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Trinity Academy lights up the new Bristol Beacon

On Wednesday 4th February, Trinity Academy students entertained a nearly full auditorium in the newly furbished Bristol Beacon. Only the second school to perform in the Bristol Beacon Hall since it was refurbished, the school’s…
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Family Food Action – Christmas donations please

Christmas is coming! This year, in view of the increased pressure on family budgets for buying enough food and power, we are not collecting/buying presents as we are concentrating on Christmas food and drink treats…
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Gloucestershire Cricket exploring new stadium opportunities in South Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire Cricket can confirm we are exploring opportunities for a new stadium development in South Gloucestershire. Through a process running over a significant period of time, the Club has determined that to ensure the competitiveness…
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Local Seasonal services

B&A Church, 279 Gloucester Road, BS7 8NY 17 December, 10:30am, Family Carols 17 December, 6pm, Evening Carols Christmas Eve, 10:30am, Christmas Eve Fancy Dress Nativity Service Christmas Day, 10:30am, Celebration service www.babristol.org Emmanuel Bishopston @…
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Meet Shaun the Sheep at Aerospace Bristol this May half-term!

Meet Shaun the Sheep at Aerospace Bristol this May half-term! Following his epic 1.5 million mile mission to the moon and back, Shaun the Sheep is coming to Aerospace Bristol for the school holidays! From…
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The Bristol Schools 48-Hour Film Challenge is back!

The Bristol Schools 48-Hour Film Challenge is back!  Could you make an original 4-minute film in just 48 hours?   Redmaids’ High School is delighted to announce that the Bristol Schools 48-Hour Film Challenge is back this…
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Fairfield’s First Community Iftar a big success

Fairfield High School (FHS) held its first Community Iftar with great flair and success, as multi-faith speakers shared their experiences of fasting in their religion. The Iftar, postponed since before Covid, saw Fairfield students, their…
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Kelvin Players - The Nether

Kelvin Players 2023 season is now in full swing. After the sell out 'Blue Stockings' in February, 'The Nether' is next up, this takes a look at a virtual world and offers complete freedom, just…
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Window Wanderland 2023 - March 4 to 6

St Bonaventure’s Primary School is delighted to be launching and hosting the 2023 Bishopston Window Wanderland. This colourful, creative annual event will kick into life with a special launch evening on the St Bon’s school…
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Could you support your local schools by becoming a school governor?

At Ashley Down Schools Federation we are looking for volunteers to join our governing body, which oversees the management of Ashley Down and Brunel Field Primary Schools.  We would welcome applications from people in the…
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