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Bishopston Quaker sets off to Kenya to offer Greetings from Bristol

Bristol Quaker Judi Brill has recently departed for Kenya, taking with her a quilt made by the Quakers of Britain right here in Bristol to offer greetings at The World Conference of Friends. Only held…
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The Gurt Gasworks Concert

Fresh from the hugely successful Gurt Winter Concert in February, the Gurt Lush Choir is pleased to announce a second outing to the Colston Hall, this time in collaboration with the fantastic Gasworks Choir. The…
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Know Your Place

Know Your Place at Bristol's Record Office Tuesday, May 1 to Friday, June 29, 2012 Anyone who wants to know more about the historical growth of the community where they live or how the city…
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Lottery success for Life Cycle UK

Local cycling charity Life Cycle has successfully secured over 300,000 pounds from the Big Lottery Fund to enable it to continue running Bike Back, its bicycle refurbishment project in partnership with HMP Bristol. Bike Back…
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102 Cookery School Launches

Last night we very much enjoyed attending the launch of locally based 102 Cookery School on the Gloucester Road. We were welcomed to a fantastic Taittinger Champagne reception. Bristol chefs Josh Eggleton (from the Pony…
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Update on the Neighbourhood Partnership

The proposed extension to St John's Primary School on the site of the old police station in Redland Rd is welcome news to families with younger children. To ensure it progresses smoothly the Partnership has…
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Celebrate 2012 World Book Night at Bristol's Central Library

Book lovers and keen readers across the city are invited to join in national celebrations marking 2012 World Book Night on Monday, April 23 at a special event at Bristol's Central Library. Evening visitors to…
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Free Easter family fun with Toy Story 3 (U) on the big screen

Families are invited to enjoy big screen fun when Toy Story 3 (U) comes to Millennium Square this Easter. There will be free, alfresco screenings of this classic Disney Pixar film on Saturday, April 7…
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Bristol in Bloom - Painting competition for young artists

Young artists in Bristol are being invited to get out their brightest crayons and colourful paint boxes and have a go at creating an amazing imaginative picture for the 2012 Bristol Bloom painting competition. “Budding…
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Easter message from Rev James Stevenson

Whatever the weather or time of year, I love walking down the Gloucester Road. It buzzes with life and energy. On a mild December night last year, my wife and I went out to dinner…
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