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Parts of south Bradley Stoke were affected by a POWER CUT in the early hours of Saturday (21st December).
We've had reports from readers in Coriander Drive and Palmers Leaze.
Information provided by Western Power Distribution to one customer:
“We had a fault on the high voltage network. The short interruptions this morning are due to us fault switching to locate the cause and restore customers.”
“We originally had 2,729 customer affected and through switching were able to locate an 11kv underground cable fault. The section was isolated and all customer supplies were restored through further switching.”
Buying a bike as a Christmas present?
Official statistics show that 27 bikes were reported stolen in Bradley Stoke between December 2018 and November 2019, so don't forget to also buy a lock to protect it.
Expect to pay £30-40 for a good quality D-lock (look out for the 'Sold Secure' approval mark).
Bicycle security advice: www.immobilise.com/articles/bikesecurity
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In the UK, a bicycle is stolen on average every minute; with less than 5% of those returned as they're difficult for the Police to identify the owner. Current research suggests that cyclists are more likely to have their bicycles stolen than motorcyclists their motorcycle or car owners their cars th...FOUND PROPERTY (Bradley Stoke).
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Aztec Hotel & Spa provides Christmas banquet for over 40 homeless and vulnerably housed guests of Street Life.
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BIKE THEFT: The three teenage boys have been arrested in connection with a significant number of bicycle and motor bikes thefts across South Gloucestershire, Bath & North East Somerset and Bristol over the past 12 months.
Read this if you have had any the following stolen: Carrero Zelos JR frame_Blue, Forme hybrid bicycle_Black, Freespirit Albany_White, Giant Brass frame_Green, Giant XtC frame_Silver, Maxxis dirtbike_Black, Motorbike topbox, Pitbike_Silver, Planet X London Road SL_Yellow, Saracen Mountainbike_Turquoise, Specialised Crosstrail frame_Black, Specislised Crosstrail_Grey, Trek 4300 Frame_Black, Trek Mountainbike_Blue, Trek Xcaliber 7_Black
Full story: www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2019/12/bristol-teenagers-arrested-on-suspicion-of-stealing-a-...
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Three teenage boys from Bristol have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to burgle.What's On in Bradley Stoke - Thursday 19th December 2019
10.30am - 12.00pm Community Coffee & Cake at Brook Way Activity Centre.
10.00am - 12.00pm Police Beat Team Drop-In Surgery at the Willow Brook Centre. No appointment needed.
1.00pm - 2.30pm Bradley Stoke Breastfeeding Support Group meets at Bowsland Green Primary School.
A little further afield…
9.30am - 1.00pm Happy Days Stay and Play Group at Aretians Rugby Club, Station Road, Little Stoke.
More details: www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/whats-on/
Regular Thursday events: www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/whats-on/#thursdays
To get your event included in our What's On listings, email events@bradleystokejournal.co.uk
This afternoon (Wed 18th Dec), Network Rail and their contractors Alun Griffiths will need to move piling rig equipment between piling sites at the railway bridge on Gipsy Patch Lane. As part of this process equipment will be moved under the bridge.
This move will take approximately 15 minutes and will require the use of traffic management (Stop/Go boards).
Photo: Giant bored pile driving rig working on the south-west corner foundations for the replacement bridge on 13th December.
#JournalPhoto #InOurCommunity
More information on Gipsy Patch Lane work: www.stokegiffordjournal.co.uk/major-projects/metrobus-extension-build/
#CPME #MetroBusExtensionBuild #GipsyPatchPain
What's on in Bradley Stoke - Wednesday 18th December 2019
10.00am - 12.00pm Citizens Advice Bureau Drop-In Session at the Jubilee Centre. No appointment necessary.
7.00pm Bradley Stoke Town Council's Finance Committee meets at the Jubilee Centre. The public are welcome to attend. Come along and have your say during the 15-minute 'public questions' session at the start of the meeting. Agenda: bit.ly/bstcfin
8.00pm (or as soon as previous Finance Committee meeting finishes) Bradley Stoke Town Council's Planning Committee meets at the Jubilee Centre. Agenda: bit.ly/bstcpec
A little further afield…
9.30am - 1.00pm Happy Days Stay and Play Group at Aretians Rugby Club, Station Road, Little Stoke.
10.00am - 12.30pm Café Church at Amberley Road Baptist Church, Stoke Lodge. Community cafe with drinks and light snacks at reasonable prices. Small soft play area and toys to keep the children occupied.
More details: www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/whats-on/
Regular Wednesday events: www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/whats-on/#wednesdays
To get your event included in our What's On listings, email events@bradleystokejournal.co.uk
Photo from the Community Carol Service at the Willow Brook Centre this evening
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“Our Christmas Carol Service is well under way 🎄🎅🏻🗣🎶 #Christmas #carolservice #willowbrookcentre #bradleystoke”What's On in Bradley Stoke - Tuesday 17th December 2019
4.00pm - 5.00pm 'Countdown to Christmas' drop-in craft activity at Bradley Stoke Library. Suitable for children aged 4-11 years.
