Bradley Stoke Journal

14/11/2024

WHAT'S ON: Neighbourhood Police Team Drop-In Session at the Willow Brook Centre, Bradley Stoke, this Friday (15th November 2024), 12pm to 1pm.

This session will have a focus on knife crime.

Find more local events on the What's On page of the Bradley Stoke Journal website: https://www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/whats-on/

13/11/2024

WHAT'S ON at Bradley Stoke Library in November 2024:

• Rhyme Time – most suitable for babies aged 0 to 17 months (weekly on Mondays*)
• Story Time – for toddlers and pre-school children aged 18 months to 4 years (weekly on Fridays*)
• Special Saturday Rhyme Time – for menfolk with young relatives aged 0 to 5 years (Saturday 16th)
• Chatterbooks reading group for children aged 7 to 11 years (Tuesday 5th)
• Bradley Stoke Junior Art Club for children aged 7 to 11 years (Tuesday 19th)
• Book Club (Weekly on Tuesdays)
• Lego Club (weekly on Fridays)
• Knit, Stitch and Natter (weekly on Thursdays)
• DigiLocal Computer Coding for Children (weekly on Saturdays)

* Term-time only

More details:
https://www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/whats-on/bradley-stoke-library/

Find more local events in the Journal's online What's On guide: https://www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/whats-on/

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10/11/2024

WHAT'S ON in and around Bradley Stoke, w/c Monday 11th November 2024:

• Baby Rhyme Time @ Bradley Stoke Library
• Pickleball @ Jubilee Centre
• Bradley Stoke Lions Club
• Community Café @ Café Church
• Book Club @ Bradley Stoke Library
• Girls and Young Women's Night
• Willow Brook Townswomen's Guild
• Citizens Advice Bureau Drop-In Session
• Bradley Stoke Women's Institute (WI)
• Bradley Stoke Green Gym
• Knit, Stitch & Natter @ Bradley Stoke Library
• Coffee Morning @ Christ the King
• Pre-School Story Time @ Bradley Stoke Library
• Parkrun @ Three Brooks Nature Reserve
• Dads’ Saturday Rhyme Time
• Bradley Stoke in Bloom Workday
• Junior parkrun @ Little Stoke Park
• Community Litter Pick

ℹ Find details of the above events on the What's On page of the Bradley Stoke Journal website. See link in comments on this post.

To get your event included in the listings on our What's On page, email [email protected]

10/11/2024

Photos from this morning's Remembrance Parade and Ceremony at the Willow Brook Centre, Bradley Stoke. Organised by the 1st Bradley Stoke Scout Group.

10/11/2024

Bradley Stoke war memorial after this morning's Remembrance Ceremony.

More photos to follow.

UPDATE: View the Journal's photo album here: https://www.facebook.com/BradleyStokeJournal/posts/pfbid0i7qpmSJ9vVmwLCMYX9NAmFb4mHtcU7vfq9F4g4QsaGw8kTBedLt79okB8eerM6f3l

06/11/2024

WHAT'S ON: 1st Bradley Stoke Scouts invite everyone to a Remembrance Sunday Parade at the Willow Brook Centre on Sunday 10th November 2024.

Local youth groups will parade from Zone H in the Willow Brook Centre car park at approximately 10.35am.

The ceremony, led by local youth groups, will take place in the town square from approximately 10.45am, ending around 11.30am.

https://www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/whats-on/bradley-stoke-remembrance-ceremony/

05/11/2024

Stoke Gifford School of Dance: Bookings are now open for discounted trial periods in November. From age 3 upwards.

Half term is over and we ARE BACK!!!

Bookings for our discounted trial periods in November are now open and filling up quickly! This will be your last chance to join us before Christmas. We have options for ballet, modern, tap and contemporary from age 3 upwards.

Take a look and book your 2 week discounted trial period here:
https://stokegiffordschoolofdance.as.me

If you don't see the class you are looking for please feel free to drop us a message.

