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Unique star studded games set to benefit Bristol charities

A group of local charities have joined forces with the nation's sporting heroes to deliver a unique event for Bristol this summer. The Harbourside Games running throughout June 2014 will see the charities and participating…
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Secret Dealers

Do you have a treasure lurking in your living room? The hit TV show Secret Dealers is returning to ITV and is on the hunt for people to take part. Turn your unwanted antiques into…
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Upbeat Streets to put the happiness back into Blue Monday

I am delighted to be a Happiness Champion! Please read news of their latest event that I look forward to taking part in below. We are told that January 20 will be the worst day…
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Get on your bike in 2014!

If your New Year's resolution is to lose weight, save money or be kinder to the environment, what better way to start than by having a cycle session with Life Cycle UK? Life Cycle can…
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A fabulous festive evening in our community!

Kicking off with Carols in the Park                                                        …
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Join in the Gloucester Road Festive Fun!

Support your local traders this Thursday evening and join in with their late night opening. There will be carol singing, live music, Irish set dancing and a general jam! Boston Tea Party will be supplying…
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Gloucester Road Traders invite you to Air your Views with Chris Leslie MP

'Air your Views!' The Gloucester Road Traders Association is delighted to announce that they have secured a personal visit to this area by the Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Chris Leslie MP. He wants…
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Spot Gordon on the Gloucester Road this Christmas!

Gordon the Gloucester Road Goblin & Best Christmas Window Display Competition Following the incredible success of the Gromit trail across Bristol over the summer. The traders of Gloucester Road have produced their own homegrown creature,…
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Give generously to the North Bristol Foodbank this Christmas Please!

Many of you lovely local people have previously given food donations to support our North Bristol Foodbank based at Revive Charity Shop, 555/557 Filton Avenue and linked with Ebenezer Church, 286 Filton Avenue. For those…
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Local building merchant triumphs at national award ceremony

Kellaway Building Supplies has reached the final of the prestigious Builders' Merchants Awards for Excellence 2013 in two categories: Best Customer Service and Best Training Initiative. Held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, the…
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