8
www.bradleystokejournal.co.uk
t: 01454 300 400
April 2018
News
Latest candidates for Bags of Help funding By Laura Mortimore hree new organisations have now been chosen to go to vote in Tesco stores across the Stokes throughout March and April; each hoping to collect enough tokens to receive the highest amount of funding. The West of England MS Therapy Centre (MSTC) is looking for funding to develop a therapy garden for their members and carers to enjoy at their base in Bradley Stoke. They want to use any money that they receive towards the preparation and ground work of the area, such as levelling any uneven areas, adding in appropriate pathways and generally making the area accessible for all. The centre, located in Bradbury House on Wheatfield Drive, aims to provide a range of therapies, services, information and support for people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neurological conditions. Sarah Vincent, events and community officer at the centre, commented: “We have some land within the centre grounds and our ambition is to turn this into an accessible therapy garden within which people can enjoy what the great outdoors can offer, relax and even receive therapies such as physiotherapy and reflexology in this space, to mention but a few.” “Many of our service users
T Northavon Carpentry
GENERAL BUILDERS COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC CARPENTRY CONTRACTORS ALL ASPECTS OF CARPENTRY
Fitted Bedrooms • Fitted Kitchens Traditional Style Stair Cases Garden Decking • Loft Conversions Purpose Made Joinery Solid Wood or Laminate Floorings
Tel: 01454 603992
Mob: 07811 424077 Visit our website at www.northavoncarpentry.co.uk
have limited access to outside space or gardens – they may be restricted due to lack of mobility or have the need to be near accessible facilities including WCs, or simply due to the fear of falling or becoming fatigued and being unable to get assistance.” “Our centre users are just one group of beneficiaries from this project. The area will also be used by our neighbours Wheatfield Primary School as part of the children’s learning. Biodiversity forms part of the school curriculum and the therapy garden will enable children to learn about wildflowers and animal/insect habitats as well as general learning in a different environment.”
The Friends of Shield Road Primary School in Filton are planning on using any money that they receive to create an outdoor classroom for the school. They want to put down decking and develop their conservation area to enhance children’s learning and educate them about the environment in an engaging and hands on way. St Ursula’s E-ACT Academy, Westbury-on-Trym, are also looking to use the money to
PRICEelectrical services Domestic and Commercial Electrical Contractors • New builds • Extensions • Rewires • Consumer unit upgrades • Kitchen/bathroom upgrades • Inspection & testing
01454 615 014 or 07788 55 33 04
www.priceelectrical.co.uk • info@priceelectrical.co.uk
To advertise in this magazine or on our websites, phone The Journal’s sales team on 01454 300 400