August 2011 - Page 2 of 2 - Bradley Stoke Journal

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Tuesday 9th August 2011 SH (Editor)

Millions see Bradley Stoke Youth FC at Wembley

Millions of TV viewers around the world watching the 2011 Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Sunday were shown advertisements for a Bradley Stoke football club. “McDonalds – Supporting Bradley Stoke Youth FC” was the message seen on advertising boards around the pitch during the game between Manchester City and Manchester United. Martin Lee, of BSYFC, reports that the club

Sunday 7th August 2011 SH (Editor)

Youth clubs facing uncertain future after Councils withdraw funding

Youth clubs in Bradley Stoke are once again facing an uncertain future after local Councils informed the current service provider that they are to withdraw funding from 31st October. An announcement posted on the website of Southern Brooks Community Partnership (the current provider) earlier this week explains that the Town Council and South Gloucestershire Youth Service have informed the organisation

Thursday 4th August 2011 SH (Editor)

Vacant town centre office space could be converted to gym

Office space at Bradley Stoke’s Willow Brook Centre that has been vacant since the new town centre opened almost three years ago could be converted to a gym if South Gloucestershire Council approves an application for a change of use. Brookmaker Ltd, a subsidiary of Tesco, is seeking approval for a change in use from class B1 (offices) to class

Wednesday 3rd August 2011 Neilo (Forum)

[Forum] BT says no fast broadband for 0117 numbers after all

Hi all, As an 0117 Bradley Stoker, I have been in touch with BT to check if the BT exchange on Baileys Court Road which serves the 0117 numbers will be getting BT Infinity when Filton exchange goes live in March 2012. And the answer I have just got from them is NO. They are also unable to say when

Monday 1st August 2011 SH (Editor)

Security beefed up at Tesco Extra

Which department of a typical superstore would you expect to have the highest levels of anti-theft security? Well at Tesco Extra Bradley Stoke it’s not the technology department (smartphones, compact cameras, satnavs, memory cards etc.) as you might expect but the fresh meat section! Aisle 25 (fresh poultry, lamb & beef) on the lower floor of the Willow Brook Centre