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Nearly 400 poppies created by local schoolchildren have been ‘planted’ in Kingswood Park as an eye-catching floral tribute to those that have served and lost their lives in conflict.
They placed their poppies in a section of one of the flowerbeds as a special way to mark Remembrance Day.
They placed their poppies in a section of one of the flowerbeds as a special way to mark Remembrance Day.
November 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Nearly 400 poppies created by local schoolchildren have been ‘planted’ in Kingswood Park as an eye-catching floral tribute to those that have served and lost their lives in conflict.
They placed their poppies in a section of one of the flowerbeds as a special way to mark Remembrance Day.
They placed their poppies in a section of one of the flowerbeds as a special way to mark Remembrance Day.
🎃 Pumpkins aren't just for Halloween! 🎃
It's squash season and there's a whole range of tasty recipes you can try with these versatile vegetables. Here, Danie from Cook Stars explains the many ways you can cook your pumpkin.
For more tips, visit https://orlo.uk/Eat_And_Heat_8voiU
It's squash season and there's a whole range of tasty recipes you can try with these versatile vegetables. Here, Danie from Cook Stars explains the many ways you can cook your pumpkin.
For more tips, visit https://orlo.uk/Eat_And_Heat_8voiU
November 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🎃 Pumpkins aren't just for Halloween! 🎃
It's squash season and there's a whole range of tasty recipes you can try with these versatile vegetables. Here, Danie from Cook Stars explains the many ways you can cook your pumpkin.
For more tips, visit https://orlo.uk/Eat_And_Heat_8voiU
It's squash season and there's a whole range of tasty recipes you can try with these versatile vegetables. Here, Danie from Cook Stars explains the many ways you can cook your pumpkin.
For more tips, visit https://orlo.uk/Eat_And_Heat_8voiU
Social Sundays at Kings Chase Shopping Centre returns on Sunday 2 November.
Browse local craft stalls, grab a bite from food vendors, enjoy live music and let the little ones enjoy free crafts and activities.
🕥 10.30am to 2.30pm
📍 Kings Chase Shopping Centre
🅿️ free parking on Sundays
Browse local craft stalls, grab a bite from food vendors, enjoy live music and let the little ones enjoy free crafts and activities.
🕥 10.30am to 2.30pm
📍 Kings Chase Shopping Centre
🅿️ free parking on Sundays
October 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Social Sundays at Kings Chase Shopping Centre returns on Sunday 2 November.
Browse local craft stalls, grab a bite from food vendors, enjoy live music and let the little ones enjoy free crafts and activities.
🕥 10.30am to 2.30pm
📍 Kings Chase Shopping Centre
🅿️ free parking on Sundays
Browse local craft stalls, grab a bite from food vendors, enjoy live music and let the little ones enjoy free crafts and activities.
🕥 10.30am to 2.30pm
📍 Kings Chase Shopping Centre
🅿️ free parking on Sundays
☀️ There's still time to add some colour to the Kingswood Lantern Parade ahead of its return to Kingswood Park on Sunday (2 Nov).
The final workshop will be held at Kingswood Library from 1pm to 3pm on Friday. The lantern parade is a free family event with live music, food and drink from 5pm.
The final workshop will be held at Kingswood Library from 1pm to 3pm on Friday. The lantern parade is a free family event with live music, food and drink from 5pm.
October 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
☀️ There's still time to add some colour to the Kingswood Lantern Parade ahead of its return to Kingswood Park on Sunday (2 Nov).
The final workshop will be held at Kingswood Library from 1pm to 3pm on Friday. The lantern parade is a free family event with live music, food and drink from 5pm.
The final workshop will be held at Kingswood Library from 1pm to 3pm on Friday. The lantern parade is a free family event with live music, food and drink from 5pm.
Our Greenprint project is helping nature bounce back.
Cleaner air, better soil, more pollinators.
It’s all connected - and it starts with grass.
#Greenprint
Cleaner air, better soil, more pollinators.
It’s all connected - and it starts with grass.
#Greenprint
October 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Our Greenprint project is helping nature bounce back.
Cleaner air, better soil, more pollinators.
It’s all connected - and it starts with grass.
#Greenprint
Cleaner air, better soil, more pollinators.
It’s all connected - and it starts with grass.
#Greenprint
The inside of the new Brooklands Park community centre, Stoke Gifford, has been unveiled for the first time this week as the project nears completion.