05/11/2024

REMINDER: Open Day at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bradley Stoke, this Friday (8th November 2024).

For prospective Reception starters in September 2025.

OPEN DAYS at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bradley Stoke, for children starting Reception in September 2025.

📅 Wednesday 9th October 2024, 9.30am
📅 Friday 8th November 2024, 2pm
📅 Thursday 28th November 2024, 9.30am

"We are delighted to invite you to our Open Mornings at St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School, where we foster a close-knit community spirit. We would love for you to come and explore our school, especially if your child is starting Reception in September 2025."

"If these dates don’t work for you, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to arrange a more convenient time for your visit."

"We are open to applications from children of all backgrounds, including those of the Catholic faith, other faiths, and those with no religious affiliation."

St Mary’s RC Primary School
Webbs Wood Road
Bradley Stoke
Bristol
BS32 8EJ

🗺 https://maps.app.goo.gl/7hWLM6ysiBSaYZqb6 (Google Maps)

☎ 01454 866390

🌐 https://www.stmarysbradleystoke.org.uk/

Related link => Primary School Admissions (Bradley Stoke Journal): https://www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/education-learning/schools/admissions/primary/

05/11/2024

ROADWORKS: Overnight road closures at M4 J19 / M32 roundabout this week (4th-7th November 2024).

🛠️ We’re retexturing and reinstating road markings at J19 of the M4 / M32 roundabout. Retexturing gives the road surface improved grip. This will maintain and improve safety for everyone using the road.

🚧 The overnight works will be spilt into two phases with the roundabout partially closed to road users depending on their direction of travel.

📅 (overnight 8pm - 6am) From Monday 04 November – Wednesday 06 November

🔸 M4 eastbound traffic wanting to head southbound on the M32 - The M4 J19 eastbound exit slip will be closed.

🔸 M32 northbound traffic wanting to head eastbound on the M4 - The M4 J19 / M32 roundabout will be partially closed.

📅 (overnight 8pm - 6am) From Wednesday 06 November – Thursday 07 November

🔸 We’re closing from J19 of the M4 westbound exit slip, to J1 of the M32 southbound.

✅ Well signed diversions will be in place each night.

🕘 Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey.

⚠️ Closures can change at short notice. You can check the latest information on our daily closures page https://nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates/road-closure-report/

➡️ Find out more about the scheme: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/our-roads/south-west/south-west-maintenance-schemes/

04/11/2024

REMINDER: Open Events at Little Stoke Primary School this Thursday (7th November 2024).

OPEN DAYS at Little Stoke Primary School, for prospective Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) starters in September 2025.

📅 Wednesday 25th September 2024, 9.30am
📅 Thursday 26th September 2024, 5.30pm
📅 Thursday 7th November 2024, 9.30am
📅 Thursday 7th November 2024, 5.30pm
📅 Thursday 9th January 2025, 9.30am
📅 Thursday 9th January 2025, 2pm

Book a place on an Open Day at this school: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=JUsrfCLjsEqTVLApi5DMR_5vs3B4DwJHoSw7UGzKI1pUQlVXSENETVdMR1A1M0k3RzI0SkFCNFk4TC4u

Little Stoke Primary School
Little Stoke Lane
Little Stoke
Bristol
BS34 6HY

Location map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ds7ksW2AcEsyeMaM6

☎ 01454 866522

🌐 https://littlestokeps.co.uk/

Related link => Primary School Admissions (Bradley Stoke Journal): https://www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/education-learning/schools/admissions/primary/

03/11/2024

WHAT'S ON in and around Bradley Stoke, w/c Monday 4th November 2024:

• Baby Rhyme Time @ Bradley Stoke Library
• Pickleball @ Jubilee Centre
• Community Café @ Café Church
• Book Club @ Bradley Stoke Library
• Chatterbooks @ Bradley Stoke Library
• Girls and Young Women's Night
• Citizens Advice Bureau Drop-In Session
• Bradley Stoke Rotary Club
• Bradley Stoke Green Gym
• Knit, Stitch & Natter @ Bradley Stoke Library
• Coffee Morning @ Christ the King
• Severnside Ramblers' Walk
• Pre-School Story Time @ Bradley Stoke Library
• Parkrun @ Three Brooks Nature Reserve
• Junior parkrun @ Little Stoke Park
• Remembrance Day Ceremony @ Willow Brook

ℹ Find details of the above events on the What's On page of the Bradley Stoke Journal website. See link in comments on this post.

