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Local Authorities & Public Services

Avon & Somerset Police

Pages of useful advice on how to avoid becoming a victim of crime as well as many useful community announcements.

Website: www.avonandsomerset.police.uk

Avon Local Councils Association

ALCA (Avon Local Councils Association) is a member organisation run by and for Councils and Parish Meetings within the Unitary areas of Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Website: www.avonlca.org.uk

Bradley Stoke Community School

The local secondary school in Bradley Stoke.

Website: www.bradleystokecs.org.uk

Bradley Stoke Library

Information regarding the local library in Bradley Stoke.

Website: www.southglos.gov.uk

Bradley Stoke Surgery

Local surgery providing a 24hr service for patients.

Website: www.bradleystokesurgery.co.uk

Bristol City Council

Local news and services provided by Bristol City council.

Website: www.bristol-city.gov.uk

Filton Town Council

Local news and events for the neighbouring town council of Filton.

Website: www.filton-town-council.co.uk

Patchway Town Council

Local news and events for the neighbouring town council of Patchway.

Website: www.patchway-town.co.uk

Safer South Gloucestershire

This site is devoted to answering your concerns about drugs and alcohol, crime and disorder (including hate crime and domestic violence), anti-social behaviour and making your communities safer.

Website: www.safersouthglos.org.uk

South Gloucestershire Citizens Advice Bureau

The Citizens Advice service provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. It values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination.

Website: www.southgloscab.org.uk

Stoke Gifford Parish Council

Local news and events for the parish of Stoke Gifford.

Website: www.stokegifford.org.uk

News Links

BBC Bristol

Local news, sport and weather for the Bristol region provided by the BBC. The website also contains details of many local events.

Website: www.bbc.co.uk/bristol/

BBC Weather Blog: Ian Fergusson

Ian Fergusson is a BBC Weather Presenter based in Bradley Stoke. From benign anticyclones to raging supercell storms, his blog discusses all manner of weather-related issues.

Website: www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/weather/ianfergusson/

Bristol Evening Post

Local news and sport headlines provided by the Bristol Evening Post.

Website: www.thisisbristol.com

ITV West

Local news, sport and weather provided by ITV west.

Website: www.itv.com/westcountry-east/

Local Weather Station

Live updates from a local weather station (UK WMR928N) run by Martyn Hicks.

Website: www.martynhicks.co.uk

The Bradley Stoke Examiner

News & information website serving Bradley Stoke.

Website: www.sadlybroke.com

The Bradley Stoke Journal

News, views & information website serving Bradley Stoke.

Website: www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk

Transport Links

Bristol International Airport

Fly to many international destinations from Bristol airport.

Website: www.bristolairport.co.uk

Bus Timetables

Bus timetables provided by South Gloucestershire Council.

Website: www.southglos.gov.uk

Four Towns & Vale Link Community Transport

Four Towns Community Transport provides transport for those members of the community who, for whatever reason cannot use existing transport services.

Website: www.4tt.org.uk

Guide to Transport Options

This guide provides an overview of all transport options in Bradley Stoke and the surrounding areas.

Website: www.bradleystoke.gov.uk

National Express

Coach travel between Bristol and London from as little as £1.

Website: www.nationalexpress.com

National Rail

Your gateway to Britain's rail network.

Website: www.nationalrail.co.uk

Nature & Heritage Links

Avon Wildlife Trust

If you live in Avon and enjoy birds in your garden, the Avon Wildlife Trust want to hear from you. They've just launched the tenth annual Bristol Bird Watch and this year you can take part online!

Website: www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk

Bristol Zoo

Spend a fun-packed day with over 300 amazing species from lions to love beetles.

Website: www.bristolzoo.org.uk

Campaign For Dark Skies

The CfDS aims to preserve and restore the beauty of the night sky by campaigning against excessive, inefficient and irresponsible lighting that shines where it is not wanted nor needed.

Website: www.britastro.org/dark-skies/

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm has over 100 species of big zoo animals. If you want to book an educational school trip or a keeper experience, contact us today.

Website: www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk

The Sow & Sows - Community Allotment

Nine households in total - 29 members - a real mixture - young and old, most of us novices when it comes to growing veg.

Website: thesowandsows.weebly.com

Three Brooks Nature Conservation Group

The Three Brooks Nature Conservation Group was formed in February 2005 with the aim of conserving and enhancing the Three Brooks Local Nature Reserve for the benefit of local residents and wildlife in Bradley Stoke.

Website: www.three-brooks.info

Community Links

Bradley Stoke Radio

Bradley Stoke Radio is an exciting new community radio station run entirely by volunteers living in and around the Bradley Stoke area.

Website: www.bradleystokeradio.org.uk

Bridge Community Church

The Bridge Church is a growing community of people, of different ages and backgrounds, that live in North Bristol and the surrounding area.

Website: www.bridgechurchbristol.org

Christ the King Church

Whether you're a new born, 8 or 80 years old, we hope you'll find a warm welcome to our church. You're especially welcome if you are "just visiting" or "exploring" your faith.

Website: www.ctkchurch.org.uk

Holy Trinity Church

Church of England / Methodist / URC

Website: www.htcbradleystoke.co.uk

South Gloucestershire Chinese Association

The South Gloucestershire Chinese Association aims to serve the local Chinese community and raise cultural awareness, eliminating racial discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity and good relations between persons of different racial groups.

