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Chemistry Success for Fairfield High School

A TEAM from Fairfield High School is celebrating success in a science event at Bristol University. The four Year 8 boys won the university challenge contest at The Salters Festival of Chemistry, which was attended…
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Families & carers affected by loved ones' substance misuse: John Taylor speaks out

FOR EVERY PERSON grappling with drug and alcohol misuse, it's estimated that at least five others are affected - husbands, wives and partners, mothers, fathers, siblings, children, grandchildren, friends, employers – each of these has…
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Three weeks to Raise Money for Progressio Charity

This summer Natalie Bennett will be going to Malawi to work as a group leader for a government funded project called ICS (International Citizen Service). The particular project she will be working on is with…
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Celebrating Age Festival seeks creative older talent for art & craft competition

BRISTOL's Celebrating Age Festival is calling for entries from creative people aged 50 plus for its annual art and craft competition. This year's festival which runs from 27 September -12 October will be themed Bristol…
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Will You Take the Plunge?

The West of England MS Therapy Centre is looking for people to Take the Plunge into Portishead Marina and be rescued by Newfoundland Dogs. The event will take place on 13th September in Portishead Marina between…
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Explore the "Get Growing Trail" by bike!

Local cycling charity Life Cycle UK is holding a series of led rides around this year's "Get Growing Garden Trail" over the weekend of 7th and 8th June. Five guided rides, each exploring a selection…
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Volunteers Needed to Help Raise Funds for Hospitals at the Balloon Fiesta

Bristol hospital's charity Above & Beyond is looking for volunteers to share the fun of Bristol's International Balloon Fiesta (7-11 August) while raising money for a good cause. Groups or individuals are all welcome and…
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A Night at the Movies: Morricone & Friends

On Saturday 5th July, Gurt Lush Choir will present A Night at the Movies: Morricone & Friends, a celebration of film music from over half a century, featuring music from Frozen, The Mission, The Good,…
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Little Readers' Day Out - Free Event for Families

A Bristol company education umbrella have launched 'Routes to Reading', a new reading scheme and are holding a free event for families called Little Readers' Day Out. Little Readers' Day Out is a free event…
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Memorial Ground - English Heritage decision

Jamie Carstairs recently got in touch with Bishopston Matters with details of his bid to have the war memorial listed. The following article is a recent account from Jamie with the latest details. *  …
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