BISHOPSTON MATTERS

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News from Fairfield High School

New students recently enjoyed planting trees to mark their start at Fairfield High School in Bristol. Each tutor group have been given a fruit tree that they can watch growing over their five years at…
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Horfield Theatre Company present Nunsense the Mega Musical

From getting down to the bare essentials in Calendar Girls last year, Horfield Theatre Company are doing a full 360 degree circle this year as they put on their habits – don’t worry, they’re all…
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Yoga West in the Bristol Yoga Trail

Yoga West was excited to tell me about the first year of the brand new Bristol Yoga Trail that tales place on Saturday 14th September 2013. It is an opportunity to try yoga at 6…
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Golden Hill Community Garden Harvest Fair!

The Golden Hill Community Garden would like to invite you to celebrate their Harvest Fair on the 14th September 1 - 4pm. There will be Morris dancing, music, facepainting, free kids activities, cake and pizzas…
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Do you have an interest in repairing and maintaining bikes?

Do you have an interest in repairing and maintaining bikes? Would you like to volunteer with a fantastic bike recycling project based at Horfield Prison? If so Life Cycle Uk would love to hear form…
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Free Family Film in St Andrews Park

I am delighted to bring you the news that thanks to Phoenix Films there will be Slapstick Screening in the Park on Saturday 14th September 2013, 7.30pm. Inspired by finding out that in the 1920s…
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Join in the fun of Party in the Park 2013!

Party in the Park is a well established community event which brings together over 3,500 members of our local community for a fun filled afternoon and evening of entertainment. Bishopston Matters is pleased to continue…
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Art with a Heart - Local Art for Local People

There is a long tradition of artists using their talent to benefit good causes and from 1 -6 October work from members of the North Bristol Art Trails will sold along with other work at…
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Profile: Jamesboy Records

Jamie Reid-Sinclair's home-based Bristol business, Jamesboy Records, sells rare and collectible vinyl records. He has been trading since 2005 How did your business get started? "I was working full-time, getting frustrated, and I kept thinking…
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Community Wellbeing Grants - Deadline!

Are you helping make Bishopston a better place? Could you do with a helping hand to get your community project off the ground? If so, don't forget about Neighbourhood Partnership wellbeing grants, which support a…
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