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Celebrating 15 years in the community 2005-2020 Dear Readers.... Contact Us : 01454 300 900 I hope this issue finds you safe and well. As we celebrate a massive 15 years of producing your [email protected] local community magazine, I have to say it has [email protected] also been the strangest year to date! Hopefully www.bradleystokematters.co.uk we have all had chance to pause and reflect on Matters Magazines Ltd, 130 Aztec West, BS32 4UB the things that are truly important to us. Our Co Regn No: 8490434 thoughts go out to people who have been directly The Bradley Stoke, Little Stoke and community matters affected by the virus, and even lost loved ones magazines are independently published and delivered FREE to homes because of it. (c 16,000 copies) in Bradley Stoke, Little Stoke, Stoke Gifford, and the edges of (to the A38 border) and Harry Our advertisers are starting to get back up and Stoke. The views and opinions expressed are not necessarily those running now after a prolonged period of inactivity of the editor (unless it is a personal review of a service that we have OUT IS THE participated in). We cannot vouch for every advertiser personally for some. Others have adapted their businesses (although since starting in August of 2005 we have used many of the through the crisis to continue to serve where they services ourselves). Any feedback or experience is welcomed. can. Whilst there is no diary of forthcoming events We would like to thank all the advertisers who support this publication and NEW IN! in this issue, and we have had to drop down therefore make it possible. Please return their support by utilising their several pages to accommodate this (as well as services when and where you can. It is the advertiser’s responsibility to ensure conformity with the Trade Descriptions Act 1975, Business those advertisers still not currently able to restart Advertisements Disclosure Order 1977, Sex Discriminations Act 1975 OUR AL FRESCO their businesses), we do have plenty of articles and the Consumer Credit Act 1974. We cannot be held responsible for for you to read and enjoy. We have also shared misrepresentations in the adverts included. many good news stories across our facebook All artwork created by us must not be published in any other media DINING SPACE IS pages and it has been wonderful to see how the without our permission. © Matters Magazines Ltd 2005...2020 community has come together over this time.

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Cllr Tony Griffiths, New Bradley Stoke Town Council has elected Mayor for Bradley Stoke: Councillor Terri Cullen, Councillor Roger Avenin “I am looking forward and Councillor Ben Randles as its Standing to my year in office and Committee Chairs for the civic year 2020-21. will continue to act and help the constituents of The Council, through its standing committee, Bradley Stoke, acting as has decided to award Three Brooks Nature your Mayor. I have lived in Conservation Group an amount of £2,000 as part Bradley Stoke for 13 years of the Service Level Agreement and to allow them and have served on the to keep £275 from previous year’s funding. The Town Council for the last 9 years, being elected council also allowed a grant aid of £500 towards the in May 2011, re-elected in May 2015 and with Bradley Stoke Community Singers. an increased majority in May 2019. The Council’s Youth work will be resumed post This year is going to be a tough year where lockdown as per guidelines of National Youth difficult decisions are being made, we already Agency and other youth work support services. have cancelled some projects where in these The virtual youth work sessions delivered by unprecedented times Covid-19 has played a the Council’s youth worker has been generally significant part in all our lives, locally, nationally welcomed by young people and parents. Since and internationally. I am sure the effects of this lockdown regulations concerning sporting global pandemic have been intense which has activities has been eased off recently, the affected our emotions by knowing a friend or Council’s Skatepark has been reopened with relative has been affected. social-distancing measures in place. The Council requested all skatepark users to comply with the As a council we have had to cancel many safety protocols. engagements which has had an affect on our town. The next engagement will be the Cllr Tom Aditya, who is also Council’s Press Firework Display in November which this year Spokesperson commented the need to expedite will be pet friendly, having its usual fantastic construction of the proposed ‘Multi-Use Games free display without the loud bangs. It may be Area’ (illustration below) at the Jubilee Green possible to hold an event in the Spring and I by extending existing hardcourts and by would like suggestions from you as to whatever incorporating basketball playing facilities, which type of event you would like to see, maybe a will be considered by the Council after obtaining return to Proms on the Green? detailed quotes. The Council is also considering development of the Jubilee Green Fitness Area, The Mayor’s Charities this year will be to which will be a great feature for Bradley Stoke. continue to support the Great Western Air Ambulance which cost £3,000,000 per year to run, this equates to £8,219 per day with no other funding other than charitable donations. Secondly, I would like to support Next Link a Domestic Abuse Charity close to my family’s heart. Finally, I wish to support and provide local initiatives and organisations to which you may call on me to attend any function you plan to. I am here to serve you for that purpose. Please ‘Stay Safe’ hoping that you may enjoy the summer and year ahead.” (extract taken form the Bradley Stoke Town Council website)

