September 2014
Page 3: Brook Way consultation “a costly waste of time,” says disgruntled neighbour
Brook Way consultation “a costly waste of time,” says disgruntled neighbour (BSJ website)
Previous story:
Consultation result shows “overwhelming” demand for increased parking provision (BSJ website)
Pages 4 & 5: Councils’ defences prove useless as travellers return to Bradley Stoke
Wooden posts prove no deterrent as travellers return to Bradley Stoke Way
Updates on this story:
Councillors Take Further Action to Protect Bradley Stoke Way (BSTC website)
Traveller encampment site defences strengthened with boulders (BSJ website)
Previous stories on the BSJ website:
Traveller encampment site defences strengthened with boulders
Wooden posts prove no deterrent as travellers return to Bradley Stoke Way
Mayor takes action to prevent return of travellers
Facebook posts:
Page 7: BSCS celebrates “strong” GCSE results, but warns official figures will dip
BSCS celebrates “strong” GCSE results, but warns official figures will dip (BSJ website)
Page 8: BSCS A-level results buck national trend (BSJ website)
BSCS A-level results buck national trend (BSJ website)
Page 9: Another round of bus service alterations
Another round of bus service alterations effective from Sunday (BSJ website)
Page 11: New Patchway Police Centre to open soon
Story will appear soon on the PJ website
Page 13: What improvements would you like to see at BS Leisure Centre?
What improvements would you like to see at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre? (BSJ website)
Consultation: Improvements to Bradley Stoke and Longwell Green Leisure Centres (SGC)
Page 14 & 15: BSYFC Girls make Wembley appearance in Community Shield pre-match parade
BSYFC Girls make Wembley appearance (BSJ website)
Page 16 & 17: Queen’s representative attends war memorial dedication ceremony
Video of the parade (BSJ Facebook)
Photos of the parade and ceremony (BSJ PicasaWeb)
Pages 19 to 22: Bradley Stoke Carnival: “A wonderful day”
Photos of the parade (BSJ Facebook)
More photos coming soon
Page 31: Aretians RFC: A community-focused rugby club
Story will appear soon on the SGJ website
Page 33: BS in Bloom prize winners announced
Bradley Stoke in Bloom prize winners announced (BSJ website)
Page 36: South Glos Discover Festival 2014
South Gloucestershire Discover Festival (SGC website)
Page 37: What’s On (7th September – 3rd October)
What’s On in Bradley Stoke (BSJ website)
Pages 38 & 39: Business Directory
Bradley Stoke Business Directory (BSJ website)
August 2014
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Page 3: Office complex set to be demolished to make way for care home
Office complex set to be demolished to make way for care home (BSJ website)
Planning application (SGC website)
Page 4: WW1 exhibition heading for Bradley Stoke
WW1 exhibition heading for Bradley Stoke (BSJ website)
South Gloucestershire and the First World War
Page 5: Council vehicle ruined in suspected arson attack at Baileys Court
Council vehicle destroyed in suspected arson attack at Baileys Court (BSJ website)
Page 6: Council bins controversial new food trader policy after just nine months
Town council to review controversial multiple mobile food trader policy (BSJ website)
Decision (BSJ website)
Page 7: Fruit stall allowed to stay at Willow Brook after public outcry
People power wins reprieve for Willow Brook Centre fruit & veg stall (BSJ website)
Page 8: Air ambulance pays flying visit to school
Story will appear soon on the SGJ website
Page 9: Superfast broadband project tackles EO lines
Superfast broadband project makes a start on ‘exchange only’ (EO) lines (BSJ website)
Superfast Broadband Upgrade Status (BSJ website)
Fibre Broadband Deals (BSJ website)
Page 10: Using pedal power to help fight blood cancer
