• University of Bristol seeks Olympic Torch bearer for 2012 Bristol leg

  By williamsays

  In Bournemouth they're voting for a tramp.

            

   

  By Laura_Local at 17:33 on 28/07/11

  

  The race is on to find inspirational members of staff to represent the University of Bristol when the Olympic Torch Relay travels through the city. Sponsors Samsung have guaranteed the University a place in the once-in-a-lifetime experience, which passes through the city on 22 and 23 May next year. With the personal stories of each of the 8,000 torchbearers being broadcast around across the world, the University is looking for a...

• 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. Well, there certainly...

• 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...

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