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Gloucester Road Traders Plan International Flag Display

The Gloucester Road Traders Association have asked me to spread the word that they are planning a display of international flags along Gloucester Road in Bishopston and Horfield (below Filton Avenue) to take place through…
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Its Official - Trees are good for your health and we can tell you!

Both Mars and Guinness famously had to withdraw their health claims for their products, but the record number who came to the Bristol Tree Forum last week (February 7th 2012) heard Bishopston resident, Marcus Grant…
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Bristol Gilbert & Sullivan Operatic Society Celebrate their 50th anniversary

Bristol Gilbert & Sullivan Operatic Society in their 50th anniversary performance of 'Iolanthe'. In this very special Jubilee season at BGSOS, they are delighted to launch their 50th annual production with the winning combination of…
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Charity Art Auction

St Andrews resident Lizzie Coles founded the charity NEMO after her god-daughter was diagnosed with the rare but devastating genetic disorder known as Incontinentia Pigmenti (IP) throughout the UK and internationally. Lizzie has organised several…
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Proposed Sainsbury's at the Memorial Ground - Visit our Public Exhibition

Click here to download the full document (pdf) Sainsbury's is proposing to build a store, commercial space and homes at the Memorial Stadium as part of an agreement that would provide funding for significant investment…
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St Peter's Hospice Launches Annual Midnight Walk

Women from across Greater Bristol are being urged to 'Love Your Hospice' by enrolling on a fun, night time walk around the city. Called the St Peter's Hospice Midnight Walk the event is being organised…
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Neighbourhood Forum Meetings

The next Neighbourhood Forum meetings in Bishopston, Cotham and Redland are open to all residents, groups and people who live, work or use schools in the area, the Forum meetings are your opportunity to raise…
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Raising Funds for East African Playgrounds

I was recently contacted by local resident Megan Thomas who is raising funds for the charity East African Playgrounds, she asked if I would post the following appeal... Dear Neighbours, I was first introduced to…
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News from the Gloucester Road Traders Association

Gloucester Road is famous for the huge variety of shops and businesses on this unique mile of high street between Cheltenham Road and Filton Avenue. There are probably about 250 independent businesses trading there and…
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Lockleaze & Horfield Community Football Club Now Recruiting!

The Lockleaze and Horfield Community Football Club will be playing in The Bristol Suburban League in September 2012. Their current team are in their final season in the Avon Youth League at U16s level. The…
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