Links to online resources relating to articles published in our magazine during 2020.
For each magazine article, a link is provided to the online version of the article (where this exists), along with link to any useful online resources related to the article.
November/December 2020
Page 2: First homes on former Filton Airfield go on sale, priced from £436,250 for 3-bed
- First homes on former Filton Airfield go on sale, priced from £436,250 for 3-bed (PJ)
- Brabazon (YTL)
Pages 4 & 5: Gipsy Patch Lane mega-bridge move runs into trouble on soft ground
- Gipsy Patch Lane mega-bridge move runs into trouble on soft ground (SGJ)
- Latest updates on the SGJ Facebook page:
- Previous story on the SGJ website:
- MetroBus Extension Build (SGJ)
- Photo album: Gipsy Patch Lane Railway Bridge Replacement (SGJ)
- Cribbs Patchway MetroBus Extension (SGJ)
- Cribbs Patchway MetroBus Extension (SGC)
Pages 6 & 7: Detailed plans go in for first 144 homes along by-pass
- Detailed plans go in for first 144 homes along Stoke Gifford By-Pass (SGJ)
- Planning application P20/17975/RM
- East of Harry Stoke New Neighbourhood (SGJ)
Pages 8 & 9: Options revealed for increasing secondary school places in North Fringe
Page 10: Santas on the Run goes freestyle!
Santas on the Run 2020 – goes freestyle (CHSW)
Page 11: Christmas events you can still enjoy this year
- Bradley Stoke Lions Club on Facebook
- Christmas light display – Almondsbury on Facebook
- The Float Group on Facebook
Pages 12 & 13: Photo competition: Autumn in the Stokes
View the entries: Facebook; Google Photos
Page 14: Parish council updates
Pages 15-18: South Gloucestershire Council advertising feature
- Have your say on the budget
- Council Plan
- Climate Emergency Pledge
- Redundancy Support
- Covid-19 resources
- Test and Trace Support Payment
Page 19: Councillor Column: ‘Parks, the Stokes Youth Centre & Parkway Bridge’
Pages 20 & 21: ‘Can’t stop me zooming’ at 1st Little Stoke Scouts
Page 23: Council officers recommend Abbey Wood Travelodge and Greggs scheme for approval
- Council officers recommend Abbey Wood Travelodge and Greggs scheme for approval (FJ)
- Planning application P20/08495/F
Pages 24 & 25: The virtual road to the London Marathon 2020
- The virtual road to the London Marathon 2020 (BSJ)
- Fundraising pages:
Pages 26 & 27: Stoke Gifford Scouts back meeting face to face
Page 28: Stokes councillor becomes first black Cabinet member
Page 29: ‘Church for changing times’: Community event to share proposals for building alterations
- ‘Church for changing times’: Community event to share proposals for building alterations (SGJ)
- Church for Changing Times (St Michael’s Church)
October 2020
Page 3: Work starts on Hatchet Road MetroBus stops
- Previous story on the SGJ website:
- Cribbs Patchway MetroBus Extension (SGC)
Pages 4 & 5: New rail bridge set to be installed this month
- New railway bridge set to be installed this month (SGJ)
- MetroBus Extension Build (SGJ)
- Cribbs Patchway MetroBus Extension (SGJ)
- Cribbs Patchway MetroBus Extension (SGC)
Page 6: Latest update on health and care services in our area
Page 7: Council’s appeal for everyone to play their part in stemming the rise in coronavirus cases
Pages 8 & 9: Recap: The Cribbs Patchway MetroBus Extension (CPME)
Page 10: Roadworks in the Stokes: Plenty more to come!
