What’s On
Welcome to the Journal’s guide to events and things to do in and around Bradley Stoke, Bristol.
If you would like to see your event listed in this calendar, please contact us with the details. We may also be able to publicise your event with an article on our website and/or send a photographer along on the day.
Wednesday 8th February 2012
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Bradley Stoke Women’s Institute
The Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke (map)
More info: 01454 613186
Friday 10th February 2012
9.00am – 11.00am
Christ the King Coffee Morning
Church of Christ the King, Mautravers Close, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Everyone welcome for refreshments and a friendly chat in the church hall. No charge for refereshments – donations accepted. More info: http://bit.ly/cvmQoh
Saturday 11th February 2012
8.00pm – 12.00am
Valentines Cabaret Dinner
Aztec Hotel and Spa, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol (map)
Enjoy a Champagne Reception and delicious three-course dinner with live entertainment from our George Michael cabaret act and resident DJ. £37 per person. More info: http://bit.ly/vzIMXI
Sunday 12th February 2012
9.30am – 2.30pm
SCC Long Distance Bike Ride around Bristol
Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
A long ride around Bristol. It will be lumpy in places. About 40 miles. Meet at the Leisure Centre. More info: http://bit.ly/bsj-scc
Monday 13th February 2012
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Bradley Stoke Small Business Forum Meeting
Aztec Hotel, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol (map)
We meet once a month to network, share skills and information, discuss a range of business related topics and support each other. New members and visitors are always welcome. More info: http://www.bssbf.co.uk/
7.00pm – 9.00pm
Safer and Stronger Community Group Meeting
Brook Way Activity Centre, Brook Way, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Opportunity to discuss local community issues and hear presentations on topical matters. Attended by representatives from South Gloucestershire Council, Avon and Somerset Police, Avon Fire & Rescue, Primary Care Trust and Bradley Stoke Town Council. Topics on this meeting’s agenda: detached youth work in Bradley Stoke; Bradley Stoke Radio; Safer Stronger Initiative Funding. More info: http://bit.ly/bs-sscg
7.30pm – 9.30pm
BSTC Leisure, Youth & Amenities Committee Meeting
Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
The Leisure, Youth & Amenities Committee meets approx. six times a year and is responsible for, and promotes the Town Council policy on sports, leisure and recreational activities within or affecting the town. The press and public are welcome to attend. Come along and have your say during the 15 minute public session at the start of the meeting. Agenda: http://bit.ly/duGDXG
Tuesday 14th February 2012
7.30pm – 9.30pm
Willow Brook Townswomen’s Guild
The Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Willow Brook Townswomen’s Guild are a new group of Ladies who want to get together on a regular basis to make new friends, get to know our area and get involved in local events and activities. We shall have interesting speakers, demonstrations, outings, arts and crafts and much, much more. Today’s meeting: Tai Chi demonstration. More info: 01454 617645; http://www.townswomen.org.uk/
Wednesday 15th February 2012
7.30pm – 9.30pm
BSTC Finance Committee Meeting
Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Bi-monthly meeting of Bradley Stoke Town Council’s Finance Committee. The press and public are welcome to attend. Come along and have your say during the 15 minute public session at the start of the meeting. Agenda: http://bit.ly/8y63mM
Friday 17th February 2012
9.00am – 11.00am
Christ the King Coffee Morning
Church of Christ the King, Mautravers Close, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Everyone welcome for refreshments and a friendly chat in the church hall. No charge for refereshments – donations accepted. More info: http://bit.ly/cvmQoh
1.15pm – 3.15pm
Blood Donation Session
Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Give blood – please don’t leave it to someone else. More info: http://www.blood.co.uk/
