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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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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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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Free Family Event at the Memorial Stadium 15-16th July
6th Jul 2017
Bristol’s first, and only, summer celebration of everything that the independent establishments of the city can offer comes to the Memorial Stadium on Saturday 15th July & Sunday 16th July. This is a FREE EVENT…
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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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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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Congratulations to Abbeywood U13 Girls Football Team
15th Jan 2016
On Wednesday 6 January the u13 girls football team from Abbeywood Community School continued their campaign in the National PlayStation cup. For their top 32 draw the girls had to travel to Henry Beaufort School…
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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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'Buy A Brick' Campaign Officially Launched
14th Nov 2013
The 3rd November saw the launch of the latest fundraising initiative in the Heart of the Community project at St Michael's Church, Stoke Gifford. The team hope the Buy a Brick Campaign" will raise an…
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Buy a Brick to help Build a Community
6th Nov 2013
We were very pleased to meet up with Martin & Sue from St Michael s Church in Stoke Gifford last month and learn about their latest 'Buy a Brick' fundraiser for the Heart of the…
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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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2013 MS Community Cake Bake
8th Jul 2013
Wow, what a fantastic turnout from local people to the 2013 MS Community Cake Break! Editors of all the local community Matters magazines joined with Kerry from Bishopston Matters to help at a fundraising event…
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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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Matters Magazine's Editor on Top 50 Happy List for Bristol
23rd Apr 2013
Kerry Allen, who runs the popular Bishopston Matters Magazine, has two fantastic reasons to celebrate this week. Formerly Kerry Macloed, the editor of the community magazine (33) tied the knot with her fiance James on…
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Groups Invited To Bid for Youth Activities Funding
16th Apr 2013
Community groups inSouth Gloucestershireare being invited to apply for grants to help them provide activities for local teenagers. The council s Positive Activities Subsidy (PAS) was set up to help young people aged 13-19 years…
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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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Local Church Bucks Trend
11th Feb 2013
St Michael's Church in Stoke Gifford, which dates back to the 14th Century, is launching a £5.8m project to build a new multi-purpose church and community centre. The Heart of the Community project is raising…
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Room for more Artists at the local Stokes Art Group
16th Jan 2013
Artists do you know there is a new art group for residents of the Stokes areas of South Gloucestershire - why not join them for the 2013 season? The group meets on a Tuesday evening…
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Mayor to Officially 'Open' New Community Singing Group
26th Nov 2012
On Wednesday 12th December in Bradley Stoke Town Centre (Willow Brook Shopping Centre) the Bradley Stoke Community Singers will start singing at 5.45pm. At 6.00pm the Mayor of Bradley Stoke Charlotte Walker will officially…
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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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Patchway Community College Delighted with 'Good' Ofsted Recognition
5th Nov 2012
Patchway Community College has been praised by Ofsted Inspectors who have awarded the school a Good grading under the new, more rigorous Ofsted regime. Patchway is the first secondary school in South Gloucestershire to be…
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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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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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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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Join us for the 2012 Community Cake Break raising funds for the Bristol MS Society
26th Apr 2012
Yes it is that time of year again when we ask you to get baking or simply come along and enjoy a delicious piece of cake to raise funds for the Bristol MS Society. …
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Children at Bradley Stoke Community School help plant their Mini-Orchard
29th Mar 2012
Further to the mini-orchard planted at Meadowbrook Primary School last week, children at Bradley Stoke Community School have now been involved in planting their orchard, courtesy of John Lewis Cribb's Causeway Partners and Forest of…
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Poppy Appeal Launched by Stoke Gifford TRBL
31st Oct 2011
On Friday (28th October) the Stoke Gifford Branch of The Royal British Legion (TRBL) launched their Poppy Appeal locally at Bristol Parkway Station. The station is one of the main sites for the branch's fundraising…
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A Fabulous First Four Months For Filton Matters!
