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Choral performance
A CHORAL performance will mark Carers Week in South Gloucestershire, which runs from June 10 to 14... Read More
Centre’s future secured
THE future of the Vassall Centre has been secured for at least five years after trustees sold the three-acre site to a property management company.. Read More
Free activities in South Glos Libraries
Once again libraries across South Gloucestershire are holding an exciting programme of free activities for young people during the school holidays. These include rhymetimes, stories, crafts and activities, with fun themes ranging from outer space to under the sea... Read More
Stanbridge school Wembley achievement
THE achievement of a team of talented young footballers from Downend has been captured in stone on Wembley Way... Read More
Libraries meet changing needs
LIBRARY users in Downend, Emersons Green and Staple Hill can now borrow up to five eBooks at a time... Read More
Scarecrow Trail
DOZENS of colourful characters will appear in Pucklechurch over the Bank Holiday weekend for the village’s annual scarecrow trail and competition... Read More
Community Groups
COMMUNITY groups in Downend, Staple Hill, Mangotsfield and Emersons Green are being invited to apply for grants to help them provide activities for teenagers.. Read More
Councillor Janet Biggins
JANET Biggin is one of three elected representatives for Downend. She has served on South Gloucestershire Council since May 2007 and for the past year has been chair of the council. Janet is a member of the Conservative Party... Read More
Air ambulance
EVERYONE knows just how important the air ambulance is in saving the lives of people in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. But did you know the area’s helicopter isn’t paid for by the NHS?.. Read More
Paula and pals set off in pursuit of Jack's legacy
MUM Paula Banks is aiming to raise an amazing £100,000 for facilities at Bristol Children’s Hospital in memory of her son Jack... Read More