BISHOPSTON MATTERS

Your community website for Bishopston, Ashley Down, Horfield and St Andrews

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.  

  • 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 👇
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1 week ago

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Do get on the Gertlug - A LEGO User Group Lego Egg Trail over the holidays!The sun is shining today which means it's the perfect day to go Egg Hunting on Gloucester Road! 🐣🐰Don't forget to grab all 6 hidden letters to enter into our Easter competition, for your chance to win some Lego, Chocolate, and a Totally Toys voucher courtesy of Bishopston Matters ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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Lovely to see new trees planted at Ashley Down Station and Ashley Down Green while on our morning dog walks this week 🌳 ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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The April issue of Bishopston Matters is going over the next few days and can be downloaded now at www.bishopstonmatters.co.uk/current-issue/ it is full of community news and info on lovely seasonal events. ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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Lovely Spring Market at Marie Curie Gloucester Road Hub this Saturday for all to enjoy!Come and support our lovely local artists and crafters this Saturday at our Spring Market 🌼10% of each stall holder's profit will be donated to Marie Curie's Great Daffodil Appeal 💛We still have a couple of slots left for stall holders. Message us or inquire in store for details 😊Bishopston Matters #gloucesterroadbristol #mariecurieuk #GDA #stallholders #Bristol #whatsoninbristol #creative #CommunityEngagement #Bristolcreatives #daffodils ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

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This Saturday, 2-4pm at Horfield Baptist Church, BS7 8NY. Enjoy a Rumble in the Jumble! ... See MoreSee Less
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