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Green Grants for Local Projects

As part of Bristol 2015 - the year that we celebrate being European Green Capital - grants are being awarded to projects that help change attitudes and behaviour towards sustainable living. In our area, the…
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Night Market in the Old City to Celebrate Bristol Pound's Second Birthday

To celebrate the second birthday of Bristol Pound, St Nicholas' Market will host a special Night Market with live music, fire throwers, magicians and street food on Friday 19th September from 5.30pm to 9.30pm. Old…
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New Self Injury Support Helpline for Women launched by South West Charity

Self Injury Support (formerly Bristol Crisis Service for Women) has launched a ground breaking helpline for women affected by self injury. It is the only self injury and self-harm specific helpline to be offered on…
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Bristol set to become city of Age Friendly Streets

A new campaign to encourage small acts of neighbourliness between residents of different ages has been launched in Bristol. Run by national street party and neighbours' charity Streets Alive, Age Friendly Streets is asking Bristol…
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Henleaze, Central & Junction 3 libraries support campaign to get children reading

Last week Henleaze, Central and Junction 3 libraries announced their support of Good Morning Britain's 'Just Read' campaign, to encourage parents and carers to spend ten minutes reading with their children every day. The campaign…
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Wake up to Caring with Britain's Best Breakfast 17th - 19th October!

Wake up to caring! There are over 40,000 unpaid carers in Bristol, and some of them are primary age children, looking after someone who is ill at home. To encourage people to wake up to…
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Support for Carers at Carers Support Centre, Fishponds

The Carers Support Centre in Fishponds, Bristol works locally to support unpaid family carers. They are running a free 'Caring with Confidence' training course starting in November 2014. This course will give carers the knowledge…
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Celebrating Sour Dough September with Joe's Bakery

As always Joe's Bakery is working hard to ensure they bring their customers more. It was inspiring to sit down with owners Martin and Jane who shared news on their celebratory, baking plans for all…
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Party in the Park 2014 - Saturday 13th September at Golden Hill Sports Ground

This Saturday at the Golden Hill Sports Ground from 12 noon onwards, Party in the Park 2014 will commence! Party in the Park is a well established community event that brings together over 3,500 members…
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Bristol Green Doors Open Homes Weekend: 13th & 14th September

Twenty energy smart homes across Bristol will be opening their doors to the public on 13-14th September for Bristol Green Doors Open Homes Weekend 2014 to share their top tips and know-how on how to…
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