Introducing the Ardagh’s ‘Tallest Sunflower’ Competition
This spring a new ‘Horfield Common in Bloom’ project has been launched by the Ardagh, with a range of fun activities to encourage the local community to get growing. One […]
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TV Apprentice Candidate Visits Her Old School
Brittany Carter, a competitor in the current series of The Apprentice on BBC 1, visited her old school to give students some tips on life after education. Brittany, who left […]
A new chapter in the life of the Church of Good Shepherd, Bishopston
The existing congregation of the Church of the Good Shepherd has passed the baton on to Emmanuel Bishopston. The two congregations have shared the building for the last six years but […]
Two Bishopston Mums launch ambitious craftivism project to mark Anti-Slavery Day 2021
Two Bishopston Mums, Sue Rees (also a part-time teacher at St Bonaventures) and Claire Walford have been working together over the last few months to pioneer an ambitious craftivism project […]
Introducing The Little Library, Elton Road, Bishopston
One of the sad things about lockdown has been the temporary closure of libraries, a real loss to many people of all ages. Aware of this, Olivia Clements, a Bishopston […]
Friends on Horfield Library call on local Knitters, Crocheters & Crafters!
The Friends of Horfield Library are calling on knitters, crocheters and crafters, both young and old, to transform the unsightly fence surrounding the library. The group is asking local people […]
Westbury Wildlife Park to reopen in 2021 after nearly 30 years of closure
After nearly thirty years of closure and neglect, Westbury Wildlife Park is to reopen in 2021. The once-loved beauty spot and haven for wildlife is being restored by local residents […]
The Latest on Campaign for New children’s Climbing Frame in St Andrew’s Park
Towards the end of 2020, local community group, Friends of St Andrew’s Park, launched a campaign to raise money for a new children’s climbing frame in the park. The current […]
Local mum, children and puppy spread woofly pawsitivity in St Andrews Park
Local parent, Karen Beevers, her two young children and gorgeous puppy, have been spreading some woofly kindness and pawsitivity in nearby parks. Karen, her children, Lyla (8 years) and Eddie […]
Local Mum Sets Up ‘Shop Local Gloucester Road’ Group, Helping The High Street Thrive
A BS6 mum has recently set up a community group to encourage local residents to ‘shop local’ rather than shopping online, both this Christmas and in the long-term future. Alice […]
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