Page 11: Goats due back at Parkway North in October
- Goats due back at Parkway North in October (SGJ)
- Map showing the location of the goats at Parkway
- Street Goat
- Street Goat on Facebook
Pages 12 & 13: Airfield’s first new homes reach full height
Page 14: Councillor Column: ‘Covid-19, vandalism, Parkway Bridge and litter’
Page 15: Parish council updates
Pages 16 & 17: Developer cash funds new play equipment
Page 18: Legal e-scooter trial expected to start soon
- Legal e-scooter trial expected to start soon (BSJ)
- E-scooter trial (Travelwest)
Page 19: Youths “banned” from park following spate of vandalism
Page 20: Trenches dug to inform replacement tree planting programme
- Trenches dug to inform replacement tree planting programme (SGJ)
- Cribbs Patchway MetroBus Extension (SGC)
Page 21: Bradley Stoke Library reopens for browsing
Page 23: New bus routes and timetables introduced
- Previous story on the SGJ website:
Page 24: A chance to find out more about the NHS Nightingale Hospital on our doorstep
- A chance to find out more about the NHS Nightingale Hospital on our doorstep (SGJ)
- NHS Nightingale Bristol on Facebook
Page 25: Rabbit Roundabout improvements: Completion date slips into October
- Rabbit Roundabout improvements: Completion date slips into October (BSJ)
- Great Stoke Roundabout Improvements (BSJ)
- Great Stoke roundabout improvements (SGC)
Pages 26 & 27: Volvo car dealership to open at Horizon 38
Page 28: Tech wristbands launched to help protect people with dementia
- Police and fire service launch wearable tech initiative to help people affected by dementia (A&SP)
- Home fire safety visits (AFRS)
Page 29: Autumn events at Winterbourne Barn
- Story will appear soon on the BSJ website
- Winterbourne Medieval Barn
- Winterbourne Medieval Barn on Facebook
September 2020
Page 3: Rabbit Roundabout works nearing completion
- Rabbit Roundabout works nearing completion (BSJ)
- Great Stoke Roundabout Improvements (BSJ)
- Great Stoke roundabout improvements (SGC)
Pages 4 & 5: Summer roadworks “lock-in” for the Stokes
- Summer roadworks ‘lock-in’ for the Stokes (BSJ)
- Previous stories on the BSJ website:
Page 6: Library open again with pre-bookable services
Page 7: “Outstanding” GCSE outcomes at Abbeywood
Pages 8 & 9: Gipsy Patch Lane roadworks to last another TWO YEARS
- Gipsy Patch Lane roadworks to last another TWO YEARS (SGJ)
- MetroBus Extension Build (SGJ)
- Cribbs Patchway MetroBus Extension (SGJ)
- Cribbs Patchway MetroBus Extension (SGC)
Pages 10 & 11: Every step matters for the Sole Sisters runners
- Every step matters for the Sole Sisters runners (BSJ)
- Sole Sisters Running Club
- Sole Sisters on Facebook
Pages 12 & 13: Advance booking now available on T1 bus service
- Advance booking now available on T1 bus service (BSJ)
- Book my bus ride (First West of England)
Page 14: Councillor Column: ‘On the parish precept, impact of Covid-19 & more’
Page 14: Budgie show goes on despite hall lock-out
- Story will appear soon on the SGJ website
- Bristol Budgerigar Society on Facebook
Page 15: Parish council updates
Page 16: Cadets complete 100km lockdown challenge
Page 17: How Stoke Gifford’s OSR Scouts have been keeping busy during lockdown
- How Stoke Gifford’s OSR Scouts have been keeping busy during lockdown (SGJ)
- 1st Stoke Gifford Scout Group
Page 18: Abbeywood reports “excellent” outcomes in Post-16 results
- Story will appear soon on the BSJ website
- Abbeywood Community School
Page 19: Looking after your body is more important than ever… Here’s why
- Story will appear soon on the BSJ website
- The Physio Clinic Bristol
Page 20: Book now for FREE Heritage Open Day tours of Winterbourne Medieval Barn
- Story will appear soon on the BSJ website
- Winterbourne Medieval Barn
- Winterbourne Medieval Barn on Facebook
Page 21: Asda supports local conservation group
Page 22: Parkway Bridge Covid-19 scheme set for review
- Parkway Bridge Covid-19 scheme set for review (SGJ)
- Previous story on the SGJ website:
Page 24: Metro mayor launches cycling and walking campaign
- Metro mayor launches cycling and walking campaign (SGP)
- Active Travel (Travelwest)
Page 25: South Glos Tories push forward with plan to ban takeaways near schools
- South Glos Tories push forward with plan to ban takeaways near schools (BSJ)
- Council motions, 15th July 2020 (SGC, motion 4 refers)
Page 27: Lions group continues support of local charities
- Story will appear soon on the BSJ website
- Bradley Stoke Lions Club on Facebook
Page 28: Keep singing: How to keep a choir going during a pandemic!