4 email [email protected] or call 01454 300900 to advertise your business with us Tell people you saw them in Bradley Stoke & Little Stoke Gifford Matters 5 Three Brooks Nature Conservation Group awaiting repair, shortly I think to be followed by Our Lake: If you’ve spotted something that looks number 4 (thank you Richard). If you know of any like a Cormorant or a Shag at the lake you could be We’ve always known what an inspiring place We aren’t the only ones others that are in need of attention please do let us right, although they are both usually sea birds no our Nature Reserve is, we’re just sorry it who have been busy on the know either via email: [email protected] one seems to have told them! The water level at took a lockdown for it to be appreciated by reserve, David Neale spotted or on our Facebook page. the moment is very variable but until it is de-silted everyone! Red Kites (although I can’t there is not much we can do about it. As you may print what was said when he know SGC has agreed to cover the cost of de- wasn’t able to get a photo!) silting the lake this winter and there will be a small and also a Ring Necked pot of money left over for other ‘improvements’ and Parakeet was seen although we’ve yet to find out an additional grant application has also been made if this is an escapee or a wild one. And our lakes to improve the paths. duckling population has increased by 1 - a couple rescued an ‘abandoned’ duckling from some overly Local architectural designer Jake Richardson has attentive cats but as it was almost fully grown I took generously drawn us some plans for a very posh it down to the lake in the hope that our only resident bird hide and I would like to see more educational mum (Matilda) will add him to her small family. If Even though we are unsure how many walks we boards and bird / bat boxes, a boardwalk enclosing you see her with 3 ducklings you’ll know she did. will be able to run this year we are very grateful a shallow ‘pond dipping area’ along with a hand to Bradley Stoke Town Council for again granting operated water wheel and a solar fountain. Maybe us £2000 for our SLA (Service Level Agreement). I should find out just how ‘small’ the pot is before I At 46ha it’s the largest local nature reserve in South The reserve is ‘owned’ by SGC but it is BSTC add any more suggestions! and with over 22,000 residents is who give us the grant. Before the lockdown Green Green Gym started up again at the end of June with surrounded by one of the largest housing estates in Gym had also applied for a British Science Week a proposed ‘away day’ at the Viaduct Exotic Animal Europe. Whether your thing is just feeling the sun grant to install a permanent Star Gazing bed with Sanctuary to sort out their gardens. After that, warming your face, cool ancient woodlands, open a compass and planisphere but as that grant has with a few tweaks, careful choosing of tasks and meadows, flowers, orchards, bug hunting, pond now been closed, I personally am hoping that any possibly staggered start times we are confident that dipping, orienteering, butterfly or bird watching or under spend we have this year can be used for this we can again safely run. just chilling by the water we have it all and all right project. on your doorstep. We’ve also had reports of pollution in the water, Although we have had our fair share of cancellations caused we think by heavy rain washing oil from the - work days, birthday cakes, Earth Hour and roads into the storm drains. Please do be aware BEFORE UP TO 50% LESS THAN A walks to name a few - we have managed to get that what goes down the street drains ends up in NEW FULLY FITTED KITCHEN some things done. Some of the gates have either our brooks. been removed or have been propped open, some by just swapping the doors and worktops paths were widened and bridges were cleared of During lockdown the woodland school area was encroaching vegetation. And although a group is trashed and we’ve also had a surprisingly large required for a newt survey (traipsing around ponds number of reports of fires and BBQ’s (neither of which are ever allowed on the reserve without prior in the dark on your own is not recommended!) • Trusted reputation it is easy to monitor our burgeoning slowworm permission) the seating area in Savages Wood is • Huge choice of doors, population on your own. Our refugia have also given designed as an Outdoor Classroom not a campfire worktops appliances, us an unexpected bonus as they are often used pit. Several areas have been turned into ‘outdoor sinks & taps pubs’ (notably the ‘scrape’ on the tump that was FAMILY RUN by small mammals and we have at times found up BUSINESS to 3 field voles and a shrew all huddled together cordoned off for the Grizzled Skipper butterfly). • Free planning & design service beneath one of them, suggesting that we have a Thank you to our army of unsung hero’s who clean much higher population than we previously thought. up after them but we’d prefer that if you’re going • Door swaps to full kitchens Sponsored by SGC, eight leaves from each of our to use the reserve for drinking alcohol you didn’t – tailored to your needs THE UK’S # 1 KITCHEN MAKEOVER EXPERTS. apple trees have been sent off for analysis to have leave behind broken bottles and empty cans (both their provenance determined and we hope to soon are dangerous to people and animals) and if you’re ® Call for a FREE estimate be able to replace like for like some of the lost trees going to pee in a public place please try and be in the Community Orchard. 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6 email [email protected] or call 01454 300900 to advertise your business with us Tell people you saw them in Bradley Stoke & Little Stoke Gifford Matters 7 Sarah Howe IMAGINATIONS FINE ARTS Your local residential conveyancing specialist Bradley Stoke Radio grows during Lockdown! Report from Catherine Ayers If you are looking for + Freehold sales and • Picture Framers • Memorabilia • Prints friendly, expert advice purchases Bradley Stoke Radio 103.5fm closed its studio 67 Gloucester Road, Patchway BS34 5JH from a lawyer who + Leasehold sales and doors, quite suddenly towards the end of March We shared events with community radio stations is available online/ 0117 9405 757 purchase www.imaginations-fine-arts.co.uk 2020, as the country went into lockdown. The across Bristol and BBC Radio Bristol - The grand phone, seven days closure, at that time, was not anticipated to be for Iftar celebrating across our communities was + Re-Mortgages a week, and wish to this length of time and no one really imagined the broadcast on 23rd May. obtain a no-obligation, + Transfers of Equity speed and the effect that Covid-19 and the ongoing competitive quote Avanti Cars We have worked with local churches and continue then please do not + New Builds situation would have. to broadcast a regular Sunday service from Bradley hesitate to contact me. + Shared Ownership However, it is testament to the volunteers that Stoke Evangelical Church or St Michaels, Stoke we have continued to broadcast our programmes Gifford giving residents the opportunity to listen to a through remote access. The technical team stepped local church service from home. Call Sarah on 01454 809775 • 4 & 6 seater vehicles • Airport & seaport transfers in and produced instructions and advice to those And we continue to broadcast current Public Health • Evenings out • Friendly reliable service Or drop her an email at [email protected] that needed it and the resilience and commitment advice and Government announcements • Local & long distance • Weddings/special occasions of the presenters and admin support has shone • Lady driver available • Credit & Debit Cards relating to Covid-19 and locally where people can www.setfords.co.uk through and our membership has grown as people get help and advice including Southern Brooks for Your Trusted Network of Legal Advisors Tel: 0117 931 1473 Mobile: 07973 705522 have joined us to make radio programmes from Patchway, Face for Filton and Stokes Covid 19 for www.avanticars.org.uk Bakers Ground, Stoke Gifford home, for our community. Bradley Stoke and surrounding areas. While our pre-booked summer events have all been Our programme output has developed, including cancelled, we worked with the Carnival committee new local history, community trivia quiz, specialist to have VE day at home on the radio – 5 hours of music programming, interviews and more, as we themed broadcasting was produced with messages continue to support our local communities and of hope from Metro Mayor Tim Bowles, Cllr Toby businesses with updates and relevant news. Savage, Cllr Toni Scott and Cllr. Franklin Owusu- Antwi. All broadcast on May 8th on 103.4fm – smart While it looks like public events and gatherings speaker - online are a way off yet, you can join with local people, sharing local voices and more on 103.4fm, online or Our members took part in a national social media smart speaker asking to play Bradley Stoke Radio, campaign #radiofromhome from to Filton, Patchway to Frampton We had an interview with MP Jack Lopresti early on Cottrell and of course, across all the Stokes. We in the lockdown phase 1 and continue to invite him are your local radio station. You can check out our for interviews and comments. website for more information and a daily schedule update on facebook.

8 email [email protected] or call 01454 300900 to advertise your business with us Tell people you saw them in Bradley Stoke & Little Stoke Gifford Matters 9 Bradley Stoke VE Day Carnival Committee Almondsbury Charity Update by Sara Messenger (REGISTERED CHARITY No. 202263) Although our VE Day celebrations this year were not what we had Almondsbury Charity is a charity which provides help to people and organisations within the local planned it was reassuring to see that the ‘Blitz Spirit’ that sustained so area. The origin dates back to medieval times when various benefactors made bequests for the many through the darkest days of WW2 continued to keep us buoyed in benefit of the poor and needy and for the repair and maintenance of the churches within the parish. In our own dark times. succeeding years, with the agreement of the Charity Commission changes have been made to enable Despite the lockdown being in full effect, Bradley Trophy for best the trustees to meet requests which are appropriate to the needs of modern society. Stoke was able to tenderly celebrate the 75th costumes. anniversary of our Victory in Europe which marked To benefit from the charity, individuals and organisations must reside or be located within the • Themed ‘Street the end of WWII. boundaries of the parish of Almondsbury that existed in 1881. Today this includes Almondsbury, Party’ tea, Lindy Patchway (including ), , Easter Compton and Bradley Stoke, north of Tesco. Through our Facebook page (@ Hop dancing & BradleyStokeCarnival2020) we signed up to The war time songs The Charity’s income is derived from a capital sum which is professionally managed and is paid Big Neighbourhood VE Day 75 Family Festival – at • Vintage sweet annually. The net income is divided between the home! and also the 9pm doorstep singalong of Vera shop / Ice creams two funds; 60% is used for Education and Relief Lynn’s We’ll Meet Again and were able to provide / Bar and 40% for the Upkeep of the local Churches. many children’s resources which proved very The Charity is managed by 12 trustees who are • Old fashioned popular. Many houses had displayed their bunting representative of the local community. games i.e. Tug of War, coconut and the children’s beautifully coloured posters in shy, quoits, three legged race, egg The Education and Relief Fund is available to the window and in the evening the heartfelt, if not and spoon, beacon relay. Prizes help individuals who are in need because of always tuneful, rendition of We’ll Meet Again could for competitive games = Tin of illness or financial hardship. In particular the be heard across the Stokes. Our Close also hosted Spam! trustees are always pleased to receive requests an afternoon tea party although I was the only one • Vintage fitness session, Punch from the elderly. who bought tea and cake, an error that was quickly and Judy show. Vintage Bus rides, rectified! The trustees can also provide support for Hovercraft those, under the age of 30, looking to further Bradley Stoke In Bloom of course decorated their • Screening of episodes of Dad’s Army series & their education, in particular those attending planters and roundabouts and Bradley Stoke Radio the 2016 film Dad’s Army establishments of higher education and/or hosted a 5 hour VE Day special. • Stalls decorated to stay in theme. Community studying music or other arts or hoping to travel Group / Charity stalls are free. as part of their studies. The Ecclesiastical Fund Scamps and Champs Bristol are once again is used for the repair and maintenance of the offering pet care services whilst following the latest • VE day themed Cos Players available for churches and to further the work of Church of government and DEFRA guidelines. There are a few photographs. changes which will be discussed before any booking is England in the area of benefit. confirmed. Please get in touch if we can help with any Further details of the Charity can be obtained of your pet care needs. Stay safe everyone. from Alan Bamforth (chairman) 01454 613017 www.scampsandchamps.co.uk/dog-walking-in- or Peter Orford (secretary) 01454 415346 or by bristol/ visiting www.almondsburycharity.org.uk from Email: [email protected] We were very grateful to receive loans / grants from where application forms can be downloaded. Tel: 0789 434 9344 both Bradley Stoke Town Council and South Glos Council to provide you all with VE Day celebrations which we still intend to do, so we have moved the date of the carnival to Saturday 8th May 2021.

