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The Chelsea Fringe in Bristol - The alternative garden festival

The Chelsea Fringe in Bristol is an alternative garden festival that celebrates everything from guerrilla gardening and community projects to large-scale installations, performance art, street happenings and much more in between. It’s an open-access fringe…
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An account of the recent austerity march

I was recently contacted by Megan, a passionate Bishopston resident who would like to share with you her account of the recent austerity march she was involved in organising, that took place in Bristol town…
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Local Mascot featured in World Record attempt at Wetherby

The Worlds largest mascot race took place at Wetherby Races, West Yorkshire on Sunday 26th April and local Mascot Fred the First Steps Soccer Mascot was Going For Gold. The Mascot Gold Cup, sponsored by…
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The English Tailoress now in Bishopston

Charlotte Appleby, The English Tailoress has recently moved to Bristol and brings with her years of dressmaking experience. After training years ago at London College of Fashion in Handcraft tailoring, Charlotte soon carved out a…
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The return of Mr Gotalot!

Still want something? Still need anything? Well, you're in luck - Mr Gotalot's Gotalot Shop is opening once more! Step inside the magical Gotalot Shop where you can buy anything and everything you could ever…
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Celebrating Age Festival seeks work from local artists with a 'green' theme

It is time for creative over 50s to shine! Bristol's Celebrating Age Festival which starts this autumn is calling for entries for its annual art competition. This year's festival which runs from 27 September to…
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Golden Hill Community Garden Spring Fair!

Join the Golden Hill Community Garden for their Big Spring Fair on Saturday 9 May 1 to 4 pm. Organiser Lucy Mitchell told me, "This year we're going bigger and better than ever as it…
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FOHC Walking/Running Map & Cafe Launch event! Saturday 9 May

Horfield Common Walking / Running Routes: Launch and Sponsored Walk If you are involved in or run a local community group, you are invited to join the Friends of Horfield Common to raise some funds,…
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Our Neighbourhood Community Festival

Following on from the success of the previous two years, our Neighbourhood Community Festival is back for the third time! On offer will be a wide range of cultural and fun events, meetings, workshops and…
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Children's Classes at Yogawest

Alongside their usual weekly timetabled classes, Yogawest also run specialised classes for all ages of children. Children really enjoy doing yoga and it is a lovely discipline to learn when young. Teenagers (11-16s) The popular…
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