Gloucester Road WI Three Peaks Challenge Success
15th Sep 2012
The Gloucester Road WI group are resting their weary legs after completing the three peaks challenge to raise money for Julian Trust, in what is their first major charity challenge since they formed in November last…
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Anniversary Celebrations Mark a Magical Two Years for BLOGGS
30th Aug 2012
An award-winning young hairdresser, who launched his Bristol salon promising hair design with a difference, has been celebrating the salon's two year anniversary and success with clients. Joe Hemmings, aged 29, opened Bloggs Hair Design…
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Work begins on new Gloucester Road Library and Community Health Centre
22nd Aug 2012
Yesterday at the entrance to the old Bristol North Baths building, I witnessed the official handover of keys to the developers following legal exchange of contracts, which means that work can now start on the…
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St Andrews now has its own Brewery!
17th Jun 2012
Yes it is true! Tucked away in a garage a stones throw from the park is the Ashley Down Brewery where Vince Crocker brews 1000 pints every two weeks. He supplies the Prince of Wales…
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The Great 60 hour Jubilee Meditate-a-thon!
31st May 2012
The Great 60 hour Jubilee Meditate-a-thon will take place on Friday 1st June to Monday 4th June 2012 at Aro Ling Buddhist Art & Meditation Centre, 127 Gloucester Rd (next to the Co-op super market…
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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…
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102 Cookery School Launches
20th Apr 2012
Last night we very much enjoyed attending the launch of locally based 102 Cookery School on the Gloucester Road. We were welcomed to a fantastic Taittinger Champagne reception. Bristol chefs Josh Eggleton (from the Pony…
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Easter message from Rev James Stevenson
4th Apr 2012
Whatever the weather or time of year, I love walking down the Gloucester Road. It buzzes with life and energy. On a mild December night last year, my wife and I went out to dinner…
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Volunteer teachers needed to rescue charity education programme
18th Mar 2012
An education and community development charity is making an urgent appeal for volunteer teachers to keep its vital education programme going. One in Eight on Gloucester Road, Bristol, which has been serving people from some…
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Gloucester Road Traders Plan International Flag Display
28th Feb 2012
The Gloucester Road Traders Association have asked me to spread the word that they are planning a display of international flags along Gloucester Road in Bishopston and Horfield (below Filton Avenue) to take place through…
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