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Come and pay a visit to The Hothouse this December

The latest production from Bristol-based group Kelvin Players tackles subjects which have perhaps never been more in the public spotlight than they seem to be at present. With allegations of institutional abuse and mismanagement hitting…
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2012 North Bristol Art Trail on 24th & 25th November

Now in its 11th year, the North Bristol Art Trail will once again be offering a spectacular array of artwork from over 100 artists displaying in more than 50 venues across the north of Bristol.…
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Horfield Common Ardagh - Play Area Project

Public Consultation Meeting Bristol City Council intends to rebuild the existing play area at Horfield Common Ardagh under the cities capital stimulus programme, which is providing funding for improving parks and green spaces across the…
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International End Violence Against Women Week in Bristol

There is a packed programme for End Violence Against Women week to be held later this month in Bristol. The main activities in the week beginning Saturday 24 November include support by men, including a…
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Horfield Common Big Gardening Day

Bristol City Council has provided the Friends with more than 1000 bulbs to plant out on the common so that it will look beautiful in the Spring time. There is a limited time scale to…
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Bristol hot air Balloons by Clive Minnitt

Bishopston resident, Clive Minnitt has launched a new book. His latest publication presents a wonderful visual insight into the high flying world of ballooning through stunning, colourful photographs. Each page is full of interest, exploring…
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Bristol Libraries celebrate 20 years of Bookstart

Libraries across Bristol will be celebrating 20 years of a national campaign to promote early years reading, starting today Monday 5th November 2012. Bookstart, which is run by the reading charity Booktrust, gives free book…
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Local business supports Movember!

The moustache is king at local Kellaway business this November, as some of the team are becoming 'Mo Bro's' and growing real moustaches for the month in support of Movember and Sons' prostate and testicular cancer…
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Food Couriers

Say hello to Bristol's newest restaurant food ordering and delivery platform - and one with a green focus. After a successful pre-launch trial in August 2012, the new online platform that facilitates the delivery of…
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The Future's Bright for the 63rd Scouts!

As the 63rd Bristol Scout group approaches its centenary year, having been started in 1913, the future looks good. The numbers of boys and girls in Beavers, Cubs Scouts and Explorer Scouts is now over…
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