September 2019
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Churches ask: “What does Bradley Stoke need?” By Tim Sunderland, Bradley Stoke Evangelical Church
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he churches in Bradley Stoke want to make a difference in this community. Over the weekend of the Community Festival in June, we conducted a short survey to find out what people thought about Bradley Stoke, what they felt the town needed and if they could think of anything that the churches might be able to do for the community. We promised to feedback the results…
dance club, more for the elderly, youth clubs, children’s clubs, toddler groups, cooking classes, a car mechanic, disability play equipment, more independent shops, including a butcher and a greengrocer, a greater police presence, a cinema, a water park and even a theme park!
What do people like about Bradley Stoke? The shopping area, the people, community spirit and accessible amenities. People felt it was a great place for families.
Is there anything the church could do for Bradley Stoke? People were appreciative of what the churches are doing but would like to see more toddler groups, children’s and teenagers’ clubs, cafés and opportunities for people to meet people, to provide a listening service and link people with other community services.
What does Bradley Stoke need? Here are some of the needs people mentioned: banks, a post office (at Willow Brook Centre), more clothes shops, a seniors’
Several people encouraged us to advertise what we do better and so let me tell you about some of things the churches in the town do – on the facing page.
The Bradley Stoke Churches’ marquee at the 2019 Community Festival
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