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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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…
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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…
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Support our Great Western Air Ambulance please
3rd Feb 2015
Is your wardrobe bursting at the seams with clothes that you don't wear anymore? Are you thinking about having a clear out, and finally getting rid of that dress you wore once in 2008? Great…
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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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The Filtones Choir bid a sad farewell to their conductor
27th Jan 2015
The Filtones Choir members have bid a sad farewell to their Conductor, Mike Watson, who decided to retire in December 2014. He was presented with a Bristol Blue Glass plate inscribed with a dedication for…
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New theatre experience shaping up nicely
26th Jan 2015
An exciting combination of experimental theatre, new writing and forgotten works of art is coming to Kelvin Players this February. Performed on simple sets in an enclosed space, the theatre will be bringing to life…
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Local ladies create the Little Wedding Space!
25th Jan 2015
Engaged? Looking for planning inspiration? Can't find the right suppliers? If the answer to these 3 questions is 'Yes', then you need to come over to the Little Wedding Space next month and let us…
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Exclusive tour with Sarod Master Amjad Ali Khan
23rd Jan 2015
The sixth generation of an illustrious Bangash lineage, Amjad Ali Khan is a renowned maestro in classical Indian music. Asian Arts Agency are proud to offer audiences the opportunity to see this master of the…
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What is Homeshare?
22nd Jan 2015
Homeshare is a scheme designed to help older people and adults with disabilities to remain living in their own homes. A householder with a spare bedroom offers accommodation to a trustworthy adult, “the homesharer”, in…
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Bristol Young Hero Awards!
22nd Jan 2015
10 DAYS LEFT TO NOMINATE - Closing date 1 February 2015. There are now only 10 days left to nominate a Young Hero for an award at the second Bristol Young Heroes Awards,…
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Secret Dealers
8th Jan 2014
Do you have a treasure lurking in your living room? The hit TV show Secret Dealers is returning to ITV and is on the hunt for people to take part. Turn your unwanted antiques into…
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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…
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Have your say on the new Play Ground on Horfield Common
8th Oct 2013
Bristol City Council is supporting the refurbishment of the existing play area on Horfield Common under the Capital Stimulus Programme, which is providing funding for improving parks and green spaces across the city. Information and…
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Fancy Dress Fanatics at Downing Street!
2nd Oct 2013
Local entrepreneur Fran Gore was recently invited to 10 Downing Street by Prime Minister David Cameron to celebrate the success of her thriving business, Fancy Dress Fanatics. Fran started the business based at 212 Cheltenham…
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Redland High Geography Department celebrates Centre of Excellence Award
29th Sep 2013
The Geography Department at Redland High School was delighted to celebrate being awarded the Secondary Geography Quality Mark by The Geographical Association, and has become the only school in Bristol to achieve Centre of Excellence…
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Sartre Returns to Bristol in October
26th Sep 2013
For the first time in more than 10 years Jean-Paul Sartre's classic play 'Huis Clos' returns to Bristol in an updated translation by the noted director Frank Hauser entitled 'No Way Out'. Award-winning non-professional theatre…
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The Bishopston Society AGM
24th Sep 2013
The Bishopston Society AGM takes place on Monday 30th September 2013, 7.30 pm at St Michael's and All Angels, Pigsty Hill, Bishopston. Below is the AGM agenda. Welcome by Chairman and apologies for absence. Election…
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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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Horfield Theatre Company present Nunsense the Mega Musical
16th Sep 2013
From getting down to the bare essentials in Calendar Girls last year, Horfield Theatre Company are doing a full 360 degree circle this year as they put on their habits dont worry, theyre all…
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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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Do you have an interest in repairing and maintaining bikes?
7th Sep 2013
Do you have an interest in repairing and maintaining bikes? Would you like to volunteer with a fantastic bike recycling project based at Horfield Prison? If so Life Cycle Uk would love to hear form…
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Free Family Film in St Andrews Park
7th Sep 2013
I am delighted to bring you the news that thanks to Phoenix Films there will be Slapstick Screening in the Park on Saturday 14th September 2013, 7.30pm. Inspired by finding out that in the 1920s…
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Join in the fun of Party in the Park 2013!
