Join in Window Wanderland 2025!
18th Feb 2025
Window Wanderland is delighted that St Bonaventure’s Primary School is hosting the 2025 Bishopston Window Wanderland for the third year running. Everyone is invited to the event's launch in the school's playground on Saturday 8…
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Gloucestershire Cricket appoint Neil Priscott as Chief Executive Officer
18th Feb 2025
Gloucestershire Cricket is delighted to announce the appointment of Neil Priscott as Chief Executive Officer after an eight-month period as Interim. After a two-month open recruitment process, Neil was appointed earlier this week and started…
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Finding your family flow
30th Apr 2020
Hello my name is Louisa Tickner-Jenkins and I have worked in the early years sector for 30 years and I have been a childminder for the last 14 years. My childminding setting is currently closed…
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VEGFESTUK BRISTOL 2018 – Get your discounted tickets now!
27th Feb 2018
Fantastic day out for families at plant-based food festival at Ashton Gate stadium on 26–27 May. Families in Bristol and beyond will enjoy an amazing weekend at the upcoming VegfestUK Bristol plant-based food and lifestyle…
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Can you support the future of Bishopston Cotham & Redland Neighbourhood Partnership?
16th Feb 2017
As many of you know, Bristol Council is implementing massive cuts across the city. One of the consequences is that our local Neighbourhood Partnership will not be able to continue beyond 31 March. The Neighbourhood…
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Help shape the future of the Stoke Park Estate
7th Feb 2017
People in Bristol are being asked to help develop the long term future of Stoke Park. A consultation is currently underway to create a plan that will protect the park’s important historic and ecological features…
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HOSPICE GIVES BACK TO FESTIVE SUPPORTER
9th Jan 2017
One Bishopston resident enjoyed a very Merry Christmas after winning £5000 on a local charity raffle. Helen Williams, an admin assistant for a physiotherapy clinic in Bishopston ,…
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Santas on the Run is back!
20th Oct 2016
The annual Santas on the Run 2k fun run is back in Bristol on Sunday 11th December 2016. Grab your family, friends and colleagues (and dog!) and take part in this extraordinary dash across the…
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The Colour Fun Run … is back!
16th Sep 2016
After the success of last year’s first ever Colour Fun Run at Oldbury Court Estate we are delighted to announce this fun-filled event will return again on Sunday 2nd October 2016. Participants can look forward to…
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Popular Bristol Fancy Dress Shop Closing Down Next Month
6th Sep 2016
A popular independent Fancy Dress shop in the Gloucester Road area of Bristol is to close down in the next few weeks, and move their business to an online only offering. Fancy Dress Fanatics,…
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Children’s publisher of the year moves HQ to Bishopston!
13th Jul 2016
The Arnolfini Bookshop was recently filled to the brim with picture book enthusiasts and members of the local Bristol community, all celebrating the arrival of internationally-acclaimed publishing house Book Island. Publisher Greet Pauwelijn and her family…
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Local community project reaches the finals of the National Lottery Good Causes Award
11th Jul 2016
Staff and volunteers at Life Cycle’s bike recycling scheme at Horfield prison are delighted to be recognised for their efforts. Their Bike Back project has made it through to the finals of the environment category…
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Window Wanderland could get funding
9th Jul 2016
A community project transforming homeowners’ front windows into works of art has made it to the finals of a national funding competition – and is calling for people to vote. Artist Lucy Reeves set up…
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Turtle Bay brings Caribbean sunshine to Cheltenham Road!
