Shoppers visiting Bradley Stoke’s Willow Brook Centre on Friday 29th September were invited to take part in an attempt to break the world record for the number of people taking part in a cream tea. The event was one of 26 similar events taking place simultaneously in larger Tesco stores across the West of England. No charge was made for
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Coffee morning raises £1,400 for Macmillan
A coffee morning organised by local cancer survivor Opy Sufinar and held at Brook Way Activity Centre in Bradley Stoke on 30th September has raised more than £1,400 for cancer support charity Macmillan. The venue hosted stalls, refreshments and performances; these included stalls for face painting, massage, raffles, a kids’ corner and a performance by the Meadowbrook Primary School Choir.
Continue readingBradley Stoke Netball Club anniversary event raises £2,500 for Macmillan
On Saturday 24th June, Bradley Stoke Netball Club (BSNC) celebrated over 15 years of the club with a charity fundraising evening in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, BSNC’s chosen charity for 2016/17. The event was a year in the planning and nearly 80 past and present BSNC members and their families attended the fun-packed night in the Heineken Lounge at
Continue readingTesco relay raises thousands for cancer charity
Staff from the Tesco Extra store in Bradley Stoke played their part in a mammoth charity fundraising initiative during the last week of September, which raised £21,423 for Macmillan Cancer Support. The store was one of 26 in the Bristol and Somerset area that took part in a relay to transport Macmillan mascot ‘Muggy’ between each of the Tesco stores
Continue readingLeisure Centre events to raise funds for cancer support
Staff at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre are organising two charity fund raising events this coming weekend. On Friday (14th August) at 7:30pm, a Pub Quiz is being held in the cafe area of the centre. Entry is £2 per person and organisers are promising fantastic prizes and great deals at the bar. A summer fete is the attraction on Sunday
Continue readingNetballers take to the road to raise funds for cancer support
Junior members of Bradley Stoke’s TJ’s Netball Club staged a sponsored cycle ride earlier this week to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Club member Hayley Clements (27) was recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer and is about to start a course of radiotheraphy following surgery. Throughout this difficult time, Hayley has received lots of advice, information and support from Macmillan.
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