BISHOPSTON MATTERS

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Monthly Archive: January 2014

Gardeners' World would like to hear from you

Are you new to gardening and planning to get to grips with your garden for the first time this year? Have you recently moved house and inherited an overgrown jungle or unpromising patch? If you…
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Bristol's oldest opticians practice celebrates 80 years!

One of Bristol's oldest opticians' practices situated on Wells Road, Knowle has celebrated being in business for 80 years and helping the sight of thousands of Bristolians. The practice is currently owned by Lynne Fernandes…
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Local French teacher bringing renewed energy to language learning

Local French teacher Alice Watson shares with us some thoughts on language below. Have you ever felt demoralised on holiday when a waiter has effortlessly slipped into perfect English to rescue your valiant but ineffective…
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Award winning play investigates the nature of genius

A modern Pullitzer prize winning play which examines the nature of genius, is the latest production from Bristol theatre company the Kelvin Players. Written by David Auburn, Proof looks at one woman's struggles to reach…
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Exercise and ME/CFS - the evidence

'Exercise and ME/CFS - the evidence' at Watershed, Bristol. February 5th 6.30pm. Tickets are 10pounds - must be bought in advance from http://voicesfromtheshadowsfilm.co.uk/shop-dvds/ The role of exercise and activity management in ME and CFS, and…
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Creative Bristol in One!

Creative Bristol, a website that helps people find out about classes, clubs and events in art, craft and design in Bristol, is celebrating its first birthday in January 2014. The website was set up in…
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John James Tools of the Trade Award

Redland High School is delighted to announce that Rachel Brierley-Ambrose, a Sixth Form student, has been awarded the Tools of the Trade Award by the John James Foundation. The award, which is worth 1500 pounds,…
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David Constantine Exhibition at Room 212

North Bristol Artist David Constantine is currently showing some of his wonderful travel photographs at Room 212, Gloucester Road. The exhibition is on until January 31st.Please find more about this great artist below. "I was…
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Fairfield High School hand over books to CLIC Sargent

Hundreds of surplus books from the library at a local school have been handed over to a children's cancer charity. Fairfield High School made the donation to CLIC Sargent to support children diagnosed with the…
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Be Happy - the launch of Upbeat Streets

What a fabulous way to start a Monday morning, singing along with fellow happy people! Today I had the pleasure of attending the launch of Upbeat Streets at the Lord Mayor's Mansion House in Clifton.…
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