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Photo of the cream tea world record attempt in progress at the Willow Brook Centre.

Sunday 19th November 2017 SH (Editor)

Bradley Stoke plays its part in cream tea world record attempt

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

Photo of Opy Sufinar (centre) with Macmillan representatives Suzanne and Steve Killeen.

Sunday 12th November 2017 Nikki Hallur

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.

Bradley Stoke Netball Club 15th anniversary fundraising event.

Thursday 31st August 2017 SH (Editor)

Bradley 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

A team of classic scooter riders prepare to set off from the Tesco Extra store in Bradley Stoke on a charity relay in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Monday 21st November 2016 SH (Editor)

Tesco 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

Wednesday 12th August 2009 SH (Editor)

Leisure 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

Friday 8th May 2009 SH (Editor)

Netballers 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.