Community News

Best Front Garden Competition As we’re now in our 14th year I think we can safely say that our annual best front garden competition is a firm fixture in our towns events, and I was…

We have been contacted by a local resident who is trying to raise funds to help with the ongoing veterinary treatment for 2 dogs, Faith and Hope. They are elderly, probably mother (10 years) and…

Wheatfield had a very special visitor today – Mr Jack Lopresti, our local MP. Mr Lopresti joined  them for  their Friday morning Celebration Assembly during which the Bike It! crew gave a road safety presentation…

Stoke Lane AFC have Mini Soccer for reception age children. Why not come along and have some fun! Training is every Saturday morning at Stoke Lane Playing Fields from 10am-11am. Stoke Lane AFC are a…

Kerry Allen, who runs the popular Bishopston Matters Magazine, has two fantastic reasons to celebrate this week. Formerly Kerry Macloed, the editor of the community magazine (33) tied the knot with her fiance James on…

Cyclists inSouth Gloucestershireare are set to benefit from safer roads thanks to a funding boost from the Government s Cycle Safety Fund. The council has been awarded £100,000 by the Department for Transport towards the…

It s the time of year to think about spring cleaning your houses, and that means paying attention to your smoke alarms too.  Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS) wants people to spring into action…

We were delighted to hear from local resident Tony Hardy recently who this coming weekend will once again be running the London Marathon in aid of the mental health charity MIND. Having first liaised with…

Patchway s Student Business team dominated at the finals of the Student of the Year competition in Bristol.   The event, which was attended by many Business people from Bristol and South  Gloucestershire as well…

Local MP Jack Lopresti has met with the Roads Minister, Stephen Hammond MP over the proposed M49 at Severnside. Jack highlighted his support for the current bids to both the Highways Agency Pinch Point Programme…

The MS Therapy Centre are looking for a number of volunteers to help support their work.   These opportunities range from supporting the fundraising team for a few hours on the occasional weekend to helping…