A roofer from Bradley Stoke, who was recently voted “Bristol’s Next Top Model”, has starred in a prestigious fashion show at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway. Lee Matthews, 21, was chosen as the male winner of the 2010 Bristol Evening Post fashion contest last weekend, entitling him to make his catwalk debut on Thursday (23rd September) in the Bristol Fashion Week
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Pub seeks ‘best teacher’ in Patchway and Bradley Stoke
A Patchway pub has launched a competition to find the ‘best teacher’ in the Bradley Stoke and Patchway area. Children at local schools are being invited to submit entries before the closing date of Friday 29th October. The prize will be a Christmas party held at the Travellers Rest on the A38 Gloucester Road (also known as the Hungry Horse)
Continue readingBradley Stoke man voted “Bristol’s next top model”
Roofer Lee Matthews from Bradley Stoke has been voted “Bristol’s next top model” Lee, who also plays semi-professional football for Almondsbury, said: “I have enjoyed it very much, meeting the team and stylists, and feel I have gained confidence in myself.” Lee’s prize is a year’s contract with Bristol’s Mustard model agency and his first assignment will see him take
Continue readingThe search is on for ‘amazing partnerships’ in Bradley Stoke
Budding photographers in Bradley Stoke are being invited to take a picture that best illustrates an amazing partnership. The competition has been launched by Specsavers in Bradley Stoke, in partnership with Pentax Cameras, to raise awareness of Specsavers’ national charity partner, Guide Dogs. Guide Dogs supporter, the Rt Hon David Blunkett MP, said: “I’ve first-hand experience of how valuable each
Continue readingFarmers’ market to be trialled after Willow Brook stores relent
A monthly farmers’ market looks set to go ahead at Bradley Stoke’s Willow Brook Centre following discussions between the centre’s management and the Town Council. Plans to set up a regular market suffered a setback last month when the Council’s Leisure, Youth & Amenities Committee was told that objections had been received from one of the major businesses at the
Continue readingMan pleads guilty to arranging Bradley Stoke “sham” marriage
A Portuguese man has pleaded guilty to arranging a “sham” marriage between a Nigerian man living in Bradley Stoke and a Leicester-based Portuguese woman. José Castanheira, who admitted accepting cash for arranging the wedding, pleaded guilty to the crime at Bristol Crown Court on 10th September. Investigators from the UK Border Agency (UKBA) said that they had found no evidence
Continue readingBradley Stoke Way CCTV cameras are counting traffic says Council
CCTV cameras installed without warning at three roundabouts on Bradley Stoke Way on Monday are counting traffic, according to South Gloucestershire Council [SGC]. Two cameras were installed on each of the Patchway Brook, Webbs Wood and Baileys Court roundabouts, along with equipment boxes belonging to a company called Count on Us. A number of curious Journal readers contacted us on
Continue reading[Forum] CCTV cameras on Bradley Stoke Way
Anybody got any ideas what the CCTV cameras are for that have appeared on roundabouts up and down Bradley Stoke Way? I’m guessing it’s traffic survey stuff but just wondering if anyone has any knowledge what they’re surveying for – or if they’re for something more sinister? Cheers! Chris
Continue readingOfsted takes action following nursery complaint
A childcare provider near Bradley Stoke has been issued a “notice to improve” by Ofsted following a complaint. Play Station Nursery in Station Road, Patchway, was told to improve its record keeping, take steps to ensure that hazards to children are kept to a minimum and review aspects of its risk assessment. Ofsted says it is now satisfied that the
Continue readingFamily Fun Dog Show to raise funds for rescue charity
A Family Fun Dog Show is being held on Sunday (5th September) in the car park of Bradley Stoke’s Willow Brook Centre, close to the Pets at Home store. The charity fund-raising event runs from 11:30am to 3:30pm, with registration open from 10.30am. Show categories are: Best Puppy (Under 1 Year Old) Best Pedigree (Bitch) Best Pedigree (Dog) Most Handsome
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