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Summer sport activities for kids in Redland

By for_real

wish i was a kid!

By Laura_Local at 13:51 on 08/07/10

Everyone from parents to the Government seems keen to tackle the problem of childhood obesity, which thankfully is not as apparent in Redland as other areas of the city. It will come as no surprise then, that Bristol City Council has come up with a Sport Unlimited programme for the school holidays. With numerous activities taking place at Kingsdown Sports Centre (among other venues in the city) children really spoilt for choice. From...
Where in Redland to watch the World Cup 2010?

By for_real

I WISH THE FOOTBALL WOULD FINISH NOW! BORING BORING BORING.

By Laura_Local at 12:30 on 03/06/10

It’s that time of year again when football fever grips a large chunk of the population. Granted, not everyone cares whether some overpaid players (in both senses of the word) kick the ball in the back of the net or not but a hell of a lot of people do. So, where to catch the action in Redland? That’s assuming you don’t have the time, money or inclination to head over to South Africa and watch it for real. ...
World Cup mania hits Redland

By mich91

what happened to being optimistic (although after Fridays performance I can see why it's difficult...

By Laura_Local at 13:25 on 10/06/10

If you live in Redland, or pretty much anywhere in England at the moment, you cannot have failed to notice the sheer amount of St George crosses flapping in the wind. They are everywhere - hanging from windows, stuck in car doors and painted on people's faces - and I for one cannot stand them. I realise that this post will undoubtedly make me very unpopular but I need to get it off my chest. The worst case I've seen so far is at the...
Redland Green School's Rugby Finals

By Fizzwizz

Robinson is a legend, what a privilege! Keep on training kids; its a great sport but does take a lot...

By EmmaP2009 at 11:55 on 30/06/09

HSBC Emerging Schools Rugby Finals Earlier this year the Year 7 & 8 Redland Green rugby teams travelled to Staines Rugby Club, Twickenham, to play in the HSBC Emerging Schools Rugby Finals. Mr T Fisher, Teacher of PE said: "The competition is aimed at non-private schools who are developing rugby within a new school. "Both teams played extremely well, having not played since late January and with slightly depleted...
Ellie One of the star players in the making coached at Redland

By INLUMINO

Well done Ellie.
Keep up the hard work Hadrian. This is an excellent sport for those without hip...

By MarkRegan at 23:38 on 09/08/09

Ellie is coached by Hadrian Stiff at BLTSC in Redland. She is one of a number of the elite group of young players being developed at the club and which are making inroads into England squash. She took part in the Home Internationals in Dublin will be played no2 string for England. Ellie was extremely excited about the tournament and was really please when she got presented her England Kit, though still being young it does rather...

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Football in Redland: Bristol Rovers and The Downs Football League

By Laura_Local at 23:08 on 05/08/10

England's World Cup efforts may have been somewhat shortlived but football fans need worry not for the new season is almost upon us. Not only is Redland very well placed for going to matches at the Bristol Rovers ground in Horfield, with the first game of the new season, an away game, taking place on August 7 at 3pm against Peterborough United and the next away game at Oxford United on August 10 (7.45pm kick...
Redland: a hotbed for sports clubs and activities

By Laura_Local at 19:22 on 22/07/10

Redland is one of the best places in the city for sports and activities with no shortage of clubs to keep people busy and, more importantly, healthy. But just what range of sporting activities are on offer - it's more than football, tennis and gymnasiums that's for sure. First off we have the famous Bannatyne's health club. If you've ever watched the Dragons Den on TV that name will ring a bell, yes it's part of the Duncan Bannatyne...
US Open wins for brother and sister

By Redland-People at 11:00 on 22/07/10

TWO kickboxing siblings who train in Backwell won their fighting divisions at the US Open. Aston and Cory Cook from Felton were victorious at the event at Lake Buena Vista Florida, which saw competitors from 41 countries compete in 420 different divisions. Cory Cook started his 8-9 year-old intermediate division with a tought first fight, but got into his stride to make his way into the final. After five gruelling fights, he proved...
Sensational Cheltenham Whaddon go through to quarter-finals

By Redland-People at 07:00 on 21/07/10

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Stokes Croft hosts World Cup finale with live Orchestra

By Laura_Local at 18:29 on 09/07/10

For weeks we've been asking Redland residents where the best place to watch the world cup is - this weekend there is only one answer, Central Reservation in Stokes Croft. Rather than just racking up some lager in a generic pub, Central Reservation (15-19 Stokes Croft) has put a novel spin on the World Cup playo*** by involving a live orchestra. A 22-piece ensemble will each be assigned a player in the; then when each player gains...