We hope to recreate our planned day which will Photo of committee members Catherine Ayers (BSR), include: Denise Evans, Cllr Tom Aditya and Sara Messenger • Schools / Youth Group poster competition. We are a small Committee who would welcome • Memories board where people can share photo’s a few more members, no experience is and stories of their families involvement in the necessary only a cheerful ‘can-do’ attitude, so if Check our website 1945 VE day / World War II you have any stories to share, are interested in for updates about when we'll re-open having a stall or your Youth Group taking part • Parade with all the groups dressed in theme and www.bradleystokephysio.co.uk or in joining our Committee please email us at: the youth groups displaying their posters. All [email protected] children in parade would get a token of thanks.

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Local scout leader answers the call during Castell Roc Announcement: COVID 19 lockdown Apologies in taking so long to bring news of 'Castell The following shows are re-scheduled for August Roc 2020 but I don't think you will be surprised to 2021, and tickets you already hold are valid for We all know how our front line workers are continuing to work through the hear that due to covid 19 none of the events due to the new dates: virus lockdown in the Country but what isn’t as well known is the army of take place this August, will be happening this year ! FRIDAY AUGUST 27TH 2021-'BOHEMIANS' sewers that are helping supply the essential workers with face masks and & 'FLEETWOOD BAC'- (double bill) If you hold scrub bags to make their lives a little easier. This pandemic has affected everyone and everything and, as well as keeping in line with tickets for 'Fleetwood Bac' show OR 'Bohemians', After an appeal from the NHS for scrubs bags, to put their dirty uniforms 'Welsh government' guidelines, foremost in our either are valid for this 'double bill show' in to bring home and wash, Penny Hallett-Allen, a lady from Stoke Gifford minds is keeping everyone safe, SUNDAY AUGUST 29TH 2021- 'WHITNEY - and part of St Michael’s Church agreed to co-ordinate the deliveries. That’s QUEEN OF THE NIGHT' when local scout leader Ali Emsley rose to the challenge and made well At the same time, we at Castell Roc want to try and over 200 bags with help from her daughter Pip, some personalised, give all our supporters some 'light at the end of the If you have tickets for any of the re-scheduled shows covering two Doctor’s surgeries, the Community dentist, several ICU tunnel'. We don't want to have to keep everyone and cannot make the new dates, a full refund is nurses and friends. Once Southmead Hospital had enough, further bags waiting for near on 18 months as we know how available! went to care homes in the area. much everyone looks forward to this fantastic annual event, SO .... The rest of the shows for 'Castell Roc 2020' we One of the recipients an ICU nurse was so pleased at all the time and are sorry to say are cancelled 'For Now' - these effort Ali had taken to make her 4 personalised scrubs bags saying There will be a special 'SPRINGTIME CASTELL include: “Thank you so much Ali, the bags are fabulous the last thing I feel like ROC' for 2 weekends in Spring 2021 (Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th April & Friday 30th April - Sunday • Skid Row • ‘It's Party Time’ with La Voix doing when I get home from a 12 hour shift having worn all the PPE is • Alabama 3 • Russell Watson • Total Pop Party sort through my laundry so the bags are great”. 2nd May). 6 fantastic shows in the glorious grounds of Chepstow Castle!! All tickets sold for the cancelled shows are Once enough bags had been made instead of sitting back and admiring refundable. Online tickets have already been her work Ali moved on to face masks. Then again covering a doctor’s The following will take place ; refunded but if you purchased tickets over the surgery, various colleagues and people in Stoke Gifford. This was her FRIDAY APRIL 23RD- TBC telephone or in person at Hannah's Music, please way of helping COVID pandemic by supporting the local community. SATURDAY APRIL 24TH - CRAIG CHARLES contact the box office; Tel - 01291 627122. For tickets and information visit www.castellroc.co.uk Ali said “My poor sewing machine has had to go FUNK & SOUL SHOW in for a service as it has not been used this much for a long time, in order for the onslaught of face SUNDAY APRIL 25TH- TBC masks. I am only too thankful that my skill set MEDWAY DESIGNS has been put to good use” FRIDAY APRIL 30TH- 'TWIST UP NIGHT'- with Sewing & Alterations 'SI CRANSTOUN' plus 'THE NAVARONES' This amazing amount of sewing is all on top of her full time job and the volunteer work she does. 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18 email [email protected] or call 01454 300900 to advertise your business with us Tell people you saw them in Bradley Stoke & Little Stoke Gifford Matters 19 Bradley Stoke Community School Happiness Snake! busy through the pandemic Some of the Year 3 families of Bowsland Green Primary School started a Covid-19 Since 23 March when all schools in the UK were Year 12 students. happiness snake in their local forest. Their aim closed due to the Covid 19 panademic, life has Year 10 students was to spread joy and happiness through the still been very busy at Bradley Stoke Community are in one day a community during these challenging times. School. week and Year 12 students are back As part of the Olympus Academy Trust, BSCS was The snake consists of hundreds of brightly for timetabled chosen as the hub school that would remain open painted and decorated stones and rocks that subject lessons. during this period for the students and staff of all children of the school have designed. Over It has been schools in the Trust area, to enable their parent/ the past few months, the snake has grown great seeing the carers as keyworkers to remain working. considerably as more and more people add students again their stones and now consists of well over 500 Every week, including half term and the Easter and the school rocks! holidays, staff from across the Trust have welcomed starting to feel truly like a “real” The school is immensely proud of this fantastic achievement and over 60 students in every week to continue their school again. members of the public have been getting in touch to send their studies, have a safe place to play and learn, not to mention a hot meal at lunchtime. During this time thanks to the children. Children across the school and from the wider Our Year 11 students staff very quickly got to grips with the various online community have been contributing stones decorated with messages of missed out on a lot of teaching methods that were in place and home thanks and well wishes. Stefania from Year 6 said “I painted a rainbow the normal end of school working was enabled immediately for all students rock and three galaxy style ones for the snake,” and her friend Bethany, traditions, but staff have via Google classroom. Students with little or no also in Year 6, commented that “My rock is white and has rainbow splats worked hard to ensure access to IT were assisted with the provision of on it. I feel proud to create something to put as part of the snake. I’ve they have done all they laptops and wifi connections to enable everyone to enjoyed watching it grown longer with my brother and sister.” can to celebrate their time continue with their studies as quickly as possible. at school. Y11 Prom has Sara Messenger from the Three Brooks Conservation Group commented: “We are working with Staff meetings were held via Zoom, Google and a provisional revised date and another date later in Bowsland school to find the snake a permanent Skype! the year in case the first doesn’t take place! They home, although at 578 rocks it’s going to be a big are holding a Year 11 Leavers Awards assembly one! Our suggestion was that it could be encased The Olympus Trust created a Transition Pack for online on the afternoon of 1 July and students will in resin and laid in the new path down at the lake. each of the 180 students due to start at BSCS in WE ARE OPEN be receiving a hand delivered goody bag in the We think it’s fantastic and would love to see it September 2020 and these were hand delivered days running up to it – or even on the morning if remain on the reserve.” by staff. It was great for the staff to make contact with the students and families (via social distancing time allows. There is also the bi-annual musical The Covid-19 happiness snake is located of course) and to ensure they knew they were extravaganza of our ‘Live Lounge’ event that will in the Three Brooks Nature Reserve near not forgotten! The packs included a paperback be performed online at 7pm on the 16th July with Bowsland Green Primary School so why not reading book for all students, a learning pack and donations going towards our Food Bank charity. pop down and have a look for yourself and some stationery. BSCS also held a virtual online All in all, it’s been a busy few months for us and even add a stone if you want to be a part of Transition parent and student evening on 22 June. a really steep learning curve. BSCS would like to this wonderful project. All very different to the events that are held at this thank all the staff, parents and families for all their time of year every year for new students! support over this period – the community supporting We have opened the doors to our Garden Centre again. During this period BSCS also delivered Food one another has really shone through and made what has been an incredibly challenging period in You are welcome to shop with us in-store following and Care packages to families in need within the Bradley Stoke area nearly every week. A huge our children’s lives at least be manageable and our social distancing rules. thanks to the kind contributions from staff, families enabled learning and schooling in a very different Please note that our Cafe remains closed. Free quotes Fully insured and businesses in the area which has enabled this form to continue. We look forward to starting the to happen. This is continuing so please keep your new academic year in September with all of our Pruning Hedge Trimming We have managed to order a large range of plants from local donations coming in to BSCS Reception area. students back in school, although we do not know if Felling Stump Grinding Planting nurseries and are excited to welcome our customers back. that will be full time or part time as the government After lots of careful preparation and planning, the All work considered All waste recycled are due to publish their latest guidelines this week. Friendly and professional service We pride ourselves on being your friendly, independent and local Garden Centre. Primary Phase opened to Reception and Year 1 We will be updating parents as soon as possible. In 0752 591 6882 0117 965 8399 Wotton Road, South Glos, BS37 9XA students on 2nd June. Then on Monday 15th June, the meantime, keep well and have a great summer 01454 228 764 again after a huge amount of work by our fantastic [email protected] www.ironactongardencentre.co.uk from all at BSCS to all of our children, students and premises team, we welcomed back Year 10 and families.