5th Jul 2016
Bristol is to get a second helping of rum, reggae and jerk as Caribbean restaurant and bar Turtle Bay are set to open a brand new venue on Cheltenham Road. Turtle Bay’s jerk revolution has…
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Help local carers
30th Jun 2016
Over 4,500 carers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire carry a Carers Emergency Card. The card is used in the event of the carer having an accident or emergency. This ensures that the person they look…
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Local barbering salon celebrates 30 years in business with a new move
25th Jun 2016
Local men’s hairdressing salon Franco’s Barbering Lounge has celebrated 30 years in business this week, with the announcement of a move to bigger commercial premises on Gloucester Road. Franco Lombardi, who set up the barbering…
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Yogafurie asks Bristol to 'Turn Up the Heat on Your Health' with wellbeing open day
7th Jun 2016
Yogafurie, Bristol’s leading hot yoga studio, is hosting a free 'Turn Up the Heat on Your Health' open day this Saturday to help people find out more about a variety of holistic health and fitness…
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Cinderella … but not as you know it
27th May 2016
On Sunday 19th June touring opera company Tessitoura will perform a fresh take on one of Rossini’s most beloved operas - La Cenerentola, set against a picturesque outdoor backdrop.Witness a new retelling of old favourite…
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Bishop Road are getting Green Fingered!
4th May 2016
Bishop Road Primary School are embarking on ambitious plans to improve their outdoor spaces by creating a nature garden, allotment classroom, orchard and wildflower area. The school is one of the largest in the south…
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It’s May and time for the Glos Rd Central Mayfest on Saturday 7 May
4th May 2016
This extremely popular free community event is part of the Neighbourhood Partnership Festival Week and is a big day on our social calendar. Traders will be offering a range of activities and special sales outside…
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Lynne Fernandes Optometrist Wins Major Award
26th Apr 2016
Local Optometrist, Lynne Fernandes, has been awarded with one of her industry’s biggest accolades. Lynne was presented with the ‘Optometrist of the Year’ trophy in the annual Optician Awards in the presence of over 500…
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Support our Great Western Air Ambulance please
3rd Feb 2015
Is your wardrobe bursting at the seams with clothes that you don't wear anymore? Are you thinking about having a clear out, and finally getting rid of that dress you wore once in 2008? Great…
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Retinitis Pigmentosa charity would like your used stamps please
29th Jan 2015
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is a disease of the eye that leads to loss of vision and blindness. The Charity RP Fighting Blindness works hard to stimulate and fund cutting edge research to find a treatment…
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The Filtones Choir bid a sad farewell to their conductor
27th Jan 2015
The Filtones Choir members have bid a sad farewell to their Conductor, Mike Watson, who decided to retire in December 2014. He was presented with a Bristol Blue Glass plate inscribed with a dedication for…
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New theatre experience shaping up nicely
26th Jan 2015
An exciting combination of experimental theatre, new writing and forgotten works of art is coming to Kelvin Players this February. Performed on simple sets in an enclosed space, the theatre will be bringing to life…
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Local ladies create the Little Wedding Space!
25th Jan 2015
Engaged? Looking for planning inspiration? Can't find the right suppliers? If the answer to these 3 questions is 'Yes', then you need to come over to the Little Wedding Space next month and let us…
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Exclusive tour with Sarod Master Amjad Ali Khan
23rd Jan 2015
The sixth generation of an illustrious Bangash lineage, Amjad Ali Khan is a renowned maestro in classical Indian music. Asian Arts Agency are proud to offer audiences the opportunity to see this master of the…
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What is Homeshare?
22nd Jan 2015
Homeshare is a scheme designed to help older people and adults with disabilities to remain living in their own homes. A householder with a spare bedroom offers accommodation to a trustworthy adult, “the homesharer”, in…
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More attractions confirmed for MayFest this Saturday 3rd May!
30th Apr 2014
Lou Gray who makes the beautiful lights on sale at Room 212 is kindly loaning four maypoles to be used during the Gloucester Road Central MayFest event this Saturday. The amazing Ape Project will also…
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MS Community Cake Bake 2014!
27th Apr 2014
Saturday 17 May, 10 am to 2 pm Horfield Baptist Church, 279 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8NY (disabled access on Brynland Avenue) Yes, it is that time of year again, when I ask the community to…
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Could you be a governor of Fairfield High School?
