2020 - Page 5 of 10 - Bradley Stoke Journal

Photo of resurfacing work on Bradley Stoke Way in May 2019.

Monday 3rd August 2020 SH (Editor)

Funds allocated for Brook Way and Orpheus Avenue resurfacing

Local councillors have welcomed the allocation of funds to resurface Orpheus Avenue (Little Stoke) and part of Brook Way (Bradley Stoke). The work will take place over a four-week period starting on Thursday 13th August 2020.

Photo of Cllr Tony Griffiths wearing the mayoral chain of office.

Sunday 2nd August 2020 SH (Editor)

Meet the new mayor: Cllr Tony Griffiths

The newly appointed mayor for Bradley Stoke is Cllr Anthony (Tony) Griffiths. Tony has lived in Bradley Stoke for 13 years. He has served on the town council since May 2011 and currently represents the Bradley Stoke North ward.

Saturday 25th July 2020 SH (Editor)

Trench Lane to be closed for six weeks at M4 bridge

A popular route over the M4 motorway in north Bradley Stoke is to be closed for six weeks from Monday 27th July 2020 to allow Highways England to carry out bridge refurbishment work. Trench Lane will be closed 24/7 to all motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.

Photo of a 'Welcome to Bradley Stoke' planter decorated for VE Day 75.

Saturday 25th July 2020 SH (Editor)

VE Day carnival rearranged for May 2021

Although our VE Day celebrations this year were not what we had planned, it was reassuring to see that the ‘Blitz Spirit’ that sustained so many through the darkest days of World War II continued to keep us buoyed in our own dark times (writes Sara Messenger).

Photo of the Great Stoke Way (Parkway) approach to the roundabout (25th June 2020).

Sunday 19th July 2020 SH (Editor)

Roundabout work set to finish three months early

Work on a scheme of major improvements at Great Stoke Roundabout (a.k.a. Rabbit Roundabout) is running three months ahead of schedule and is now expected to be completed by October, says South Gloucestershire Council.

Photo showing three colourfully painted stones in the body of the 'happiness snake'.

Tuesday 14th July 2020 SH (Editor)

Stone ‘happiness snake’ just keeps on growing!

Children from a local school have created a ‘happiness snake’ along the side of a local footpath to cheer people up during the current coronavirus emergency. Located near the Ellicks Close footbridge, the colourful snake was created by Year 3 pupils at Bowsland Green Primary School.

Saturday 11th July 2020 SH (Editor)

Bradley Stoke in Bloom summer 2020 update

“Although I sometimes felt that I was nailed to the spot as the Covid-19 storm raged around me, sweeping aside all that I thought I knew, Mother Nature was having none of it and seized the moment and bloomed.” (Sara Messenger of the Bradley Stoke in Bloom group).

Friday 10th July 2020 SH (Editor)

The Brightwell: A new beginning

The start of 2020 has seen some monumental changes in the way we all live, work and play and this has affected the way that everybody accesses the support and help they need to manage and maintain their health. The members of The Brightwell are no different.

Friday 10th July 2020 SH (Editor)

Coronavirus: Volunteering to ensure the most vulnerable in our community are supported

Since the beginning of lockdown, Bradley Stoke Town Council and other local community organisations including Assistplus CIC, have been looking for ways to continue supporting our community and keep residents engaged.

Photo of staff standing outside the front of Brght Sparks Pre-School in Stoke Lodge.

Wednesday 8th July 2020 SH (Editor)

Change of hands for Bright Sparks pre-schools

The Bright Sparks pre-schools in Stoke Lodge and Downend have changed hands, and plans to make the settings more flexible for local families have been revealed. The pre-schools, which are located within the grounds of Stoke Lodge and Stanbridge primary schools, will be run by new managing director Vicky Ashbolt.