Celebrating Age Festival seeks 'Super Citizens'
16th Jul 2014
IF you know a 'super citizen' who is a shining example of what can be achieved in later life - it's time to nominate them for an award. Winners will be announced at this year's…
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A Parent's letter of thanks to Fairfield High School
16th Jul 2014
Bishopston Matters is pleased to share the following letter which is written by a local parent to Catriona Mangham, the head teacher of Fairfield High School. Fairfield High is a mixed-gender community school for 11…
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'The Juice Party': Bristol mum's book success
13th Jul 2014
When a Bristolian mother of two decided to embark upon a career in nutrition little did she know that her quest to help others would take her on a roller coaster of a journey, resulting…
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Can you help teenagers produce their prizewinning sauce?
10th Jul 2014
A SPICY sauce created by Bristol teenagers is proving such a hot success that a commercial partner is being sought. Students at Fairfield High School in Horfield developed their Amaliso sauce for the Young Enterprise…
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Lee-Anne & her ladies take on hospice walk for husband Richard
10th Jul 2014
A Bristol woman whose husband has been diagnosed with terminal cancer is taking part in the upcoming St Peter's Hospice Midnight Walk to raise money for the charity providing support to her family. Lee-Anne Masters,…
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St Peter's Hospice Garden Room open for patients to enjoy
9th Jul 2014
A much-anticipated extension of St Peter's Hospice in Brentry has been officially opened at a special event attended by local dignitaries, staff, supporters and patients. The newly built Garden Rooms will be home to the…
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The latest news from French Club
9th Jul 2014
The following article is written by Alice Watson, the local mum behind French Club, which offers after-school French lessons for primary school aged children. Here, Alice updates Bishopston Matters readers with French Club's latest news.…
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Roll up, Roll up for the Refurbished Bike Sale!
8th Jul 2014
Local cycling charity Life Cycle UK will be holding another of its extremely popular refurbished bike sales on Wednesday 9th July, offering anyone without a bike but wanting to get involved with this year’s Bristol…
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International cookery on the menu at Colston's Girls' School
3rd Jul 2014
Colston's Girls' School, which specialises in languages and has students from ethnically diverse backgrounds, now has an even stronger international flavour thanks to a pioneering cookery project. Chefs and owners of restaurants close to the…
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Energy-saving homes on show for Bristol Green Doors 2014
3rd Jul 2014
Over the Bristol Green Doors Open Homes Weekend (13-14th September 2014), householders in Bristol will be opening their doors to the public at the start of national Community Energy Fortnight, to show how energy smart…
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