The new building is made up of a lobby, café and servery, kitchen, toilet facilities and community hall.
Read more 👇
https://orlo.uk/TlSYg
The new building is made up of a lobby, café and servery, kitchen, toilet facilities and community hall.
Read more 👇
https://orlo.uk/TlSYg
October 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The inside of the new Brooklands Park community centre, Stoke Gifford, has been unveiled for the first time this week as the project nears completion.
The new building is made up of a lobby, café and servery, kitchen, toilet facilities and community hall.
Read more 👇
https://orlo.uk/TlSYg
The new building is made up of a lobby, café and servery, kitchen, toilet facilities and community hall.
Read more 👇
https://orlo.uk/TlSYg
Not sure when your next recycling or waste collection is?
📱 Check your collection days and set up reminders in the new South Glos Council app.
To download now, visit https://orlo.uk/OBKqq
📱 Check your collection days and set up reminders in the new South Glos Council app.
To download now, visit https://orlo.uk/OBKqq
September 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Not sure when your next recycling or waste collection is?
📱 Check your collection days and set up reminders in the new South Glos Council app.
To download now, visit https://orlo.uk/OBKqq
📱 Check your collection days and set up reminders in the new South Glos Council app.
To download now, visit https://orlo.uk/OBKqq
🌟 Wishing a happy #RoshHashanah to all our residents celebrating the start of the Jewish new year. Shanah Tovah!
September 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
🌟 Wishing a happy #RoshHashanah to all our residents celebrating the start of the Jewish new year. Shanah Tovah!
Starting university? Add vaccines to your checklist before you go. Make sure you have had your #MenACWYVaccine and know the signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia.
If you have not had your #MenACWY vaccine, phone your GP practice to book an appointment.
If you have not had your #MenACWY vaccine, phone your GP practice to book an appointment.
September 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Starting university? Add vaccines to your checklist before you go. Make sure you have had your #MenACWYVaccine and know the signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia.
If you have not had your #MenACWY vaccine, phone your GP practice to book an appointment.
If you have not had your #MenACWY vaccine, phone your GP practice to book an appointment.
Need help applying for your Diamond Travelcard?
Drop into one of our One Stop Shops and we will help you apply for a Diamond Travel bus pass - including taking your photo!
Please bring a form of ID and proof of your South Gloucestershire address.
Visit www.southglos.gov.uk/one-stop-shops
Drop into one of our One Stop Shops and we will help you apply for a Diamond Travel bus pass - including taking your photo!
Please bring a form of ID and proof of your South Gloucestershire address.
Visit www.southglos.gov.uk/one-stop-shops
September 17, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Need help applying for your Diamond Travelcard?
Drop into one of our One Stop Shops and we will help you apply for a Diamond Travel bus pass - including taking your photo!
Please bring a form of ID and proof of your South Gloucestershire address.
Visit www.southglos.gov.uk/one-stop-shops
Drop into one of our One Stop Shops and we will help you apply for a Diamond Travel bus pass - including taking your photo!
Please bring a form of ID and proof of your South Gloucestershire address.
Visit www.southglos.gov.uk/one-stop-shops
A brand-new series of community meetings begin later this month, giving you the chance to share ideas, raise concerns, and shape what matters most in your area.
For further information, visit southglos.gov.uk/your-voice or email: YourVoice@southglos.gov.uk.
For further information, visit southglos.gov.uk/your-voice or email: YourVoice@southglos.gov.uk.
September 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
A brand-new series of community meetings begin later this month, giving you the chance to share ideas, raise concerns, and shape what matters most in your area.
For further information, visit southglos.gov.uk/your-voice or email: YourVoice@southglos.gov.uk.
For further information, visit southglos.gov.uk/your-voice or email: YourVoice@southglos.gov.uk.
The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm.
Mobile phones will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action.
Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly.
Visit www.gov.uk/alerts
Mobile phones will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action.
Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly.
Visit www.gov.uk/alerts
September 5, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm.
Mobile phones will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action.
Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly.
Visit www.gov.uk/alerts
Mobile phones will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action.
Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly.
Visit www.gov.uk/alerts
Our Greenprint project is turning grass cuttings into biochar, a charcoal-like substance that stores carbon and can be used as an additive for road surfacing.
#Greenprint #Biochar
#Greenprint #Biochar
September 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Our Greenprint project is turning grass cuttings into biochar, a charcoal-like substance that stores carbon and can be used as an additive for road surfacing.
