Bishopston community news and business directory
Bishopston Matters is a popular community magazine delivered free to 10,500 homes across Bishopston, Ashley Down, Horfield, St Andrews and parts of Redland. It celebrates all the numerous positive local events, activities, groups and individuals that live within this area. Keeping people up to date with the latest news from the vibrant Gloucester Road, green spaces – St Andrews Park, Horfield Common, The Golden Hill Community Garden as well as local schools, scouting, history, WI, church groups, local councillors and much, much more! As well as promoting local news and events, the magazine is a trusty directory for local businesses and traders, its handy A5 size means it is held onto. Whatever you need, you will find a local business that can help, within the pages of the community magazine. If you would like to promote your business or services to the local community or raise awareness of a local group, please do get in touch, contact kerry@bishopstonmatters.co.uk.
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The Kelvin Players present Road
It has been 90 years since the Kelvin Players Theatre Company staged their inaugural show, The Private Secretary by Charles Hawtrey; to celebrate this significant anniversary, the group are delving… -
University of Bristol Botanic Garden Easter Sculpture Festival
Friday 19 April – Monday 22 April 2019 10-5 Sculptural delights inspired by from faraway shores Greek gods, tagelmust attired Tuareg musicians from the Sahara, a bronze fox skulking across… -
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain at the Redgrave Theatre
Friday 29 March – Sunday 31 March It’s ‘Horrible’ and it’s ‘Barmy’ – and it’s coming to Bristol! After a hugely successful West End season, HORRIBLE HISTORIES – BRAND NEW BARMY…
FROM FACEBOOK
Intergenerational Arts and Crafts Project With Childen’s Scrapstore Children’s Scrapstore, 21 Sevier Street, St. Werburgh’s. BS2 9LB
Are you over 50? We’re looking for older adults to take part in an Arts and Crafts Intergenerational Project with 6 year olds in local Primary Schools! You don’t need any experience with children, or to be good at art, just an interest in taking part. Those interested in the Event with St. Werburgh’s Primary , need to be available on 1st May for a Preparation Session at Children’s Scrapstore (10 am – 12 pm), and 7th May for the Intergenerational Event itself (10 am – 12 pm). Those interested in the Event with Fairlawn Primary in Montpelier need to be available for a Preparation Session at Children’s Scrapstore on 13th May (2 pm – 4 pm) and the Intergenerational Event on 22nd May (2 hrs including tea break! Times TBC) . For more details and to sign up call 0117 9143002 or email Dominique@childrensscrapstore.co.uk Questions welcome!
Lockleaze and Horfield Strollers
Tuesday 14th May Abbots Leigh
Bristol Bus Station 10:00 (bus X4 @ 10:15)
A chance to discover the Abbot's pond in Fish Pond wood. Coffee stop at Brackenwood Garden Centre before catching bus back.
Leader: Julienne
Lockleaze & Horfield Strollers
Tuesday 30th April Bath Bridges
Bristol Bus Station 10:00 (bus X39 @ 10:18)
A really enjoyable riverside walk. Please note, it can be muddy in places and parts are single file only .Leader: John
SUNDAY MAY 19th 16:00-23:00
Penny Brohn brings you one two of Bristol’s finest acts: pop legends Doreen Doreen and favourite comedian Mark Olver.
bars, food stalls and face glitter. With plenty or laughter and dancing it promises to be a great evening!
Tickets cost £25 each, with the first 50 tickets sold receiving a free drink. VIP tickets are available for £37 and include access to a VIP area with two free drinks, seating, nibbles and a VIP bar. The event sells out quickly so book your tickets today. For more information and to book your tickets visit pennybrohn.org.uk/pbpresents or call 01275 370073.
WHAT’S ON
- Lockleaze & Horfield Strollers Spring Walks 2019
30/04/2019, - St. Alban’s Players present Neville’s Island
02/05/2019 - 04/05/2019, Bristol - Mayfest at Glos Rd Central
04/05/2019, Bristol - Lockleaze & Horfield Strollers Spring Walks 2019
07/05/2019, - Westbury-on-Trym WI
13/05/2019, Westbury-on-Trym
