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Meet Gloucestershire legend Mike Procter at the Bristol County Ground this Friday

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

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

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

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?

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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Celebrate the best of British with Sue Ryder's Summer Gala in the Gardens

Healthcare charity Sue Ryder is currently selling tickets to its 'Gala in the Gardens' Summer event, to be held on Saturday 28th June at The Camers Gardens in Old Sudbury. CamersĀ is a listed Elizabethan farmhouse…
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GB Stars launch scheme to find local heros

A host of Olympians and Paralympians recently launched a nationwide Instant Hero Auction, enabling people to take part in unique experiences whilst raising money for their chosen good causes. The Opening Ceremony of the Harbourside…
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The Big Push - A charity buggy push up through Ashton Court on 5th July

CALLING ALL MUMS TO JOIN "THE BRISTOL BIG PUSH". Any mum will know how precarious, daunting and hazardous childbirth can be. Luckily, in this country we have trained midwives, decent facilities, consultants, ambulances and emergency…
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Call for volunteer marshals to help at hospice walk

Bristol's only adult hospice is appealing for volunteers to sign up as marshals for its upcoming Midnight Walk. The charity needs to find 150 volunteer marshals to help out at the popular annual event, which…
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Bristol's Stokes Croft traders launch new visitor website & leaflet

Traders and businesses in Bristol's popular Stokes Croft have launched a new website and leaflet to help boost the experience of visitors exploring the area which is best known for its street art, independent retail…
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