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Harbourside Launches Bristol Sports Week
Published by GPDT Admin on Thursday May 17 2012
Sports fans of all ages and abilities in Bristol are in for a treat when Harbourside Alive launches a week of sport in the city starting at 12pm on Saturday, May 19 with a action packed day of sports fun and games in and around Millennium Square and culminating with a kick-off time of 12:15pm on Saturday, May 26 – the Women’s FA Cup final at Ashton Gate Stadium.
Dinosaurs are making a comeback to Bristol!
Published by GPTP Admin on Tuesday April 24 2012
They ruled the earth for millions of years and now dinosaurs are making a comeback to Bristol Zoo this summer!
Top Ten things to do before your 10!
Published by GPTP Admin on Friday April 13 2012
Bear Grylls has teamed up with Persil to release his ‘Top Ten Things To Do Before You’re Ten’ guide, the aim is to inspire families to shake off the constraints of modern life and get outdoors.
Chocolate Festival - Yum Yum
Published by GPTP Admin on Thursday April 05 2012
This Easter weekend, Bristol’s Harbourside will be transformed into a chocolate lover’s paradise. With a selection of stands selling and showcasing chocolate, an Easter Egg Trail and other family friendly activities, live acoustic music and special chocolatey offers at many of the Harbour’s well-known businesses and attractions.
What to do this Easter?
Published by GPTP Admin on Thursday March 29 2012
If your looking for some activities and events to get involved in this Easter than take a look at our guide to what's happening in Bristol over the 2 week Easter Holidays.
Clocks are changing...it's time to play!
Published by GPTP admin on Friday March 23 2012
The clocks are moving forward an hour on Sunday 25th March 2012…so with British Summer Time (BST) we may lose an hour but we’re gaining extra daylight in the evening which means more time to play!
School Holiday Courses for Years 5, 6 and 7
Published by GPTP Admin on Wednesday March 21 2012
A fantastic opportunity to get your child a nationally recognized cycling qualification and make the school holidays more fun!
Play Out on June 1st to celebrate International Children’s Day
Published by GPTP Admin on Tuesday March 13 2012
The first ever ‘Playing Out’ session, on Greville Road in Bristol, was held on International Children’s Day 2009. The idea was to raise awareness about children’s need and right to play outside in and on their own street, and to highlight some of the barriers to this being a normal, everyday part of life – in particular cars and traffic.
Hengrove Park Leisure Centre opens
Published by GPTP admin on Friday March 09 2012
The brand new state-of-the-art centre is now open and has an exciting programme of activities planned for you to enjoy.
Our Pancake Day recipe
Published by GPDT Admin on Tuesday February 21 2012
Pancakes are associated with the day preceding Lent because they were a way to use up rich foodstuffs such as eggs, milk, and sugar, before the fasting season of the 40 days of Lent. The liturgical fasting emphasized eating plainer food and refraining from food that would give pleasure: In many cultures, this means no meat, dairy, or eggs.