13th Jan 2014
Fairfield High School recently got in touch with the below request re recruiting new Governors. Can you help please? The Governing Body of Fairfield High School is recruiting additional Governors. We are keen that our…
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Unique star studded games set to benefit Bristol charities
9th Jan 2014
A group of local charities have joined forces with the nation's sporting heroes to deliver a unique event for Bristol this summer. The Harbourside Games running throughout June 2014 will see the charities and participating…
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The next Neighbourhood Forum Meetings
25th Nov 2013
The next Neighbourhood Forum meetings in Bishopston, Cotham and Redland are open to all residents, groups and people who work or use schools in the area. The Forum meetings are your opportunity to raise local…
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An invitation from KudaCan to their 1st Birthday Celebrations!
19th Nov 2013
Dear Friends! KudaCan celebrates it's 1st birthday on Sunday 24th November and boy, do we have some treats in store for you! The day will be jam packed with FREE taster sessions, to give you…
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Horfield author celebrates book launch with free event for kids!
8th Nov 2013
Woodland Adventure! If you go up to Leigh Woods on Saturday 30th November (2 to 4.30pm), you'll be sure of a Cuddliest Monster surprise. Vala Publishing Co-operative, based in Bedminster, are launching a new childrens…
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Bishopston family share their experiences with adoption during National Adoption Week
7th Nov 2013
CCS Adoption has been finding homes for children since 1904, however the need now is greater than ever before, with a record number of children waiting including very young children. During and after National Adoption…
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The Bristol Kitchen Radio Kitchen Dance Party
5th Nov 2013
Seeking Kitchen Radio Dancers. Bristol Kitchen Radio (BKR) is an arts and culture podcast recorded around a kitchen table in Bristol. It is has regular listeners in 39 countries. 'The Bristol Kitchen Radio Kitchen Party…
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Gathering voices - and confidence
4th Nov 2013
Once again Redland Green Community Chorus was delighted to contribute towards the success of Bristol's 'Gathering Voices Festival of Song'. The 10-day festival, with its rich diversity of music and performance, strengthened Bristols claim to…
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Gurt Magnificent People
30th Oct 2013
Gurt Magnificient People event takes place on Saturday 8th February 2013 and sees three of the south west's best community choirs join forces for a night that promises to be eclectic, enchanting and exciting! Dont…
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BFI Film Academy Bristol - get involved!
29th Oct 2013
After the hugely successful pilot programme, Watershed and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School have again received funding from the BFI to deliver the BFI Film Academy Bristol. BFI Film Academy Bristol (FAB) are looking for…
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Rugby League World Cup 2013 - Bristol's pre-match entertainment programme revealed
28th Oct 2013
Bristol is ready to show off its cultural credentials when the eyes of the world will focus on the Memorial Stadium for Rugby League World Cup 2013 (RLWC2013) on Wednesday, October 30. A busy programme…
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Day of the Dead Activities at Room 212
25th Oct 2013
Room 212, is a new gallery and shop on Gloucester Road exhibiting work from over 40 local artists. This October the artists will be collaborating to create a Day of the Dead theme. There will be…
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Local Church help people become savvy with their cash
24th Oct 2013
Church to help people become savvy with their cash as households feel income squeeze. A church is set to run free sessions to help people in North Bristol get on top of their household finances.…
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Vets4Pets Bishopston wins Gold!
22nd Oct 2013
A local veterinary surgery is delighted to have been granted Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic status. Vets4Pets Bishopston is the first veterinary surgery in Bristol to be recognised with the award. Vets4Pets in Bishopston have…
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WI launches community cookbook to celebrate Bristol's Gloucester Road
17th Oct 2013
A cookbook containing 50 recipes from cafes, restaurants and traders along Bristol's famous Gloucester Road will be launched on Thursday 17 October. Created by the Gloucester Road WI (Women's Institute), with members amongst those contributing…
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Rugby World Cup Ticket Competition!
