We all know how front-line workers across the country are continuing to work through the coronavirus lockdown. But what isn’t as well known is the army of sewers that are helping supply the essential workers with face masks and scrub bags, in order to make their lives a little easier.
Continue readingMonth: July 2020
Protecting local jobs and our world leading manufacturing capability in aerospace
Our aerospace industry in Filton and the South West of England is dynamic, innovative and world leading. It is a showcase of the best that British engineering has to offer the world, but as I am sure you will be aware this is an extremely challenging time for the aviation/aerospace industry.
Continue readingRail bridge installation delayed until autumn
A new date has been confirmed for the installation of the replacement railway bridge on Gipsy Patch Lane following the postponement of the work due to the coronavirus pandemic. The bridge move will now take place between 24th October and 7th November 2020.
Continue readingLittle Stoke Scouts keep active during lockdown
Members of 1st Little Stoke Scout Group have not met face to face since the end of March, however, Scouting has continued at home with leaders contacting their sections via email and using Zoom video conferencing. All three sections have been involved in the national ‘Hike to the Moon’ initiative.
Continue readingLittle Stoke Sort It recycling centre to reopen on Monday 6th July
The Sort It recycling centre in Little Stoke will reopen with social distancing measures in place from Monday 6th July, having been temporarily closed due to the coronavirus emergency. The facility will initially reopen with temporarily extended hours of 6am to 4.30pm every day until Monday 13th July.
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