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Friday 15th July 2011 Heather Jones (Forum)

[Forum] Holiday hands-on science programme at Baileys Court

Future 4 Science is a not-for-profit organisation that strives to inspire young minds, getting children excited about Science. We are one of the world’s leading providers of fun, hands-on science enrichment programmes! This summer we will be entertaining and inspiring children at Baileys Court Primary School on the 3rd, 4th and 5th August, from 9:30am to 3:30pm. Children will be

Thursday 14th July 2011 SH (Editor)

St Mary’s Primary School looks to extend again

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Webbs Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, has submitted a planning application for an additional classroom and a group room. The school, rated “outstanding” by Ofsted, says the proposed extension will provide a larger IT teaching suite (accommodating 30 pupils rather than the current 15) plus a room for teaching in small groups away from the

Tuesday 12th July 2011 SH (Editor)

Discontent rises as street light switch-off programme is completed

Councillors could be in for a hard time at tonight’s meeting of the Bradley Stoke Safer and Stronger Community Group, where a number of residents are expected to protest against the recently completed part-night switch-off of street lights in Bradley Stoke. The programme to adjust the lights so that they switch off between (nominally) midnight and 5am began in April

Bowsland Green pupils at the Harvester restarant, Bradley Stoke

Monday 11th July 2011 SH (Editor)

School children get healthy eating lesson at Harvester

Children from a Bradley Stoke primary school have taken part in a fun-filled practical session about fruit and vegetables at the Willow Brook Harvester. Staff at the restaurant teamed up with a Harvester chef to teach 30 pupils from Bowsland Green Primary School about the importance of their ‘five-a-day‘. Manager of the Harvester, Adam Giles, said: “During a VIP tour

Sunday 10th July 2011 SH (Editor)

Jubilee Green play park needs your vote!

Bradley Stoke’s Jubilee Green play park has been nominated in a competition to find the “best free places to go with the family in South Gloucestershire”. Readers of the parenting advice website ‘netmums’ are being asked to vote for three of the seven places nominated within South Gloucestershire. Chair of the Friends of Jubilee Green volunteer group Michelle Dent told

Saturday 9th July 2011 SH (Editor)

[Forum] Television interference in Juniper Way

Hi everyone, I am just wondering if any residents on Juniper Way have recently suffered any “breakthrough” interference from any amateur radio users? Not pointing fingers, but simply asking if any other residents have been affected? I’m personally getting some terrible problems with one of my televisions and was keen to see if it’s just me. Tox

Friday 8th July 2011 SH (Editor)

Funding boost helped get MS Therapy Centre construction underway

A media event was held on Wednesday (6th July) to mark the start of construction work on the new West of England MS Therapy Centre on a site between Wheatfield Drive and Bradley Stoke Way [map]. Former rugby and cricket star turned broadcaster Alastair Hignell was joined by leading members of the charity to celebrate the start of work and

Tuesday 5th July 2011 SH (Editor)

Awards for BSYFC at GFA presentation evening

The work of Bradley Stoke Youth FC’s (BSYFC’s) Martin Lee has been recognised by the Gloucestershire Football Association (GFA) at its 2010/2011 season awards presentation evening. Martin, a founder member of BSYFC, was named winner of the Outstanding Contribution to Community Football Award at the event held on Monday 27th June. This award was presented in recognition of Martin’s successes

Monday 4th July 2011 SH (Editor)

Pet rabbits decapitated in Bradley Stoke garden

The Bristol Evening Post reports that a Bradley Stoke couple are distraught after returning home to find their two pet rabbits decapitated. The incident is said to have happened on 18th/19th June, when they were away from home visiting friends. The couple have no idea why the rabbits were killed and are appealing for anyone who may have some information

Month: July 2011