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Horfield Organic Community Orchard to host Summer Orchard Open Day

Horfield Organic Community Orchard are delighted to host a Summer Orchard Open Day as part of Bristol's first ever community food trail. 'Get Growing Open Garden Day' is being organised by Bristol Food Network (for…
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The Downs' 150th anniversary celebration picnic

Everyone in the city is invited to join in celebrations marking The Downs' 150th anniversary on Sunday 22nd May 2011. A special Victorian-themed picnic event has been organised by the city council, The Downs Committee…
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Parks Arts 11 - Call for Stall Holders

Parkarts is a biennial one day arts festival celebrating the visual arts and culture of Bristol, taking place on the 10th July in the ever popular St Andrews Park (near the Gloucester Road, BS6) and…
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MakeyourhomeEco - Free Taster session for home energy saving course

Residents in an around Bishopston and Redland are being invited to sign up now for a free taster workshop session on May 9th, which promises to get them started on cutting energy bills, saving money…
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Bishopston Matters goes to the Movies!

Last night I had the exciting experience of attending my first film premiere and the opportunity to interview a British film star! The launch of ELIMINATE: Archie Cookson took place at the Cinema Deluxe in…
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Jack is back in town

If you have ever met Bristol's Jack in the Green, you are likely to remember him. At nine feet tall, with burgeoning foliage and dancing to the beat of drums, he weaves his way through…
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Tennis club is back in the black

Twelve years after taking on a £25,000 loan to develop its clubhouse and courts, St Andrews-based Bristol Central Tennis Club has made the final repayment to the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). Members past and present…
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Gloucester Road Cafe Tart Holds Auction For Bust Charity

In March, Jennie and Ellen Bashforth, owners of Gloucester Road based, Tart Cafe and Foodstore, presented Simon Cawthorn, breast care surgeon from Frenchay Hospital, with a cheque for £1500. The money was raised back in…
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Park Arts11 - Be a part out it!

On Thursday 24th March the first meeting to discuss the summer event Park Arts11 took place. The evening was well attended by enthusiastic people full of ideas for what already promises to be a great,…
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Brand New Buildings Opened at Ashley Down Primary School

Ashley Down Primary School celebrated the opening of its brand new buildings on the Brunel Field on Tuesday 22nd March. Children and families joined Leader of Bristol City Council, Councillor Barbara Janke, as she cut…
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