Patchway Journal

News and views from the town of Patchway, South Gloucestershire. Established 2011; retired 2024. RT does not imply endorsement.

[South Glos Council @sgloscouncil]

Pop in to Patchway One Stop Shop this Thursday 7 Nov (9am-12noon) for energy and money advice this winter. Our friendly advisors will be joined by our partners Age UK South Gloucestershire and Severn Wye to provide support and offer some top tips. Info 👉 https://t.co/4QjY0NEFNl

[South Glos Post @SouthGlosPost]

THIS WEEKEND: The M4 motorway will be closed in both directions between junctions 18 (Bath) and 19 (M32) from 7pm on Friday 18th October to 6am on Monday 21st October 2024 while a trench is dug under the motorway.

Full story: https://t.co/Dx4kwcWliY

[Patchway Journal @PatchwayJournal]

'The lights go out when it rains' - hundreds of schools waiting on builders (BBC News)

"Patchway Community School in Bristol was selected for the School Rebuilding Programme in 2021, but is still waiting to be assigned a construction company."

https://t.co/EYqUC9phLq

[North Bristol & South Glos Foodbank @nbsgfoodbank]

TOMORROW!! No appointment needed! Drop in during our regular Thursday Foodbank and Mustard Seed Cafe.

Free Community Health Checks at St Chad's Patchway
📅 Thursday, 10th October 2024
⏰ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

📍 St Chad's Church, 72 Rodway Road, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 5ED

[Avon & Somerset Police & Crime Commissioner @AandSPCC]

PCC Clare Moody wants to hear your opinions on the Priorities set out in her draft Police and Crime Plan:

You can give your ideas on how you would like to see the police and partners deliver these priorities here: https://t.co/BvVT76BCHC

[NHS Bristol, N Somerset & S Gloucestershire ICB @BNSSG_ICB]

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​ Call, go online or use the NHS App.

➡️ https://t.co/K3sKeNL4Bi

[Patchway Journal @PatchwayJournal]

Hopes are high that plans for upgrades to three motorway junctions near the proposed Brabazon mixed-use development on the former Filton Airfield will be finalised in the autumn.

Full story 👇
https://t.co/WiHcMBAm5N

[South Glos Council @sgloscouncil]

📚 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: https://t.co/dxO2plj5AM
#CostOfLiving #SouthGlosSummer

[Aerospace Bristol @BristolAero]

It’s time for Big Balloon Weekend!

If you’re visiting this weekend, you can join ‘Meet the Pilot’ sessions and feel the excitement of firing the burner🔥

You’ll also see model balloons inflated alongside the last ever Concorde to fly.

https://t.co/jRwIfVTU4q

[South Glos Council @sgloscouncil]

Help is available if you are struggling with the cost of school uniform.

You may be eligible for up to £50 for primary school uniform and £80 for secondary school uniform (3 children max per household).

To apply, visit your nearest One Stop Shop.

Visit: https://t.co/1dbd0z5JGl

[Network Rail Western @networkrailwest]

📷Tamping through Severn Tunnel to compact fresh stone around our new track – 23 shifts of this in all to get the new track running smoothly.

🛠️Once bedded in we’re back for more 27/28 July & 24/25 Aug.

⚠️Severn Estuary work too: 22 – 26 July & 29 July – 9 Aug #SevernTunnel24

[South Glos Council @sgloscouncil]

🍏 Support is available to make sure you are getting enough to eat.

Find out if you’re eligible for:

🥫 emergency food aid
✅ healthy Start vouchers
🍽️ free school meals and more

Visit https://t.co/AS6EZdK52U for more information.

#CostOfLiving #WhatsOnYourPlate

[Claire Hazelgrove MP @CHazelgroveMP]

It’s official!

Incredibly special moment today, swearing in as Member of Parliament for the Filton and Bradley Stoke constituency.

Thank you to everyone for your trust and support.

[BradleyStokeJournal @TheBSJournal]

Today (Thu 4th Jul) is polling day in the General Election. Polling stations are open until 10pm.

For information about the candidates standing in Filton and Bradley Stoke, visit: https://t.co/izgTEKCeqA

Not sure where to vote? Enter your postcode here: https://t.co/TD6ag7AEHQ

[ASPolice South Gloucestershire @ASPSouthGlos]

Patchway NPT attended a Summer Fete at Coniston Primary School today. They had a wonderful time engaging with members of the community 🚓

[South Glos Council @sgloscouncil]

If you are drinking alcohol while watching the Euros this weekend, the online tool in the link below can calculate roughly when to stop drinking if you plan to drive the next morning.
More info👇
https://t.co/T1TRkDZHwS

[North Bristol & South Glos Foodbank @nbsgfoodbank]

📢 Today's Foodbank Need: Crisps and Tinned Veggie Meals 🥔🥫
How You Can Help: Check our website for your nearest drop-off point, or buy some directly for us online at https://t.co/LH4wKPjhrF.

[ASPolice South Gloucestershire @ASPSouthGlos]

Have you seen any of these bikes?

They were stolen from a garage in Patchway at around 12.15am on Tues 14 May.

Anyone with information which could help us locate them and return them to their owner is asked to phone 101 and quote reference 5224122486.

[North Bristol & South Glos Foodbank @nbsgfoodbank]

Urgent needs this week: tinned fruit, UHT milk (long life), vegetable soup, tinned tomatoes, rice, dog food, instant coffee, and pot noodles.
Drop off in a donation crate or buy for us online at https://t.co/LH4wKPjPhd for direct delivery.
Thank you!

[StokeGiffordJournal @TheSGJournal]

WHAT'S ON: D-Day 80th Anniversary Concert at Trinity Academy, Romney Avenue, Lockleaze, on Saturday 8th June 2024.

Featuring Filton Concert Brass, South Gloucestershire Good Afternoon Choir and The Filtones.

Details and tickets: https://t.co/Ytu4Evvk9M