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JUNE 2015 — Issue 5
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WHAT’S ON GUIDE - PAGES 26-27 | BUSINESS OF THE MONTH PAGE 34
Sowing the seeds for great success Gardening efforts of neighbours in Brook Road have helped get Greater Fishponds into the Britain in Bloom finals.
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Children call for road safety action Children at May Park Primary have started their own campaign to urge road safety measures near their school.
Page 9 Engrossed in a bug hunt at Oldbury Court’s BioBlitz
Car park plan is dropped
A PROPOSED permanent overflow car park at Oldbury Court has been scrapped by Bristol City Council. Officials are now said to be looking at an alternative plan to help accommodate the crowds who flock to Vassalls Park by car. Events such as the BioBlitz (pictured) and the attractions of the play area and parkland draw visitors from across the area. But neighbours say parking problems near their homes have worsened since the number of spaces in the permanent car park was cut from 120 places to 80. They are calling for urgent action to tackle the problem – but there is no easy solution. Full story: Page 3
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Oasis of calm in heart of city We visit The Haven – an amazing sanctuary near Royate Hill where people are helped to overcome many different problems.
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Footballers rally to back worthy cause Players of Stapleton AFC have put their best foot forward, running the Bristol 10K in aid of a cause dear to the heart of their coach.
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