20 email [email protected] or call 01454 300900 to advertise your business with us Tell people you saw them in Bradley Stoke & Little Stoke Gifford Matters 21 Change of Hands for Bright Sparks Bradley Stoke Judo Club The Bright Sparks pre-schools in Downend and Both Stoke Lodge have changed hands and plans to nurseries During lockdown Bradley Stoke Judo Club players have make the settings more flexible for local families are featured heavily in a world wide Fightingfilms Covid 19 have been revealed. currently Video, entitled ‘A tribute to the Judo family’ published on still You Tube https://youtu.be/RB1ElZc7Bdg. The pre-schools, which are located within the operating grounds of Stanbridge Primary School and under BSJC had a crazy year in 2019! Stoke Lodge Primary School, will be run by new their existing offerings but work is taking place to Managing Director Vicky Ashbolt, an expert in • Qualifying 4 players to fight for GB at the European in to begin accepting children of all ages for longer nursery childcare, who plans to open the settings Warsaw. days. There are also plans to be able to provide hot up to more age groups and extend opening hours. meals, cooked on site for the children. • They were also selected to travel to Japan along with Taking over from previous owner Karen Llewellyn, Pete Douglas being selected as a Coach to travel. Vicky continued: “We hope to better meet the needs Vicky intends to extend the opening hours to 8am- of local working families and their children with our • We also had 3 members selected to travel to 6pm to help working parents. The settings will cater new plans. The extended opening hours will benefit Azerbaijan for the Youth Olympics, where Tatum Keen for children from three-months to five-years and will working parents, as will the year-round provision. took a amazing 5th place and was selected to be the be available year-round instead of just during term flagbearer for Team GB. times. “I would like to thank Karen for her hard work and achievements. Bright Sparks is an important • British Judo Coach of the was B.S.J.C Pete Douglas. Ms Ashbolt, who has worked for many years as contributor to the local community; it has played a Director at the locally-based Mama Bear’s Day • GB Cadet Girl of the year was Tatum Keen a key role in the lives of thousands of young Nursery and Pre-School group, said: “Bright Sparks children and given employment to hundreds • GB Cadet boy of the year was Ethan Nairne. will continue to be an independent pre-school of local workers. We look forward to steering operator and retain its independent character. the organisation during this next phase of its • BSJC also took Top Club of the year Bronze. “We will build on the organisation’s strengths, retain development.” • Taking 8 Gold Medals and 3 Bronze Medals at the the existing staff, develop and encourage talent and For more information about Bright Sparks visit recent Commonwealth Games. continue Karen’s legacy.” https://www.brightsparkspreschool.com/ With such a fantastic year behind them, BSJC started off 2020 in great form expecting to chase the above Splash into results. The year started well with six players qualifying in the GB something new at Junior Elite Development Squad - a massive achievement! At the Scottish Open Championships in January BSJ Bright Sparks were on the the medal podiums again, with Tatum winning Double Golds for Juniors and Seniors and Josh winning his Day Nursery first Gold as a Junior at u55k. Elle Young medalled at the British University & Preschool Championships which qualified her for the European Championships in Slovakia next month, which has now NEW for this September: sadly been cancelled. ★ Places for babies We also have a team of mixed ages, 16 in total, hopefully and children from 3 months travelling to Japan in October if things improve. ★ All year round childcare Covid has affected us the same as everyone else but we ★ Sessions from 8.00am – 6.00pm have remained positive. Training is going really well over ★ All meals, snacks and drinks included zoom and we are ready to hit the ground running. ★ Funded spaces available Our long term targets are that we have players close to ★ Register now for your place Find us next to Stoke Lodge Primary, Stoke Lodge, BS34 6DW qualifying for the 2022 Commonwealth Games and also in this September Call now to book your tour on 01454 615577 the qualification race for the Paris 2024 Olympics! Visit our website brightsparkspreschool.com Watch this space!!

MB_Advert3_BrightSparks_MMag_135x88.indd 1 18/06/2020 10:13 22 email [email protected] or call 01454 300900 to advertise your business with us Tell people you saw them in Bradley Stoke & Little Stoke Gifford Matters 23 Nursery Children Enjoy Being BSUFC Update Back at Mama Bears! Babies, toddlers and pre-school children across Although our season may Bristol have enjoyed being back in early education have finished earlier than after the lockdown. Children at Mama Bear’s expected and certainly under Day Nursery and Pre-schools were able to enjoy very different circumstances, Bradley Stoke activities and reunite with friends and caregivers, United can still reflect upon a successful while adjusting to the new safety measures in campaign. We have had teams entered place. into league competitions at almost all age Tony Driffield, who co-owns the nursery group groups and the club has developed and with early years expert wife Bev, said: “It has been Mama Bear’s children have expressed their grown both on and off the pitch. wonderful to welcome the children back and see feelings on returning to nursery. Olive, aged 4, Our Under 9 team won their Autumn Cup competition and were progressing very well in the Spring them having fun and learning. It’s also been great said: “I like being back at nursery because I get to Cup too, putting in some very impressive performances in the process and always playing with a to see our new procedures in place and working as play with my friends.” Poppy, also 4, said: “I am so smile and a positive attitude. they should.” happy that my friends are back but the rugs have gone.” While another pre-schooler Jaxon said: “I The U8s have had a successful 2nd season playing football continuing to develop the skills and The returning children have enjoyed lots of like playing with my friends again and all the toys.” confidence gained in their 1st. The team has developed a good team spirit, have been competitive in educational and fun activities including finding all fixtures and have shown a real appetite to improve and learn which bodes well for the future.After frogs in the garden, lunchtime picnics, imaginative Mama Bear’s is a family-run, renowned nursery an early curtailment to this season the team is now looking forward to a successful 3rd season which play and learning about the life cycle of sunflowers. group offering high-quality, affordable care across will involve moving to 7 v7 games and Cup competitions. Exciting times ahead. the South West. Established in 2002 the group Tony continued: “It has been really tricky to now includes 24 nursery settings in Bristol, With the addition of some key committee members, who have been putting in a lot of work behind the manoeuvre through this crisis and there is a long Somerset and Devon and caters for children aged scenes, the club is in a strong position to develop and grow further in the future. We are confident way to go for all of us yet, but our staff have been three-months to five-years. that when this hard work comes to fruition, 2020-21 promises to be a great season for the club. phenomenal and so adaptable which has been More information on Mama Bear’s Day Nursery Classification: Confidential fantastic. We’d also like to thank our parents for We were unfortunately unable to celebrate their support and we look forward to welcoming can be found at www.mamabear.co.uk. our season at an official presentation more children back in the months to come.” evening as we have traditionally done, but we intend to put on a similar event in the future where we can recognise and congratulate all players, coaches Flexi-Care for Professional Families and parents who have contributed to the Available at Mama Bear’s Great Park Road, Bradley Stoke BS32 4RU club this season. Coaches have been BRADLEY STOKE UNITED ARE LOOKING FOR NEW using video conferences to celebrate and PLAYERS FOR THE COMING SEASON Flexible booking arrangement - communicate with their teams. only pay for the care you require The committee continues to plan for next Ideal for those with flexible shift patterns or season and we will be ready to resume freelance workers as soon as it is safe to do so. Those cold, Extended opening hours and all year round dark Wednesday nights and soggy Sunday provision mornings will be back before you know High quality childcare for babies from 3 months it and when we are given the go ahead, to children of 5 years Bradley Stoke United will be ready and Meeting the needs of each individual child waiting for you. Friendly, safe and comfortable environment Modern and spacious facilities including fantastic In the meantime until we can see you all outdoor space again, we send all of our players and their Ofsted registered – with a ‘Good’ rating families our best wishes and hope that we Day Nursery Review Score – ‘9.2’ (out of 10) will be back at it before too long. Meals and Snacks provided Free uniform provided for pre-school children Your BSUFC Committee Team Call 01454 617111 or visit our website mamabear.co.uk