30th Sep 2013
Rugby League World Cup 2013 is the global sporting event of the year and it's happening right on our doorstep! The USA and the Cook Islands will go head to head in a battle to…
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Join in the fun of Party in the Park 2013!
5th Sep 2013
Party in the Park is a well established community event which brings together over 3,500 members of our local community for a fun filled afternoon and evening of entertainment. Bishopston Matters is pleased to continue…
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Equalling the fun and excitement of the tennis in St Andrews Park!
8th Jul 2013
A huge thank you to the Friends of St Andrews Park for organising another fantastic community event this weekend. Reveal in the park showcased a line up of theatre happenings and music roaming the slopes…
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'Nourish' The Cancer Care Cookbook Launch
3rd May 2013
Bristol based cancer charity Penny Brohn Cancer Care has launched its first cookbook Nourish - The Cancer Care Cookbook. Written by Dr Catherine Zollman, Lead Doctor and Wendy Burley, Lead Nutritional Therapist at Penny Brohn…
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Exciting news from Golden Hill Community Garden Spring Fair
2nd May 2013
The Golden Hill Community Garden is holding a raffle at its Spring Fair on Saturday 11th May. The raffle draw will be at 3.15pm. We are hoping to raise £2000 from the raffle to go…
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Celebrating Age Festival 'Brilliant in Bristol' calls for art entries
2nd May 2013
It's time to get creative - Bristol's Celebrating Age Festival which starts this summer is calling for entries for its annual art competition. This year's festival which runs from June 24 to July 6 will…
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Bristol Mayor to join Foodbank Trolley Push to help feed local people in crisis
2nd Apr 2013
On Tuesday 9th April 'Phil the trolley' will visit North Bristol as part of the first ever UK-wide 'Trolley Push' to help stop UK hunger. As growing numbers of people turn to foodbanks for emergency…
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Bishopston Society Public Meeting with Bristol Mayor
21st Mar 2013
Our Mayor George Ferguson has agreed to speak at the Bishopston Society Public Meeting which starts at 7.30 pm on Monday 25th March at The Church Halls, St Michaels Church on Pigsty Hill, Gloucester Road.…
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Bristol Tree Forum - Next Meeting
15th Mar 2013
The Chair of the Bristol Tree Forum invites you to a talk called 'Do the utilities still hate trees?' by Nol Vincent and Patric Bulmer of Bristol Water plc. It starts at 6pm in City…
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Next Tree Forum Meeting
26th Feb 2013
The Chair of the Bristol TreeForum invites you to a talk called "Do the utilities still hate trees?" by Nol Vincent and Patric Bulmer of Bristol Water plc. It starts at 18.00 hrs. in City…
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The Filtones Choir's Greatest Fundraising Effort in 30 years!
22nd Feb 2013
The Filtones Choir has celebrated its 30th Anniversary Year by raising the grand sum of £2,800 for charities from three concerts which took place in 2012. Those who have benefited have been Eden Grove Methodist…
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BBC One's Countryfile comes to Bristol!
20th Feb 2013
Bristol's otters and Avon Gorge goats set to be stars on BBC One's Countryfile! Viewers of the BBC One's hugely popular Countryfile programme will be treated to some local Bristol stars when they tune in…
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Local Boogie Bop encourages community to join in One Billion Rising!
20th Feb 2013
Local choreographer Michelle Luckes is well known for her work with young children. Her company Boogie Bop run creative dance workshops for children all over Bristol. On Valentines Day Michelle and her team of associate…
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Help our local foodbank please!
11th Feb 2013
In January I had the pleasure of meeting with Stewart North and Tony Matthews founders of the Bristol North Foodbank. The pair are both church leaders in the Horfield and Filton area. In these hard…
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Join in the fun and celebrate National Libraries Day!
