Former Patchway Community College student Ria Matthews, 19, has been given the opportunity to make a break into fashion journalism after being chosen as a Welsh shopping centre’s ‘student stylista blogger’. University of South Wales BA Fashion Promotion student Ria will use expert knowledge gained through her course and natural fashion flair to advise readers on the latest trends via regular
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A new accessible play area for children with disabilities was officially opened at Scott Park on Saturday (21st September). The ceremony was performed by Cllr Ian Boulton, Chair of South Gloucestershire Council, joined by local children who will use the park and their parents or carers. Cllr Boulton also unveiled a plaque designating Scott Park as a Queen Elizabeth II Field in Trust.
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The annual two-week Patchway Festival gets under way this coming weekend (Saturday 6th July), with the traditional Community Fair in Scott Park. A parade of primary school children, community groups and performers will leave Coniston Parade at 12.30pm, walking down Coniston Road to Scott Park, where the fair will be officially opened at 1pm. The theme of this year’s festival
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A local community choir is looking for new members to swell its ranks. Dianne Stiddard, Chair of the 40-strong Stokes Singers, said: “Looking for a stress-busting, fun, vocal workout? Then why not come and sing with us!” Stokes Singers is a non-auditioning, all-embracing choir, with no requirement to read music. It has a relaxed atmosphere and is open to anybody
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Patchway Community Centre is holding a carol concert in the main hall on Monday (17th December), from 7pm to 9pm. The event includes drama performances by young children and the Patchway Players, dance from STOMP, singing from St. Chad’s Primary School pupils and from youth workers Jared and Susan, as well as the chance to join in with community carol
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The Jump indoor play centre at Cribbs Causeway is to close for twelve days from Monday (24th September) for work that will bring exciting improvements to the playframes and inflatables. A notice on the centre’s website reads: “We are always committed to improving our centres so during September/October we will be developing our party frames and investing in a new
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Members of Blakeney Road Allotments are inviting Patchway residents to join them this Saturday (8th September) for a barbecue and the official opening of new facilities recently installed at the site. The event, which runs from 12 noon to 4pm, is being staged as part of South Gloucestershire’s Discover festival that gets underway this weekend. Access to the allotments is
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A family could win a dream trip to Disneyland Paris worth up to £2,000 simply by enjoying a game of bowling at Hollywood Bowl, Cribbs Causeway. The bowling centre is taking part in a nationwide ‘Strike It Lucky’ campaign which will see scratch cards handed out for every booking – with each card guaranteeing players a prize. It will see
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Pixie Lott visited The Mall at Cribbs Causeway yesterday evening (Saturday 2nd) to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in true British style. As Bristolians gathered to mark this national event, they were joined by the typical British weather, as rain poured down over the concert. Nevertheless, equipped with emergency ponchos and umbrellas, the fans were not defeated by the iconic
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Residents of Patchway will be celebrating The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in traditional style when Coniston Community Centre hosts a street party and celebration event this Friday (1st June), between 3pm and 5pm. There’ll be something for people of all ages with children’s activities, stalls, old time songs and a traditional fairground wheel. Support has come from Coniston Community Association, Southern
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