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Wednesday 24th September 2014 SH (Editor)

Discover Festival events at Filton Library

The Discover Festival is back for its third year, with an exciting programme of over 200 events to help you discover something new in South Gloucestershire. The festival runs from 11th September to 31st October. Activities include nature walks, heritage open days, advice sessions, concerts and crafts – there is something for everyone to enjoy. The festival is organised by South

Avon Harmony Ladies Acappella Chorus with their Musical Director Alex de Bruin.

Friday 4th January 2013 SH (Editor)

Sing yourself fit in the New year

If you feel the need to take up a new fitness regime in the new year, why not start singing, as part of your campaign, suggests Jackie Boffin of the local ladies’ acappella chorus ‘Avon Harmony’. Singing tones the tummy muscles, improves posture, releases the same ‘feel good’ endorphins as chocolate, improves breathing, increases oxygen levels in the blood, and

Monday 2nd July 2012 SH (Editor)

Good turnout for Filton Festival

The crowds turned out in force yesterday afternoon (Sunday 1st July) for the annual Filton Festival in Elm Park. Despite a damp start to the day, the sun came out mid-afternoon, helping to make it a great day for the people of Filton. A programme of musical entertainment provided by six bands was complemented with displays from local dance and

Aerial view of the tennis courts in Elm Park, Filton, Bristol.

Monday 25th June 2012 SH (Editor)

Council to hear results of tennis courts consultation

This week’s meeting of Filton Town Council is set to receive a report on the public consultation meeting held on 12th May to discuss options for the future of the two Council-owned tennis courts in Elm Park [pictured above, in centre of image]. The possibility of converting the tennis courts into a MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area) and a modern 3G

Summer Reading Challenge 2012 - Story Lab.

Saturday 23rd June 2012 SH (Editor)

Story Lab: The 2012 summer reading challenge

The theme for the Summer Reading Challenge this year is ‘Story Lab‘. The challenge begins in all South Gloucestershire Libraries on Saturday 14th July 14 and runs until Sunday 16th September. It’s free to join in the fun. Step into Story Lab and you’re off on an imaginative adventure that knows no bounds. Read just six books to collect your

Tuesday 24th April 2012 SH (Editor)

Bookstart birthday celebrations at Filton Library

Children and their families are invited to a special story time at Filton Library on Tuesday 22nd May at 9:30am to celebrate the launch of ‘Bookstart 20’ in South Gloucestershire, marking the 20th birthday of Bookstart, the world-renowned early reading scheme. The campaign is being supported nationally by well known faces including HRH the Duchess of Cornwall and Colleen Rooney.

Filton Library, Shield Retail Park, Filton, Bristol.

Thursday 19th April 2012 SH (Editor)

Filton Library closes for refurbishment

Filton Library, located at the Shield Retail Park, has closed for a six-week long internal refurbishment. The library closed its doors on Wednesday 11th April and will re-open at 9:30am on Monday 21st May. The work will include upgrading the shelving, re ordering the internal layout and incorporating the meeting room into the main library. The refurbishment is being funded