MB_Advert_Flexicare_BradleyStoke_135x88.indd 1 10/12/2019 10:35 24 email [email protected] or call 01454 300900 to advertise your business with us Tell people you saw them in Bradley Stoke & Little Stoke Gifford Matters 25 Lockdown Activities at BSCS Primary BSCS Primary has been finding ways to help our children still feel part of our school community v Ofsted Registered Childminder during lockdown. For VE Day we asked children to paint a pebble or stone and add them to a v DBS Checked display just outside our school. We had over v First Aid Trained 100 red, white and blue pebbles decorated and v Fully Insured delivered to us in the run up to VE Day! How fantastic. They are all on now on a VE Day display in school and are there for the children to see when school reopens. We also created a dance video with help from all our ONLY PAY FOR THE TIME YOU REQUIRE CHILDCARE FOR - primary phase staff and lots of our families. When we are FLEXIBLE HOURS TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS in school, each class does a daily ‘Go Noodle’ dance – a If you require an hour and a half, I only charge for an hour and a half! short workout or fun dance that is part of our PE provision. Each Friday (Fitness Friday) we joined together as a whole After school childcare, babysitting and school holiday childcare provided. school for our ‘Go Noodle’ dance session. We miss our daily School pickups available from Bailey’s Court Primary and Abacus (Bailey’s Court) only. dances together, so asked our families to send us a video of I am a childminder with 11 years of experience. themselves dancing to one of our school favourites ‘I’m Still In the morning I work as a Learning Support Assistant for a school. Standing’ – which is also very appropriate for our current I accept all childcare vouchers. situation! It has been so great to see so many of our BSCS family dancing together and it we hope it has helped bring a smile to For further information or a visit, please contact Paula on our children when they spot themselves, their friends and their 07951 005253 or email: [email protected] teachers having fun. We are trying to plan something regularly over the next few weeks to help our children keep in touch with us at school and to help them feel they are still part our school family. For the start of term 6, we asked children to learn a special song and we are hoping to arrange a virtual choir meeting where we can sing it together. These links take you to the video, either on the school facebook page or to the school website where there is a page dedicated to ‘looking after yourself’ while our school is closed. https://www.facebook.com/783758101649510/posts/4210914295600 523/?vh=e&d=n http://www.bradleystokecs.org.uk/Looking-After-Yourself/

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26 email [email protected] or call 01454 300900 to advertise your business with us Tell people you saw them in Bradley Stoke & Little Stoke Gifford Matters 27 Ambourne House Day Nursery & Preschool How are we keeping We were so pleased to be able to welcome our children back last everyone safe? month - there really is nothing better than being reunited with friends!

Even though they have been away for a long time, the children have happily returned to a place where they feel confident and safe and can express themselves and their own opinions. It has been amazing to see Reducing footfall into the building By having just how happy the children have been to see each other again and be by asking parents to drop their everyone able to play together once more. children at the wash hands door regularly Ambourne House is a small family run nursery, located on the Gloucester Road close to Aztec West. We have been providing high

quality childcare at our nursery since 1991 and the emphasis has always been placed upon the security, happiness, education and individual needs of each child. In 2019 we introduced the Montessori By asking you ethos and equipment to our nursery. With our highly qualified staff By asking you to bring only to bring only essential and dedication to on-going training, we are proud to be a truly unique one adult if items to nursery provider. you can

There is never a dull moment at our nursery! We are so proud here

at Ambourne to be able to provide the best apparatus for our children

to explore all areas of their learning. We are so blessed to have a

beautiful large garden for our children to not only burn off some energy but to extend their learning in the outdoor environment! By asking By enhancing you to keep our cleaning Our fantastic resources and amazing staff help set the foundations for your 2m schedule early learning in Geography, Mathematics, Science, Sensorial Life and distance many more. This will follow them not only for school but inspire a love whilst you

for learning for the rest of their lives.

We truly do believe we provide children the best start in life! If you are interested in your child joining in the fun at Ambourne House, please By staying in come and see us. We are only holding visits for new parents between By checking 30 hours temperatures our bubbles 5-6pm at present to reduce footfall in the current times. (under 3 & over 3) FREE on arrival and not If you would like to arrange a viewing please call us on 01454 615352childcare (children & staff) mixing funding. for 3-4 years* WE ARE OPEN Monday to Friday 7.30am to 6.00pm • Private Day Nursery & Pre-School Offering Excellent Care & Education • Only Local Nursery Offering the Montessori Approach • Grant Places for 2, 3 And 4 Year Olds 7.30am• Homely &to Stimulating 6.00pm Environmentambournehouse.co.uk • Amazing Outdoor Play Areas Take a look at our website ambournehouse.co.uk * Subject to government guideline approval and follow us on Facebook T. 01454 3abcare.co.uk 615352

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1 To advertise Your Business email [email protected] or call 01454 300900 Bradley Stoke in Bloom’s 2020 Best Front Garden Competition Entry Form

I wish to enter the ‘Best Front Garden in Bradley Stoke’ competition and agree to abide by the rules. I confirm that I am a Bradley Stoke resident and that I am not, and Bradley Stoke In Bloom by Sara Messenger am not related to, a member of the Bradley Stoke in Bloom Committee & I agree to It’s been 6 months since I wrote an In Bloom column and what a six months it has been. Although I photographs being used for publicity. sometimes felt that I was nailed to the spot as the Covid 19 storm raged around me, sweeping aside all that I thought I knew, Mother Nature was having none of it and seized the moment and bloomed. We have again split the competition into two categories: small garden and large The traffic that used to queue daily past our house no longer drowned out the dawn chorus and garden. Please tick which category you are entering the resulting fumes no longer polluted the air. Our cherry tree sprang into life, its fruit still bright and clean while the bees and other insects seemed to buzz happily all day long. In our garden we had nesting blackbirds, sparrows, blue tits and robins who were taking advantage of the increased insect Small Garden (Terraced or Semi-detached) population to feed their broods.

Although the lock down prevented us from meeting as a group, I did manage to have a pair of secateurs or a trowel in my pocket on our allowed daily walk and do a few bits and pieces, and again Large Garden (Detached) at Easter and VE Day we appeared through the early morning mist to decorate our planters and the Manor Farm roundabout. Although Treacle the Manor Farm roundabout dog has gone missing, Debbie the heifer, complete with quarantine tape, made a very welcome return. The community herb Name: ______garden had some spring additions, although we see a pigeon has set up home over one of the boxes and has generously supplied much fertilizer for the strawberries. Much as we may appreciate the gesture, we have moved away any plants that are in its firing line!The Brook Way wild flowers strips Address: ______are regularly checked and de-brambled for SGC. The Primrose Bridge steps had yet another repaint and, despite the lockdown rules, scything the orchard was never going to be a problem, as most ______sensible people seeing me with a 2 foot blade keep much more than 6ft away! The RHS have abandoned their annual competitions for this year, which may be a good thing, as Tel: ______we were not sure how we could have topped the Gold that we scooped last year! However, we have decided to run our Best Front Garden Competition again as I don’t know about you, but I kept myself sane during lock down by getting on with my garden ‘to do’ list, and looking at some of the Email: ______wonderful gardens we saw on our daily walk, I wasn’t the only one using ‘Garden Therapy’. In previous years, we have been asked if we could let people know where the gardens entered into the Best Although you won’t be able to collect the entry forms from the Town Council office this year, you can still post them there once complete. The forms are available opposite, downloadable Front Garden competition are, so they can admire them for themselves. We have had to say no, as we didn't from our Facebook page, our website or from have the entrants' permission to do so. This year we are again asking entrants if they would be willing to have the Town Council website. The closing date their addresses given out on request (they will not be published). for applications is 4pm Friday 17th July 2020 and we hope the judging will be done the following week. Flowers for Every Occasion If you ARE happy for your address to be shared, please sign here Same day delivery And although we’ve been asked to consider within 5 miles of Bradley Stoke running a back garden competition too, that won’t ______be possible this year for obvious reasons. FREE DELIVERY (Your details will only be used for the purpose of this competition)

