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Great results for local Marie Curie fundraisers
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raised at the highest level within South Gloucestershire. We may be a lone voice, but one which will certainly be heard. Other issues such as the pending changes to the planning process are also being addressed to ensure residents are given a fair hearing. On a positive note, the Little Stoke Community Hall build is now nearing completion and will shortly be open to all. Please check noticeboards and the parish council website for further information. Cllr Ernest Brown Chair of Stoke Gifford Parish Council and South Gloucestershire councillor for Stoke Gifford ward
Facebook page reaches 2,000 likes The Stoke Gifford Journal’s Facebook page has reached a significant milestone by breaking through the 2,000 ‘likes’ barrier. Our Twitter feed (@TheSGJournal) has also seen an increase in followers, breaching the 1,500 mark in recent weeks. Journal editor Stephen Horton comments: “Our Facebook page enables us to keep residents informed of important local news between issues of our print magazine. It also allows readers to easily comment on stories that have appeared in the magazine and to start new discussions by posting their own news items,
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Councillor Column s a Stoke Gifford district councillor, my main objectives are those concerning the residents of the parish and ensuring they receive a fair hearing at district level. At present, my priorities are Gipsy Patch Lane roadworks and new build infrastructure. With Gipsy Patch Lane, we need to ensure that residents and community representatives on the Project Liaison Group comment on proposals and mitigate the impact in advance of any works commencing. To that end, a provisional meeting has been called on Monday, 19th November 2018 at Little Stoke Community Hall, starting at 7pm (see page 15). Secondly, a topic which is causing real concern is the lack of new build infrastructure. Developers cannot keep getting away with building new homes without providing infrastructure such as schools and GP surgeries. Adequate public transport should also be in place for the local community. Stoke Gifford is overcrowded and yes, we need more houses, but not at any cost. The above have been
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which appear in the ‘visitor posts’ section.” “Readers can also send private messages to our Facebook page and they will usually receive a response within minutes.” “The Journal is proud to be the only community news publication dedicated exclusively to the parish of Stoke Gifford. Reaching this latest milestone shows just how much local residents appreciate our multi-channel offering at a time when many other local news publications are in decline.” ● Check out the other Facebook pages for the Bradley Stoke, Patchway and Filton Journals.
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he Five Stokes Fundraising Group for Marie Curie met for their AGM on Monday 17th September. The group have been very busy over the year and have organised daffodil collections, serviced collection tins and held a Blooming Great Tea Party. Since forming in 2014, the group have now raised an impressive £37,430.19, which will be enough money to fund 1,871 hours of local nursing care in the community. Last month, the group organised a hugely successful online auction to raise funds for Marie Curie. The auction ran during the last week in October where members of the local community bid on a wide selection of prizes, including cinema tickets, beauty products and even a signed Worcester Warriors rugby shirt. The auction ended on Sunday 28th October and the final amount raised will be posted on the group’s Facebook page. Jane Marshall, a member of the group, said: “We chose to end the auction on 28th October as when most of us are enjoying an extra hour of sleep, Marie Curie nurses will be working an extra hour. The middle of the night can be the hardest times for patients and families and it is in those darkest hours that this care can make the biggest difference. Our Marie Curie nurses, work through the night, providing an extra hour of care to people living with a terminal illness, and their families.” The group are currently getting ready for their upcoming
events, including running a stall at the Thornbury Christmas lights switch-on, which is taking place on Tuesday 20th November between 5.30pm and 8.30pm, and their big Christmas fundraising event, a wreath making workshop. This will be taking place on the evening of Wednesday 5th December in Stoke Gifford with a minimum donation of £25 to secure your place before the event. This will include all wreath making materials, guidance on making your wreath and refreshments. For ticket enquiries, please email thefivestokesfundraisinggroup@ gmail.com or contact Jane on 07909 966367. They are also looking for people to help collect for the charity this festive season. Signing up for a Christmas collection with Marie Curie is easy and collecting can be extremely enjoyable. If this is something you might be interested in, please visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/getinvolved/collecting to find your nearest collection or contact community fundraiser Helen Isbell (details below). The group warmly welcomes new members and if you are interested in helping to make a difference through raising funds in your local community and would like to find out more about the fundraising group in north Bristol, please call Helen Isbell on 0117 924 7275 or 07880 503513 or email Helen.Isbell@ mariecurie.org.uk ● Facebook: ‘Marie Curie Five Stokes Fundraising Group’
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