4.45pm – 7.15pm
Blood Donation Session
Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Give blood – please don’t leave it to someone else. More info: http://www.blood.co.uk/
Monday 20th February 2012
7.45pm – 9.15pm
SPICE Social & Activity Group Preview Night
Hilton Hotel, Woodlands Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Have fun, make friends and try something new with SPICE, Social & Activity Group for adults. The perfect way to give your social life a boost. From dining out to dancing, abseiling, walking, theatre trips, weekends away and much, much more. Say goodbye to the sofa and hello to a fabulous world of fun, excitement and smiles with SPICE. Come along to our free preview night in Bradley Stoke – no need to book, just come along and we look forward to welcoming you. More info: http://bit.ly/yNbC1I
Tuesday 21st February 2012
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Volunteering Drop-in Session
Bradley Stoke Library, Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Interested in volunteering? Then why not pop in for an informal chat with a volunteer advisor at Bradley Stoke Library? More info – tel: 01454 868986 or email: info@volunteercentre-pfs.org.uk
7.30pm – 9.00pm
Twinning Association AGM
Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Annual general meeting of the Bradley Stoke Twinning Association. Includes discussion of the proposed visit from Champs-sur-Marne from 1st to 3rd June 2012. http://bit.ly/bs-twinning
Friday 24th February 2012
9.00am – 11.00am
Christ the King Coffee Morning
Church of Christ the King, Mautravers Close, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Everyone welcome for refreshments and a friendly chat in the church hall. No charge for refereshments – donations accepted. More info: http://bit.ly/cvmQoh
9.00am – 2.00pm
Bradley Stoke Farmers’ Market
Willow Brook Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
The Farmers’ Market is a new addition to the town. The monthly markets will bring together producers from the surrounding countryside bringing a wide selection of locally grown/produced wares. In addition to the Farmers Market, there will be a small Artisan Market with locals offering arts and crafts and other locally produced goods.
More info: http://bit.ly/aZSWPA
Wednesday 29th February 2012
7.30pm – 8.30pm
BSTC Planning Committee Meeting
Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
The committee meets once a month and makes recommendations on all planning applications within Bradley Stoke to the planning authority (South Gloucestershire Council) and considers all associated planning, footpath and licensing issues. This committee also considers matters relating to the local environment in general, including litter, grass verges, pavements, roads and other similar matters. The committee acts as a vehicle to consider, discuss and recommend solutions to health & safety issues affecting Bradley Stoke Town Council. The press and public are welcome to attend. Agenda: http://bit.ly/bMeaIa
Friday 2nd March 2012
9.00am – 11.00am
Christ the King Coffee Morning
Church of Christ the King, Mautravers Close, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Everyone welcome for refreshments and a friendly chat in the church hall. No charge for refereshments – donations accepted. More info: http://bit.ly/cvmQoh
Saturday 3rd March 2012
10.00am – 12.00pm
BSTC Councillor Surgery
The Willow Brook Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke (map)
A chance for residents to speak with their councillors. More info: http://www.bradleystoke.gov.uk
10.00am – 4.00pm
Three Brooks Nature Conservation Group: Workday
Three Brooks Local Nature Reserve, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
All workdays start at 10 am and finish at 4 pm, but you are welcome to leave earlier if needed. Wear old clothes and stout boots and bring a packed lunch. We provide all the equipment needed plus the essential tea, coffee and biscuits! More info:http://bit.ly/bOxe9s
7.00pm – 9.00pm
Swimathon
Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Annual event for local groups to raise funds. More info: http://bit.ly/eAVh7C
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Regular Events
