Can you support the future of Bishopston Cotham & Redland Neighbourhood Partnership?
16th Feb 2017
As many of you know, Bristol Council is implementing massive cuts across the city. One of the consequences is that our local Neighbourhood Partnership will not be able to continue beyond 31 March. The Neighbourhood…
Read more
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…
Read more
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 ,…
Read more
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,…
Read more
Turtle Bay brings Caribbean sunshine to Cheltenham Road!
5th Jul 2016
Bristol is to get a second helping of rum, reggae and jerk as Caribbean restaurant and bar Turtle Bay are set to open a brand new venue on Cheltenham Road. Turtle Bay’s jerk revolution has…
Read more
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…
Read more
Local barbering salon celebrates 30 years in business with a new move
25th Jun 2016
Local men’s hairdressing salon Franco’s Barbering Lounge has celebrated 30 years in business this week, with the announcement of a move to bigger commercial premises on Gloucester Road. Franco Lombardi, who set up the barbering…
Read more
Yogafurie asks Bristol to 'Turn Up the Heat on Your Health' with wellbeing open day
7th Jun 2016
Yogafurie, Bristol’s leading hot yoga studio, is hosting a free 'Turn Up the Heat on Your Health' open day this Saturday to help people find out more about a variety of holistic health and fitness…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
Boston Tea Party shortlisted for Food Made Good Awards 2016
16th Apr 2016
Boston Tea Party (BTP) is vying with some of the UK’s best known restaurant and hospitality names to be a winner at the Food Made Good Awards 2016 – which reward the unsung heroes of…
Read more
2016 BS9 Arts Trail
14th Apr 2016
Make a date in mid-May with the BS9 Arts Trail and surprise your eyes seeing the work of 75 artists in 18 venues in Stoke Bishop, Henleaze and Westbury-on-Trym.Entry is free to each individual and…
Read more
Celebrating Age Festival seeks work from local artists with happiness theme
12th Apr 2016
It’s time for creative over 50s to shine - Bristol’s Celebrating Age Festival which starts this autumn is calling for entries for its annual art competition.This year’s festival which runs from 25 September - 10…
Read more
Free training for carers
10th Apr 2016
Carers Support Centre, a local charity, is offering a variety of FREE tailored training courses and workshops for 2016. The charity helps people who care for someone, whether it is a friend or family member.…
Read more
Bristol Walk Fest 2016 – Walk This Way!
8th Apr 2016
It’s back! Bristol Walk Fest is the UK’s largest urban celebration of walking, and they are coming to a neighbourhood near you!From 1st – 31st May 2016, Walk Fest’s packed programme will offer you a…
Read more
Let the Countdown begin !
6th Apr 2016
The West of England MS Therapy Centre recently held its launch party for their first annual Players Sprint Triathlon that takes place on Sunday 2nd October 2016.Jane Leslie, mother of MP Charlotte Leslie and British…
Read more
Monkey Trousers Theatre nominated in The Regional Awards!
4th Apr 2016
Almost a year on from their début performance, family favourites Monkey Trousers Theatre are celebrating a double nomination in The Regional Awards, ahead of their fifth spectacular Mr Gotalot show, The Great British Cheese Off! Hoping…
Read more
Clifton High School Junior Pupils make a splash!
4th Apr 2016
Clifton High School Junior pupils made an impact this Spring with their performance of the Craig Hawes musical ‘Splash!’. A comic retelling of the story of Noah’s Ark, the play was superbly performed by Year…
Read more
The Head Girl Teams from Redland High & The Red Maids’ School plan for the future of Redmaids’ High School.
4th Apr 2016
The Head Girl Teams from Redland High School and the Red Maids’ School recently came together to discuss the ways in which they can lead in joint activities between the two schools, which are set…
Read more
An invitation from KudaCan to their 1st Birthday Celebrations!
19th Nov 2013
Dear Friends! KudaCan celebrates it's 1st birthday on Sunday 24th November and boy, do we have some treats in store for you! The day will be jam packed with FREE taster sessions, to give you…
Read more
WI launches community cookbook to celebrate Bristol's Gloucester Road
17th Oct 2013
A cookbook containing 50 recipes from cafes, restaurants and traders along Bristol's famous Gloucester Road will be launched on Thursday 17 October. Created by the Gloucester Road WI (Women's Institute), with members amongst those contributing…
Read more
Help our local foodbank please!
11th Feb 2013
In January I had the pleasure of meeting with Stewart North and Tony Matthews founders of the Bristol North Foodbank. The pair are both church leaders in the Horfield and Filton area. In these hard…
Read more
Get on the Gloucester Road Story Trail this month!
8th Feb 2013
The Gloucester Road Story Trail got off to a great start yesterday afternoon at Bubalu. The event was well attended and the family show was enjoyed by all. Local resident Paula Brown (pictured right) has…
Read more
Big Bike Ride for Breast Cancer
27th Apr 2012
Local resident and Gloucester Road trader Nick Hennessy (pictured right with wife and fellow traders) embarks on a London to Paris bike ride in aid of Breast Cancer Nick Hennesy who many of us know…
Read more