Archie gets back on his bike to become Redland Green's 100 Bikeability trainee
25th Jul 2014
Archie Brooks, aged 12, has become Redland Green School's 100th Bikeability trainee and joins fellow pupils who have all completed their Bikeability Level 3 training since the school started the courses in April 2012. What…
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Out There Music Summer Show - A Reader's Review
24th Jul 2014
On Saturday 12th July, Out There Music staged their annual Summer music concert at St. Alban's Church in Westbury Park. Today on Bishopston Matters a local resident named Holly Brown shares her positive experience of…
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A Chance to Dance with Pigsty Morris - Two Taster Sessions
24th Jul 2014
Today on Bishopston Matters, our local Morris Dancers, the Pigsty Morris, share some history about themselves and tell you about two taster sessions that they will be running soon. * * * Pigsty…
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Redland High to return to The Fringe
21st Jul 2014
16 students from Redland High School are preparing to take to the stage once more at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, held in August. The cast, made up of pupils from Years 10 to 13, will…
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Over 100 changes made as Clifton Village Residents' Parking Scheme is approved
18th Jul 2014
Over 100 changes - including longer pay and display times, extra permits for businesses and additional permits for hotels and conference venues - have been made as part of a formal decision to proceed with…
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Exciting News from Friends of Horfield Common
17th Jul 2014
The Friends of Horfield Common would like to share the following exciting news with Bishopston Matters readers... FOHC Annual Summer Picnic - Sunday 17th August, 12 - 5pm on Horfield Common We are really pleased…
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Bristol Pound launches Tourist Map to bring visitors & traders together
17th Jul 2014
When in Bristol, do as the Bristolians do! Bristol Pound recently launched the Bristol Pound Tourist Map. This free pocket-sized map aims to show summer visitors some of the best independent businesses the city has…
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Celebrating Age Festival seeks 'Super Citizens'
16th Jul 2014
IF you know a 'super citizen' who is a shining example of what can be achieved in later life - it's time to nominate them for an award. Winners will be announced at this year's…
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A Parent's letter of thanks to Fairfield High School
16th Jul 2014
Bishopston Matters is pleased to share the following letter which is written by a local parent to Catriona Mangham, the head teacher of Fairfield High School. Fairfield High is a mixed-gender community school for 11…
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'The Juice Party': Bristol mum's book success
13th Jul 2014
When a Bristolian mother of two decided to embark upon a career in nutrition little did she know that her quest to help others would take her on a roller coaster of a journey, resulting…
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