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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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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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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Patchway Judo club has National award winning Judo volunteers!
16th Nov 2012
Saturday 10th November three Bristol judo volunteers and a group of Supporters drove to the Car Heritage museum in Warwick to attend the British Judo Association Annual awards evening. All three had been shortlisted to…
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Medals for Volunteers
12th Aug 2012
Not only do Patchway Judo players bring home the medals and trophies, their volunteers do too! Most recently Emma Peacock, Club Treasurer, has made it through to the top 4 National award for Club Volunteers…
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Bradley Stoke Youth FC are looking to expand their adult support base
6th Feb 2012
Bradley Stoke Youth FC are looking for keen Parents of present or future Youth players for the following roles: Assistant Coaches / Managers. Minutes Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Assistant Treasurer, Publicity Officer. Social Secretary and Schools…
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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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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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GLOSSFM: "Come and Join us!"
12th Jul 2011
GLOSSFM is inviting local groups to come up with their own programme ideas for broadcast this autumn. The community radio station will be on air for four weeks, from October 31 to November 27, and…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Charity Seeks School Dresses
26th Dec 2010
Local residents, Roger and Julia Worth, are supporting the 'Novi Survat' charity whose aim is to provide food and schooling to needy children in Goa. The couple have already raised hundreds of pounds for the…
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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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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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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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Dream Scheme Art Attack in Underpass
17th Nov 2010
A Patchway underpass has a bright new look, thanks to local young people involved in the Dream Scheme project. A local artist helped local children design a new mural for the subway under Coniston Road,…
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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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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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Volunteers help to keep Little Stoke and Stoke Gifford safer
13th May 2010
Volunteers from the community are helping neighbourhood police keep Little Stoke and Stoke Gifford safe. Since the volunteers signed up in autumn 2009 they have helped police identify anti-social behaviour (ASB) hotspots, enabled officers to…
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