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New Park Project Plans for St Andrew's Park Wildlife Group

The Wildlife group of Friends of St Andrews Park has plans for a new park project. Bristol has been awarded the title of European Green Capital for 2015. As part of this award, a funding…
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Drawn to the Gloucester Road?

Drawn as a celebration of the independent shops on the Gloucester Road, local resident Tim Foster has produced a limited edition print of the road to raise money for charity. Tim explained the idea, “I…
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You could win Christmas on the Gloucester Road!

'Twas the month before Christmas - and all through the town - Shoppers were struggling - their faces a frown But oh! How different upon Gloucester road....! People so chilled out, their faces aglow Loving…
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London to Paris Charity Bike Ride

Balaji Krishnamoorthy, a previous Bishopston resident who is now residing in Clifton has the below request for charity. I am working for NTT DATA UK as an Analyst Programmer and contracted to EE , living…
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100 Yard Dash for Zazu's

The original Zazu's Kitchen restaurant has now closed! And re-opens this Friday - all of 100 yards down the road. It's a few short steps for the neighbourhood operation but a big stride forward in…
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Local brass band seeks new home

The highly successful City of Bristol Brass Band is on the lookout for a new rehearsal venue. For many years this local music group had a bandroom at St Bonaventure's primary school but the completion…
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Successful charity music gig in St Andrews!

A charity music gig with Bristol Glam Rock Band FAB 208 was held on Saturday 22nd November at Bristol St Andrews Bowling Club in Bishopston which helped raise 300 pounds. The money raised will go…
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The Big Sing comes to Bristol!

Join Concern Universal on Saturday 29th November for a magical, festive concert guaranteed to get you in the festive spirit! The Concern Universal 'Big Sing' event is coming to Bristol for one night only and…
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Get into the Christmas spirit with Glos Rd Central!

Celebrate Independent shopping this Christmas with Glos Rd Central! Based at the mid section of Gloucester Road in (known locally as Pigsty Hill), Glos Rd Central was set up earlier this year to support independent…
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Bristol City Council launch library consultation

Bristol City Council has launched a city-wide consultation to allow the people of Bristol to have their say on the future of the city's libraries. They really want and need everyone to get involved and…
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