In spring 2013, Tim Hewer was approached by a friend who needed a spot of land on which to keep his beehive. Tim accepted and assisted in setting up a new apiary, “I was standing there, wearing a pair of Marigolds and holding 10,000 bees. Listening to the low buzz, I slowly began to relax. It was that sound that
Continue readingMonth: March 2016
New library area for Little Stoke Primary
Little Stoke Primary School officially opened its new library area on Friday 19th February and celebrated the occasion with a day of literacy-related activities. Performance poet Ian Bland spent the day at the school, leading writing workshops, showing pupils how to write poems and giving tips on performing. During a short ceremony to mark the opening of the library, Year 6
Continue readingCouncil’s compulsory vehicle pre-registration system for Sort It centres goes live
South Gloucestershire residents who want to use local authority Sort It waste disposal and recycling centres, such as the one in Station Road, Little Stoke, must now register their vehicle to access the sites. A spokesperson for South Gloucestershire Council said: “You don’t need to sign up straight away, just make sure you register at least 24 hours before your
Continue readingAlzheimer’s Society launches local activity group for people with dementia
A new ‘friendship & activity group’ for people with dementia is being launched by Alzheimer’s Society in Little Stoke. The club will take place on Monday mornings from 10am to 12noon. Exact dates, and details about the location, are available from the charity’s South Gloucestershire office on 0117 961 0693. The friendship & activity group will provide a social atmosphere
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