4.00pm - 6.30pm Rabbit Roundabout Improvement Scheme Drop-In Information Session at Baileys Court Activity Centre.
6.00pm - 7.15pm Community Carol Service at the Willow Brook Centre. Music and free refreshments from 6pm; carol service starts at 6.30pm. Featuring a brass band and school choirs from across the town.
A little further afield…
9.30am - 1.00pm Happy Days Stay and Play Group at Aretians Rugby Club, Station Road, Little Stoke.
More details: www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/whats-on/
Regular Tuesday events: www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/whats-on/#tuesdays
To get your event included in our What's On listings, email events@bradleystokejournal.co.uk
THIS TUESDAY (17th December 2019): Community Carol Service at the Willow Brook Centre, Bradley Stoke
Music and free refreshments from 6pm, carol service from 6.30pm.
Featuring Bradley Stoke primary school choirs and music by the Bristol Veterans Brass Band.
Arranged by the Bradley Stoke Churches in conjunction with the Willow Brook Centre and BSR.
REMINDER – Drop -in craft session for children aged 4-11 years at Bradley Stoke Library tomorrow (Tue 17th Dec).DIARY DATE: 'Countdown to Christmas' drop-in craft session at Bradley Stoke Library on Tuesday 17th December, from 4pm to 5pm.
Come along to the library to make some festive crafts using your skills to cut, glue and stick!
It’s FREE!
All children must be accompanied by a grown up. Suitable for children aged 4-11 years.
South Gloucestershire Libraries
Final day for job applications (Activity Centres Manager / Deputy Town Clerk)…JOB ALERT: Bradley Stoke Town Council is seeking to appoint a full-time Activity Centres Manager / Deputy Town Clerk
Salary Range: £32,029 - £34,788 per annum
Closing date for applications: Monday 16th December 2019
Interviews: Thursday 19th December 2019
More details: www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/jobs/#bstc
For more local vacancies, visit North Bristol Jobs on Twitter: twitter.com/NthBristolJobs
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What's On in Bradley Stoke - Monday 16th December 2019
9.00am - 11.00am Pickleball at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre. Everybody welcome – no upper age limit.
9.30am - 11.30am Trinity Tots Toddler Group at Holy Trinity Church.
10.45am - 11.15am Baby Rhyme Time at Bradley Stoke Library.
1.30pm - 3.30pm Sew and So's patchwork and quilting group meets at the Jubilee Centre.
7.00pm Bradley Stoke Town Council's Leisure, Youth & Amenities Committee meets at the Jubilee Centre. The public are welcome to attend. Come along and have your say during the 15-minute 'public questions' session at the start of the meeting. Agenda: bit.ly/bstclya
A little further afield…
10.00am - 12.30pm Café Church at Amberley Road Baptist Church, Stoke Lodge. Community cafe with drinks and light snacks at reasonable prices. Small soft play area and toys to keep the children occupied.
1.00pm - 3.00pm Toddler Group at Bright Sparks Pre-School, Stoke Lodge. Plenty of space for children to play and explore, inside and outside.
More details: www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/whats-on/
Regular Monday events: www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/whats-on/#mondays
To get your event included in our What's On listings, email events@bradleystokejournal.co.uk
Look out for the Bradley Stoke Lions Club Santa Sleigh tonight (Sunday 15th December 2019) in The Spinney, Hawkins Crescent and Snowberry Close.
It is expected in Wheatfield Drive on Wednesday (18th December).
Both nights subject to weather and volunteer commitments.
Bradley Stoke Community Singers performing at John Lewis.Bradley Stoke Community Singers are pleased to support the Southmead Hospital Charity Buskathon
M1 MetroBus: One year on … YOUR VIEWS?
With the service coming up to its first anniversary, we'd like to hear your views on the M1 MetroBus service.
Has it made a big difference to your journey time as a bus passenger, perhaps previously on the 73 service? Have you switched from driving to using the bus? Do you value the frequency of service? Have you perhaps tried MetroBus and been disappointed? Are there problems on the service at certain times of the day? Is it good value for money?
Note: Replies may be reproduced in our magazine and on our website. We will not use your full name, just your initials.M1 MetroBus: One year on ... YOUR VIEWS?
With the service coming up to its first anniversary, we'd like to hear your views on the M1 MetroBus service.
Has it made a big difference to your journey time as a bus passenger, perhaps previously on the 73 service? Have you switched from driving to using the bus? Do you value the frequency of service? Have you perhaps tried MetroBus and been disappointed? Are there problems on the service at certain times of the day? Is it good value for money?
Note: Replies may be reproduced in our magazine and on our website. We will not use your full name, just your initials.
