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 Slow Train to the Sea
Artigo Gallery present The Slow Train to the Sea Monday 17 to Saturday 22 March 2025 Artigo shop and gallery, on Glos Rd Central, are delighted to present this exhibition… -
Win tickets to the world premiere of The Secret Life of Vivaldi
This month we catch up with St Andrew’s resident, Martin Weitz, long-term member of the Friends of St Andrew’s Park and my old neighbour! On this occasion we are not… -
Join in Window Wanderland 2025!
Window Wanderland is delighted that St Bonaventure’s Primary School is hosting the 2025 Bishopston Window Wanderland for the third year running. Everyone is invited to the event's launch in the…
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We are on the search for a Deputy SENDCo to deliver outstanding outcomes for SEND pupils at our diverse, friendly and ambitious school. See https://tinyurl.com/3rtufkj2 for all the details. @BAMEedBristol @BSCAssociation @LockleazeHub @BristolEdu @bishmatters
Good Monday morning!
If you're out and about shopping this week, do you fancy picking up and dropping off (in a shop donation crate) a couple of items for us? We have a few urgent needs.
Or you can buy for us online at http://givetoday.co.uk/nbsgfoodbank for direct delivery.
Thank you!
It’s just not a Wednesday without Walkers & Talkers, come along and join in with the fun, I guarantee that you will love it and don’t forget it’s completely free!
Have you made a recent move to the #SouthWest? Are you wanting a #career change? Or just keeping your eye out for opportunities? 👀🌟
Register for #jobalerts and see our current #vacancies across our hospices, shops and offices here 👇
http://www.chsw.org.uk/jobs 💚
#CHSW
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This Saturday, 2-4pm at Horfield Baptist Church, BS7 8NY. Enjoy a Rumble in the Jumble!
Do visit @Artigo Gallery on Glos Rd Central over the next few days to enjoy The Slow Train to the Sea exhibition by local artists Liz and John Rogers. You can read about this exhibition here www.bishopstonmatters.co.uk/the-slow-train-to-the-sea/
Bishopston Matters is pleased to be sponsoring the Gertlug - A LEGO User Group Easter egg trail on Gloucester Road. We are pleased to provide a £20 voucher for Totally Toys to one of the winning entries. You can read more on page 4 of the April Bishopston Matters - out next week!Looking for something to do this Easter? Well look no further! ![]()
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We've teamed up with several businesses down Gloucester Rd to bring you a free Easter Egg Hunt!![]()
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And the best part? Just by completing the trail and sharing a photo to one of our social accounts you could win a hamper worth £50!![]()
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The trail and the competition are completely free to join, and the trail is conveniently placed making it easy to travel via public transport.![]()
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Dates are 5th - 21st April.![]()
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See you there!
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To mark Social Prescribing Day, Bishopston Window Wanderland are offering a free stencil to download, simply head to their art shop at shop.windowwanderland.com and use the code Lighthouse2025 at the checkout.
This Sat 11-3pm FREE
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