8th Feb 2013
Bristol Libraries will be celebrating National Libraries Day on Saturday, February 9th with a blockbuster storytelling session! All 28 libraries in the city will be holding a simultaneous story time to celebrate the big day…
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Get on the Gloucester Road Story Trail this month!
8th Feb 2013
The Gloucester Road Story Trail got off to a great start yesterday afternoon at Bubalu. The event was well attended and the family show was enjoyed by all. Local resident Paula Brown (pictured right) has…
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Happy Mondays headline VegfestUK Bristol's tenth birthday
6th Feb 2013
The original Happy Mondays are on course to headline a 5,000 capacity outdoor gig in the heart of Bristol next May as they take centre stage at VegfestUK Bristol's tenth birthday party on Saturday May…
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Oasys Property Solutions receives Houzz's 2013 'Best of Remodelling' Award
2nd Feb 2013
Annual Survey and Analysis of 11 Million Monthly Users Reveals Top-Rated UK Professionals Bishopston based Oasys Property Solutions has been awarded 'Best Of Remodelling' 2013 by Houzz, the leading online platform for residential remodelling and…
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News from Gloucester Road - Kindle
25th Jan 2013
Husband and wife team, Clare and Guy Collins established their first wood burning stove showroom in 2008 in the heart of Bishopston, on the Gloucester Road. Shortly afterwards they opened their second showroom in Bath…
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A Winter Warmer from Charlotte Hussey
24th Jan 2013
Winter has clasped its icy fingers around us with freezing temperatures. This extreme cold leaves most of us heading for the warm shelters of our homes and not wanting to leave until spring arrives. The…
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A Wonderful White Wassail!
19th Jan 2013
A bit of cold frosty weather did not put off many local people joining in the fun of Wassailing the Horfield Organic Community Orchard this afternoon. Songs were sung around the trees, beautifully led by…
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Call to Action - Help your Gloucester Road Traders Please!
10th Jan 2013
The planning meeting to determine the Sainsbury's application on the Memorial Ground Bristol is set for 16th January 2013 (planning committee meeting 6pm Council House). Traders & Residents Against Sainsbury's Horfield (TRASH) believe that the…
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Gurt Lush Choir perform Mega Mikado!
23rd Dec 2012
The Gurt Lush Choir will be performing a full version of Gilbert and Sullivan's Mikado at the Colston Hall in February. The production, in collaboration with Bristol Schools Philharmonia, Opera Anywhere and singers from local…
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Welly Toddlers Remember the True Spirit of Christmas
18th Dec 2012
This is a lovely story. I was contacted in early December by a parent whose child attends the Welly Pre-School (based at Horfield Parish Church Hall), with news of a Christmas Giving event that the…
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Bristol Home Energy Upgrade scheme
18th Dec 2012
In October it was announced that Bristol City Council had been successful in obtaining central government funding for a Green Deal trial in Bristol. This programme is now officially launched and householders keen to participate…
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Redland High School meet up with their Paint Pals
18th Dec 2012
Eight pupils from Redland High School for Girls visited Westbury Fields Residential Home for the Elderly recently as part of the Paint Pals initiative. The Paint Pals scheme encourages communication through art between the elderly…
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MS Firewalking Challenge
3rd Jan 2012
Can you stand the heat? Then join the MS Society fire walk and help raise funds for our local people affected by multiple sclerosis by walking 20ft over 1,200 degree Fahrenheit glowing embers at Cabot…
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BBC Radio visits Matters Magazines
1st Jun 2011
The popularity of the local Matters Magazines and the 2 community websites, www.bradleystokematters.co.uk and www.bishopstonmatters.co.uk seems to be spreading fast! Hot on the heels of Points West presenter, Chris Vacher, who interviewed Jaci and Alison…
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Please Join Me in a Scrumptious Cake Break to Help Raise Funds For MS
14th May 2011
This month I hope you don't mind me using my role as editor of Bishopston Matters to share with you part of my family life, in particular relating to my father and his ongoing battle…
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