#Greenprint #Biochar
#Greenprint #Biochar
Emergency alert test.
On Sunday 7 September at 3pm, the UK Government will send a test emergency alert to all mobiles in the UK.
Phones will make a loud siren sound (even if on silent) and show a message on screen confirming it's just a test.
Visit www.gov.uk/alerts
On Sunday 7 September at 3pm, the UK Government will send a test emergency alert to all mobiles in the UK.
Phones will make a loud siren sound (even if on silent) and show a message on screen confirming it's just a test.
Visit www.gov.uk/alerts
August 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Emergency alert test.
On Sunday 7 September at 3pm, the UK Government will send a test emergency alert to all mobiles in the UK.
Phones will make a loud siren sound (even if on silent) and show a message on screen confirming it's just a test.
Visit www.gov.uk/alerts
On Sunday 7 September at 3pm, the UK Government will send a test emergency alert to all mobiles in the UK.
Phones will make a loud siren sound (even if on silent) and show a message on screen confirming it's just a test.
Visit www.gov.uk/alerts
Say hello to Beagle 3, the extraterrestrial Gromit at Aerospace Bristol!
The cosmic pup is part of the Gromit Unleashed 3 trail.
Beagle 3 is always free to visit, but if you'd like to explore Aerospace too, up to two children can go free with every paying adult until 31 August.
The cosmic pup is part of the Gromit Unleashed 3 trail.
Beagle 3 is always free to visit, but if you'd like to explore Aerospace too, up to two children can go free with every paying adult until 31 August.
August 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Say hello to Beagle 3, the extraterrestrial Gromit at Aerospace Bristol!
The cosmic pup is part of the Gromit Unleashed 3 trail.
Beagle 3 is always free to visit, but if you'd like to explore Aerospace too, up to two children can go free with every paying adult until 31 August.
The cosmic pup is part of the Gromit Unleashed 3 trail.
Beagle 3 is always free to visit, but if you'd like to explore Aerospace too, up to two children can go free with every paying adult until 31 August.
📚 Have you visited your local library recently?
😎 There are lots of free, fun activities for families to enjoy at South Glos libraries during the summer holidays.
👉 For more details visit www.southglos.gov.uk/libraries
😎 There are lots of free, fun activities for families to enjoy at South Glos libraries during the summer holidays.
👉 For more details visit www.southglos.gov.uk/libraries
August 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
📚 Have you visited your local library recently?
😎 There are lots of free, fun activities for families to enjoy at South Glos libraries during the summer holidays.
👉 For more details visit www.southglos.gov.uk/libraries
😎 There are lots of free, fun activities for families to enjoy at South Glos libraries during the summer holidays.
👉 For more details visit www.southglos.gov.uk/libraries
Download our council app to easily access council information and services from your smartphone or tablet.
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August 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Download our council app to easily access council information and services from your smartphone or tablet.
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Grass cuttings → clean energy?
Our Greenprint project is making it happen with biogas.
It’s local, renewable, and part of a smarter, greener future.
#Greenprint #LiveLabs
Our Greenprint project is making it happen with biogas.
It’s local, renewable, and part of a smarter, greener future.
#Greenprint #LiveLabs
July 31, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Grass cuttings → clean energy?
Our Greenprint project is making it happen with biogas.
It’s local, renewable, and part of a smarter, greener future.
#Greenprint #LiveLabs
Our Greenprint project is making it happen with biogas.
It’s local, renewable, and part of a smarter, greener future.
#Greenprint #LiveLabs
There are lots of low-cost activities you can do during a rainy day!
You could:
• make a scrapbook
• host a board game challenge
• have an indoor treasure hunt
• create a family tree using old photographs
For more ideas, visit www.southglos.gov.uk/costofliving
#CostOfLiving
You could:
• make a scrapbook
• host a board game challenge
• have an indoor treasure hunt
• create a family tree using old photographs
For more ideas, visit www.southglos.gov.uk/costofliving
#CostOfLiving
July 29, 2025 at 8:43 AM
There are lots of low-cost activities you can do during a rainy day!
You could:
• make a scrapbook
• host a board game challenge
• have an indoor treasure hunt
• create a family tree using old photographs
For more ideas, visit www.southglos.gov.uk/costofliving
#CostOfLiving
You could:
• make a scrapbook
• host a board game challenge
• have an indoor treasure hunt
• create a family tree using old photographs
For more ideas, visit www.southglos.gov.uk/costofliving
#CostOfLiving
Free birthday bus travel!
