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Would you like to see a Basketball court in Bishopston?

I have been contacted by a local resident Bill Golden, to ask for our support in bringing new sporting facilities to our area. Bill told me.... "There are a lack of basketball facilities in the…
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You are invited to join the Bishopston Society

The Bishopston Society - 'working for Bishopston's heritage and its future' -is looking for new committee members. While their core areas of concern are monitoring and responding to local planning and licensing applications, and working…
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Get involved with the Neighbourhood Arts Programme!

As part of next year's European Green Capital award, Bristol 2015 Ltd will have various exciting programmes to get involved with - so register your interest today. The Neighbourhood Arts Programme will see unique arts…
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Gurt Western Concert

Yet another evening of a cappella delights presented by the ever-popular Gurt Lush Choir. Special guests this time are eight time British Barbershop Champions, The Great Western Chorus of Bristol. Expect a fine selection of fantastic popular…
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Wind band for seniors

In January 2015 a local wind group will be restructured to cater for the needs of retired people. Its aim will be to enable them to improve their playing skills in a group-friendly atmosphere. Stage…
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New draft electoral boundaries for Bristol City Council, have your say

People in Bristol are invited to have their say on proposed changes to the boundaries of Bristol City Council's electoral wards. The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) has drafted plans to change…
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North by Southwest Anthology

North Bristol Writing Group (NBWG) have Created an Exciting and Eclectic Anthology and Now Need Your Help to get it Published. North by Southwest is an anthology of 15 stories by 10 North Bristol Writers…
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Abida wins Shaun the Sheep design competition at Fairfield High

Hundreds of students from Fairfield High School flocked to take part in a competition to design a sculpture for next summer's Shaun the Sheep extravaganza. The youngsters were challenged to come up with meaningful ideas…
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Raffle to raise funds for Filton Community Centre

The Filton Community Association have arranged a raffle to raise funds for the community centre. All money raised will go towards repairs needed to the centre. The building was first built in 1966, and apart…
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Gurt Western Concert

Yet another evening of a cappella delights presented by the ever-popular Gurt Lush Choir. Special guests this time are eight-time British Barbershop Champions, The Great Chorus of Bristol. Expect a fine selection of fantastic popular songs from…
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