Stars of the Stokes 2019.

Nominations open for Stars of the Stokes 2019

Willow Brook Centre has once again launched its popular annual community awards programme, Stars of the Stokes. 2019 is the fourth year of the awards, which cover Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford, Winterbourne, Patchway, Almondsbury and Frampton Cotterell and comes on the back of increased nominations each year. Willow Brook Centre works with a variety of local businesses to sponsor and promote

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Stars of the Stokes Awards 2016 presentation event at the Hilton Bristol Hotel.

Stars of the Stokes shortlist announced

The Willow Brook Centre has announced the nominations shortlist for the Stars of the Stokes 2018 community awards. The programme, which recognises individuals who have shown outstanding community engagement and/or achievement of personal goals, is now in its third year. It is sponsored and promoted by a variety of local businesses, led locally by the Bradley Stoke Journal. Andy Wynn,

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Photo of all the finalists at the 2017 Stars of the Stokes Awards presentation evening.

Nominations open for Stars of the Stokes 2018

Willow Brook Centre has once again launched its popular annual community awards programme, Stars of the Stokes. 2018 is the third year of the awards, which cover Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford, Winterbourne, Patchway, Almondsbury and Frampton Cotterell and comes on the back of increased nominations in 2017. Willow Brook Centre works with a variety of local businesses to sponsor and

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Photo of all the finalists at the 2017 Stars of the Stokes Awards presentation evening.

Local heroes honoured at 2017 Stars of the Stokes awards

Heroes from across the local area were honoured at a glittering presentation evening held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol North Hotel on Friday 16th June. Hosted by ‘Voice of the Balls’ and Strictly Come Dancing announcer Alan Dedicoat, the event recognised the outstanding community engagement and/or personal achievements of 18 finalists who had been nominated for the 2017 Stars

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Star of the Stokes Awards 2016. L-r: Nick Einhorn (event host), Adam Jones (winner of the Champion Carer Award), Caroline Flynn (Milestones Trust).

Star of the Stokes: Adam Jones

Award: Champion Carer (sponsored by Milestones Trust) Nominated by: Jo Russell No. 2 in our series looking at the stories behind the eight Stars of the Stokes award winners honoured earlier this year at a presentation dinner held at the Hilton Bristol Hotel, following a call for nominations promoted in the Bradley Stoke Journal magazine. Adam Jones was nominated by

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L-r: Nick Einhorn (event host), Nigel Parsons (winner of the Achievement Against The Odds Award) and Ann-Marie Williams (LV Insurance).

Star of the Stokes: Nigel Parsons

Award: Achievement Against the Odds (sponsored by LV Insurance) Nominated by: Victoria Parsons No. 1 in our series looking at the stories behind the eight Stars of the Stokes award winners honoured earlier this year at a presentation dinner held at the Hilton Bristol Hotel, following a call for nominations promoted in the Bradley Stoke Journal magazine. Victoria nominated her

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