Community news
Children’s publisher of the year moves HQ to Bishopston!
13th Jul 2016
The Arnolfini Bookshop was recently filled to the brim with picture book enthusiasts and members of the local Bristol community, all celebrating the arrival of internationally-acclaimed publishing house Book Island. Publisher Greet Pauwelijn and her family…
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Local community project reaches the finals of the National Lottery Good Causes Award
11th Jul 2016
Staff and volunteers at Life Cycle’s bike recycling scheme at Horfield prison are delighted to be recognised for their efforts. Their Bike Back project has made it through to the finals of the environment category…
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Window Wanderland could get funding
9th Jul 2016
A community project transforming homeowners’ front windows into works of art has made it to the finals of a national funding competition – and is calling for people to vote. Artist Lucy Reeves set up…
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Sparks Super Summer Holiday Club - book in now!
5th Jul 2016
Locally based Sparks Play and Care are very excited about the array of fun activities and trips they have planned for holiday club this summer.They will be holding their holiday club from Monday 27th July…
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Turtle Bay brings Caribbean sunshine to Cheltenham Road!
5th Jul 2016
Bristol is to get a second helping of rum, reggae and jerk as Caribbean restaurant and bar Turtle Bay are set to open a brand new venue on Cheltenham Road. Turtle Bay’s jerk revolution has…
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Help local carers
30th Jun 2016
Over 4,500 carers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire carry a Carers Emergency Card. The card is used in the event of the carer having an accident or emergency. This ensures that the person they look…
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Local barbering salon celebrates 30 years in business with a new move
25th Jun 2016
Local men’s hairdressing salon Franco’s Barbering Lounge has celebrated 30 years in business this week, with the announcement of a move to bigger commercial premises on Gloucester Road. Franco Lombardi, who set up the barbering…
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Bishopston Garden Charity Plant sale at Room 212, Saturday 25 June
23rd Jun 2016
Following the success of Bishopston Open Gardens, The Bishopston Garden Society will be selling plants outside Room 212 this Saturday morning from 10am. Proceeds will go to the Bristol Refugees and Golden Hill Community Garden.The…
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Redland High Students Join David Cameron at Bristol Vote Remain Event
23rd Jun 2016
Yesterday morning Prime Minister David Cameron was joined in Bristol by former PM John Major and Labour MP Harriet Harmon to urge voters to remain in the European Union (EU) ahead of today’s referendum.The Prime…
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St Peter's Hospice Launches New Summer Party Fundraiser
12th Jun 2016
Bristol’s only adult hospice has launched a brand new fundraising initiative at a special Summer Party hosted by Miss Bristol International, Gabriella Papp. Fundraisers, supporters and staff of St Peter’s Hospice gathered at the charity’s Gloucester…
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