Using pedal power to help fight blood cancer (BSJ website)
Martin Dean Bristol Bikeathon 2014
Page 14: Pupils try out pedal power to get to secondary school
Bradley Stoke pupils try out pedal power for getting to secondary school (BSJ website)
Page 15: Park it right! – Or be shamed on the internet
Park it right! Or be shamed on the internet (BSJ website)
Park It Right Bradley Stoke (on Facebook)
Park It Right Bradley Stoke (on Twitter)
The rise of parking vigilantes (BBC)
Pages 16 & 17: Bradley Stoke Carnival Preview
Bradley Stoke Carnival 2014 (on Facebook)
Carnival flyer (includes full programme) [PDF]
Carnival Poster [PDF]
Page 19: Highs and lows for ‘BS in Bloom’ team in July
Page 22: Over 600 species found in Three Brooks BioBlitz
Over 600 species found in Three Brooks BioBlitz (BSJ website)
Page 27: Bradley Stoke’s Willow Brook shopping centre wins another top industry award
Story will appear soon on the BSJ website
Page 28: The wheel turns at local Rotary Club
Story will appear soon on the BSJ website
Page 29: What’s On (3rd August – 7th September)
What’s On in Bradley Stoke (BSJ website)
Pages 30 & 31: Business Directory
Bradley Stoke Business Directory (BSJ website)
July 2014
Page 3: New school already £750k over budget
New primary school on BSCS site already over budget by £750k (BSJ website)
Planning application submitted for primary school on BSCS site (BSJ website)
Page 4: Building of 2,000 homes on Green Belt land…
Updated planning document revealed for 2,000 home development (SGJ website)
Page 5: Appeal for information following Stevens Walk jewellery burglary
Police appeal for information following Stevens Walk jewellery burglary (BSJ website)
Page 8: Faster broadband coming soon for central BS
Work starts on bringing faster broadband to central Bradley Stoke (BSJ website)
Superfast Broadband Upgrade Status (BSJ website)
Fibre Broadband Deals (BSJ website)
Pages 10 & 11: Feelings run high as travellers pitch up on Bradley Stoke Way
Post on BSJ Facebook page (16th June)
Travellers set up camp on verge alongside Bradley Stoke Way (BSJ website)
Travellers begin second week of occupation (BSJ website)
Post on BSJ Facebook page (28th June)
Mayor takes action to prevent return of travellers (BSJ website)
Page 12: HSBC branch at Aztec West to close in August
HSBC branch at Aztec West to close in August (PJ website)
Page 13: South Glos Show is just on the doorstep!
Page 15: Human table football tournament raises £1,200 for prostate cancer charity
More photos on the BSJ Facebook page
Page 17: First World War centenary to be marked at events in Bradley Stoke and Stoke Gifford
Scouts extend invitation to war memorial dedication ceremony (BSJ website)
Pages 20 & 21: Community Festival photos (on BSJ Facebook page)
Bradley Stoke 10k Run (Overview)
Bradley Stoke 10k Run (Finish)
Page 24: Award-winning Meadowbrook teacher attends House of Commons reception
Story will appear soon on the BSJ website
Page 25: Bradley Stoke Sikh to be honoured by Ugandan government
Bradley Stoke Sikh to be honoured by Ugandan government (BSJ website)
Sikh Centenary Celebrations in Uganda (Asian Journal)
Page 33: Junior parkrun off to a flying start
Weekly ‘junior parkrun’ starts this Sunday in Little Stoke Park (SGJ website)
Page 34: Latest news from Bradley Stoke in Bloom
Story will appear soon on the BSJ website
Page 35: Therapy Centre making a difference – and not just for MS
Story will appear soon on the BSJ website
The West of England MS Therapy Centre
Page 36: Bradley Stoke Community Carnival update
Residents invited to Carnival Open Meeting (BSJ website)
Bradley Stoke Carnival on Facebook
Page 37: What’s On (6th July – 3rd August)
What’s On in Bradley Stoke (BSJ website)
Page 39: Business Directory
Bradley Stoke Business Directory (BSJ website)