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For so many of us Christmas is a magical time, a time of festivities and joy, a chance for children to make precious memories and for them to feel happiness and love – the type of magic that lasts a lifetime.  However, it can also be a time with added stress and difficulties for some…

Bristol Charities, a charity that has been transforming and enhancing the lives of those in need in Bristol for over six hundred years through grants, housing and charitable projects with a deep longstanding commitment to the poorest in the city is delighted to announce the appointment of Andy Street as its new Chair of the…

“She was my 21st Birthday present”: Barstaple couple are celebrating their 90th birthday and 69th Wedding Anniversary Brian and Dawn Veal are marking their 69th wedding anniversary this week, which you’d think would be cause enough for celebration. For them, though, 7th June is even more special, as it’s also Brian’s 90th birthday!   We…

Vassall Centre redevelopment unanimously approved Bristol Charities are pleased to confirm that planning permission has been granted for the redevelopment of the Vassall Centre in Fishponds. Bristol City Council’s planning committee met on Wednesday, May 31 and unanimously approved the application, which will see 40 new affordable apartments built for older people, the creation of…

Community invited by charity owners to view plans and give their feedback Revised proposals have been revealed to turn the Vassall Centre in Fishponds into an accessible, inclusive, new neighbourhood centre for multigenerational living and working, with facilities for the wider community. The plans are designed to encourage people of different ages and social backgrounds…

Charity also reaches out to local community with summer fair and subsidised space hire   Local people in Fishponds are being asked to have their say on the revised plans for the redevelopment of the Vassall Centre later this month.   The next round of consultation will run from 16th May until 6th June with…