- Keep singing: How to keep a choir going during a pandemic! (SGJ)
- Gospel Generation Community Choir
- Gospel Generation Community Choir on Facebook
Page 29: Lockdown can’t stop 1st Little Stoke Beavers!
July/August 2020
Pages 2 & 3: Coronavirus lockdown in Stoke Gifford
- Story will appear soon on the SGJ website
- Coronavirus (Covid-19) Emergency in South Gloucestershire (SGP)
Pages 4 & 5: Plans go in for Aldi, Premier Inn and Costa drive-through at Fox Den Road, Stoke Gifford
- Plans go in for Aldi, Premier Inn and Costa drive-through at Fox Den Road (SGJ)
- Planning application P20/05916/F
Pages 6 & 7: Rail bridge installation delayed until autumn
- Rail bridge installation delayed until autumn (SGJ)
- Previous story on the SGJ website:
- MetroBus Extension Build (SGJ)
- Cribbs Patchway MetroBus Extension (SGJ)
- Cribbs Patchway MetroBus Extension (SGC)
Pages 8 & 9: Proposal to create access into Parkway Tavern site directly off Hatchet Road
- Proposal to create access into Parkway Tavern site directly off Hatchet Road (SGJ)
- Planning application P20/08482/F
Pages 10 & 11: Roundabout work set to finish 3 months early
- Roundabout work set to finish three months early (BSJ)
- Great Stoke Roundabout Improvements (BSJ)
- Great Stoke roundabout improvements (SGC)
Page 12: Council pulls A4174 ‘social distancing’ lane closure scheme after just five days
- Previous article on the SGP website:
- Pop-up cycle lane removed after just five days (Bristol Post)
- Liberal Democrats slam A4174 cycle-lane debacle (South Glos Lib Dems)
- Posts on the Facebook pages of North Bristol Press titles:
Page 13: Traffic lights installed at Parkway Bridge to support easier ‘social distancing’
- Previous article on the SGJ website:
- Page 14: Parish council updates
Pages 15-18: South Gloucestershire Council advertising feature: Getting back on our feet
Page 19: MP’s Column: Protecting local jobs and our world leading manufacturing capability in aerospace
- Protecting local jobs and our world leading manufacturing capability in aerospace (SGJ)
- Jack Lopresti MP
Page 20: Councillor Column: ‘Unprecedented times bring out the best in local spirit’
Page 21: Change of hands for Bright Sparks pre-schools
Page 23: Abbey Wood owners submit plans for Travelodge hotel and Greggs drive-through
- Abbey Wood owners submit plans for Travelodge hotel and Greggs drive-through (FJ)
- Planning application P20/08495/F
Page 24: Filton airfield arena could open by 2023
Page 26: State-of-the-art GKN technology centre completed at Horizon 38 business park
- State-of-the-art GKN technology centre completed at Horizon 38 business park (FJ)
- Previous story on the FJ website:
- GKN Aerospace
- Horizon 38
Page 27: Funds allocated for road resurfacing
- Funds allocated for Brook Way and Orpheus Avenue resurfacing (BSJ)
- Agenda and reports for SGC Cabinet meeting on 8th June 2020
Page 28: Scout leader answers the call during Covid-19 pandemic
Page 29: Little Stoke Scouts keep active during lockdown
March 2020
Pages 2 & 3: Greenfield housing site sold for £38 million
Pages 5, 6 & 7: Gipsy Patch Lane: 8-month full road closure set to start on 5th March
- Gipsy Patch Lane: 8-month full road closure set to start on Thursday (SGJ)
- MetroBus Extension Build (SGJ)
- Cribbs Patchway MetroBus Extension (SGJ)
- Cribbs Patchway MetroBus Extension (SGC)
Pages 8 & 9: Frustration over Parkway ‘MetroBus’ works
- Frustration over Parkway ‘MetroBus’ works (SGJ)
- Previous stories on the SGJ website:
Page 10: More speed calming measures coming soon to Stoke Lane, despite public opposition
- More speed calming measures coming soon to Stoke Lane, despite public opposition (SGJ)
- Consultation page (SGC)
- Consultation feedback report (SGC; published 21/01/20)
Page 13: John St Quinton and the Stoke Gifford post office
- Story will appear soon on the SGJ website
- The History of Stoke Gifford, edited by Adrian Kerton