5th Sep 2013
Party in the Park is a well established community event which brings together over 3,500 members of our local community for a fun filled afternoon and evening of entertainment. Bishopston Matters is pleased to continue…
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Art with a Heart - Local Art for Local People
2nd Sep 2013
There is a long tradition of artists using their talent to benefit good causes and from 1 -6 October work from members of the North Bristol Art Trails will sold along with other work at…
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Profile: Jamesboy Records
27th Aug 2013
Jamie Reid-Sinclair's home-based Bristol business, Jamesboy Records, sells rare and collectible vinyl records. He has been trading since 2005 How did your business get started? "I was working full-time, getting frustrated, and I kept thinking…
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Community Wellbeing Grants - Deadline!
26th Aug 2013
Are you helping make Bishopston a better place? Could you do with a helping hand to get your community project off the ground? If so, don't forget about Neighbourhood Partnership wellbeing grants, which support a…
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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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Rediscover the joy of cycling
24th Aug 2013
Silver Cyclists you are invited to rediscover the joy of cycling! Julie Hare from Life Cycle Uk tells us how. Silver Cyclists is a cycling project for people in Bristol who are over fifty five…
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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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Bristol Drama students take to the stage at The Fringe
24th Jul 2013
12 Drama students from Redland High School are putting the final touches to the two all-girl productions that they will be showcasing at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, held in August. The Sixth Form pupils are…
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Second of Bristol's Make Sundays Special
19th Jul 2013
The second of five monthly 'Make Sundays Special' days is set to take place this Sunday, July 21. And thanks to the success of Bristol's first Make Sunday Special and the huge national attention, the…
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Fun Family Companion Dog Show & Fair
19th Jul 2013
Friends of South Glos Strays was set up in 2010 by local dog warden Celia Bourne, to help support the local stray dogs in the pounds. They are a voluntary group whose members help by…
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New Fancy Dress Shop opens in Gloucester Road area!
17th Jul 2013
New Fancy Dress Shop opens in Gloucester Road area after securing start up loan through Government backed School For Start-ups Scheme. At a time when retail is struggling, and young entrepreneurs are being encouraged to…
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Chance for local businesses to get free advice on growing their business
9th Jul 2013
A free event to help businesses to thrive in a difficult retail environment will be taking place at City Hall on Tuesday 16thJuly. The event will focus on the key challenges and opportunities facing the…
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Enjoy all the fun of the fayre at the Canterbury Tales festival
8th Jul 2013
Bristol theatre company the Kelvin Players are offering a saucy mix of an outdoor performance combined with a medieval festival to bring Chaucer's Canterbury Tales to life this summer. Based on Phil Woods and Michael…
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Equalling the fun and excitement of the tennis in St Andrews Park!
8th Jul 2013
A huge thank you to the Friends of St Andrews Park for organising another fantastic community event this weekend. Reveal in the park showcased a line up of theatre happenings and music roaming the slopes…
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Bishopston Film Company's New Documentary
8th Jul 2013
Galliard Films, an independent film company run by Bishopston resident, Theresa Roche, have created a new documentary that casts light upon the intriguing men and women who lived at Bristol's Red Lodge at various periods…
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Gromit Unleashed on the Gloucester Road!
4th Jul 2013
Monday this week saw the beginning of an exciting summer of art with streets and landmarks in and around Bristol decorated with 80 customised Gromit sculptures as part of Gromit Unleashed, a project aiming to…
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The Gurt Lush Choir present a Romany Journey
26th Jun 2013
The Gurt Lush Choir present a Romany Journey on Saturday 6 July 2013, 7.30pm at the Colston Hall. The soundtrack to love and despair, to camaraderie and genocide, Romany music is as warm as it…
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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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Can you help find a missing hippo?
25th Jun 2013
Missing: One large hippo made of wood. Disappeared after 16th birthday party on Sat 15th June. Can't walk far! Information to kerry@bishopstonmatters.co.uk who will forward details to the local resident that requested this notice. Thank…
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Join in the Gloucester Road WI Spring Fayre!
5th Jun 2013
Come on down to Gloucester Road WI's Spring Fayre this Saturday 8th June. The event will run from 11am until 5pm in the front hall of St Michael And All Angels Church and aims to…
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Would you like to volunteer for Bike Back Project?
