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Friends’ football fun has a serious purpose
A group of friends are bringing back their popular charity football match next month, aiming to raise funds for Bristol Samaritans. The fourth instalment of...
Beware extreme heat dangers
HANHAM and Longwell Green are braced for more extreme weather this summer following two record-breaking heatwaves in May and June. The rare red alert last...
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Lifestyle News
The Bristol communities proving environmental action starts close to home
Every community project starts somewhere. With a conversation. A cup of tea. A few people asking, “What if we tried this?” Or simply noticing what...
Renting law is changing on 1st May – find out what it means for you
Tenants and landlords in South Gloucestershire are being advised to find out what a landmark new law that comes into effect on 1 May means for them....
Bowls Roundup JULY 2025
KEYNSHAM BOWLING CLUB Both our ladies and men at Keynsham Bowling Club have now completed a number of fixtures – both league and friendly matches...
GABRIELLE’S GUIDANCE
Hypnotherapy by Gabrielle Janes BSe Hons Psychology, DipHyp CS Guiding you in your life journey to coherent balance Change the narrative with Hypnotherapy Stress management...
Time to try something new?
Looking to banish the winter blues? GIANINA TURNER finds some classes and activities that might inspire you this year Music Music and singing are fun –...
A pilgrim’s progress – going solo in Spain
Karen, from Bristol Nordic Walking group, tackles the Camino de Santiago in Spain My idea of a holiday is usually lying on a sunbed, but...
Free family fun in our area
With two bank holidays and the school holidays, May is a good time to get out and about and explore the local area. We compiled...
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Sports News
Graduates on the green
PAGE Park Bowls Club has unveiled the latest graduates from its annual beginners’ course. An expanded coaching team meant the Staple Hill club was able...
Keynsham Bowling Club – July 2026
WHILST our ladies’ and gents’ league matches continue on a weekly basis, we are also embracing our internal club competitions, as well as those against...
Avon Tempo running club
Avon Tempo Running Club has marked its first anniversary, celebrating a year of rapid growth and member personal bests . Meeting at Bitton AFC, the...
Fry’s Bowling Club – June 2026
The Bowling Club held an event at the club to thank St. Monica’s for their completion of the decoration of the interior of the club....
Opinion News
Cutting buses makes no sense
Once again, Oldland Common is losing more bus services. For some unknown reason, the No 42 bus will not be using North Street anymore. With...
Running for mental health
I would like to share a story about a challenge that I have set myself this year to help promote 30 mins of exercise a...
Amazing support for cancer charities
I would like to acknowledge how amazing the community has been in supporting the cancer charities Bowelbabe and CRUK and Abbie Collings and Daniel Money...
LETTERS – AUGUST 2025
Plea for tools to help veterans Chipping Sodbury Rotary Club has been supporting Tools for Self Reliance (TFSR) for several years and has been collecting...
LETTERS JULY 2025
Reform UK topped poll in South GlosWHAT a disgracefully biased article! (Metro Mayor election coverage, June Voice). You did not hide your joy in reporting...
Dan Norris is still our MP
I’m writing to clarify for readers that Dan Norris is still MP for North East Somerset and Hanham, both he and his office continue to...
Our area can’t cope with these homes
AT the South Gloucestershire Council meeting on November 11, a resident of Oldland Common, and member of Barry Road, Save Our Green Spaces, voiced objections...
