Holidays for Carers
1st Jul 2014
The charity, Carers Support Centre, has some great discounts on their holiday homes in Torbay. To be eligible for one of their holidays you must be a carer, looking after someone at home who could…
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Playing Out Launches New Blog
1st Jul 2014
Today, Bishopston Matters is pleased to share Playing Out's first blog post with readers. A range of subjects will be covered on the Playing Out blog, including looking closely at planning organised playing out sessions…
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DCMS uphold EH's decision not to list Memorial Ground: A Reader's Letter
1st Jul 2014
Today Bishopston Matters is pleased to feature a letter from reader Jamie Carstairs regarding the Department of Culture, Media & Sport upholding English Heritage's decision not to list the Memorial Ground. * * …
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The Big Bang comes to Fairfield High School
29th Jun 2014
PARENTS and children were given the chance at an event at Fairfield High School last week to learn how science, technology and maths can lead to fulfilling careers. The Big Bang open evening included hands-on…
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Accidental drowning is the third highest cause of death in children in the UK
26th Jun 2014
BRISTOL SWIM SCHOOL 'LITTLE SWIM COMPANY' OFFERS TOP TIPS ON HOW TO KEEP YOUR CHILDREN WATER SAFE THIS SUMMER With the school holidays upon us, thousands of families across the South West are planning on…
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Meet Gloucestershire legend Mike Procter at the Bristol County Ground this Friday
25th Jun 2014
Gloucestershire Cricket are dedicating Friday's NatWest T20 Blast match against Kent to raise awareness for The Mike Procter Foundation, a charity set up by the Gloucestershire legend to help uplift and empower disadvantaged people and…
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Local mum wins Venus Award for Bishopston Mum and Bristol Mum websites
23rd Jun 2014
Local mum and business woman, Hilary Douglas-Smith, recently won an award for her websites Bishopston Mum and Bristol Mum. The mum of two was the winner of the Online and Technology Category in the Bristol…
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Fun Doggy Day & Dog Show Fair to Raise Money for Friends of South Glos Strays
23rd Jun 2014
A FUN DOGGY DAY & DOG SHOW & FAIR will be held on Sunday 17th August in aid of Friends of South Glos Strays at Avon Riding Centre for the Disabled in Henbury. This year's…
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Business Feature - Achievable Dream Kitchens from The Green Kitchen Company
20th Jun 2014
Today Bishopston Matters features an article from The Green Kitchen Company, a local company renowned for fantastic kitchens at affordable prices. The article describes how Lee Gibbard, the man behind the The Green Kitchen Co,…
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Play examines London bombings & asks where were you in 2005?
18th Jun 2014
For six days in July 2005, London seemed to be the centre of the world. Almost a decade on, Kelvin Players take a look at how ordinary peoples lives were affected by the events that…
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