Sunday Volunteers Needed at Horfield Hospice Shop
26th Feb 2017
Our local hospice charity is appealing for volunteers to help out at its shop in Horfield on Sundays. The St Peter’s Hospice shop on Gloucester Road is looking for people able to give up a…
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Bristol charity anticipates government thinking of Mental Health
10th Feb 2017
As the government announces plans to transform attitudes to mental health, Home-Start Bristol’s new project aims to improve the emotional health of parents and children. Last year 83% of Bristol parents who felt isolated told…
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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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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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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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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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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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St Andrews Local Raises Money for Water Project in India
22nd May 2014
A couple of years ago, Bishopston Matters featured local man Andy Persson's seven day, seven marathon run down the Thames for charity, in which he raised money for a water project in the village of…
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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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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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Knutty Knitters Launch Xmas Cards for Charity
22nd Oct 2013
Knutty Knitters Launch Christmas Cards for St Peter's Hospice Last year Bristol was taken by storm by a group of self-proclaimed 'Knutty Knitters' who delighted the city with a tour of their life-sized Knitivity scene.…
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Strictly Come Dancing...Bristol Style!
24th Sep 2013
St Peter's Hospice is calling on Bristolians to put their best foot forward and support its brand new fundraising initiative - Strictly Come Dancing Bristol! The charity is looking for willing couples to sign up…
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Leap of Faith for the MS Centre
25th Aug 2013
The West of England MS Therapy Centre (Reg. Charity No. 801155) is looking for willing volunteers to jump into Portishead Marina on September 14th, to be rescued by a Newfoundland Dog. The event, now in…
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Raise funds for MS and have lots of fun!
25th Jul 2013
A massive charity absiel to help support the MS society is being held at The Eclipse Tower Cabot Circus in Bristol on Saturday 31 August. A huge 44m drop from the tallest building that a…
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Local charity goes over the edge to raise funds!
25th Jun 2013
Home-Start Bristol - a local charity which provides support for families with young children has organised a sponsored abseil down the Avon Gorge on Saturday 29th June. Up to 50 supporters ranging from age 12…
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'The Noise' 2013 - Working Together in Bristol
28th Apr 2013
It has been well reported that this city, like many others in the UK, is suffering because of cuts made in the provision of services to young people, and to the elderly some of…
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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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Gloucester Rd WI Tea Party
26th Mar 2013
Gloucester Rd WI are holding a secret tea party in Bishopston to raise money for their cookbook! Monday April 1st (Easter Monday) will see them open the doors to their pop up tea room for…
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Family Cycling Event at St Pauls Adventure Playground
20th Mar 2013
Local charity Life Cycle UK will be running its second 'Family Cycling Event' at St Pauls Adventure Playground on Saturday 23rd March, midday to 4pm. The event aims to support families to cycle with their…
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Rise and Dance - Charity Dance Event
5th Mar 2013
The Rise and Dance Charity Event takes place on Thursday 7th March 2013, 6pm to 8pm. You are invited to join in with two hours of soul-lifting dance performances and workshops with leading Bristol dancers…
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Local charity bike donation & sale event
24th Jan 2013
Do you have an unused, unwanted or unloved bicycle you don't need anymore? Local charity Life Cycle UK is holding a Bicycle Donation Day at Horfield Prison this Tuesday 29th January, to collect unwanted bikes…
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Adult Cycle Training now free!
22nd Jan 2013
Local charity Life Cycle UK's highly successful cycle training programme for adults and children is now free. Thanks to extra funding from Bristol City Council, a one-to-one session with one of Life Cycles professional urban…
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Get January off to a healthy start with the Stadium Dash!
7th Jan 2013
A local charity is urging Bristolians to get fit for the New Year while taking part in a new fundraising challenge. The Stadium Dash Challenge, set by St Peter's Hospice, is due to take place…
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Charity Art Auction
20th Feb 2012
St Andrews resident Lizzie Coles founded the charity NEMO after her god-daughter was diagnosed with the rare but devastating genetic disorder known as Incontinentia Pigmenti (IP) throughout the UK and internationally. Lizzie has organised several…
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St Peter's Hospice Launches Annual Midnight Walk
14th Feb 2012
Women from across Greater Bristol are being urged to 'Love Your Hospice' by enrolling on a fun, night time walk around the city. Called the St Peter's Hospice Midnight Walk the event is being organised…
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Raising Funds for East African Playgrounds
6th Feb 2012
I was recently contacted by local resident Megan Thomas who is raising funds for the charity East African Playgrounds, she asked if I would post the following appeal... Dear Neighbours, I was first introduced to…
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Supporting women in Bristol - 25 years landmark for Womankind a local charity
16th Nov 2011
On 25th November Womankind, Bristol Women's Therapy Centre will celebrate its 25th Anniversary. The charity was set up in 1986 and since that time has helped hundreds of women in Bristol to improve their mental…
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Bristol's First 'Department Store' Style Charity Shop Opens on the Gloucester Road
1st Jun 2011
Bristol's first 'department store' style charity shop has opened its doors with circus performers marking the occasion. The St. Peter's Hospice shop on Gloucester Road is being billed as the citys first mini department store…
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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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Local Resident Launches NEMO Charity on the Gloucester Road
7th Mar 2011
On Saturday 12th February, newly established charity NEMO launched their art exhibition on the Gloucester Road, to raise awareness of a rare but devastating genetic disorder known as Incontinentia Pigmenti (IP) throughout the UK and…
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