Many of you will have heard of and seen The Oldbury court inn. A focal point for the council estate it serves. Over the years it has seen many landlords, some good some not so good. One thing it has never been known for in a big way is for serving good wholesome food. It is known as a drinking pub. That’s about to change, … Continue reading New life for old-time pub
Where Greater Fishponds shares a boundary with St George and Easton areas we have the vibrant Whitehall area with The Kings Head Pub and family garden, a £1million running track, St Ambrose Church with The Beehive Centre with all kinds of activities and opportunities for the over 55s, The West Indies Cricket Club and St George Park as well as so much more to discover … Continue reading Whitehall areas of Greater Fishponds
Explore Greater Fishponds Parkland areas. See https://fishpondsbristol.wordpress.com/parks-and-open-spaces Continue reading Greater Fishponds Parkland Spaces
New Coop store finally opens near Cossham Hospital serving Greater Fishponds in the Hillfields area or Kingswood and St George. Explore local retail: https://fishpondsbristol.wordpress.com/local-retail Continue reading Greater Fishponds Retail
Snuff Mills Action Group works to protect and enhance Snuff Mills, Oldbury Court and Wickham Glen in Stapleton, Bristol and is campaigning to save Grove Wood and Laundry Field. We are a group of local people who care passionately about the green spaces in the area and work to look after the wildlife and ensure everyone can enjoy this lovely area. https://www.facebook.com/pg/Snuff-Mills-Action-Group-148732745138783 Continue reading Snuff Mills Action Group
The historic local cricket clubs of Frenchay and Stapleton started 2018 with a friendly. On a beautiful Spring afternoon of April 21st, the result was so close it may as well have been a draw. Friendship was the winner at the end of the day and set in the Frome Valley area surrounded by wonderful landscapes, their work was enjoyed in the Stapleton Club House … Continue reading Stapleton and Frenchay Cricket Clubs
The Begbrook Retirement Club meets in Greenfinch Lodge local area community room for the over 55s, the picture above shows them returning from one of their summer coach outings. In 2018 a new addition was added to the offering in and around the Greater Fishponds community, this will be Shaftesbury Park, the new home of Lockleaze Dings Crusaders Rugby Club. Greater Fishponds is a beautiful … Continue reading Community venues
