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Work on installing a new fourth platform at Bristol Parkway Station.

Wednesday 13th December 2017 Laura Mortimore

Major work continues at Bristol Parkway

Network Rail has been continuing its Railway Upgrade Plan by carrying out some major work at Bristol Parkway Station, causing the station to be completely closed during the first three weekends of November. As part of the Railway Upgrade Plan, Network Rail is electrifying the railway between London Paddington and Cardiff with the aim being to provide passengers with quieter,

Indicative artist’s impression of proposals on Hatchet Road (looking north).

Sunday 3rd December 2017 SH (Editor)

New figures produced to justify Hatchet Road bus lane but cost pressures might just kill it off

The future of a controversial plan to construct a new southbound bus lane on Hatchet Road in Stoke Gifford looks set to be finally decided, without further public consultation, at a meeting of South Gloucestershire Council’s (SGC’s) Cabinet on Monday 4th December. The move is likely to anger local campaigners who collected more than 3,300 signatures on a petition that

Sunday 3rd December 2017 SH (Editor)

Local ladies’ club seeks new members

So that the Stokes Phoenix Club can continue to flourish, we are looking for new members. We are a small friendly group of ladies; we have a programme of monthly events and talks, with time to meet and make friends over tea, coffee and biscuits. For members, we also have a craft sub-group which meets fortnightly on alternate Thursday mornings

Photo of Gospel Generation Community Choir at rehearsal.

Wednesday 29th November 2017 Laura Mortimore

Local choir provide backing vocals for band

The Gospel Generation Community Choir (GGCC) have supported Christian band Treasure Field during their concert held in the St Michael’s auditorium in Stoke Gifford on 18th November. The GGCC are a voluntarily run choir, which began about 15 years ago with just one choir, and now have four different choirs across Bristol (Stoke Gifford, Thornbury, Shirehampton and Easton). The four choirs

Thursday 16th November 2017 Laura Mortimore

Groups looking for YOUR vote to win funding

After last year’s success, the Aviva Community Fund is back and there are a number of local voluntary groups across the Stokes that are calling on the support of the community to help win funding for their projects. One of the successful applicants last year was the 1st Stoke Gifford Scout Group, whose project was to install a community defibrillator

Mock up of Poundstretcher signage on Unit 2B.

Wednesday 8th November 2017 SH (Editor)

Discount retailers target the Stokes and Patchway

The former B&Q building in Fox Den Road, Stoke Gifford looks likely to become fully occupied once again by early next year following recent announcements from two major retailers. Following the subdivision of the property into four separate units (1, 2A, 2B & 3), DW Fitness opened in unit 3 (closest to the Ring Road) in January 2017. Variety store

Tuesday 7th November 2017 Laura Mortimore

Yarn bombers working on Poppy Day surprise

The St Mike’s Yarn Bombers (SMYB) are back! Having spent the last few months busily knitting and crocheting, they are planning a big surprise for Remembrance Day! After recent successful yarn bombings, including three local primary schools and ‘Missing Sheep’ at the St Michael’s church weekend, the group are working on something new: The Poppy Project. Members of the SMYB

Photo showing members of the Hatchet Road Action Group standing at a bus stop.

Sunday 5th November 2017 SH (Editor)

Hatchet Road bus lane decision put back by SGC

Campaigners opposed to the construction of a new bus lane on Hatchet Road in Stoke Gifford will have to wait a further month to learn the outcome of a review they secured through a 3,000+ signature petition. South Gloucestershire Council (SGC) previously said it anticipated presenting the results of a review into route options for the Cribbs Patchway MetroBus Extension

Photo of branch members at the Poppy Appeal launch.

Thursday 2nd November 2017 SH (Editor)

Local Poppy Appeal for 2017/18 launched at Parkway Station

The Stoke Gifford branch of The Royal British Legion (RBL) launched its 2017/18 Poppy Appeal with a ceremony in the foyer of Bristol Parkway Station on Friday 27th October. The branch was pleased to welcome a special guest, Chelsea Pensioner Michael Allen, who cut a ceremonial ribbon to mark the start of the local appeal. Mr Allen retired from the

Photo of the railway bridge near Parkway Station, with a "buses and cycles only" sign superimposed.

Saturday 21st October 2017 SH (Editor)

Study looks at closing Parkway bridge to cars

Campaigners who successfully petitioned for a review of South Gloucestershire Council’s decision to construct a new bus lane on Hatchet Road, Stoke Gifford say they are shocked to hear that one of the alternative proposals being actively considered by the council includes the closure to general traffic of the Parkway Station railway bridge (linking Hatchet Road to Brierly Furlong).