If you still feel your garden isn’t quite there th yet, why not nominate one of your neighbours’ 0117 244 0085 Please return the completed registration form by 4pm Friday 17 July 2020 to: gardens instead? www.floreli.co.uk Bradley Stoke Town Council, Council Office, The Jubilee Centre, Savages Wood Road, Bradley Stoke, BS32 8HL (post or put in letter box) or email a copy to: 30 email [email protected] or call 01454 300900 to advertise your business with us bsib@hotmail .coTell.uk people. Judging you saw will them take in Bradley place Stoke in &mid Little July Stoke. Gifford Matters 31 COVID-19: The unexpected catalyst for embracing technology in the workplace Coronavirus has forced many of us around the world impossible to balance what is best for the company to rethink our daily lives from work to school and whilst protecting employees and still delivering a entertainment. In response to travel bans, school great experience to customers without the right and office closures, and recommendations to not strategy and tools. Additionally, businesses need to gather in large groups to maintain our distance from consider the fact that it is unlikely that things will get others, we have had to turn to digital means as a back to “normal” after the pandemic, and that this is way of keeping some sense of normality. an accelerated way of shaping the future of working It has therefore been imperative to digitally life. transform our places of work and education to be Become Risk-Proof able to operate effectively. The companies that Becoming a risk proof business is the only way are able to use technology well to keep going and forward in a situation like this. It is essential to rethink their business model for the future by fast- embrace the power of technology and stay ahead. tracking digital transformation will be the ones that stay ahead. Dunkley’s Chartered Accountants are a prime example of a local, independent business who have Before lockdown, 5%* of the population defined managed to ensure they are risk-proof in light of themselves as employees who worked from home. COVID-19. This quickly changed, however, as two months ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, firms had Over the last year, Dunkley’s have been working to rapidly embrace remote working overnight. One hard to embrace technology and transform the day, employees were in the office and the next, over practice into a digital workplace. They have 50%** of the population were working from home for implemented a number of cloud-based solutions the foreseeable future. to not only help them become more efficient, but also benefit clients in receiving a better, more Driving Change streamlined service and staff in their ability to be This unforeseen situation has forced companies more flexible when it comes to working remotely. to embrace technology and rethink their business The solutions they have implemented include a strategies to transform their workplaces. Most hosted platform enabling staff to work from any business leaders have decided to launch digital remote location, an online platform to produce transformation initiatives to keep businesses running electronic working papers, an online portal for as smoothly as possible during the COVID-19 sending, receiving, and approving documents and outbreak and to better prepare for the recovery a cloud-based accounting solution that automates phase. everyday business tasks including invoices, debt However, driving change during these chasing and supplier payments. unprecedented times is a challenge for both Before COVID-19 hit, Dunkley’s had all their staff business leaders and employees. working in the office, no one worked from home. In such a rapidly evolving situation, it is almost Overnight, this changed. ...Cont/overleaf ...

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What can • Fully qualified technicians offering both mobile • Advice and installation on a range of mobility or workshop based services. invaluable support to their clients during this period you do to communicate and strengthen links aids, including stairlifts. between staff? This does not just have to be for but has also enabled them to work smarter and For full details of BMS’s services and product range, please book a visit to their showroom. maintain a strong position in the market. the period of COVID-19, it can continue and help enhance the business as a whole for the future. 30-32 Filton Road, Bristol, BS7 0PA ▪ Tel: 0117 239 5018 ▪ www.brookfieldmobility.co.uk Director, Mike Dunkley states “by adopting these digital ways of working, we have found that the 4. Understand your workforce. Getting insights move to at home working has not affected our from your staff is vital when it comes to business. 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Can taking this step help to streamline • Mini Cleans • Full Cleans • top quality chefs Bristol Care Homes your business and not only enhance your • Full Valets • Patio cleans • programme of interesting Field Houseproviding a unique care service business’ productivity but also help provide a HORFIELD FISHPONDS and stimulating activities Telephone 0117 969 0990 Telephone 0117 965 4466 better, more efficient service to your clients? call Jason 2. Adapt and evolve. Having more time at home, 01454 778986 Find out more about our family of care homes at: www.bristolcarehomes.co.uk gives everyone more time to think and reflect. 07789 970611 Why not take this opportunity to step back and Bishopston MattersBristol Proof Care © 2019 Homes 34 email [email protected] or call 01454 300900 to advertise your business with us Tell people you saw them in Bradley Stoke &providing Little Stoke Gifford a unique Matters care service 35 . BSTFC Update The FA have announced in March that all football BSTFC would like to say a big thank you to in England below the third tier that make up the Bradley Stoke Matters for their ongoing support National League will end immediately, this meant and sponsorship. that the football leagues were determined on a Another big thank you to all the mangers & ‘points per game’ system. players that have given up their personal time to It’s a massive shame that local football has come train & play this season. to an end early however at Bradley Stoke Town BSTFC is an FA Charter Standard football club FC, we know & understand that health comes with 5 adult Saturday teams over 3 leagues - first. Bristol Combination, Bristol & District and Bristol Overall it has been another great season for Suburban. Bradley Stoke Town. The successful creation We are on the lookout for new players to join of the B team. Ratib Ahmed’s first season in the club. Each coach/manager is FA level 1 Amateur football management had a great start & 2 qualified who provide structured training with the B’s. As a club we knew it would be a sessions. big task but amazingly Ratib has seen his team move from Division 5 up to division 4. If you are interested in joining Bradley Stoke football club for the 2020/21 season or if George Haskins continues his great you are new to the area and looking to join a management spell at the club as he sees his football team, please contact the club secretary reserve team get promoted to Division 1. Matt Burch on [email protected] or visit the New A’ team Manager Chris Evans had a new website: www.bstfc.co.uk fantastic first season in charge as they reached Players must be the age of 18 or over. Bradley the semi-final of the GFA Minor cup, and saw his Stoke Town is a charter standard football club. team promoted to Division 2. Jon Welsh had another solid season in charge of the first team after being promoted to the Bristol Combination division 1 last season. Jon and his lads finished in 6th place and have the potential to be promotion contenders in the upcoming season. Bradley Avenue: Winterbourne Phil Ashtons Veterans finished in 4th place, the Open 9.00am to 5.30pm Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri highest position the Vets have finished. New Saturday 8.00am to 1.00pm players this season have boosted the squad. *closed Wednesdays* NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

38 email [email protected] or call 01454 300900 to advertise your business with us Tell people you saw them in Bradley Stoke & Little Stoke Gifford Matters 39 On these pages we have tried to collate many of the non-profit making groups, clubs and Local Clubs and Groups in and around organisations that regularly meet across the Five Stokes area, along with Church and School Bradley Stoke, Little Stoke and Stoke Gifford information. If we have got your details wrong, or missed out your club completely, please let us know [email protected] and we will do my best to put it right for you!