To get your event included in the listings on our What's On page, email [email protected]

03/11/2024

REMINDER: Tonight (Sun 03/11/24) – Bradley Stoke Fireworks Display at the Jubilee Centre.

Details on the Journal website: https://www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/whats-on/bradley-stoke-fireworks/

WHAT'S ON: Bradley Stoke Fireworks Display at the Jubilee Centre on Sunday 3rd November 2024.

This is a FREE display with a collection for the mayor's charities.

Find details of this and other local fireworks displays on the Bradley Stoke Journal website: https://www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/whats-on/bradley-stoke-fireworks/

01/11/2024

'Storm drain art' in Bradley Stoke.

31/10/2024

REMINDER: Post-16 Open Event at Winterbourne Academy next Thursday (7th November 2024).

WHAT'S ON: Olympus Academy Trust Post-16 Open Events for September 2025 entry.

⭐ Tuesday 5th November 2024: Abbeywood Community School
⭐ Wednesday 6th November 2024: Bradley Stoke Community School
⭐ Thursday 7th November 2024: Winterbourne Academy

Booking and further details: https://www.olympustrust.co.uk/News/Open-Events-2024-for-admissions-September-2025/

Subject staff will have stalls on the night for students to talk through the different courses on offer.

Information about courses: https://www.olympustrust.co.uk/Olympus-Post-16/

31/10/2024

The clocks have gone back meaning fewer daylight hours over the coming months. If you struggle with your sight when driving after dark, you could be putting yourself and others in danger.

With the nights drawing in, now is the time to ensure your vision meets the required standards for driving. Visit https://orlo.uk/yrN3y to learn more.

If you wear glasses or contact lenses for driving or riding, make sure you wear them EVERY time to stay safe on the road.

Our officers will be conducting roadside vision screening this week as part of the national road safety campaign.

30/10/2024

REMINDER: Post-16 Open Event at Bradley Stoke Community School next Wednesday (6th November 2024).

WHAT'S ON: Olympus Academy Trust Post-16 Open Events for September 2025 entry.

⭐ Tuesday 5th November 2024: Abbeywood Community School
⭐ Wednesday 6th November 2024: Bradley Stoke Community School
⭐ Thursday 7th November 2024: Winterbourne Academy

Booking and further details: https://www.olympustrust.co.uk/News/Open-Events-2024-for-admissions-September-2025/

Subject staff will have stalls on the night for students to talk through the different courses on offer.

Information about courses: https://www.olympustrust.co.uk/Olympus-Post-16/

30/10/2024

WHAT'S ON: Nocturnal Nature – FREE drop-in craft event at Bradley Stoke Library this Thursday, 31st October 2024, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

Most suitable for children aged 4 and over

If you’re unable to attend, there will be free craft bags to take away (while stocks last).

More events at Bradley Stoke Library: https://www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/whats-on/bradley-stoke-library/

29/10/2024

REMINDER: Post-16 Open Event at Abbeywood Community School next Tuesday (5th November 2024).

WHAT'S ON: Olympus Academy Trust Post-16 Open Events for September 2025 entry.

⭐ Tuesday 5th November 2024: Abbeywood Community School
⭐ Wednesday 6th November 2024: Bradley Stoke Community School
⭐ Thursday 7th November 2024: Winterbourne Academy

Booking and further details: https://www.olympustrust.co.uk/News/Open-Events-2024-for-admissions-September-2025/

Subject staff will have stalls on the night for students to talk through the different courses on offer.

Information about courses: https://www.olympustrust.co.uk/Olympus-Post-16/