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Thursday 22nd November 2012 SH (Editor)

Fireworks display raises thousands for local charities

The tenth annual Bradley Stoke Fireworks Display raised more than £4,000 for charitable causes, according to a report presented to last night’s meeting of the Town Council. As in previous years, the highly popular 15-minute display was put on by Kimbolton Fireworks, the company behind displays at the opening and closing ceremonies of the London Olympics and the starting countdown

The crowd at Bradley Stoke Fireworks Display

Monday 7th November 2011 SH (Editor)

Another record crowd for Bradley Stoke fireworks

A record crowd of nearly 8,000 surrounded the Jubilee Centre, Bradley Stoke, last night for the Bradley Stoke Town Council Firework Display. Now in its ninth year, the annual display has grown to be one of the largest in the Bristol area and the public were delighted with a 20 minute display described by many as “better than ever”. No

Monday 17th October 2011 SH (Editor)

2011 firework display to be attended by Queen’s representative

Bradley Stoke’s 2011 firework display, organised by the Town Council, is to be attended by a representative of the Queen. The countdown for the display, which will take place at the Jubilee Centre on Sunday 6th November 2011, will be carried out by the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire, Robert Bernays. The news, proudly announced by Mayor Ben Walker on the

Saturday 27th November 2010 SH (Editor)

Fireworks display may have to move due to safety concerns

The Bradley Stoke Fireworks Display, held annually at the Jubilee Centre, may have to move to another site if health and safety concerns arising from the large attendance cannot be resolved, the Town Council heard last week. Crowds at the event reached five to six thousand in 2009, when numbers were swelled due to the cancellation of the popular Clifton

Tuesday 2nd November 2010 SH (Editor)

2010 Fireworks Display to raise funds for St Peter’s Hospice

Bradley Stoke’s ever-popular Town Council Fireworks Display takes place this year on Sunday (7th November 2010) at the Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road [map]. As in previous years, entrance to the display is free but there will an entry point collection for St Peter’s Hospice, Mayor Ben Walker’s nominated charity. Last year’s display was watched by a bumper crowd estimated

Tuesday 10th November 2009 SH (Editor)

Record breaking firework display raises thousands for charities

Bradley Stoke Town Council’s 7th annual firework display has been hailed a tremendous success by both organisers and residents after record crowds braved the cold to watch the event at the Jubilee Centre on Sunday. Official estimates put the attendance at between five and six thousand and organisers confirmed this as a new record for the event. The 6pm start

Thursday 2nd April 2009 SH (Editor)

Local businesses and community groups in the spotlight

The Journal has introduced two new sections in the information section of our website to highlight the successes of local businesses and community groups. First up in the Business Showcase section is The Kudos Group of Stoke Lodge, which offers leadership and management training courses. The company also offers a ‘rent a desk’ facility for small businesses. The Community Showcase