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.

Friday 24th May 2013

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

Saturday 25th May 2013

10.00am – 4.00pm
Sheducation: Police Security Advice Event
Willow Brook Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Security advice from the Bradley Stoke police beat team. Come along to find out how to keep your shed and outbuildings secure. You’ll be able to meet members of the team and check out our special demonstration shed, fitted with a range of security products. This is one of our seasonal crime reduction events which take place throughout the year. More info: http://bit.ly/12r6ves

Sunday 26th May 2013

7.00am – 5.00pm
Car Boot Sale (Trench Lane)
Trench Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol (map)
One of the west’s largest car boot sales. Summer Sundays (May-Sep) 7am-5pm. Charge for sellers: Car £7; Van £10. Charge for buyers: Car: £1; Pedestrian: 50p. More info: http://bit.ly/dymNI0

9.00am – 4.00pm
Severnside Ramblers’ Walk: Old Sodbury, Horton and Tormarton
Aldi Car Park, Brook Way, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Part of Cotswold Way, past historic churches, manor houses and Saxon Hill Fort. A walk of about 9-10 miles. Meet in the Aldi car park – a car-sharing scheme is operated. More info: http://bit.ly/bq1Hxd

Monday 27th May 2013

10.30am – 11.00am
Baby Rhyme Time
Bradley Stoke Library, Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Come along and sing nursery rhymes, make lots of noise with musical instruments and meet other parents/carers. Free. More info: http://bit.ly/bs-library

Tuesday 28th May 2013

11.00am – 4.00pm
Amazing Bubble Show
Willow Brook Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
See the world famous Samsam the Bubbleman. The amazing Samsam has won nine world records and performed all around the globe. Shows at 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2pm & 3pm. A FREE event for all the family. More info: http://bit.ly/THvUfr

Wednesday 29th May 2013

8.30pm – 9.30pm
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

Thursday 30th May 2013

11.00am – 11.30am
Pre-School Story Time
Bradley Stoke Library, Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Come and listen to some stories, do some craft, borrow books from the library and meet other parents/carers. Free. More info: http://bit.ly/bs-library

Friday 31st May 2013

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

9.30am – 2.30pm
Severnside Ramblers’ Walk: Hanham Abbots
Aldi Car Park, Brook Way, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
River banks & field paths. 1 gentle climb. A walk lasting about 2 hours. Meet in the Aldi car park – a car-sharing scheme is operated. More info: http://bit.ly/bq1Hxd

2.15pm – 3.45pm
Half-Term Roller Skating
Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Fun sessions, great exercise, games, features, latest sounds. £4.30 per skater. Limited skates available on a first come, first served basis. Younger children especially welcome. More info: http://bit.ly/MVXjsN

Saturday 1st June 2013

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://bit.ly/ZDe5We

10.00am – 4.00pm
Three Brooks Nature Conservation Group: Workday
Three Brooks Local Nature Reserve, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Pulling rubbish out of the streams. All workdays start at 10am and finish at 4pm, 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

2.30pm – 4.30pm
SCC Family Ride to Bradley Stoke North
Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
A family ride around Bradley Stoke North. A ride of about 5 miles. Meet at the Leisure Centre. More info: http://bit.ly/bsj-scc

Sunday 2nd June 2013

7.00am – 5.00pm
Car Boot Sale (Trench Lane)
Trench Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol (map)
One of the west’s largest car boot sales. Summer Sundays (May-Sep) 7am-5pm. Charge for sellers: Car £7; Van £10. Charge for buyers: Car: £1; Pedestrian: 50p. More info: http://bit.ly/dymNI0

Monday 3rd June 2013

10.30am – 11.00am
Baby Rhyme Time
Bradley Stoke Library, Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Come along and sing nursery rhymes, make lots of noise with musical instruments and meet other parents/carers. Free. More info: http://bit.ly/bs-library

Thursday 6th June 2013

11.00am – 11.30am
Pre-School Story Time
Bradley Stoke Library, Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Come and listen to some stories, do some craft, borrow books from the library and meet other parents/carers. Free. More info: http://bit.ly/bs-library

Friday 7th June 2013

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

Sunday 9th June 2013

7.00am – 5.00pm
Car Boot Sale (Trench Lane)
Trench Lane, Winterbourne, Bristol (map)
One of the west’s largest car boot sales. Summer Sundays (May-Sep) 7am-5pm. Charge for sellers: Car £7; Van £10. Charge for buyers: Car: £1; Pedestrian: 50p. More info: http://bit.ly/dymNI0

