Community news
The race is on. Can you help?
21st Mar 2011
Local St Andrews resident Claire Bush has been offered a place in the London Marathon. When I met with her recently she explained she has run three half marathons in the past three years so…
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Bristol Green Doors Launches 2011 Programme
17th Mar 2011
Bristol Green Doors, the innovative scheme launched last year to encourage people to make their homes more energy efficient, has announced a series of new events for 2011, starting with an Insulation Celebration on Sunday…
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The Ardagh Spruce-Up! 2011
9th Mar 2011
The Friends of Horfield Common are appealing to you to join them and the Ardagh Bowling and Sports Club for - The Ardagh Spruce-Up! 2011! It will take place on Sunday 20th March 2011 from…
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Big Brew - a Big Success!
8th Mar 2011
Fairtrade Fortnight got off with a flying start at the Kings's Tennis Club in Bishopston on 28th February. Sustainable Bishopston's 'Big Brew' attracted over 50 people who enjoyed a cuppa, a cake and a chat,…
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Local Resident Launches NEMO Charity on the Gloucester Road
7th Mar 2011
On Saturday 12th February, newly established charity NEMO launched their art exhibition on the Gloucester Road, to raise awareness of a rare but devastating genetic disorder known as Incontinentia Pigmenti (IP) throughout the UK and…
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Family Fun Day to be opened by Kid's TV presenter!
3rd Mar 2011
Horfield Baptist Church are excited to announce that children's television presenter Naomi Wilkinson will launch their Fun Day on Saturday 19th March at Horfield Baptist Church on the Gloucester Road. Known to millions of children…
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Carols in the Park raises excellent amount for charity
24th Feb 2011
St Andrews Park was magical as it boasted it's beautiful white coat of snow. We wondered "would anyone venture out on an evening like this?" To our great delight a huge crowd of all ages…
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The Gurt Lush Choir comes to St Werburghs!
24th Feb 2011
Fresh from a sell-out concert at St Mary Redcliffe Church, the Gurt Lush Choir just don't stop! The latest addition to the Gurt Lush family will be the St Werburgh Voices, who will be learning…
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Pianist needed at St Bartholomews Church Choir
24th Feb 2011
St Bartholomew's Church choir is seeking a pianist to play for its fortnightly choir practices, held on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 8pm. The first part of the session is a joint practice of junior…
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New book published by local History Society
10th Feb 2011
The Research Group of Bishopston, Horfield & Ashley Down Local History Society, have published their latest book Bishopston - The Early Years by Denis Wright and John Hyde. For years Bishopston residents and Horfield residents…
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