Digital Bells – an Appealing option for St Michael’s Church Stoke Gifford
28th Nov 2018
After decades of silence the sound of church bells will once again ring out across the village green at Stoke Gifford. Reverend Canon Simon Jones, of St Michael’s Church, commented: ‘The installation of a digital…
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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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Abbeywood celebrates E-Safety Award
21st Nov 2017
Abbeywood Community School has been recognised for the high quality of its work on e-safety, having been awarded the e-safety 360 award, following a site visit by an external assessor. The award acknowledges a range…
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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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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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New Principal at Stoke Gifford School of Dance
2nd Mar 2016
Little Stoke Gifford Matters was delighted to hear from Eve Brewer, the new Principal at the Stoke Gifford School of Dance, which has been offering dance classes in Stoke Gifford since 1989. Eve herself has…
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Stoke Gifford Branch Wins Again!
2nd Mar 2016
At the recent Royal British Legion Gloucestershire County Conference the Stoke Gifford Branch of the RBL won the Marling Cup for the most efficient small Branch, for the third time in recent years. Branch President…
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Update on Stoke Gifford fatality
21st Jan 2016
Update form Avon & Somerset Police this morning, following Tuesday's tragic accident in Stoke Gifford: "We’ve charged a man in connection with the fatal road traffic accident in Stoke Gifford. The incident took place…
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Action on New Road Bus Lane, Stoke Gifford
21st May 2014
Jack Lopresti MP met with residents and the police to discuss misuse of the bus lane on New Road, Stoke Gifford, near the Parkway station railway bridge. Residents had highlighted this issue to Jack recently,…
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Nativity First
13th Dec 2013
Fifty reception pupils at Wallscourt Farm Academy, Stoke Gifford will not only be celebrating their first Christmas at the academy this year but will also be taking part in their very first nativity play. Based…
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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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Councillors Approve Stoke Gifford Transport Link
11th Sep 2013
Plans for a major new single carriageway road to relieve congestion, improve public transport links and support business and housing growth in South Gloucestershire have been approved by councillors. Members of the council s Development…
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Gorgeous afternoon in the sun at St Michaels Primary School
14th Jul 2013
This year's summer fayre at St Michaels Primary School was an extra special event for their 150th Anniversary to thank and celebrate with the Community. On a gorgeous, sunny Saturday (13th) the events included many…
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Stoke Gifford Short Mat Bowls Club
17th Mar 2013
This month we were pleased to be invited to meet the friendly folk at the Stoke Gifford Short Mat Bowls Club which runs from the Trust Hall. The group are looking to encourage new…
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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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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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Award Winning Local Branch Celebrates 85 Years
1st Feb 2013
The 85 year old Stoke Gifford Branch of the Royal British Legion is holding a fundraising concert for the Legion's Poppy Appeal/Welfare Fund featuring the ever popular Westerly Showband. The concert is on Saturday 23rd…
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Local Schools Celebrate Book Launch
25th Jan 2013
Students at local primary schools in South Gloucestershire had their very own book launch in Waterstones Cribbs Causeway this week. The book, Gathering of the Winds was created by artists Matthew Jeanes and Martin…
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Launch of local Royal British Legion "TEAM 85"
19th Dec 2012
The award winning Stoke Gifford Branch of the Royal British Legion is celebrating its 85th year with the launch of its "Team 85" - a major fund raising drive for the Royal British Legion's Poppy…
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Cracking performance from students
26th Nov 2012
Last week a group of Performing Arts students from South Gloucestershire and Stroud College took to the stage to perform a beautiful contemporary adaptation of the Nutcracker Ballet. Held at the Olympus Theatre located on…
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How are you celebrating?
2nd May 2012
With the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Weekend fast approaching, we would love to hear how you are planning to celebrate. Do let us know your ideas - are you having a local street party? Do send…
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