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Bishopston - and all of Bristol - needs clean air
The quality of the air that we breathe has become an issue like never before as science reveals the damage that pollution can do to our health. National Clean Air Day takes place this month on June 20 and The Bishopston Society and Clean Air Bishopston (CAB) are leading the way locally with a series of activities planned for all ages... Read More
Gloucester Road BIDs goodbye
The Gloucester Road Business Independent District (GR BID) has come to an end and is in the process of winding up the scheme which it managed on behalf of local traders. .. Read More
Work progressing at Bristol North Baths
WORK has been progressing behind the scenes at Bristol North Baths, the developer has told Bishopston Voice... Read More
Call for ban on dangerous pavement parking
Martin Fodor, councillor for Redland has co-ordinated Bristol Greens group’s submission to the House of Commons Inquiry into pavement parking on behalf of the Bristol Green group, highlighting the dangers and accessibility problems it causes and calling for a ban to be legally enforced by either local government or the police. .. Read More
Community gardens and orchards set to join growing trail
Bristol’s community gardens and orchards are opening to the public as part of the June 2019 Get Growing Garden Trail www.bristolfoodnetwork.org/get-growing-garden-trail-2019/. Local residents are often amazed to find these hidden gems on their doorstep. .. Read More
£25k raised by Bristol community to save refugee charity from closure
Bristol humanitarian charity Aid Box Community, which provides supplies and sanctuary to the city’s refugees and asylum seekers, looks set to be saved from closure following an appeal to raise £25,000 for a new home. .. Read More
It’s time for festival and community in Westbury Park
The Westbury Park Festival weeks are here once more when the local community comes together for a fabulous series of events. .. Read More
Southmead Hospital road closure: Dorian Way
Patients are being advised to plan in advance how they travel to Southmead Hospital and allow more travel time to cope with road closures over the next four weeks... Read More
Bristol Pride festival is moving to The Downs
ORGANISERS of Bristol Pride have announced that the annual LGBT+ festival will move to The Downs this year... Read More
Bristol YMCA Youth cricketers reveal smart kit
Over 200 boys and girls are enjoying playing cricket more than ever after they received their new brightly coloured playing kit, as seen in IPL and T20 matches. A huge launch ceremony at Golden Hill Sports Ground at the end of April saw the Bristol YMCA Youth Cricketers receive their kits, getting to wear them for the first time. .. Read More