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'Night in the Library' Competition

Help celebrate the opening of the new Bishopston Library by taking part in a competition! The theme will be 'A Night in the Library' and can be a short story or a picture of what…
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Bristol Bach Choir to Perform Concert at Bristol Cathedral in March

Bristol Cathedral is the venue for a concert full of atmosphere, special lighting effects and of course, fabulous music. Rachmaninov and John Tavener have both written works of great beauty, intensity and spirituality. On 22nd…
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Reflections VI: Renewal: A Mixed Art Exhibition from the Reflections Group

The Guild Gallery, 68 Park Street, Clifton, Bristol March 22nd until April 12th 2014 "Reflections VI: Renewal" is the sixth exhibition from the ever popular Reflections Group of Bristol artists. Although the work of each…
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How Anyone in Bishopston Can Find their Soul Mate within 90 Days or Less

With the prospect of Spring being with us within a few weeks, thoughts are once again turning to romance and finding the perfect partner, and just in time there's a free digital report that spells…
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North Bristol Artists in 2014

The North Bristol Artists have a busy year ahead. Although the main focus is the Art Trail at the end of November the NBA are always and 2014 is looking to be a fantastic year.…
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UK's First Project for Trafficked Children Poised to Open in Bristol

Bristol-based anti-trafficking charity Unseen is preparing to open the UK's first care and accommodation centre for child victims of trafficking. It already runs a 24-hour safe-house for women survivors but is now responding to the…
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ABC Launches Change of Heart Campaign to Tackle Eating Disorder Stigma

A Bristol-based eating disorder charity has launched a new campaign with hopes to tackle the stigma that surrounds the illness. Anorexia and Bulimia Care (ABC) is encouraging people to get involved with its ‘Change of…
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Tickets Available Now for Mayor's Next Public Question Time

People with a burning question for Bristol's Mayor or simply an active interest in city life are being encouraged to come along to a public Question Time this March. As part of his regular programme…
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Fancy Dress Fanatics add Children's Costumes ready for World Book Day

It is very unusual to find hire costumes for children, and one local fancy dress shop has decided to change that in the lead up to World Book Day. World Book day is a huge…
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"Effortlessly Green": An Article by Alex Newick from Green Woods Furniture

Here is an article by local man Alex Newick who works at Green Woods Furniture, a business renowned for its Green business ethos. Alex hopes to inspire other local businesses to take on such an…
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