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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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Political Debate in Bristol!

Avon and Somerset Police Crime Commissioner Question Time, Thursday 18 October, 7 - 9pm The Council House, College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TR Candidates for the Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner election will take…
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Talented Bishopston Resident Prepares for Prestigious Performing Arts College

A former student from South Gloucestershire and Stroud College is preparing to depart from Bristol and embark on a new journey in Liverpool; to study at the prestigious Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (LIPA). After…
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A better way to divorce?

No one finds separation and divorce a happy subject, but increasing numbers of people are finding that using Family Mediation to help them resolve their conflicts over children and money takes some of the agony…
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Could your community group benefit from a grant?

Calling all community groups in Bishopston, Redland and Cotham! Do you have a fantastic project that will make a difference to local people but need funding to help it along? Well the Neighbourhood Partnership wellbeing…
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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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Jenny Starts as New Community Safety Officer for North Bristol

Jenny Dean is the new Safer Bristol community safety officer working in north Bristol, with colleague Cheryl Cole, alongside police and council officers to improve the safety and quality of the environment for local people. Jenny will…
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MS Firewalking Challenge

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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Bishopston Author offers books at special price for Bishopston Matters!

Bishopston-based publishing company, Bristol Folk Publications is exclusively offering "Bishopston Matters" readers its books at exclusive special low prices for a strictly limited time. "Bristol Folk" (RRP £18.99), "The Saydisc & Village Thing Discography" (RRP…
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Bishopston Forum Review by Clive Stevens

Chair Clive Stevens kindly shares with us his notes taken from the recent Bishopston Forum on Thursday 29th Sept 2011. The key priorities for the area: Lower vehicle speeds. The results of 20 mph trials…
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