1.00pm – 2.00pm
Charity Bed Race
Baileys Court Activity Centre, Baileys Court Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Part of the Bradley Stoke Community Festival. Any organisation, club, society, association or company can enter a team of five, with one person on the bed at any one time. Awards will be given for the race winner, best bed and fancy dress. More info: http://on.fb.me/YMdU8Q

Monday 10th June 2013

10.30am – 11.00am
Baby Rhyme Time
Bradley Stoke Library, Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Come along and sing nursery rhymes, make lots of noise with musical instruments and meet other parents/carers. Free. More info: http://bit.ly/bs-library

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/

Tuesday 11th June 2013

7.30pm – 9.30pm
Willow Brook Townswomen’s Guild
The Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, Bristol (map)
Make new friends, get to know our area and get involved in local events and activities. We have interesting speakers, demonstrations, outings, arts and crafts and much, much more. Thi smonth: Pirates of Bristol. More info: 01454 617645; http://www.townswomen.org.uk/

Wednesday 12th June 2013

2.00pm – 4.00pm
Bradley Stoke Women’s Institute (WI)
The Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke (map)
A forward thinking, diverse and vibrant organisation that enables women to be listened to and act upon our concerns. We are always pleased to welcome visitors at our meetings, so please come along and see us – it might be just what you are looking for! More info: Innes Cole 0117 904 1940

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Regular Events

Our What’s On calendar doesn’t include regular (e.g. weekly) events, such as:

Mondays

• Sports & Social Club for people living with dementia at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre (Mondays 10am to 2pm, excluding public holidays)
• Puddleducks Toddler Group at Brook Way Activity Centre (Mondays, term-time only, 10am-11:30am)
• Storytime for pre-school children at Bradley Stoke Library (Mondays from 11 – 11:30am, term-time only)
• Bradley Stoke Gym Club for girls and boys aged 5 and up at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre (Mondays 4pm–6pm)
• Zumba Bristol Dance Class at Bradley Stoke Community School (Mondays 5:30pm & 6:45pm)
• Bristol Zumba Dance Class at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre (Mondays 6-7pm)
• South Gloucestershire NCT Home Birth Group at the Jubilee Centre (First Monday of the month 7:30-9:30pm)
• ‘Simply Ballet’ Class for adults at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre (Mondays 8-9pm)

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)
• Street Dance Class at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre (Tuesdays, term-time only; under-10s: 5:30pm – 6:15pm; over 10s: 6:15pm – 7:15pm)
• Body Conditioning Class at Meadowbrook School (Tuesdays 6-7pm)
• Bradley Stoke Special Needs Judo Club at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre (Tuesdays 6pm-8pm)
• 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)
• Bradley Stoke Women’s Institute (WI) at the Jubilee Centre (2nd Wednesday of each month). For more info, phone Innes on 0117 904 1940.
• 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)
• Krav Maga self defence class at Bradley Stoke Community School (Wednesdays 7pm – 8:30pm)

Thursdays

• Baby Rhyme Time at Bradley Stoke Library (Thurdays, except summer holidays, 10:30 – 11am)
• BOBBS Breastfeeding Support at Baileys Court Activity Centre (Thursdays 10am – 11:30am)
• Bradley Stoke Green Gym (Thursdays 10am – 1pm)
• Bowlsand Green Gym Club at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre (Mondays 4-5:45pm)
• NHS Stop Smoking Service at Bradley Stoke Library (Thursdays 6 – 7:30pm). For more details phone 01454 865502.
• Salsa classes at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre (Thursdays 7:30pm & 8:30pm)
• Zumba Fitness class at Bradley Stoke Community School (Thursdays 6pm)

Fridays

• 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)
• Rotary Club of Bristol Aztec meets every Friday (except 5th Friday of month) at Bristol Golf Club, St Swithins Park, Almondsbury (7:15am for 7:30am breakfast). For further details of speakers on a Friday and other local events we are involved in visit our website. Please contact our secretary Peter Randall on 01454 610777 prior to your intended visit as visitors are always made very welcome.

Saturdays

• Bradley Stoke Special Needs Judo Club at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre (Saturdays 10:30am-12 noon)

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
  • News & Information
  • Upcoming Events & Meetings
• 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)
• What’s On in Stoke Gifford (Stoke Gifford Journal)
• What’s On in Filton (Filton Journal)
• Things to do in the Bristol area (BBC Bristol)

Entertainment Complexes

• The Venue at Cribbs Causeway (Patchway Journal)
• Aspects Leisure Park, Longwell Green

Bristol What’s On

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