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Bishopston artist is commissioned by Shakespeare Birthplace Trust to create garden light installation

Bristol artist Emily Knight is commissioned by Shakespeare Birthplace Trust to create garden light installation Bishopston-based spatial designer and artisan maker Emily Knight is busy this month preparing her first commissioned piece for public display.…
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Call into Life Cycle during the North Bristol Art Trail

Local charity Life Cycle UK is opening up its bike recycling workspace at Horfield Prison as part of the North Bristol Arts Trail, 10am to 5pm on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November, offering the…
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Enjoy North Bristol Art Trail 2014

The North Bristol Art Trail takes place on 29 - 30 November with preview evenings at selected venues on Friday 28. One the most established in Bristol, the trail shows work by over 100 artists…
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Cricket's loss is the Gloucester Road's gain!

The Royal London One-Day International between England and India at the Bristol County Ground on Monday 25 August 2014 may have been a washout, but the dark clouds had a silver lining for local traders.…
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Another Light bulb Moment from ABLECTRICS

New Light Fitting Repair Service Ablectrics is now pleased to be able to offer their customers a light fitting repair service, from 12 pounds + VAT. Simply bring in your lamp and they will have…
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Fox & Feather and a.k.a Hairdressing put on a charity fashion show

An "amazing" time was had by all on the first Fox & Feather and a.k.a Hairdressing collaborative fashion show. The two family run businesses had been planning the event for over 3 months, using the twitter…
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Royal Representative Opens Early Years Building

Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant, Mary Prior MBE JP, has officially opened the new Early Years building at Redland High Infants with QEH. Staff and governors from both Redland High and QEH attended the opening ceremony on…
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Local Christmas events/services for your diary

Thursday 27 November Bishopston Christmas Market - Bishop Road Primary School, 7.15 - 10 pm. Enjoy a wonderful selection of festive stalls from some of the best local businesses and artisans selling cards, gifts, jewellery,…
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South West Adoption Agencies Highlight Urgent Need for Adopters for Siblings

Bristol City Council, Action for Children, Clifton Children's Society and four other local authorities in the South West recently joined forces to celebrate National Adoption Week (3-9 November) with their open information event in Bridgwater…
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Redland High Orienteers Secure Silver at the British Schools' Championship

Six months after becoming the Avon Schools' Orienteering Champions, the Redland High School Orienteering Team has been awarded Silver Medals at the British Schools' Score Championship. Orienteering is a sport that combines cross-country running with…
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