Website: www.sgca.info

South Gloucestershire Leisure

Currently operating four large leisure centres in South Gloucestershire. Each has a wide range of facilities and all include a swimming pool. A fifth centre is currently being built in Longwell Green and will open in Spring/Summer of 2007.

Website: www.sgleisure.org

South Gloucestershire LINk website

South Gloucestershire Local Involvement Network (LINk) endeavour to engage with the whole of South Gloucestershire, to enable the community to have a say in Health & Social care in the area.

Website: www.linksouthglos.org.uk

Southern Brooks Community Partnership

Set-up over 12 years ago, as a partnership between the community associations in Patchway and Bradley Stoke, and Northavon Community Council.

Website: www.southernbrooks.org.uk

Local Clubs / Societies

1st Bradley Stoke Scout Group

Promoting the development of young people in the North Bristol area.

Website: www.bradleystokescouts.org.uk

Avon and Bristol Woodturners

Avon and Bristol Woodturners aims to promote woodturning in an active and enthusiastic club. Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of the month commencing at 7.30pm. Entry is free to all members and there are two free trial visits allowed for prospective members.

Website: www.avon-and-bristol-woodturners.org.uk

Bradley Stoke Bowls Club

The Bradley Stoke Bowls Club objective is to foster and promote the sport of flat green bowls at all levels, providing the opportunity for recreation and competition.

Website: www.bradleystokebc.co.nr

Bradley Stoke Cricket Club

View the players, club fixtures and results for the local cricket club.

Website: www.bradleystokecc.co.uk

Bradley Stoke Judo Club

Local judo club with a full team of qualified coaches.

Website: www.bradleystokejudoclub.co.uk

Bradley Stoke Junior Netball Club

We are the junior branch of Bradley Stoke Netball club, and cater for girls 11-16 looking to start playing netball, or play alongside their school activities.

Website: www.kidsclubsbristol.co.uk/bradley-stoke-junior-netball-club.html

Bradley Stoke Netball Club

Bradley Stoke Netball Club is a Gold CAPS (Club Action Planning Scheme) accredited club. We have 40+ members and field 4 teams in the Avon & District Netball League.

Website: www.bradleystokenetball.co.uk

Bradley Stoke Town Football Club

GFA Intermediate Cup Winners 2011. Founded 2005.

Website: www.pitchero.com/clubs/bradleystoketownfc/

Bradley Stoke United Football Club

Local football club with five age groups playing league football.

Website: www.bsufc.co.uk

Bradley Stoke Youth Football Club (BSYFC)

Award winning FA Charter Standard Community Football Club covering U6 to U18 age ranges. The club have U9 to U14 dedicated girl teams. All players are welcome girls and boys. The club run disability football sessions for children with disabilities. All coaches are FA Qualified and FA CRB checked. Winners of the FA Charter Standard Community Club Award for 2011.

Website: www.bsyfc.co.uk

Girl Guides, Brownies & Rainbows

There are local groups of Guides, Brownies and Rainbows in Patchway, Little Stoke, Winterbourne, Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford and Filton. Phone 0117 973 4776 to find out if there are vacancies at your local group.

Website: girlguidingbsg.org.uk

Krav Maga

Krav Maga is an instinctive self defence system ideal for people of all abilities, from complete beginners to experienced martial artists. Classes in Bradley Stoke are fun, high energy and practical, and will improve your fitness, confidence and self defence ability.

Website: www.krav-maga-north-bristol.co.uk

North Bristol RFC

North Bristol RFC is the COMPLETE RUGBY CLUB. No matter whether you are a junior with no knowledge of the game, a veteran seeking an enjoyable social rugby experience or an interested rugby spectator.

Website: www.northbristolrfc.co.uk

Russ Martin's TaeKwon-Do

We teach TaeKwon-Do, a Korean martial art and self-defence/fitness system. We train 6 nights of the week at three locations around Bristol, including Bradley Stoke.

Website: www.tkdbristol.com

South West Winterguard Academy

A non profit making community youth group in South Gloucestershire. To inspire young people through Colourguard to achieve an immediate and lasting change in themselves, their families and the community.

Website: www.southwestwinterguardacademy.org.uk

Stokes Singers Online

Local 40-strong community choir who sing all kinds of popular music.

Website: www.stokessingers.org.uk

The Black & Blues - Non-league Netball Team

Formed in 2004, the black and blues meet up to play for fun and fitness, once a week.

Website: www.theblackandblues.co.uk

TJ's Netball Club

TJ's Netball Club was formed in 1995 by seven friends who wanted to play competitive netball together. Now 15 years on we have grown to have 7 teams, 11 qualified umpires and 6 qualified coaches.

Website: tjsnetballclub.co.uk

Woodcraft Folk - Bradley Stoke Elfins

We meet on Wednesday evenings in Bradley stoke. If you'd like to find out a bit more about our group and find out what we've been up to recently take a look at our blog.

Website: www.woodcraft.org.uk/where/group/bristol/bradley-stoke-elfins
Blog: bradleystokewoodcraft.blogspot.com

Local Businesses

What's On - Bristol

Your local guide to what's on in Bristol.

Website: www.whatsonbristol.co.uk

Willow Brook Centre

Information regarding the new Willow Brook Centre in Bradley Stoke.

Website: www.willowbrookcentre.co.uk