MATTERS
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Tag: Christmas

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…
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Forthcoming Events at Bradley Stoke Community School

Bradley Stoke Community School has some  exciting events coming up this Christmas time, the first of which is their Annual “Winter Live Lounge” concert showcasing the musical talent available at BSCS. The show takes place over…
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Firework spectacular set to shine bright at WillowBrook’s Christmas lights switch on

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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Willow Brook Centre Christmas lights turn on: Saturday 18th November

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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Yarn-bombed Christmas Tree to Double as Blankets for Homeless

  Knitters from a local church have not only created their own Christmas tree from yarn – but when the decorations come down they’re recycling it into blankets for local homeless charities. Over 800 woolly green squares…
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Animal Carer for a Day

Have you or someone you know ever fancied finding finding out more about hands on animal care by having a hands on experience with a dedicated and professional animal care team? Well now you can!…
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Christmas Market at Bradley Stoke Extra, Sat 19th

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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Lots of Christmas Fair’s to enjoy today !

Play Pitch pre-schools Christmas Fair is at Baileys Court Activity Centre from 10.00am till 12.00pm. Admission for adults is £1 and children go free. There will be Tombola, Santa's Grotto and lots of Stalls! All…
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Southern Brooks Christmas Appeal

The Southern Brooks Family Support Team are currently working  with families who find the financial strain of Christmas too much to bear. They are  looking for tinned or long life food and small gifts to…
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Bristol Foodbanks 'blown away' by generosity of Tesco shoppers

Customers at the Tesco supermarkets in the Bristol Region got into the festive spirit on the first weekend of December by donating a fantastic 14,600 meals of food to people in need this Christmas. as…
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Christmas Hamper Appeal

The Southern Brooks Family Support Team are currently working with families who find the financial strain of Christmas too much to bear. They are looking for donations of tinned or long life foods and small…
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Christmas Lights Switch-on at Willow Brook Centre

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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Please Support Santas On A Bike

Local resident Will Brown has written to us to ask for our help in promoting his annual charity fundraising, which this year is set to benefit the Children s Hospice Southwest at Wraxhall. Will co-ordinates…
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Community Welcomed to School Christmas Fundraisers

Local schools are inviting members of the community to go along along and enjoy some festive spirit at their annual Christmas social events. The Friends of Abbeywood Community School have announced their 'Christmas Shopping and…
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'Carol' - A Story for Christmas, Thursday 9th December

What is 'Carol'? - Based on Bob Hartman s recent book this modern retelling of Dickens s classic “A Christmas Carol ” promises to be a fun-filled magical evening of theatre and seasonal songs for…
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Christmas Hamper Appeal 2011 - Help Make a Difference Right Here, Right Now

Would you like to give something back to someone in your own Community, with an immediate benefit? Southern Brooks Family Support Team are currently working with families in the area who find the financial strain…
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