BABY AND TODDLER GROUPS Bradley Stoke Sew and So’s - New members welcome! SPORTS CLUBS South Glos Hockey Club Trains Tuesday evenings at Bradley Beehive Baby and Toddler Group, The Old School Rooms, Patchwork and Quilting Group, 3rd Monday in the month Almondsbury and Bradley Stoke Tennis Club - Opportunities Stoke Community School 8pm-9.30pm with league games Stoke Gifford. Thursdays 10-11.30, term time only. Church 1.30-3.30pm at the Jubilee Centre, Bradleystokesewandsos. for all levels, inc pay and play lessons for all on Saturday played on Saturdays and mixed on Sundays. http://www.sghc. office 0117 9692486. weebly.com mornings, no booking needed. almondsburytennis.org.uk org.uk, Facebook - South Gloucestershire Hockey Club Bright Sparks Toddler Group Monday afternoons 1-3pm term Gifted drama group Saturday 10-11.30am. Term time at Holy Aretians Rugby Club for Cubs, Juniors and SeniorsStation Stokes Cycling Club - Cycling club in and around Bradley Stoke time only All new families welcome phone : 01454 615577 Trinity church. Ages 8-12 years. Contact Hayley Thomas via Road, Little Stoke www.aretiansrfc.co.uk area as well as long distance rides, for adults and families - church office 01454 620975 www.stokescyclingclub.org.uk stokescyclingclub@googlemail. First Steps Toddler Group - Christ the King Church, Bradley Black and Blues Netball - Non-League Social Netball com Stoke Thursdays 10.00 am-11.30 am term times. Phone 0117 Girl Guides, Brownies & Rainbows - admingirlguidingbsg.org. Wednesdays 7.30-9pm BSCS, http://www.theblackandblues. 9312304 uk, girlguidingbsg.org.uk co.uk/ or find us on Facebook ‘Black & Blues Netball’. Stoke Gifford Cricket Club– We 2 Saturday league teams, occasional Sunday friendlies and club days. All ages and Little Hedgehogs (0-5’s)- Wednesday mornings, 10am- Goldies - a light hearted weekly fun sing along session for Bradley Stoke Bowls Club - Baileys Court Activity Centre those who enjoy the songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s. We’re abilities welcome at a real community club. Winter nets start 12noon school term time only. Edge Church Bristol , 1160 www.bsbc.webs.com. spring 2016. Contact Mark Stephens on 07816962503. Park Avenue, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4TF. 01454 837990. not a choir but a group of local people who enjoy getting together and having fun. We meet every Tuesday 2-3pm The Bradley Stoke Cricket Club - throughout the cricket season, Stoke Gifford Short Mat Bowls Club -Tuesday mornings and Pre-School Rhyme time Bradley Stoke Library Mondays Old School Rooms, Stoke Gifford. £2 per session. All welcome. we run 6 adult teams and five youth teams. All contacts are on Friday afternoons. For more information please contact 0117 10.45-11,15am 01454 868006 bradleystoke.library@ our website at bradleystokecc.play-cricket.com 9791807 or email [email protected]. southglos.gov.uk Little Stoke Ladies Club- meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 7.30pm at the Community Hall, Little Stoke Lane. Julie 0117 Bradley Stoke Jiu Jitsu Club - Chris Harris, maru.jiujitsu@ Stoke Gifford Tennis Club -Tennis for Adults, Teenagers and Puddle Ducks - Mondays 10am to 12 noon during term time 931 5007 gmail.com We train at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre Tues & Fri Juniors all year round! Club night is on Monday’s from 19:30. Brook Way Activity Centre. [email protected] evenings, classes for children and adults Severnside Ramblers - ‘Friday Ambles’ start in the Aldi car For further information about membership and coaching visit North Bristol Twins Group - Fridays from 10-12 noon during park on alternate Fridays at 10am. Weekend & evening walks Bradley Stoke Junior Netball Club - The Jubilee Centre. Every our website http://www.stokegiffordtennisclub.co.uk term time (including half terms) at Bradley Stoke Evangelical -start in the Aztec West blue zone car park. Check site for Wednesday U12’s 4.30pm-5.30pm, U14 and U16’s 5.30pm– Stoke Lane Athletic Football Club -- FA Charter Standard Church £3 per family, [email protected] details.www.severnside-ramblers.org.uk 7.00pm. Please email [email protected] Community Club, u6 to u16 ; U18 Colts and two senior men’s northbristoltwinsgroup.co.uk Stokes Art Group - All ability Painting Sessions held at Christ Bradley Stoke Judo - Various days and times, Bradley Stoke teams; FA accredited coaches; contact via www.stokelane. Trinity Tots - Mondays 9:30 - 11:30 during term time. The King Church, Bradley Stoke Thursday mornings. Leisure Centre, www.bradleystokejudoclub.com co.uk or email Club Sect ‘steve’ [email protected] or Contact Holy Trinity Church Office on 01454 620975 Club Mobile 07972 039413 E: [email protected] Bradley Stoke Squash Club - For adults, Juniors and Children. LOCAL CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS W:stokesart0.wix.com facebook.com/stokesartgroup . Welcoming new players from beginners to advanced. Club Stoke Striders Running Club - A free recreational running night Sunday nights for all From 6pm. Children’s coaching on group, Mondays 6-7pm Little Stoke Park, https://www. 1st Bradley Stoke Scouts - Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and our Stokes Crafters -Every Thursday evening 7.30-9.30pm at Sat Mornings. Contact Mark Stone for details 07786 911580 facebook.com/stokesstriders marching band meet at Brook Way Activity Centre and Holy Poplar Rooms, North Road, Stoke Gifford. £4 charge includes Bradley Stoke Town Football Club - FA Charter Standard Trinity school. Please have a look on our website for further refreshments. Contact via Facebook page or Zoe Coggon - CHURCHES / COFFEE MORNINGS Community Club, Adult training, Tuesdays at Patchway information for both young people and adult volunteers at [email protected] or 07815 662446 Amberley Road Baptist / Cafe Church, Patchway, 01454 610808 Sports Centre. For more info visit www.bstfc.co.uk or contact www.bradley-stoke-scouts.org.uk/join Stokes Phoenix Club - meets 1st Tuesday of the month, 10am- [email protected] Bradley Stoke Evangelical Church Baileys Court Road 0117 1st Little Stoke Scouts - 1st Little Stoke Scout Group, Beavers, 12noon at Little Stoke Community Hall, Little Stoke Lane. 9314716 www.bsec.org.uk Bradley Stoke United Football Club - Football from U7’s to Cubs and Scouts. To enquire about your child joining or to Contact Rosemary Davis 01454 614474 U16’s see website bsufc.co.uk Christ the King Church Mautravers Close, Bradley Stoke 0117 volunteer call Tony Edmonds (Group Scout Leader) 07957880503, Stokes Singers - Thursdays in term time at Coniston 931 2304. Coffee mornings with bacon butties Fridays at Bradley Stoke Youth FC (BSYFC) – FA Charter Standard or email [email protected] Community Centre, Coniston Road, Patchway 7.30-9.30pm. 9-11am. www.ctkchurch.org.uk Community Club, U7s to U18s, disability football, mentoring, Bradley Stoke Book Club ‘Bookaholics’ meet at Soho Coffee in We are a mixed choir and do not hold auditions. Contact in-school coaching and football festival. Visit web site www. City Church Bradley Stoke Community School 0117 2303330. Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre on the 2nd Wed of each month Gillian on 0779 0909 726 for further details. bsyfc.co.uk or contact [email protected] Community Coffee Morning Brook Way Activity Centre at 7:30pm. Geoff Stobbart 07714101354 geoffrey.stobbart@ Willowbrook Townswomen’s Guild - Jubilee Centre – 7:30 Thursdays 10-12 www.bridgecommunitychurch.org btinternet.com. – 9:30pm the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Ros Gallear - Bradley Stoke Youth Rugby at St Marys Old Boys Rugby Club for Minis, Juniors and Seniors - Trench Lane, Almondsbury Edge Church International. 