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Back of the Net for Brunel Bantams FC!

The Brunel Bantams are delighted to announce that they have been awarded a grant of £1,966 by the FA, as part of the ‘66 for 66’ initiative. The grant is part of the FA’s celebration…
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Christmas Celebrations on the Gloucester Road this weekend!

You are in for a treat on Gloucester Road this weekend! The main spots to enjoy the festive fun will be The Parlour, Sainsburys Local, Maplins, Cancer Research, Tesco Express and Nailsea Electrical.  Here are…
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Volunteers celebrated for giving a combined 1500 years of service!

An astonishing 1500 years of service has been celebrated by Bristol’s only adult hospice as it honoured over 150 of its long standing volunteers who have dedicated hours of their time to help support those…
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Parents Donate £4K to Build Climbing Wall at Brunel Field

A generous couple with children at Brunel Field Primary School in Bishopston donated an amazing £4K to their PSA to build a four-panel horizontal climbing wall in the playground. Klare and Tim Percival, who have…
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The North Bristol Art Trail 26-27th November 10am - 6pm

The North Bristol Art Trail 26-27th November 10am - 6pm. Preview Night in some venues, 25th Friday 7-9pm. The North Bristol Art Trail is now in its 14th year and still going strong. As always,…
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Volunteers needed at Bristol Libraries

              Volunteers have been hard at work across Bristol, giving a helping hand at their local libraries. At Avonmouth Library volunteers helped us to give one to one support…
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Bristol freelance parents join forces for flexible childcare scheme

            A group of freelance parents in Bristol are working with parenting community hub KudaCan in a bid to solve a huge childcare challenge.   One of the biggest obstacles…
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Making a splash for Baby Bank

Most people can at least walk and talk when they do their first sponsored swim. But not Bristol, Bath and North Somerset’s Water Babies! Babies as young as 8 weeks old will be taking part…
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Bishop Road Fireworks Extravaganza 2016

Saturday 5th November 2016, School field, Bishop Road (by One Way Garage) Celebrate fireworks night and help support Bishop Road Primary School The fantastic Bishop Road Fireworks Extravaganza is back and is bigger and better than…
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A precious baby memento and perfect Christmas gift!

If you are looking for a beautiful, bespoke gift this festive season, why not consider getting your child's hand or foot print set in silver to be kept forever or your favourite pet's paw print?…
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