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Call for local dads to take part in university study

I received the below request from Bristol University's Jez Zahra, can you help please? Are you a dad with a child in primary school? If so we want to talk to you! We are looking…
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Local Artists take over Temple Meads platforms

Four North Bristol Artists are among the 13 artists adorning the platforms at Temple Meads station as part of Art on the Platform. Laura Cramer, Cath Read, Jenny Urquhart and Nick Gerolemou. Passengers at Temple…
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The Bishopston, Cotham and Redland Green Treasure Hunt

1 August to 13 September 2015This summer sees the launch of the 'Green Treasure Hunt' around Bishopston, Cotham and Redland as part of the Bristol 2015 Neighbourhood Arts Programme. Starting on Saturday 1 August and…
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2015 Record Breakers - Summer Reading Challenge

Young readers across Bristol are being encouraged to take part in this year's Summer Reading Challenge.The free annual event, which begins in Bristol libraries today, challenges children aged four to 11 to read six books…
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Second Cycle Sunday on the Downs

Bristol Downs is set to be taken over by thousands of family cyclists, young and old, in the second of this year's Cycle Sundays, on Sunday 12 July from 9 am to 12 pm. Following…
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5 top tips on how to sell your home for the best price, and swiftly, from Alexander May

If you want to sell your house successfully then you will need to present it in its best possible light. Here at Alexander May estate agents we have been involved in selling property for many…
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Fabulous relaunch party at Ablectrics

Gloucester Road Ablectrics enjoyed a fantastic relaunch party last week. Over 250 people from Bristol's elite visited the refurbished venue, even The Lord Mayor was impressed with the work the team had done. Some fantastic new…
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Shaun the Sheep on Horfield Common!

Brunelcare are proud to be one of the sponsors of the Shaun in the City trail. The sculpture Brunelcare are sponsoring can be seen during the Bristol 'Shaun in the City' trail from Monday 6th…
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How to effectively show a prospective purchaser round your home

Here at Alexander May estate agents we do try to handle as many viewing appointments on behalf of our clients as we possibly can, whether in Bishopston, Clifton or Long Ashton. However there will be…
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Fairfield High School students in an episode of an education reality show!

The King and Queens of speech series on Sky 1focuses on the work of the charity Debate Mate, which encourages state school students from disadvantaged backgrounds to develop debating skills. A camera crew from production…
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