1160 Park Avenue, Aztec West Bradley Stoke Community Singers - Tuesdays term time only [email protected] website: www.smobrugby.com, 01454 250489 email: Business Park, BS32 4TL. Tel 01454 837990. at Bradley Stoke Community School 7.15-8.30pm. Free and Winterbourne Wind Band- Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm at [email protected] www.edgechurch.co.uk open to all [email protected] or call 07743 333837 / Greenfield Centre, Park Avenue, Winterbourne BS36 1NJ. Holy Family Catholic Church Southsea Road, Patchway 0117 07599 252176 Brass, woodwind, percussion, bass players wanted. Loan Bristol Extreme Allstar Cheerleaders - Wednesdays 7-9pm Little Stoke Primary School, [email protected] 9081247 www.holyfamilyrcchurchpatchway.co.uk Bradley Stoke Lions meet every 2nd Wednesday at the Instruments available. Contact Dan 01172 395210. Doubletree Hilton at 7.30 pm Ailsa Young, 07737 106836 Women’s Institute (WI) - Bradley Stoke: Jubilee Centre North Bristol Rugby Club, Rugby teams from 4+ www. Holy Trinity Church Broadcroft, Bradley Stoke 01454 620975 [email protected] 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2pm contact Bev - 01454 pitchero.com/clubs/northbristoljuniorsrfc/ . www.htcbradleystoke.co.uk Bradley Stoke Radio - The Activity Centre Brook Way, Bradley 625855. North Bristol Running Group friendly group, 3 evenings per Little Stoke Baptist Church, Kingsway, 0117 969 6060. Coffee Stoke, Bristol BS32 9DS, 01454 616055 bradleystokeradio. Women’s Institute (WI) -Stoke Gifford WI meet on the 1st week, Tues, Weds, Thurs, in the Bradley Stoke area. Tuesday & Cakes Thursday mornings 10-12pm All Welcome. org.uk Wednesday of the month at 7.30.pm at Trust Hall, North evening is aimed at Beginners whilst all levels are welcome on St.Michaels Church, The Green, Stoke Gifford 0117 9692486 any of the evenings. Alan 0789 0182387. Find us on FB. Bradley Stoke Rotary Club. Breakfast club meeting 4 Fridays Road, Stoke Gifford BS34 8PF contact Sue Grimsted 0117 [email protected]. Coffee shop open Mon to Fri per month, 7.15-7.30am start, 8.30am finish, Bristol Golf 9793409 Sole Sisters - ladies only running group, meets Monday 9.30 until 4pm, and Saturdays 10-12. Club, Blackhorse Hill, Almondsbury, Bristol. BS10 7TP. Contact Woodcraft Folk - children’s 6+ activity group Wednesdays evenings in various locations Bradley Stoke & North Bristol, Stoke Gifford Baptist Church 1, Rock Lane, 01454 610808 the Secretary [email protected] 6-7pm Jenny on 0117 9093969 www.solesistersrc.co.uk 40 email [email protected] or call 01454 300900 to advertise your business with us Tell people you saw them in Bradley Stoke & Little Stoke Gifford Matters 41 We were pleased to meet with a Welcome to Stoke Lane AFC legend Enabling community participation in football and would like to make this an event for for this issue to learn more about for over forty years, chartered standard the whole community. We will keep you his new career. Former Bristol and football club Stoke Lane was formed in posted on our plans as they are made Bath winger Barry Whitehead had a 1979. Affiliated to the Gloucestershire and hope to see as many members of the successful 35-year career that took him to Football Association, our core values are local community there as possible. based on being a family oriented club. We the top of the game. At 50 years of age, Stoke Lane AFC in CoVid after playing for Bristol and Bath, it was have over 20 teams playing local league great to end his rugby playing days back football from ages 6 to adult, helping players fulfil their Although our 23 teams are chomping at the bit to get back to training and playing football we continue to be where he started with FCRFC. footballing potential, grow in confidence and build at your home, workplace or you can drop off items team spirit in a safe and positive environment. guided by both Government and FA advice. We are Barry recently decided to look for a new career, at his Clyde Road address in Frampton Cotterell, if Home matches are split across our teams between conducting Risk Assessments and hope to be able to using his childhood memories for inspiration: preferred. Little Stoke Park & the Mike Gallivan Memorial Field return to training in some form at the start of July. on Little Stoke Lane and Scott Park in Patchway and Despite the disappointment at not being able to play, “Cutting my nails badly with a very blunt pair of Barry is offering local residents a 10% discount a special thanks to the grounds team who keep our we have had some good come out of the bad: scissors 3 months ago, this triggered a boyhood on orders over £20 with this advert. Give him a pitches as playable as possible all year. - U10s – our U10’s team manager Phil Chorley memory of a hobo chap on his tricycle cycling call on 07824 975 919 or visit www.gosharp.co.uk purchased an Easter Egg for each member of our 28 around Winterbourne offering sharpening services. for more details. We are always looking for new players across the age groups, so if you or your child is interested please strong squad. One of our parents is a Paramedic and With a large stone wheel somehow fixed on the contact our Club Secretary Steve Payne (07972 we were immensely proud when all of our players back of the bike, rotated through foot pedals. My 10% OFF 039413) who will put you in touch with the appropriate voted to donate these to her and her colleagues as a parents would send me to him with knives, garden all orders thank you. The U10s also donated leftover soft drinks over £20 with team manager and coaching team. We are also sheers etc and it was fascinating to watch his skill this advert planning to introduce a ladies team. Again if you have from the tea stall they run on match days. sharpening so effectively. MOBILE any interest in being part of this please contact Steve. - Due to our tournament being cancelled we had some SERVICE Wondering what the modern equivalent was I found Stoke Lane in Review 2019/20 stock we had already purchased in advance for our Nationally renowned training course in Radstock • Kitchen Equipment • Knives • Scissors tuck shop that we were also able to donate. Bottled Like all other grassroots football clubs, although our and following successful attendance, here we are!” • Clipper Blades • Gardening Tools water again went to our paramedics to keep them season came to an abrupt end in March due to CoVid • Woodwork/Tradesman tools hydrated and we passed a large amount of sweets Barry has invested in a substantial mobile workshop 19, but there was still much to be celebrated across over to the Bristol Children’s Hospital. and, with the very best sharpening equipment fitted, call Barry 07824 975 919 the club: most sharpening requirements can be catered for [email protected] / www.gosharp.co.uk - U7 – such was the interest in their first season in the Minor League, when our U7s return as U8s Local Schools in and around the Stokes for 2020/21 we will have 2 teams: Lions & Tigers - U13 – both our U13 teams will be playing higher PRIMARY SCHOOLS Little Stoke Primary School, St Michael’s Primary School, Head divisions in the Avon Youth League when the 2020/21 Headteacher: Anne Sargent, Little Teacher Mark Freeman, Ratcliffe Drive, season commences. Our U13 Lions also made it to Baileys Court Primary School, Head Stoke, 01454 866522, http://www. Stoke Gifford 01454 866781. www. the final of one of the cup competitions, although this Teacher: Andrew Lynham, Breaches littlestokeps.co.uk stmichaelssg.co.uk Gate BStoke, 01454 838320 match is yet to be played Meadowbrook Primary School, Head Wheatfield Primary School,Head - U14 – our Saturday team topped Division 1 of the Bradley Stoke Community School Fundraising Teacher: Nicola Bailey, Three Brooks Teacher: Phil Winterburn Wheatfield SVFL as the season came to a close. Our U14 Lions Primary Phase, Head Teacher Sharon Lane BStoke BS32 8TA, 01454 868630, Drive BStoke, 01454 868610 were also promoted to the top division in the Avon As a not for profit organisation we are constantly Clark Fiddlers Wood Lane BStoke BS32 meadowbrookprimary.co.uk Youth League for the upcoming season as well as looking at fundraising ideas to give our young players 9BS 01454 868840 SECONDARY SCHOOLS the best possible football experience they can Stoke Lodge Primary School, reaching the semi-finals of the GFA County Cup, have. Our first goal is to give our younger squads Bowsland Green Primary School, Head Headteacher: Sharon Bishop, School Abbeywood Community School, Head which we are hoping will be brought to a conclusion an unforgettable day out at Wembley, the home of Teachers: Faye Kitchen/ Michelle Engley, Close Bourton Avenue, stoke Lodge, Teacher: Dave Howe, New Road Stoke before the new season starts Ellicks Close BStoke, 01454 866766, English football. 01454 866772 Gifford BS34 8QT, 0117 307 5660, - U18 – our Tigers team ended their season top of the bowslandgreen.org.uk abbeywoodschool.com league If you have any fundraising ideas or would St Chad’s Patchway C of E Primary like to be involved please contact our Head of Holy Family R.C. Primary School, Head School, Head Teacher Mrs Steph Bradley Stoke Community School, Head - Men – last but not least our Men’s team will start Fundraising Siobhan Chorley (siobhans_78@ of School: Dawn Breeze, Amberley Road Jenkins, Cranham Drive, Stoke Lodge, Teacher: Steve Moir Fiddlers Wood Lane their new season in a higher division after the Bristol Patchway, 01454 866786 hotmail.com) 01454 866523 Bradley Stoke BS32 9BS, 01454 868840, & district league reconfigured post conclusion of the bradleystokecs.org.uk Holy Trinity Primary School, St. Marys R.C. Primary School, Head season Keep in Touch! 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