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Farm shop staff open box of bananas and find a rare exotic lizard
June 13, 2013 | 2:00 pm | 0 Comment
Staff at a farm shop were stunned after opening a box of bananas – and finding a rare exotic LIZARD. The bright green Anole reptile survived being shipped 4,255 miles from the Dominican Republic to the local produce store. Workers at the Riverford Farm Shop believe the lizard slipped into the box of fruit as it looked for food – then became trapped for the
Reading Well – Books on prescription
June 13, 2013 | 10:00 am | 0 Comment
Reading Well Books on Prescription is an exciting new public library health and well-being service being launched in libraries across England. This new scheme uses reading to help people who suffer from conditions such as depression and anxiety. Reading Well Books on Prescription will enable GPs and other health professionals to recommend 30 self-help titles for people
Nickelodeon’s Dora The Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys
June 12, 2013 | 2:00 pm | 0 Comment
The Bristol Hippodrome – Friday 26th – Sunday 28th July 2013 Following its UK premiere in London’s West End, in August 2012, Nickelodeon, Life Like Touring and Daniel Sparrow & Mike Walsh Productions present the National UK Tour of Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys. Now seen by over two million people, this live
Weston Air Day – more activities on the ground
June 12, 2013 | 10:00 am | 0 Comment
As tens of thousands of people look skyward to see the Red Arrows, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the Vulcan bomber on 22 June for Weston Air Day, there will also be plenty to see and do on the ground. The Beach Lawns on Weston seafront will be packed out with a host of free activities and events for all ages as part of the Weston Air Day from 11am to
Join the Churchill Pre-Schoolers!
June 12, 2013 | 7:00 am | 0 Comment
What would your child choose; messy play, dressing-up, painting, story time, gardening, toys, imaginative play, drawing, mini expeditions? We have endless possibilities at Churchill Preschool and currently have places available for September 2013. Churchill Pre-School is a busy, popular community group that provides pre-school education for children prior to them
Red Arrows, Battle of Britain flight, the Vulcan and chance to win helicopter ride – all at Weston’s Air Day
June 11, 2013 | 7:20 pm | 0 Comment
Weston-super-Mare will be welcoming tens of thousands of visitors for the return of the spectacular Weston Air Day on Saturday 22 June from 11am to 6pm. The free event will feature airborne displays and a host of famous aviation names filling the skies above Weston-super-Mare's seafront. Topping the bill will be the world-famous Red Arrows display team flying their
Children’s Charity Has Places Available for the Great North Run
June 11, 2013 | 7:10 pm | 0 Comment
Somerset-based children’s charity, bibic, is looking for people to run for the charity in this year’s BUPA Great North Run on Sunday 15 September 2013. bibic still have five places available for Britain’s biggest participation event, which usually has 55,000 entrants. Starting in Newcastle, the course takes in the iconic Tyne Bridge, goes through Gateshead,
Grand Pier Sci-Fi Weekend Strikes Back!
June 11, 2013 | 2:00 pm | 0 Comment
Light sabers at the ready, join your favourite Sci-Fi characters at the Grand Pier this year! The Grand Pier will be home to around 20 real-life characters from the worlds of Star Wars, Doctor Who and many more on the weekend of 15th & 16th June 2013. Fancy meeting some of the most famous figures in the world of Science Fiction? Well, now’s your chance! Dance
Woodspring Wings Show 2013
June 11, 2013 | 10:00 am | 0 Comment
One of the country’s biggest model air shows will be taking place on Saturday 6 July and Sunday 7 July in North Somerset with exciting displays and fun for the whole family. Some of the biggest and best models the UK has to offer will be there, with everything from First World War biplanes to modern jets. Also featured at the show are an exciting high-altitude rocket
Preparations begin for Bristol Harbour Festival
June 11, 2013 | 7:00 am | 0 Comment
Preparations have begun for an exciting, fun and (hopefully) sun filled Bristol Harbour Festival weekend in partnership with BBC Radio Bristol. Family fun, festival food, stalls and free live music will roll into Brunel Square for the Festival weekend, Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 July. The musical line-up is coming together and we'll be welcoming back regular
Sofia National Ballet comes to the Bristol Hippodrome
June 10, 2013 | 2:00 pm | 0 Comment
Raymond Gubbay presents SOFIA NATIONAL BALLET The Bristol Hippodrome Friday 19th – Sunday 21st July GISELLE & SWAN LAKE Accompanied by the Orchestra of Sofia National Ballet General Director - Professor Plamen Kartaloff Artistic Director / Prima ballerina - Sara-Nora Krysteva The Sofia National Ballet has announced an exclusive debut UK summer
Raising money for ‘Time is Precious’ Charity
June 10, 2013 | 10:00 am | 0 Comment
A grandson of Moose Burnham-on-Sea Lodge’s Lady President Rita Harris, Ollie Payne and his friend Charlie Haley decided to use their baking skills to raise funds for the charity ‘Time is Precious’ after Ollie’s younger brother Charlie, aged 5 years was rushed into Frenchay Hospital when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Charlie Payne from Compton Martin
Cadbury House Spa launches new treatment range by world-leading Pevonia Botanica
June 10, 2013 | 7:00 am | 0 Comment
thespa at DoubleTree by Hilton, Cadbury House has been selected as one of 13 exclusive venues across the country to launch an exciting new range by the world-leading spa brand Pevonia Botanica. The new Lumafirm body line is available for the first time in the UK and will be previewed at the Congresbury spa from 24-30 June during a special week before it is rolled out
Stagecoach Students Awarded Top Marks in Performing Arts Exams!
June 7, 2013 | 11:45 am | 0 Comment
In the spring, Stagecoach students at the Long Ashton and Portishead centres were entered for their Musical Theatre exams. Administered by Performing Arts Awards, these exams measure a student’s individual achievement in singing, dance and drama skills during a timed performance with their peers. These are similar to a graded exam for flute, ballet or piano, but cover
Revamped Soundwell Nursery gets Mama Bear’s stamp of approval
June 7, 2013 | 11:38 am | 0 Comment
A Soundwell nursery which has undergone a major revamp and expansion has opened the doors of its new room for the first time. The Mama Bear’s Day Nursery and Pre-school on Pembroke Road, Soundwell has expanded facilities adding a brand new room for two-year-olds as well as refurbishing the purpose-built garden area. The £200,000 investment, which was part-funded
