What’s On (ICS)

Community café with drinks and light snacks at reasonable prices. Small soft play area and toys to keep the children occupied. More info: http://bit.ly/cafe-church-fb

If you love reading and would like to meet new people, come and have a natter at the library. Chat about what you’re reading, get ideas for what to read next and convince others to read the books you love! No need to book – just turn up. Adults only.

Free arts and craft sessions run monthly for children aged 4 and over and their families. More info: https://bit.ly/sg-libs-arcyp

A girls-only youth club night for ages 12-18. Come along and get involved with lots of arts, crafts, jewellery making, cooking, sports and lots lots more. For more details, phone the town council’s youth participation & development worker on 07900 253826.

Free, confidential, impartial and independent help on dealing with problems with debt, benefits, employment, housing, discrimination, and many more issues. No appointment necessary. More info: http://bit.ly/sgloscab or phone 03444 111444

A group of likeminded professionals who want to ‘give something back’ in a friendly environment – helping our local community, raising funds for good causes and promoting international understanding. Meet at 6.30pm for dinner at 6.45pm. More info: http://bit.ly/bsrc-fb

Green Gym is a scheme which inspires you to improve both your health and the environment at the same time. Organised by the Three Brooks Nature Conservation Group. Meet at the tool store behind the leisure centre. All you need to do is turn up. You will be warmly welcomed. More info: https://bit.ly/bs-green-gym

Community café with drinks and light snacks at reasonable prices. Small soft play area and toys to keep the children occupied. More info: http://bit.ly/cafe-church-fb

Join our friendly weekly textile group. No need to book – just turn up! This is a self-led session. Bring a project to work on, learn from others and catch-up with friends in our warm and welcoming library. More info: https://bit.ly/3L0vdkO

Everyone welcome for refreshments and a friendly chat in the church hall. No charge for refreshments – donations accepted. More info: http://ctkchurch.org.uk

Stories and colouring for toddlers and pre-school children aged 18 months to 4 years old. This is a free drop-in event – no need to book. More info: https://bit.ly/sg-libs-arbt

Bradley Stoke in Bloom workdays are held on the third Saturday of each month, starting at 10am and finishing at 4pm, with a break for lunch. Obviously, if you need to leave earlier that’s OK, we’re still glad to have you. Please wear suitable clothes/shoes and bring a packed lunch, although we will provide tea/coffee and biscuits! Please get in touch to find out where we will be meeting and working. More info: http://bit.ly/bsj-bsib or phone 07582 634107

Car boot sale held in fields just over the M4 from Bradley Stoke. Summer Sundays (Apr-Oct) 7am-12pm. Charge for sellers: Car £7; Van £10 (pay on entry). No arrival before 6am! Charge for buyers: Car: £1; Pedestrian: 50p. More info: https://bit.ly/trenchlane

A weekly timed 2km run for juniors only (4-14 year olds). Event is free, but prior online registration is required for first-timers. More info: http://bit.ly/lsjparkrun or http://bit.ly/lsjparkrun-fb

Community litter pick organised by Bradley Stoke Zero Carbon Community Group. Meet outside the activity centre. Hi-vis jackets, pickers, hoops and bags provided. If you have equipment please bring it along. You may want to bring your own gloves, however we have a few pairs if you need to borrow some. More info: https://bit.ly/bszccg-fb

Come along and try pickleball – an exciting new racquet sport. Turn up and play! Everybody welcome – no upper age limit. All equipment provided, just wear comfortable clothing and trainers. First session FREE! More info: http://bit.ly/avonpbc

Have fun and learn new rhymes to share with your little one aged 0-17 months. This is a free drop-in event – no need to book. More info: https://bit.ly/sg-libs-arbt

Community café with drinks and light snacks at reasonable prices. Small soft play area and toys to keep the children occupied. More info: http://bit.ly/cafe-church-fb

If you love reading and would like to meet new people, come and have a natter at the library. Chat about what you’re reading, get ideas for what to read next and convince others to read the books you love! No need to book – just turn up. Adults only.

A girls-only youth club night for ages 12-18. Come along and get involved with lots of arts, crafts, jewellery making, cooking, sports and lots lots more. For more details, phone the town council’s youth participation & development worker on 07900 253826.

Free, confidential, impartial and independent help on dealing with problems with debt, benefits, employment, housing, discrimination, and many more issues. No appointment necessary. More info: http://bit.ly/sgloscab or phone 03444 111444

The Finance Committee meets ten times a year and makes decisions and recommendations to Council on all financial and policy matters under the discretion of the town council. This committee also is responsible for personnel matters and will be responsible for ‘best value’. The press and public are welcome to attend. Come along and have your say during the 15-minute ‘public questions’ session at the start of the meeting. Note: Meeting will start directly following on from the finish of the Finance Committee meeting. Agenda: https://bit.ly/bstcfin

The committee meets once a month and makes recommendations on all planning applications within Bradley Stoke to the planning authority (South Gloucestershire Council) and considers all associated planning, footpath and licensing issues. This committee also considers matters relating to the local environment in general, including litter, grass verges, pavements, roads and other similar matters. The committee acts as a vehicle to consider, discuss and recommend solutions to health & safety issues affecting Bradley Stoke Town Council. The press and public are welcome to attend. Come along and have your say during the 15-minute ‘public questions’ session at the start of the meeting. Note: Meeting will start directly following on from the finish of the Finance Committee meeting. Agenda: https://bit.ly/bstc-pec

Green Gym is a scheme which inspires you to improve both your health and the environment at the same time. Organised by the Three Brooks Nature Conservation Group. Meet at the tool store behind the leisure centre. All you need to do is turn up. You will be warmly welcomed. More info: https://bit.ly/bs-green-gym

Community café with drinks and light snacks at reasonable prices. Small soft play area and toys to keep the children occupied. More info: http://bit.ly/cafe-church-fb

Join our friendly weekly textile group. No need to book – just turn up! This is a self-led session. Bring a project to work on, learn from others and catch-up with friends in our warm and welcoming library. More info: https://bit.ly/3L0vdkO

Meet your local Bradley Stoke Neighbourhood Policing team to say hello, report something in your local area or ask for crime prevention advice. More info: https://bit.ly/asp-bs

Everyone welcome for refreshments and a friendly chat in the church hall. No charge for refreshments – donations accepted. More info: http://ctkchurch.org.uk

Stories and colouring for toddlers and pre-school children aged 18 months to 4 years old. This is a free drop-in event – no need to book. More info: https://bit.ly/sg-libs-arbt

An opportunity to meet some of your town councillors in-person and discuss any matters affecting the town. No appointment required. Held in the town square entrance foyer. More info: https://bit.ly/bstc-myc

Car boot sale held in fields just over the M4 from Bradley Stoke. Summer Sundays (Apr-Oct) 7am-12pm. Charge for sellers: Car £7; Van £10 (pay on entry). No arrival before 6am! Charge for buyers: Car: £1; Pedestrian: 50p. More info: https://bit.ly/trenchlane

A weekly timed 2km run for juniors only (4-14 year olds). Event is free, but prior online registration is required for first-timers. More info: http://bit.ly/lsjparkrun or http://bit.ly/lsjparkrun-fb

Come along and try pickleball – an exciting new racquet sport. Turn up and play! Everybody welcome – no upper age limit. All equipment provided, just wear comfortable clothing and trainers. First session FREE! More info: http://bit.ly/avonpbc

Have fun and learn new rhymes to share with your little one aged 0-17 months. This is a free drop-in event – no need to book. More info: https://bit.ly/sg-libs-arbt