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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Popular Bristol Fancy Dress Shop Closing Down Next Month
6th Sep 2016
A popular independent Fancy Dress shop in the Gloucester Road area of Bristol is to close down in the next few weeks, and move their business to an online only offering. Fancy Dress Fanatics,…
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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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Mr Gotalot and Monkey Trousers Theatre perform at the Bristol Old Vic – and it’s FREE!
27th May 2016
In celebration of the Bristol Old Vic's 250th Anniversary, Monkey Trousers Theatre are bringing a specially modified version of their latest hilarious family adventure, Mr Gotalot's Gotalot Shop: The Great British Cheese Off! to the…
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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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Bristol Cooking School: Why it is so important for Children to learn how to cook
28th Sep 2014
Today Bishopston Matters shares an article by Bristol Cooking School, a cookery school which offers after-school clubs, workshops and weekend activities with the aim of providing children and adults with the basics of affordable and…
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MS Community Cake Bake 2014!
27th Apr 2014
Saturday 17 May, 10 am to 2 pm Horfield Baptist Church, 279 Gloucester Rd, BS7 8NY (disabled access on Brynland Avenue) Yes, it is that time of year again, when I ask the community to…
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Local French teacher bringing renewed energy to language learning
27th Jan 2014
Local French teacher Alice Watson shares with us some thoughts on language below. Have you ever felt demoralised on holiday when a waiter has effortlessly slipped into perfect English to rescue your valiant but ineffective…
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Horfield author celebrates book launch with free event for kids!
8th Nov 2013
Woodland Adventure! If you go up to Leigh Woods on Saturday 30th November (2 to 4.30pm), you'll be sure of a Cuddliest Monster surprise. Vala Publishing Co-operative, based in Bedminster, are launching a new childrens…
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The launch of the new Bishopston Beanstalks
23rd Oct 2013
As Other Pre-Schools Close, Bishopston Beanstalks Grows...! On Monday November 4th, Pied Piper Playgroup becomes Bishopston Beanstalks Pre-School. With an emphasis on learning through play, children at Bishopston Beanstalks will flourish in the care of…
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News from Fairfield High School
23rd Sep 2013
New students recently enjoyed planting trees to mark their start at Fairfield High School in Bristol. Each tutor group have been given a fruit tree that they can watch growing over their five years at…
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Golden Hill Community Garden Harvest Fair!
9th Sep 2013
The Golden Hill Community Garden would like to invite you to celebrate their Harvest Fair on the 14th September 1 - 4pm. There will be Morris dancing, music, facepainting, free kids activities, cake and pizzas…
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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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Free! Quiz & Trail at The Gloucestershire County Cricket Club!
24th May 2013
Free! Quiz and Trail at The Bristol County Ground Gloucestershire Cricket Club, Wednesday 29th May. Trail open from 10am - 2pm (it takes about an hour). Bring the whole family for a fun time exploring…
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Our Neighbourhood Festival, Saturday 4th - Saturday 11th May 2013
3rd May 2013
The "Our Neighbourhood" Community Festival has been coordinated by the Bishopston, Cotham & Redland Neighbourhood Partnership, and will take place 4th -11th May 2013. The aims of the festival are to promote the Neighbourhood Partnership…
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Sports Jam 2013 - sporting fun for youngsters
29th Apr 2013
Bristol's popular Sports Jam event returns with an afternoon of free taster sessions for young sports enthusiasts aged from six to 19, who would like to have a go at a new sport, develop skills…
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Art boards on the Gloucester Road
22nd Mar 2013
Chatsworth Homes have worked in collaboration with the City of Bristol College Art & Design Department, Sefton Park Junior School and Fairfield High School in the production of decorative display boards that will mask the…
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Playing Out Workshop
21st Jan 2013
Are you interested in your street becoming a traffic-free 'play street' for a couple of hours a week or month? If so, go along to an informal workshop run by 'Playing Out' at Westbury Park…
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Bishopston Matters is pleased to support the Gloucester Road Story Trail
6th Jan 2013
Organiser and local resident Paula Brown tells us all about this exciting forthcoming event below. Many years ago my husband and I moved to Horfield from Newcastle. Knowing no one but armed with an A-Z…
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Bristol Libraries celebrate 20 years of Bookstart
5th Nov 2012
Libraries across Bristol will be celebrating 20 years of a national campaign to promote early years reading, starting today Monday 5th November 2012. Bookstart, which is run by the reading charity Booktrust, gives free book…
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Costa award winning author visits Henleaze Library
8th Oct 2012
Acclaimed children's author Moira Young will be visiting Henleaze Library on Tuesday, October 9 at 7.30pm. The 2011 winner of the prestigious Costa Children's Book Award will be talking about her new novel Rebel Heart…
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Little Steps arrive on Zetland Road
20th Jul 2012
This morning I had the pleasure of attending the launch of the new charity shop Little Steps. Young Rhia Flaherty (4 years) cut the ribbon to open the new venue at 15 to 17 Zetland…
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Performance Assembly at Ashley Down Infants
20th Jul 2012
Yesterday I was invited to attend the final assembly of the term at Ashley Down Infant School. I had a lovely time watching the talented children share their performances with the rest of the school.…
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2012 MS Community Cake Break!
27th Apr 2012
Join us for the 2012 Community Cake Break on Saturday 5th May, 10am to 2pm at the Horfield Baptist Church to raise funds for the Bristol MS Society Yes it is that time of year…
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Team Play! Free 8 week course for local parents
28th Oct 2011
TeamPlay is free courses for parents, organised as part of a research project run by the University of Bristol. The sessions will run over 8 weeks and are designed to reduce stress and enable you…
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Bristol leads the way in supporting street play
20th Oct 2011
Bristol City Council has become the first in the country to introduce a new, easier way of arranging temporary road closures, in a bid to encourage more children to play outside their homes. By introducing…
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Can you help a NEW local Toddler Group?
24th Aug 2011
The new Ardagh Toddler Group is launching on September 5th 2011 thanks to the Friends of Horfield Common (FOHC) and Ardagh Sports Club. This group has been set up in response to a lack of…
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Red Tape Cut to Encourage Playing Out!
18th Aug 2011
A campaign to enable more children and young people to play out safely on residential streets is being backed by the city council. The green light has been given for more frequent road closures for…
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Brand New Buildings Opened at Ashley Down Primary School
24th Mar 2011
Ashley Down Primary School celebrated the opening of its brand new buildings on the Brunel Field on Tuesday 22nd March. Children and families joined Leader of Bristol City Council, Councillor Barbara Janke, as she cut…
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