You can enjoy free travel on buses across the West of England during your birthday month.
Children under the age of 16 can also travel for free during the school holidays.
To apply for your birthday bus pass, visit www.birthdaybus.co.uk
You can enjoy free travel on buses across the West of England during your birthday month.
Children under the age of 16 can also travel for free during the school holidays.
To apply for your birthday bus pass, visit www.birthdaybus.co.uk
July 28, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Free birthday bus travel!
You can enjoy free travel on buses across the West of England during your birthday month.
Children under the age of 16 can also travel for free during the school holidays.
To apply for your birthday bus pass, visit www.birthdaybus.co.uk
You can enjoy free travel on buses across the West of England during your birthday month.
Children under the age of 16 can also travel for free during the school holidays.
To apply for your birthday bus pass, visit www.birthdaybus.co.uk
Have you been to Kingswood Park lately?
You might have spotted the amazing Starcatcher Norbot sculpture, part of the Gromit Unleashed 3 trail!
There’s also a FREE timetable of activities happening in the park all summer, thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, there’s something for everyone.
You might have spotted the amazing Starcatcher Norbot sculpture, part of the Gromit Unleashed 3 trail!
There’s also a FREE timetable of activities happening in the park all summer, thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, there’s something for everyone.
July 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Have you been to Kingswood Park lately?
You might have spotted the amazing Starcatcher Norbot sculpture, part of the Gromit Unleashed 3 trail!
There’s also a FREE timetable of activities happening in the park all summer, thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, there’s something for everyone.
You might have spotted the amazing Starcatcher Norbot sculpture, part of the Gromit Unleashed 3 trail!
There’s also a FREE timetable of activities happening in the park all summer, thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, there’s something for everyone.
Assistive technology devices can help you to live more independently within your home. 🏠
If you have a long-term illness or disability, devices can help you to complete daily tasks and reduce the risk of accidents.
To find out more, visit www.southglos.gov.uk/assistive-te...
If you have a long-term illness or disability, devices can help you to complete daily tasks and reduce the risk of accidents.
To find out more, visit www.southglos.gov.uk/assistive-te...
July 25, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Assistive technology devices can help you to live more independently within your home. 🏠
If you have a long-term illness or disability, devices can help you to complete daily tasks and reduce the risk of accidents.
To find out more, visit www.southglos.gov.uk/assistive-te...
If you have a long-term illness or disability, devices can help you to complete daily tasks and reduce the risk of accidents.
To find out more, visit www.southglos.gov.uk/assistive-te...
We can all do our bit to help older people by being good neighbours, especially to those who live alone. If you're worried about someone over 50 who may be struggling, call 01454 411707.
#GoodNeighboursSouthGlos
#GoodNeighboursSouthGlos
July 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
We can all do our bit to help older people by being good neighbours, especially to those who live alone. If you're worried about someone over 50 who may be struggling, call 01454 411707.
#GoodNeighboursSouthGlos
#GoodNeighboursSouthGlos
It's important to #BeTickAware while enjoying the outdoors.
To get more info on ticks and Lyme disease, visit www.gov.uk/government/c...
#BeLymeAware
To get more info on ticks and Lyme disease, visit www.gov.uk/government/c...
#BeLymeAware
July 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
It's important to #BeTickAware while enjoying the outdoors.
To get more info on ticks and Lyme disease, visit www.gov.uk/government/c...
#BeLymeAware
To get more info on ticks and Lyme disease, visit www.gov.uk/government/c...
#BeLymeAware
Let them forge friendships, try new activities and have fun this summer!
Our Holiday Activities and Food programme offers free places at clubs throughout the school holidays for eligible children on benefits-related free school meals.
To book now, visit eequ.org/southglouces...
Our Holiday Activities and Food programme offers free places at clubs throughout the school holidays for eligible children on benefits-related free school meals.
To book now, visit eequ.org/southglouces...
July 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Let them forge friendships, try new activities and have fun this summer!
Our Holiday Activities and Food programme offers free places at clubs throughout the school holidays for eligible children on benefits-related free school meals.
To book now, visit eequ.org/southglouces...
Our Holiday Activities and Food programme offers free places at clubs throughout the school holidays for eligible children on benefits-related free school meals.
To book now, visit eequ.org/southglouces...