Bradley Stoke Journal

23/12/2024

Christmas and New Year 2024/25 holiday opening hours for Bradley Stoke shops and services. All you need to know – on one webpage. See link in comments and on the homepage of our website.

23/12/2024

REMINDER: The final Open Events at Little Stoke Primary School take place on Thursday 9th January 2025.

To book a place, visit:
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/

22/12/2024

REMINDER: Free children's craft event at Bradley Stoke Library tomorrow (Mon 23/12/24).

WHAT'S ON: Winter Wonderland – FREE drop-in seasonal craft event at Bradley Stoke Library on Monday 23rd December 2024, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

Most suitable for primary school aged children.

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

20/12/2024

WHAT'S ON: Neighbourhood Police Team Drop-In Session at the Willow Brook Centre, Bradley Stoke, on Monday 23rd December 2024, 11am to 12pm.

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

19/12/2024

Route announced for Santa float visit to Bradley Stoke on Saturday (21st December 2024).

More details about this and other local Christmas events: https://www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/christmas/

16/12/2024

WHAT'S ON: Winter Wonderland – FREE drop-in seasonal craft event at Bradley Stoke Library on Monday 23rd December 2024, from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

Most suitable for primary school aged children.

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

15/12/2024

WHAT'S ON in and around Bradley Stoke, w/c Monday 16th December 2024:

• Baby Rhyme Time @ Bradley Stoke Library
• Pickleball @ Jubilee Centre
• Bradley Stoke Sew and So’s @ Jubilee Centre
• BSTC Leisure, Youth & Amenities Committee Meeting
• Community Café @ Café Church
• Book Club @ Bradley Stoke Library
• Bradley Stoke Junior Art Club
• 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
• Pre-School Story Time @ Bradley Stoke Library
• Parkrun @ Three Brooks Nature Reserve
• Bradley Stoke in Bloom Workday
• Original Santa Float @ Bradley Stoke
• Junior parkrun @ Little Stoke Park

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]

15/12/2024

Little Stoke Sort It Centre will be temporarily closed on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th December 2024.

🚧 Temporary Closure: Little Stoke Sort It Centre 🚧

Due to the recent storms, we need to carry out essential maintenance on trees near the entrance to the Little Stoke Sort It Centre to ensure safety.

The site will be closed on Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 December while this work takes place.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. During this time, you can still visit our other Sort It Centres at Mangotsfield, Thornbury, and Yate.

For more information about our centres, visit https://orlo.uk/Recycling_Centres_sFg2q

15/12/2024

WHAT'S ON: Bradley Stoke Junior Art Club at Bradley Stoke Library on Tuesday 17th December 2024, from 4pm to 5pm.

Free drop-in session for children aged 7-11.

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

12/12/2024

Community Carol Service at the Willow Brook Centre, Bradley Stoke, from 6.30pm this evening (Thursday 12th December 2024).

More local Christmas events: https://www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/christmas/

We are looking forward to the community carol service tonight ✨️

12/12/2024

Route announced for Santa float visit on Saturday (14th December 2024). Visiting part of Bradley Stoke.

More details about this and other local Christmas events: https://www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/christmas/

10/12/2024

Town council meetings this month (December 2024):

📅 Wed 11th Dec, 6.30pm: Finance Committee
📅 Wed 11th Dec, 7.30pm*: Planning & Environment Committee
📅 Mon 16th Dec, 7pm: Leisure, Youth & Amenities Committee

* Or as soon as Finance Committee meeting has finished – whichever is earlier.

The public are invited to attend. Have your say during the 15-minute 'public questions' session at the start of each meeting.

More details: https://www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/whats-on/bradley-stoke-town-council-meetings/

08/12/2024

WHAT'S ON in and around Bradley Stoke, w/c Monday 9th December 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)
• Christmas Quiz Night @ The Brightwell
• BSTC Finance Committee Meeting
• BSTC Planning Committee Meeting
• Bradley Stoke Green Gym
• Knit, Stitch & Natter @ Bradley Stoke Library
• Community Carol Service @ Willow Brook
• Coffee Morning @ Christ the King
• Pre-School Story Time @ Bradley Stoke Library
• Parkrun @ Three Brooks Nature Reserve
• 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]

07/12/2024

TRAVEL NEWS (8am on Sat 07/12/24):

❗ Both Severn bridges are closed.
Latest: https://nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates/the-severn-bridges/

❗ MetroBus services are suspended.
Latest: https://x.com/metrobusBristol

Latest from First West of England: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west/news-and-service-updates/updates/service-information-storm-darragh

UPDATE @ 8.30am: "Following an earlier suspension of all services, all Bristol buses are now leaving their depots to resume service."

UPDATE (Sun 08/12/24, 4.19am): 2The remains closed in both directions between J1 and J2 due to strong winds from ."

"The M48 is likely to remain closed until today at at least midday."

06/12/2024

The Santa's on a Bike 2024 Bristol ride, which was due to pass through Bradley Stoke tomorrow (Sat 07/12/24), has been cancelled due to a Met Office severe weather warning.

06/12/2024

WEATHER WARNING: Our area is just beyond the boundary of this weather warning for "strong and damaging winds" between 3am and 11am on Saturday (7th December 2024).

More info: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings

04/12/2024

Bus operator First West of England is joining forces with West Country charity Operation Community Hamper (OCH) on an eight-day tour of the region aboard a special open top Christmas carol bus to create 1,000 hampers for vulnerable families struggling in the cost-of-living crisis.

The bus, kitted out with lights, music and Christmas characters, will be visiting Stoke Gifford and Bradley Stoke on Monday 9th December 2024, between 6pm and 8pm.

As well as spreading some festive cheer across the region, the main aim of the ‘carol bus’ is to collect luxury Christmas items donated by the public for the OCH appeal.

For more information and to find a list of items needed by the charity, visit https://www.firstbus.co.uk/bristol-bath-and-west/plan-journey/carol-bus

For more local Christmas events, visit https://www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk/christmas/

02/12/2024

Kevin Sinfield CBE will be passing through the Stokes today (Mon 02/12/24) on his 'Running Home for Christmas - 7 in 7 in 7 Challenge'.

In support of the motor neurone disease (MND) community.

Timetabled to arrive at Winter Stream Farm Inn at 13:30, departing at 14:00. Times subject to change.

More info: https://www.therhinos.co.uk/the-club/sinfield-christmas-2024

Route map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1GUWtZdyvsmKvwotaNXhKsp3q-saQJ8o&usp=sharing

Donate here: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/kevin-sinfield-and-teams-fundraising

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