Residents facing soaring energy bills amid forecasts of freezing temperatures in the coming days are being offered the opportunity of using a number of free community ‘warm spaces’ that have been set up around Bradley Stoke. These are at two local churches and all three of the town council’s activity centres. Bradley Stoke Library is also being promoted as a haven of warmth.
Continue readingBSCS Reception class takes special bus trip for learning and fun
Children from Bradley Stoke Community School Primary Phase enjoyed their very own First West of England bus for the morning when they took a mystery roundtrip to Bristol and back. The four- and five-year-olds, some of whom had never been on a bus before, had lots of fun singing and learning with their teachers. The trip linked in with their ‘journeys and transport’ learning topic.
Continue readingCouncil’s free fireworks display applauded but charity donations disappoint
This year’s ‘traditional format’ Bradley Stoke Town Council fireworks display received predominantly positive feedback from those who attended the free event. However, the amount raised for the mayor’s charities through a ‘bucket collection’ once again fell well short of the amounts raised in many previous years.
Continue readingNew home in Bradley Stoke for Stokes Singers
You’d be forgiven for wondering what has happened to Stokes Singers, the well-established local community choir. Lockdown was a huge blow to everyone as meeting to sing together was not possible for a long time but the enforced break gave the group a chance to make some changes for the better. The biggest change has been a move back to Bradley Stoke…
Continue readingHousebuilder backs Bradley Stoke based family support group
A group committed to supporting families across Bristol and South Gloucestershire has received the backing of a leading housebuilder. Mamas Bristol, which operates a hub in Bradley Stoke, has secured £1,000 of funding from Persimmon Homes Severn Valley. The donation will help increase the number of events put on by the organisation to support local people.
Continue readingClaire Hazelgrove selected as Labour Party candidate for Filton and Bradley Stoke
The Labour Party has chosen Claire Hazelgrove as its prospective parliamentary candidate for the Filton and Bradley Stoke (FaBS) constituency at the next general election. The 34-year-old was selected from a short list of four by local party members at a hustings event held at Abbeywood Community School, Stoke Gifford, on Saturday 12th November.
Continue readingNew social group for adults with hidden disabilities in north Bristol
A new social group has been formed for adults with hidden disabilities who live in Bradley Stoke or the wider South Gloucestershire and north Bristol area. Hidden Gems (formerly known as Path to Aspios) was formed in June 2022 by Jonathan Broadbent after he found himself struggling to meet other adults with hidden disabilities similar to his own.
Continue readingBus journey cancellations reduce 73 service to ‘hourly’ at some times of day
The ongoing shortage of bus drivers is being blamed for a decision to axe 75 journeys every week on the no. 73 route through Bradley Stoke. Bus operator First West of England says the radical step, announced on Wednesday 16th November and effective immediately, is intended to help it deliver a “more reliable service” for customers.
Continue readingAnother busy year of activities for Bradley Stoke’s thriving WI branch
Bradley Stoke WI has continued to thrive and grow during 2022 and has welcomed several new members which has swelled our numbers to 40 and above the pre-Covid membership level, writes branch secretary Janet Hunt. Activities have included handbell ringing as well as crafting, knitting and sewing. Talk topics have ranged from travel to local charities and businesses.
Continue readingCharity fundraising Mental ‘Elf Run returns to Bradley Stoke this December
A charity fun run in which participants dress up as elves is returning to Bradley Stoke on Sunday 4th December following a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Organised by members of North Bristol Running Group, the 6km Mental ‘Elf Run starts from Meadowbrook Primary School and takes in parts of the Three Brooks Local Nature Reserve.
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