Page 14: Parish council updates
Pages 15, 16 & 17: Stars of the Stokes
- Story will appear soon on the BSJ website
- Stars of the Stokes (also on Facebook and Twitter)
Page 18: Local authority earmarks £30k of funding to support community events marking 75th anniversary of VE Day
- Council earmarks £30k of funding to support community events marking 75th anniversary of VE Day (SGP)
- Grants for community projects: VE Day 75th Anniversary (SGC)
Page 19: Pub’s fundraising to benefit cleft lip patients
- Pub’s fundraising to benefit cleft lip patients (SGJ)
- The Beaufort Arms of Facebook
- Cleft Lip & Palate Association
Pages 20 & 21: Marketing suite opens for first of 2,600+ new homes coming to the Stokes
- Story will appear soon on the SGJ website
- Land at Harry Stoke (SGJ)
- East of Harry Stoke New Neighbourhood (SGJ)
- Developer webpages:
- Brooklands Park (Crest Nicholson)
- Brook Park (Linden Homes)
Pages 22 & 23: Roundabout work sees 200 tonnes of material removed in first six weeks
- Roundabout work sees 200 tonnes of material removed in first six weeks (BSJ)
- Great Stoke Roundabout Improvements (BSJ)
- Great Stoke roundabout improvements (SGC)
Page 24: South Glos council tax to rise by 3.99 percent
Page 27: West of England transport plan for period to 2036 set for adoption
- Story will appear soon on the BSJ website
- Joint Local Transport Plan (Travelwest)
Page 28: Volunteers sought for Great Daffodil Appeal
- Story will appear soon on the SGJ website
- Marie Curie Five Stokes Fundraising Group
Page 29: New members welcome at Little Stoke Scouts
February 2020
Pages 2 & 3: End of the road for Stoke Gifford Co-op store
- Previous story on the SGJ website:
- The Southern Co-op Food
Pages 4, 5 & 6: Roundabout roadworks bring delays of up to 40min
- Rabbit Roundabout roadworks bring delays of up to 40 minutes (BSJ)
- Great Stoke Roundabout Improvements (BSJ)
- Great Stoke roundabout improvements (SGC)
Pages 6 & 7: Bus boss critical of roadworks planning
- Bus boss critical of roadworks planning (BSJ)
- Open letter from James Freeman, MD of First West of England, addressing recent bus service disruptions and traffic congestion in Bristol
Pages 8, 9 & 10: Councillors’ decision overturned: McDonald’s and Starbucks drive-throughs allowed on appeal
- Councillors overruled: McDonald’s and Starbucks drive-throughs allowed on appeal (BSJ)
- Previous story on the BSJ website:
- Planning application PT18/1491/O
- Planning inspector’s report
Pages 12 & 13: Bridge replacement still on track for Easter despite piling delays
- Bridge replacement still on track for Easter despite piling delays (SGJ)
- MetroBus Extension Build (SGJ)
- Cribbs Patchway MetroBus Extension (SGJ)
- Cribbs Patchway MetroBus Extension (SGC)
Page 14: Councillor Column
Page 14: Poppy Appeal success for local Legion branch
Page 15: Parish council updates
Pages 16 & 17: Hundreds attend Butty’s memorial match at BSCS
- Hundreds attend Butty’s memorial match at BSCS (BSJ)
- Video of the one minute’s applause at the start of the match
- Hi-res photos on Facebook | Flickr | Google Photos
- Fundraising page (GoFundMe)
- Butty’s Memorial Match event page on Facebook
Page 19: Appeal for information following burglaries in Stoke Gifford, Little Stoke and Stoke Lodge
- Previous article on the SGJ website:
Pages 20 & 21: Work starts on first new homes on airfield site
Page 23: Consultation on potential changes to adult social care fees and charges
Page 24: Pregnant women can now swim for free at local leisure centres
- Story will appear soon on the SGP website
- Active Lifestyle Centres
Page 25: £120k of grant funding for Little Stoke Park
- £120k of grant funding for Little Stoke Park (SGJ)
- Report to Cabinet Member: Allocation of Section 106 Open Spaces (SGC)
Page 27: New orchestra on the lookout for members
Page 29: Where have all the frogs gone?
