Events for Week Commencing 15th December

Highlights in Bradley Stoke Matters' What's On Diary this week include a Baby Rhyme Time session at Bradley Stoke Library (Thursday 18th) and a performance of the Dick Whittington Pantomime at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre (Sunday 21st).

Two More Tenants to Open at Willow Brook Centre

The Bradley Stoke Journal reports that two more businesses are to open at Bradley Stoke's Willow Brook Centre. Explore Learning and Curves are scheduled to open in mid-January.

Record Funding for Bradley Stoke Youth Facilities

The Bradley Stoke Examiner reports that Councillors in Bradley Stoke have committed to spend £60,000 on youth facilities in the town over the next year. The record funding will start in April 2009.

Events for Week Commencing 24th November

Highlights in Bradley Stoke Matters' What's On Diary this week include a Christmas Craft Fayre at the Willow Brook Centre (Thursday 27th) and a Skittles Night in aid of the Friends of Bradley Stoke Surgery (Saturday 29th).

Papas Pizzas Could Move to Baileys Court

The Bradley Stoke Journal reports that mobile food trader Papas Pizzas could soon move to the car park of Baileys Court Activity Centre. The ever-popular fast food outfit is currently trading from Eagles Wood, in the north of the town.

Town Centre Gates Reappear

The Bradley Stoke Examiner reports that the French-style "gates and pillars" feature has been reinstalled in Bradley Stoke's new Town Square. The feature was removed days afer the Willow Brook Centre opened back in October.

Events for Week Commencing Monday 20th October

Highlights in Bradley Stoke Matters' What's On Diary this week include a Quiz Night at Holy Trinity School Hall (Friday 24th) and Magic & Facepainting at the Willow Brook Centre (Saturday 25th).

Willow Brook Centre Opening Day

The Bradley Stoke Journal has coverage of the opening of the Willow Brook Centre, Bradley Stoke's new town centre development. The centre opened at 8am on Monday 13th October, when the new Tesco Extra store began trading.

Town Council Money is Safe

The Bradley Stoke Examiner reports that Bradley Stoke Town Council's money is not at risk from the current international banking crisis. The Council uses the Cooperative Bank, which is said to be one of the safest institutions available.

Events for Week Commencing Monday 29th September

Highlights in Bradley Stoke Matters' What's On Diary this week include a meeting of the Safer & Stronger Community Group (Tuesday 30th) and a 'bramble bashing' workday organised by the Three Brooks Nature Conservation Group (Saturday 4th).

Subway Seeks 20 Staff for new Store

The Bradley Stoke Journal reports that Sandwich store Subway is seeking 20 staff for its new store in Bradley Stoke's Willow Brook Centre. Other outlets seeking staff are 1st Equity, Greggs the Bakers, Tesco Extra, Reflections, KFC, Shoe Zone and Costa Coffee.

Tesco Pay@Pump Finally Working

The Bradley Stoke Examiner reports that the Pay@Pump system at the Tesco filling station in Bradley Stoke is now finally fully working for the first time since the station opened in April.

Willow Brook Mall Units to be Reconfigured

The Bradley Stoke Journal reports that the number of ground floor units in Bradley Stoke's new shopping mall is to be increased from ten to fifteen. This is seen as a sign that Tesco is having difficulty attracting larger retailers to its new Will Brook Centre development.

Race Attack near Tesco

The Bradley Stoke Examiner reports that a man has been assaulted and racially abused by a gang of youths while riding his bike in Bradley Stoke. The incident took place on Saturday 26th July while the victim was riding with his son over the footbridge that links Tesco to Bradley Stoke Way.

Events for Week Commencing Monday 14th July

Highlights in Bradley Stoke Matters' What's On Diary this week include a talk by local author Saffia Farr at Bradley Stoke Library (Wednesday 16th) and a charity disco organised by Southern Brooks Community Partnership (Friday 18th).

Recruitment Centre Opens for Jobs at Tesco Extra

The Bradley Stoke Journal reports that Tesco has opened a recruitment centre for positions at the company's new Tesco Extra store currently under construction in the new town centre. The centre is located on the Aztec West Business Park and is scheduled to operate until 6th October.

Bradley Stoke Payphone Could be Axed

The Bradley Stoke Examiner reports that a BT telephone box at the corner of Woodlands Lane and Foxfield Avenue may be removed. The box is listed in a public consultation exercise organised by South Gloucestershire Council on behalf of BT.

Events for Week Commencing Monday 7th July

Highlights in Bradley Stoke Matters' What's On Diary this week include the monthly Local Produce Market and Coffee Morning (Friday 11th) and a Summer Fete and Open Day at Leapfrog Day Nursery (Saturday 12th).

Deadline for Tesco Extra Jobs Extended

The Bradley Stoke Journal reports that the application deadline for management positions at the new Tesco Extra store in Bradley Stoke has been extended to 11th July 2008.

Charge to be Introduced for Bulky Item Collection

The Bradley Stoke Examiner reports that South Gloucestershire Council is to introduce a £15 charge for the collection of bulky items from residential properties. Householders were previously entitled to one free collection per year.

Events for Week Commencing Monday 23rd June

Highlights in Bradley Stoke Matters' What's On Diary this week include a Drugs Awareness Event hosted by Safer South Gloucestershire (Tuesday/Wednesday 24th/25th) and the St Mary's Primary School Summer Fayre (Saturday 28th).

