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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

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

Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury. [Credit: Foreign and Commonwealth Office; link: http://bit.ly/1q46H1O; licence: Open Government Licence v1.0]

Wednesday 27th August 2014 SH (Editor)

Archbishop of Canterbury to visit St Michael’s for dedication of new building

Members of St Michael’s Church, Stoke Gifford have been taking a look at their new church and community centre ahead of its dedication next month. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, will be visiting the centre on Saturday 13th September during his visit to the Bristol Diocese to bless the church’s “audacious” Heart of the Community project and dedicate the

Stoke Gifford World War One Centenary Event, Saturday 2nd August 2014.

Friday 1st August 2014 SH (Editor)

World War One centenary event on The Green

Saturday 2nd August sees St Michael’s Church joining with the the Stoke Gifford branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL) to host a community event on The Green, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. The event will be raising money jointly for the RBL Poppy Appeal and St Michael’s Heart of the

Redrow event at Start Rite Pre-School, Little Stoke.

Tuesday 20th May 2014 SH (Editor)

Redrow helps build best start for Little Stoke youngsters

Housebuilder Redrow Homes has donated a set of new toys to a pre-school based at the The Stokes Youth Centre in Little Stoke Lane. There were smiles all round as Redrow’s mascots, Buster and Buddy Bear called in at the centre recently. The visit was a great surprise for the young members of Start Rite Pre-School, as they were presented

Wednesday 14th May 2014 SH (Editor)

Five-day funfair comes to Little Stoke Park

Local residents have five days to enjoy a family funfair that opens tonight (Wednesday 14th May) in Little Stoke Park. The attraction includes large and small rides, along with game and refreshment stalls. Opening times are as follows: Wednesday to Friday (14th to 16th May): 5pm-9pm Saturday 17th May: 1pm-9pm Sunday 18th May: 1pm-6pm Photo: Funfair at Little Stoke Park

Launch of the St Michael's Heart of the Community 'Buy a Brick' campaign.

Sunday 24th November 2013 SH (Editor)

Church launches ‘Buy a Brick’ campaign to build local community

A Stoke Gifford church has launched a £50,000 ‘Buy a Brick’ campaign to help build a new church and community centre at the heart of the village. St Michael’s Church has already raised £2.4m towards the cost of the £5.5m Heart of the Community project, which will provide much needed meeting rooms and a 600-seat auditorium for events, conferences and