- Where have all the frogs gone? (SGJ)
- The History of Stoke Gifford, edited by Adrian Kerton
January 2020
Pages 2 & 3: Plans submitted for airfield arena complex
- Plans submitted for airfield arena complex (FJ)
- YTL Arena Bristol
- Planning applications:
- 19/05500/P (Bristol) Hangar repurposing
- P19/16742/F (South Glos) New pedestrian bridge
- P19/16741/F (South Glos) Temporary car park
- P19/16740/F (South Glos) Highway improvements
Pages 4 & 5: Roundabout screens cost taxpayer £22,000
- Roundabout screens cost taxpayer £22,000 (SGJ)
- Previous story on the SGJ website:
Pages 6 & 7: By-pass speed cameras detecting average of 42 offenders an hour
- By-pass speed cameras detecting average of 42 offenders an hour (SGJ)
- Previous stories on the SGJ website:
Pages 8 & 9: Replacement bridge takes shape as road closures loom
- Replacement bridge takes shape as road closures loom (SGJ)
- MetroBus Extension Build (SGJ)
- Cribbs Patchway MetroBus Extension (SGJ)
- Cribbs Patchway MetroBus Extension (SGC)
Page 11: Jack Lopresti re-elected for fourth term as MP
- Jack Lopresti re-elected for fourth term as MP (BSJ)
- 2019 General Election in Filton and Bradley Stoke (BSJ)
Pages 12 & 13: Roundabout roadworks to start in early January
- Roundabout roadworks to start in early January (BSJ)
- Great Stoke Roundabout Improvements (BSJ)
- Great Stoke roundabout improvements (SGC)
Page 14: Councillor Column
Page 14: Farewell to parish clerk Steve Shield
Page 15: Parish council updates
Pages 16 & 17: Primary school Christmas productions
- View hi-res versions on Facebook, Google Photos & Flickr
Pages 18 & 19: Please sir, there’s a space rocket in the car park!
- Please sir, there’s a space rocket in the car park! (SGJ)
- Little Stoke Primary School
- Starchaser Industries
Page 22: Abbeywood judged ‘good in all areas’ by Ofsted
Page 23: Sole Sisters can get you running
- Sole Sisters can get you running – Beginners’ course starts Monday 6th January (BSJ)
- Sole Sisters Running Club
- Sole Sisters on Facebook
Page 23: Olympus Trust consults on admissions policy
Page 24: End of year treats for Little Stoke Beavers
Page 25: Running for MIND: Ben’s year-long challenge
- Running for MIND: Ben’s year-long challenge (SGJ)
- Running for MIND with Jack, Aaron and Ben
- Donate online (JustGiving)
Page 26: Latest news from the Stoke Gifford Scouts
- Story will appear soon on the SGJ website
- 1st Stoke Gifford Scout Group
Page 28: Marie Curie fundraisers looking for new volunteers in 2020
- Marie Curie fundraisers looking for new volunteers in 2020 (BSJ)
- Marie Curie Five Stokes Fundraising Group
Page 29: Deciding on a New Year’s resolution? Why not join our choir – Stokes Singers?