As a show of support and solidarity for the NHS, St Mary’s Church was lit up bright blue on Thursday evening. The illuminations were the brainchild of Wottonian Joe Hall, who arranged the display with help from the St Mary’s Churchwardens. Joe, who works for SXS Events in Bristol, said he came up with the …
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A Wotton-based artist has been challenging himself to illustrate his time in lockdown – by creating 100 paintings in 100 days. Richard Edwards, who designed ‘Wotton, 240 Buildings’, currently for sale in Fifi’s Fancy Furniture, spoke about his project documenting his personal experiences with isolation. “When lockdown first started I thought I would try and …
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A team of costumed crusaders have been taking to the streets across Bristol to raise spirits and fundraising. Initially started by St John’s Ambulance worker Tommy Matthews, the group of cosplaying superheroes and Disney characters has rapidly grown legs and now includes over 20 volunteers. So far the project has raised over £2,000 for the …
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Tytherington Rocks F.C. is looking to bring back its youth football division for the 2020/21 season after a five-year hiatus. Club chairman James Everleigh explained how he wanted to bring youth football back to the club. He said: “We want to be able to give children in the local community an opportunity to play football …
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