Stoke Gifford Parish Council has announced that it is looking for two new Councillors following a double resignation earlier this month. The Journal has learned that the vacancies have arisen following the resignations of Cllr Diane Bryant and Nick Bryant, who are both Conservatives representing the Central parish ward. In accordance with the Local Government Act 1972, the two “casual”
Continue readingMonth: June 2012
Hospital bus service under threat from First
Another local bus service is under threat after First announced its intention to withdraw the Council-subsidised number 18, which runs between Emersons Green and Southmead Hospital, via Frenchay Hospital. The service, which calls at Parkway Station and runs along Hatchet Road, Little Stoke Lane, Kingsway and Gipsy Patch Lane, is operated with financial support from South Gloucestershire Council (SGC). The
Continue readingCollege gears up for Paralympic legacy event
A local Paralympian and other disabled athletes gathered at the WISE campus in Stoke Gifford last week to publicise an upcoming London 2012 ‘legacy event’ that takes place next month. Inspired by the Paralympics, South Gloucestershire Council in partnership with Airbus UK are hosting their own ‘Come and Try It’ event on Thursday 12th July, for people of all ages
Continue readingParkway offices on the market following refurbishment
A refurbished self-contained office building just a minute or two away from Bristol Parkway Railway Station is available to rent through Colliers International. The Bristol-based property specialists have been appointed by Gainwell Ltd to market Avon House, 1100 Parkway North in Stoke Gifford [map]. Two-storey Avon House is immediately opposite the Virgin Active Health Club and enjoys easy access to
Continue readingDiamond Jubilee Fête draws the crowds
The local community came out in force to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee at the recent Stoke Gifford Fête held on Monday 4th June. An article on the Stoke Gifford Parish Council website reports: “The event was a great success an a good afternoon was had by all. The event was organised by the Stoke Gifford Trust Committee with support
Continue readingOfsted says Abbeywood School’s progress is “satisfactory”
Ofsted inspectors have reported that Abbeywood Community School is making “satisfactory” progress in addressing specific areas of concern that were identified when the school was placed into ‘special measures’ at the end of last year. Three inspectors visited the school on 15th/16th May and and their report was published today on the Ofsted website, although it had been made available
Continue readingAncient Olympics celebrated at Little Stoke Primary School
Great fun was had at Little Stoke Primary School on Wednesday 30th May when all the pupils and staff dressed up in chitons to celebrate an ancient Greek Olympic day. The children learnt about the history of the Games and after a morning of creative activities they all took part in an Olympic Games in the afternoon. There was friendly
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