Welcome to "The Willow Brook Centre"

The Bradley Stoke Journal reports that the judging panel tasked with selecting a name for Bradley Stoke’s new town centre development has chosen “Willow Brook” as the best suggestion.

Dismay as Rubbish Dumped in Jubilee Green Pond (again)

The Bradley Stoke Examiner reports that more rubbish has been dumped in the pond at Jubilee Green, less than a month after members of the community helped clean it out.

Events for Week Commencing Monday 2nd June

Highlights in Bradley Stoke Matters' What's On Diary this week include the Bradley Stoke Community Festival Walk (Friday 6th) and a Three Brooks Nature Conservation Group Work Day near Webbs Wood (Saturday 7th).

All Systems Go for Festival Fun Run

The Bradley Stoke Journal reports that this year's Bradley Stoke Festival Fun Run on Sunday 8th June 2008 could be the biggest yet. There is an entry limit of 300 runners and places are said to be going fast.

SouthGlos Rejects Publics Concerns over No Right Turn Proposal at Woodlands Lane

The Bradley Stoke Examiner reports that South Gloucestershire Council has rejected concerns raised in a public consultation about a proposed ban on right turns from Bradley Stoke Way into Woodlands Road.

Events for Week Commencing Monday 5th May 2008

Highlights in Bradley Stoke Matters' What's On Diary this week include a Community Fun Day at Holy Trinity Church (Monday 5th) and a Family Diso and Barbecue at Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre (Saturday 10th).

Graffiti Daubed at Baileys Court

The Bradley Stoke Examiner reports that the newly refurbished Baileys Court Activity Centre has been defaced by graffiti. In response, the website has started a "Gang Watch" page, where residents can report problems caused by youths in the town.

Council falls out with Tesco over "The Brooks Centre"

The Bradley Stoke Journal reports that Bradley Stoke Town Council has fallen out with Tesco over the naming of the town's new shopping centre. The Council claims the superstore group had promised a competition for schoolchildren to choose the name, but Tesco changed its mind about running a competition and decided on "The Brooks Centre".

Bowlers fail to Agree with Council

The Bradley Stoke Journal reports that Northavon Bowls Club have rejected Bradley Stoke Town Council's proposed new rental agreement for the green and pavilion at Baileys Court Activity Centre.

Prospective Tenants for New Town Centre

The Bradley Stoke Examiner reports that Reflections (hairdressing salon) and Kentucky Fried Chicken (fast food outlet) are expected to be amongst the first tenants of Bradley Stoke's new town centre development.

Welcome to The Brooks Centre, Bradley Stoke

The Bradley Stoke Journal reports that Bradley Stoke's new town centre development is being marketed by Alder King as "The Brooks Centre". Plans for a public competition to choose a name appear to have been abandoned by Tesco.

Promotion for Netball Teams

The Bradley Skoke Examiner reports that both the first and second teams of Bradley Stoke Netball Club have achieved promotion in the Avon Netball League.

Bin Collections may Change

The Bradley Stoke Examiner reports that bin collections across South Gloucestershire are changing to “improve efficiency” and “give residents a more reliable service”. Collection days and/or times may change, but it is not known if Bradley Stoke will be affected.

Events for Week Commencing Monday 27th Feb 2008

Highlights in Bradley Stoke Matters' What's On Diary this week include Walking to Health rambles around Filton MOD (Monday 25th) and Thornbury (Friday 29th) and a Three Brooks Nature Conservation Group workday (Saturday 30th).

South Gloucestershire Announces Council Tax Increase for 2008/2009

The Bradley Stoke Journal reports that South Gloucestershire Council is to increase council tax by 4.49 per cent for 2008/2009.

Community School Warns Pupils About Home Time Dangers

The Bradley Stoke Examiner reports that pupils at Bradley Stoke Community School have been warned about the dangers when they leave at the end of the day following two recent incidents.

Photos of New Town Centre Development

The Bradley Stoke Journal reports that it now has 241 photos of the new town centre development in its PicasaWeb Gallery.

Events for Week Commencing Monday 18th Feb 2008

Highlights in Bradley Stoke Matters' What's On Diary this week include a series of childrens' half-term activities at Esporta and Walking to Health rambles around Patchway/Almondsbury (Monday 18th), Bradley Stoke (Wednesday 20th) and Iron Acton (Saturday 23rd).

Bradley Stoke Town Council has a Finance and Leisure Committe meeting on Wednesday 20th.

Liberal Democrat Emma Bone Quits

The Bradley Stoke Examiner reports that Emma Bone, the Liberal Democrats’ Parliamentary candidate for the upcoming Filton and Bradley Stoke seat, has quit. There is currently no confirmation of this news on the Filton & Bradley Stoke Liberal Democrats website.

Planning Application for Tree Work at Woodlands Lane

The Bradley Stoke Examiner reports that several trees at Woodlands Court, off Woodlands Lane, could be cut back or felled.

Events for Week Commencing Monday 11th Feb 2008

Highlights in Bradley Stoke Matters' What's On Diary this week include the AGM of the Little Stoke Garden Society (Monday 11th) and Walking to Health rambles around Winterbourne (Monday 11th), Frampton Cotterell (Tuesday 12th) and Yate (Saturday 16th).

Park & Ride for Bristol Parkway?

The Bradley Stoke Examiner reports that South Gloucestershire Council has plans for a park and ride scheme at Bristol Parkway railway station.