25th May 2013
The Bike Back Project run by the Bristol based cycling charity Life Cycle UK, takes in donated bikes from the public, which are then fully stripped down and rebuilt by prisoners in their workshop situated…
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Felting Fun at Brunel Field School!
24th May 2013
The reception class at Brunel Field School enjoyed a fantastic felting workshop last week. Each child learnt to felt and they created a brilliant farm yard inspired collage. Reception's topic this term has been about…
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Binky Bristol & Bristol Riverford, team up for a fantastic competition!
24th May 2013
Design and wear your own organically reared kids T-shirt! Carrot, pumpkin or apple? Turn your favourite fruit or veg into a character. Bishopston-based Binky Bristol, the quirky t-shirt designers, have teamed up with another local…
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Lockleaze Community Fc U13s are recruiting
24th May 2013
Lockleaze Community Fc U13s are recruiting for the new season starting in September 2013. They are looking for boys with experience who have played league football before. They play and train at Ashley Down Rugby…
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The spectacular launch of YourStreet Gift Card
24th May 2013
Saturday June 22nd 2013 brings you the exciting launch of the new and innovative YourStreet gift card. It is the unique, multi-store gift card redeemable only at independent retailers and services, developed by Anne-Louise Perez…
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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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A great season for Bishopston United Football Club
23rd May 2013
Bishopston United Football have enjoyed a fantastic season. Bishopston Matters is pleased to publish the match report kindly provided below by the team. Another great season for the Bishopston United under 14s A and B…
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Bristol charity defeat TV Eggheads to scoop £26,000 prize
8th May 2013
A team of volunteers, trustees and staff from Bristol-based charity Life Cycle UK appearing on the BBC2 Quiz show Eggheads this week claimed a stunning victory which has left the charity £26,000 better off. The…
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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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'Nourish' The Cancer Care Cookbook Launch
3rd May 2013
Bristol based cancer charity Penny Brohn Cancer Care has launched its first cookbook Nourish - The Cancer Care Cookbook. Written by Dr Catherine Zollman, Lead Doctor and Wendy Burley, Lead Nutritional Therapist at Penny Brohn…
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Exciting news from Golden Hill Community Garden Spring Fair
2nd May 2013
The Golden Hill Community Garden is holding a raffle at its Spring Fair on Saturday 11th May. The raffle draw will be at 3.15pm. We are hoping to raise £2000 from the raffle to go…
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Celebrating Age Festival 'Brilliant in Bristol' calls for art entries
2nd May 2013
It's time to get creative - Bristol's Celebrating Age Festival which starts this summer is calling for entries for its annual art competition. This year's festival which runs from June 24 to July 6 will…
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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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St Andrews composer and pianist launches new album
11th Apr 2013
Following on from the article on Sam who is St Andrews born and bred that featured in Bishopston Matters we are pleased to bring you news of the release of his latest album. Towards the…
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Bristol City Council gives the go ahead for street food night markets
8th Apr 2013
The StrEAT Food Collective will be hosting a series of three street food night markets on Corn Street in the Old City area starting on Wednesday 1st May between 5pm and 9pm. StrEAT is a…
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Forget Beer Goggles Have You Got Beer Ears?
6th Apr 2013
The Parish of Bishopston & St Andrews are holding a Good News and Real Ale evening on April 24th 7.30pm at St Michael's Church. The evening is an introduction to Beer Tasting from The Bristol…
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Celebrate mythology and broken Britain this St George's Day!
4th Apr 2013
Bristol theatre group the Kelvin Players are presenting a premiere of the West-Country based play Jerusalem by Jez Butterworth this April. A production that has an unrivalled reputation in contemporary play writing since it first …
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Helpful advice for your April Garden
4th Apr 2013
This April garden is really a March garden with the lights on. The position of the sun at this time of the year whether overcast or clear will stimulate and wake our dormant plants to…
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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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Bristol Tree Forum - Next Meeting
15th Mar 2013
The Chair of the Bristol Tree Forum invites you to a talk called 'Do the utilities still hate trees?' by Nol Vincent and Patric Bulmer of Bristol Water plc. It starts at 6pm in City…
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Plant a tree at St Andrews Park
6th Mar 2013
Join TreeBristol on Wednesday 13th March 2013 at St Andrews Park. Everyone is welcome to join in this community planting event. Trees will start to be planted from 10am to approx 2pm. Please wear weatherproof…
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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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