Community news
Treasurer of the Shirehampton Sailing Club and organiser of the 'Try Sailing Day' shares with us his experiences of the event
3rd Sep 2012
If you are interested in dinghy sailing the closest place to sail is Shirehampton Sailing Club. On Sunday 12th August the Sailing Club welcomed over 70 guests to a 'Try Sailing and BBQ Day'. Although…
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Anniversary Celebrations Mark a Magical Two Years for BLOGGS
30th Aug 2012
An award-winning young hairdresser, who launched his Bristol salon promising hair design with a difference, has been celebrating the salon's two year anniversary and success with clients. Joe Hemmings, aged 29, opened Bloggs Hair Design…
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Work begins on new Gloucester Road Library and Community Health Centre
22nd Aug 2012
Yesterday at the entrance to the old Bristol North Baths building, I witnessed the official handover of keys to the developers following legal exchange of contracts, which means that work can now start on the…
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A fantastic new playground has been delivered to Horfield - local Cllr Cheryl Ann shares with us her delight!
22nd Aug 2012
Horfield's latest park is proudly situated opposite our Leisure Centre outside the Territorial Army Centre. Long awaited as finance was awarded back in 2009; location, anti social behaviour, water pipes, resident concerns and group objections…
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Lockleaze & Horfield Community FC Now Recruiting
13th Aug 2012
After the massive success of their past two seasons Lockleaze and Horfield Community Football Club are recruiting players for our U12s teams. Boys need to be 10 and a half up to 11 and a…
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Leap of Faith for the Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre
13th Aug 2012
Canine heroes are ready and waiting to rescue you from Portishead Marina on Saturday 15 September to raise money for The West of England MS Therapy Centre. The Centre is looking for 30 brave men…
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Jamaican flag ceremony in celebration of 50 years of independence
6th Aug 2012
Councillor Peter Main, Lord Mayor of Bristol, will be joining the city's Jamaican community leaders for a flag-raising ceremony in front of The Council House on College Green later today to mark 50 years of…
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Amnesty Bristol celebrates 30 years of the Goldney Garden Party
31st Jul 2012
Amnesty Bristol is hosting its 30th Goldney Garden Party, with high hopes for its biggest and best yet. With live music, tombolas, children's entertainers and the ultimate tea party, it's an event not to be…
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Reflections V - Mixed Art Exhibition from the Reflections Group
31st Jul 2012
Reflections V is the fifth annual exhibition from the ever popular Reflections Group of Bristol-based artists. This year three new artists are joining four original members, and this latest show will present a strong, eclectic…
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Little Steps arrive on Zetland Road
20th Jul 2012
This morning I had the pleasure of attending the launch of the new charity shop Little Steps. Young Rhia Flaherty (4 years) cut the ribbon to open the new venue at 15 to 17 Zetland…
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