6th Sep 2011
For those of you who don t already know we have been delighted to welcome Becky Hodson to the Matters Magazines family. Becky is now working on her fifth edition of the popular community magazine…
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Community Speedwatch Up & Running
18th Jul 2011
Further to repeated calls for volunteers to help out with a Community Speed Watch in areas of Bradley Stoke, the local team have now received sufficient volunteeers to start the scheme. Volunteers will be…
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Crowds Enjoy Patchway's Fusion Festival
15th Jul 2011
Local people of all ages flocked to Patchway's Fusion Festival on 14th July, to enjoy a host of music, dance and arts displays. The festival was a culmination of a number of innovative community projects…
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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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Thumbs Up For FOJG Treasure Hunt
11th Jun 2011
There were smiles all round at yesterday's Preschool Picnic at Jubilee Green, with a host of fun activities laid on activities - mostly free - for young children. Parents were able to enjoy a leisurely…
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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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BBC Radio Bristol Visits Matters Magazines
1st Jun 2011
The popularity of the local Matters Magazines and the 2 community websites, www.bradleystokematters.co.uk and www.bishopstonmatters.co.uk seems to be spreading fast! Hot on the heels of Points West presenter, Chris Vacher, who interviewed Jaci and Alison…
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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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South Glos Council's Family Fun Day
22nd May 2011
In celebration of National Family Week, South Gloucestershire Council is planning a special family event at Kingswood Park, on Wednesday 1st June 2011. There will be storytelling, local food stalls, environmental displays, Arts, music and…
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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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The Downs 150th Anniversary Celebration Picnic
9th May 2011
Everyone is invited to join in celebrations marking The Downs 150th anniversary on Sunday 22ndMay 2011. A special Victorian-themed picnic event has been organised by the city council, The Downs Committee and its partners, including:…
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Arena Arts Festival Success
4th May 2011
Congratulations to the volunteers from the Arena Arts Festival group, who organised a fabulous free Arts Festival at Abbeywood Community School on Saturday 30th April. Supported by Matters Magazines and with financial assistance from South…
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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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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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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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1st Bradley Stoke Scout Group is Growing - Mayor Opens New Units
1st Apr 2011
Bradley Stoke has had its own scouting unit for 10 years and over this time the number of boys (and girls) involved has grown from 30 to the current 92. However, up until recently there…
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Free Arts Festival
28th Mar 2011
Matters Magazines is delighted to be supporting a first-of-its-kind free Arts Festival taking place at the end of April. The event has been organised by local Arts Development Group, Arena - which was set up…
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Patchfactor Show Raises Record £450 For Charity
22nd Mar 2011
"Patchfactor: the ultimate winners show" was an amazing success on Wednesday. Organised by the students from Yr13, with support from some staff members, the show was able to show off the amazing talent that Patchway…
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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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Community 'Street Party' For Royal Wedding
6th Mar 2011
Bradley Stoke Town Council are working with The Friends of Jubilee Green to hold a fabulous community 'Street Party' on April 29th in celebration of the Royal Wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton. The…
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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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Manager Sought For New Community Centre
31st Jan 2011
Coniston Community Association is soon to open a brand new community centre in The Parade, Coniston Road, Patchway. The group has an opportunity for an enthusiastic Centre Manager to bring the centre to life. The…
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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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Plea For Hamster Cage, Towels or Fish Tanks!
23rd Jan 2011
Bradley Stoke Community School are asking for some unusual donations this month, and they are hoping that local residents may be able to help. Following a recent new addition to their Animal Club, 'Charlie' a…
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Alderman Scott Award Rewards Patchway Teenagers
7th Jan 2011
Two Patchway Comunity College Students were recognised for their service to the community at this week's Alderman Scott Awards. Jade Gamlin and Kieran O Shea were the happy recipients of this year's award. Jade for…
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Residents Thanked for Their Generosity
5th Jan 2011
Southern Brooks would like to say a huge 'thank you' to all local residents who donated goods for December's Hamper Appeal. YOUR support has enabled the group to provide over 40 substantial hampers of food…
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Christmas Hamper Appeal 2011 - Help Make a Difference Right Here, Right Now
30th Nov 2010
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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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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Jack Lopresti MP visits Almondsbury Community shop
29th Sep 2010
For the last few months Jack Lopresti Mp has been holding constituency surgeries at different venues all over Filton and Bradley Stoke. Last Friday, Jack held one at the excellent Community Shop in Almondsbury. Jack…
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Community Matters! Making the Most of Your Community - this Saturday
29th Sep 2010
SBCP have organised the 2nd Community Showcase for the Severnvale locality that includes Bradley Stoke. The aim of this event is to promote the many varied community voluntary groups and businesses with a community heart…
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