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Can you support the future of Bishopston Cotham & Redland Neighbourhood Partnership?

As many of you know, Bristol Council is implementing massive cuts across the city. One of the consequences is that our local Neighbourhood Partnership will not be able to continue beyond 31 March. The Neighbourhood…
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Bristol charity anticipates government thinking of Mental Health

As the government announces plans to transform attitudes to mental health, Home-Start Bristol’s new project aims to improve the emotional health of parents and children. Last year 83% of Bristol parents who felt isolated told…
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Help shape the future of the Stoke Park Estate

People in Bristol are being asked to help develop the long term future of Stoke Park. A consultation is currently underway to create a plan that will protect the park’s important historic and ecological features…
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Smiles all round at Clyde House Nursery

Local Bishopston day nursery Clyde House is celebrating after a gaining a glowing report from Ofsted following their recent visit. The nursery maintained its ‘Good’ rating and went on to achieve ‘Outstanding’ in the area…
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Window Wanderland 2017 is nearly here!

Window Wanderland takes place in just a few days, on Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 February. Bishopston and the surrounding area will once again be a feast for the eyes when the dazzling Window Wanderland returns…
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Yogafurie celebrates first year of being green

A local eco-friendly hot yoga studio based in Ashley Down has celebrated one year of opening having seen more than 15,000 class places being booked and a number of green credentials having been reached. Yogafurie, opened…
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HOSPICE GIVES BACK TO FESTIVE SUPPORTER

            One Bishopston resident enjoyed a very Merry Christmas after winning £5000 on a local charity raffle.   Helen Williams, an admin assistant for a physiotherapy clinic in Bishopston ,…
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Celebrate local fruit growing and Wassail the Orchard on Saturday 14 January

Home Orchard Plot takes shape at Horfield Organic Community Orchard Three years of planning and fundraising will soon come to fruit at Horfield Organic Community Orchard (HOCO). The Home Orchard Plot (HOP) project is a…
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Welcoming Anne-Louise to the Bishopston Matters family!

Since the birth of young Henry, it has been extremely helpful to have a fellow worker, passionate about our community, to call upon when needed. Many of you may recognise the smiley face of Anne-Louise…
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New Art in St Andrews Park

Just when you think our park can't get any more beautiful, further gems appear – this time in the form of fantastic tree sculptures, created by Andy O'Neil, with the help of pupils from Sefton…
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