Our What’s On calendar doesn’t include regular (e.g. weekly) events, such as:
Mondays
- Storytime for pre-school children at Bradley Stoke Library (Mondays from 11 – 11:30am, term-time only)
- Zumba Bristol Dance Class at Bradley Stoke Community School (Mondays 6:45pm)
- Bristol Zumba Dance Class at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre (Mondays 6-7pm)
Tuesdays
- Handprints Parent, Baby and Toddler Group (every Tuesday)
- Bouncing Babies – fun group time for under ones and their parents/carers – at the Jubilee Centre (Tuesdays 1-3pm)
- Youth Football on Patchway Common (every Tuesday)
- Body Conditioning Class at Meadowbrook School (Tuesdays 6-7pm)
- Meditation Group at the Jubilee Centre (every other Tuesday 7:30-9:30pm)
Wednesdays
- Free Maths Courses for Adults at Bradley Stoke Library (Wednesdays 9:15am – 12:15pm)
- Citizens’ Advice Bureau at the Jubilee Centre (Wednesdays 10am – noon)
- Police Beat Surgery at the Willow Brook Centre (Wednesdays 1 – 3pm)
- Family Roller Skating at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre (Wednesdays 6:15 – 7:45pm)
- Men’s football at Bradley Stoke Community School – organised by Bradley Stoke Evangelical Church (Wednesdays 9 – 10pm, starting 3rd March 2010)
- Dance School Musical (dancing and cheerleading; ages 4 to 12) at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre (Wednesdays 4 – 4:45pm)
- St John Ambulance Bradley Stoke Division meets at Holy Trinity Church
- Ballet classes at Bradley Stoke Community School – organised by Ballet Bristol (Wednesdays 7 – 8pm & 8pm – 10pm)
Thursdays
- Baby Rhyme Time at Bradley Stoke Library (Thurdays, except summer holidays, 10:30 – 11am)
- Bradley Stoke Green Gym (Thursdays 10am – 1pm)
- Salsa classes at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre (Thursdays 7:30pm, 8:30pm & 9:30pm)
Fridays
- Babies on Boobs Breastfeeding Support (every Friday)
- Bradley Stoke Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market at the Willow Brook Centre (last Friday of the month)
- Coffee Morning at the Church of Christ the King (every Friday)
- 4mation Youth Group (for 11-14s) at Church of Christ the King (most Fridays)
Sundays
- Bradley Stoke Car Boot Sale, Trench Lane (May to September)
Multi-day
- Bradley Stoke Youth Club (six times a week)
Other Sources of What’s On Information
Other sources of information about events in and around Bradley Stoke are:
- 1Big Database – a comprehensive directory of services for children and young people aged 0 – 20, parents, carers and professionals in Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire
- Bradley Stoke Town Council
- 01454.com
- What’s on around Bradley Stoke – from WhereCanWeGo.com
Featured Events
Recent Bradley Stoke events featured in The Journal
10th October 2009 : Bradley Stoke Diwali Celebrations
10th October 2009 : Bradley Stoke Big Clean Up
Take a look at our Bradley Stoke Photos page for the latest Bradley Stoke images.
What’s on further afield
- What’s On in Patchway (Patchway Journal)
- Things to do in the Bristol area (BBC Bristol)
Bristol What’s On
From Guide2Bristol
- Oddsocks' The Merry Wives of Windsor, Bristol QEH Theatre review (05 February 2012)
Oddsocks' The Merry Wives of Windsor, Bristol QEH Theatre review - Bespoked Bristol bike show cycles into Brunel's Old Station in March (05 February 2012)
Bespoked Bristol bike show cycles into Brunel's Old Station in March - Rosemarino Italian restaurant Bristol holds language classes evenings (05 February 2012)
Rosemarino Italian restaurant Bristol holds language classes evenings - Bristol Multiple Sclerosis charity appeals for rickshaw fundraising help (04 February 2012)
Bristol Multiple Sclerosis charity appeals for rickshaw fundraising help - Bristol property market likely to make gradual recovery in 2012 (04 February 2012)
Bristol property market likely to make gradual recovery in 2012
Thornbury What’s On
From MyThornbury.co.uk
- Mon 6 Feb 2012: Silver Jubilee Exhibition, Thornbury and District Museum
- Mon 6 Feb 2012: 7.30pm: Alveston Gardens Association, Jubilee Hall, Alveston
- Tue 7 Feb 2012: F1rst Tuesday, Thornbury
- Tue 7 Feb 2012: 7.30pm: Thornbury Forum Economic Debate, Thornbury Methodist Church Hall
- Wed 8 Feb 2012: 9.15am: Four Week Post-Christmas Boot Camp Course, Old Down Manor
