2014 - Stoke Gifford Journal

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Land East of Coldharbour Lane in Stoke Gifford, Bristol - the site of a proposed 550 dwelling housing development.

Sunday 14th December 2014 SH (Editor)

Planning approval for 550-home development off Coldharbour Lane

Plans for a 550-home development to the east of Coldharbour Lane in Stoke Gifford have been given the go-ahead by members of South Gloucestershire Council’s Development Control (West) Committee. Approval was granted on Thursday 4th December, subject to a ‘Section 106’ agreement setting out the community facilities, affordable housing and contributions to local education and health services, public transport and cycling

Tuesday 9th December 2014 SH (Editor)

SGS College’s Olympus Theatre stages Aladdin

Pantomime comes to South Gloucestershire and Stroud (SGS) College’s Olympus Theatre in Stoke Gifford this week when students stage a five-day production of Aladdin. The genre has always been known for its high level of audience participation, eye-catching costumes, stunning sets and sing-along songs. Now SGS College has produced a pantomime like no other, featuring a cast of highly professional young and talented

Cllr Keith Cranney beside a landslip on Station Road, Little Stoke.

Monday 10th November 2014 SH (Editor)

Councillor calls for action on Station Road footpath damaged by landslip

A local South Gloucestershire councillor says residents have waited far too long for repairs to be carried out on Station Road, Little Stoke, after a landslip carried a stretch of the main footpath into the adjacent brook. The footpath, which provides an important thoroughfare for pedestrians, has now been out of use for more than two years. The repair requires a complex

Staff team at the Beaufort Arms in Stoke Gifford, Bristol.

Tuesday 4th November 2014 Karen Dean

Review: New menu at the Beaufort Arms

We simply couldn’t resist an invitation to review the new menu at the recently refurbished Beaufort Arms in Stoke Gifford, so I went along with my friend Andy to partake of this culinary treat. On arrival, I was immediately impressed by the redecorated, freshly painted interior. Also by the bar staff, who were friendly and welcoming. Customers were already gathering, and after

Launch of the 2014 Poppy Appeal at Parkway Station, Stoke Gifford, Bristol.

Tuesday 4th November 2014 SH (Editor)

Local Poppy Appeal launched at Parkway Station

The Stoke Gifford branch of The Royal British Legion (RBL) launched its 2014 Poppy Appeal with a ceremony in the foyer of Bristol Parkway Station on Friday 24th October. The ceremony was attended by Station Manager Linda Swainger, Jack Lopresti MP (RBL branch vice president) and members of the Bristol Squadron of the RBL Riders (motorcyclists). Parkway Station is one

Location of proposed fish and chip shop on the site of the Cooperative store in Stoke Gifford, Bristol.

Monday 20th October 2014 SH (Editor)

Plans for fish & chip shop on former Parkway Tavern site given green light

Plans for a new fish & chip shop adjacent to the Co-operative convenience store on the former Parkway Tavern site in Stoke Gifford have been given the green light, despite an objection from the parish council. The proposed takeaway would occupy what was the commercial kitchen area of the former public house, with a new shop front being constructed on

Friday 26th September 2014 Steve Hayward

Aretians RFC: A community-focused rugby club

Aretians RFC are the local, community focused, family friendly rugby club. We are based on Station Road, Little Stoke, and play our rugby on Little Stoke playing fields, which is in the middle of Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford, and Patchway. Our seniors finished last season only losing two games after Christmas and winning the Gloucester Cup. This season we are

Heart of the Community project: The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby shares his vision and encouragement for the church and the community. [Credit: Rob Wicks]

Monday 15th September 2014 SH (Editor)

Archbishop of Canterbury blesses new ‘Heart of the Community’ building

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, stood in the shell of the new church and community centre in Stoke Gifford on Saturday (13th September) to bless the St Michael’s Church Heart of the Community project. Archbishop Welby, who described the £5.5m project as “wonderful”, “courageous” and “exciting” also dedicated the building, which is still under construction, during his weekend visit

Baroness Kramer officially opens the new multi-storey car park at Bristol Parkway Station.

Friday 5th September 2014 SH (Editor)

Transport minister opens new multi-storey car park at Parkway Station

Transport Minister Baroness Kramer visited Stoke Gifford today to officially open a £13 million new station car park that will increase capacity and convenience for thousands of passengers. The multi-storey car park at Bristol Parkway will provide an extra 710 parking spaces, in addition to the existing 1,100, to cater for increasing numbers of passengers using the station. Before the

Invitation to a public consultation event about the reconstruction of Pearsons Brick Yard railway bridge in Stoke Gifford, Bristol.

Thursday 28th August 2014 SH (Editor)

Network Rail to host drop-in consultation on bridge reconstruction plans

Network Rail is inviting local residents to a drop-in public consultation event that will explain proposals to reconstruct a local railway bridge as part of the Great Western Main Line electrification project. The work relates to Pearsons Brick Yard Bridge, which provides access from Harry Stoke Lane to industrial buildings near Hunts Ground Road and also carries regional walking and