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FOHC is community group made up of neighbours, interested residents and other users of the common, and works in partnership with a range of other groups and individuals to  ensure continued access to, availability of, and improvement of the Horfield Common area. Below are a series of links to organisations whose work is relevant to these ambitions.

This page is still in development. If there are links that you think should be added to this page - please send us the details via our contact page

Ardagh Bowling and Sports Club

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http://ardaghbowlingandsportsclub.weebly.com/

**New website launched February 2012 with details of all of the activities of the Bowling Club and the other organisations who use the Pavilion building. Will also include updates about the plans for improvements to the Ardagh site and the future of the well used and much loved local sports and community facilities!

Bishopston Councillor David Willingham's 'My Councillor' Blog

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http://davidwillingham.mycouncillor.org.uk/

Lots of updates about local and city-wide issues, and a way to keep in touch with all sorts of news relevant to Bishopston, local groups and residents...

Bishopston Matters - Online Community Magazine

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The online version of the community magazine for Bishopston, Ashley Down and St.Andrews
http://www.bishopstonmatters.co.uk/


Up to date news about what is happening in the local area and a great resource with details of local news, businesses and groups!

A MASSIVE THANK YOU to Bishopston Matters for sponsoring the banners to support of the campaign to achieve Village Green Status for Wellington Hill Playing Field! Keep an eye out for them around the local area & sign the petition to support the campaign!

Bishopston Society

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http://www.bishopstonsociety.org.uk

The Bishopston Society was formed in 2002 by local residents. Our aim is to maintain and improve the character, amenity and  architecture of the area. We have nearly 150 members and an active committee with a range of interests and local knowledge. We keep an eye on planning proposals, maintain close links with local campaigning groups and seek to improve the design of buildings,  the environment and the facilities of Bishopston. 


Bristol City Council

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Bristol City Council's Parks and Green Spaces Strategy - Area Green Space Plans and SADMOD
www.bristol.gov.uk

There are 2 current consultations about green and open spaces which Bristol City Council are seeking feedback about. For more information see our Current Campaign page.

Additionally, our local Councillors can be contacted about any issues relating to the Horfield Common area - contact details are available here: http://www.bristol.gov.uk/ccm/content/Council-Democracy/Elected-Representatives/councillor-finder.en?Task=name&CouncillorId=

Horfield Councillor Pete Levy's 'My Councillor' Blog

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Horfield Councillor Pete Levy's Blog
http://petelevy.mycouncillor.org.uk/

Lots of updates about local and city-wide issues, and a way to keep in touch with all sorts of news relevant to Horfield, local groups and residents...

To coincide with the Grand Re-opening of the public toilets on Horfield Common - we are promoting this national petition for provision of PUBLIC TOILETS SUITABLE FOR ALL!

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Please add your voice to what we think is an issue that affects us all!

Click on the image to the left or the link below for full information.

http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/15258


Deadline is 02/09/2012


Bristol Neighbourhood Partnerships

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The Bristol Partnership: Neighbourhood Partnerships
www.bristolpartnership.org

Horfield Common sits at the junction of 3 Bristol Neighbourhood Partnership (NP) Areas. NPs aim to bring together local councillors, neighbourhood police teams, community groups and local residents to raise any concerns or issues and discuss local priorities.

Details of these can be found here: http://www.bristolpartnership.org/neighbourhood-partnerships, along with information about meeting dates, priority issues and sources of funding for community development activities.

Horfield Common is in the Bishopston. Cotham and Redland NP area, Wellington Hill Playing Field is in the Horfield and Lockleaze NP area, and both green spaces border the Henleaze, Stoke Bishop and Westbury-on-Trym NP area.

Local Councillors are keen for all residents to engage with the NP meetings - all are welcome to attend.

Horfield Parish Church

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Horfield Parish Church - Holy Trinity and St. Edmund
www.horfieldparishchurch.org.uk

Horfield Parish Church is located at the junction of Wellington Hill and Kellaway Avenue, immediately opposite Wellington Hill Playing Field. The church's history on the site dates back well into the last century. As well as the Church itself, the Church Hall which is located immediately adjacent to Wellington Hill Playing Field functions as a hub of activity for associated groups ranging from Toddler Groups to young people's clubs, a Theatre Company, Keep Fit classes and a Dog Training Society.

Open Spaces Society

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The Open Spaces Society
http://www.oss.org.uk/

The Open Spaces Society works to protect open spaces, common land, village greens and public paths in England and Wales. The OSS can offer advice to anyone considering making an application to register an open space as a Village Green.

R. J Meek Construction

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Massive thanks to Russell at R.J. Meek Construction for the donation of his time, skills and good humour in getting the public toilets at the Ardagh refurbished and open again for use by all.

Russell donated his time to re- batten, felt and tile the roof of the toilets, he did the plastering (walls and ceilings), tiling and carpentry work.

FOHC are very happy to recommend him for jobs in the local area - please give him a call if you have any work that you need done & pop in to the Ardagh to have a look at the quality of work for yourself!

Click on the image to the left for contact details for R.J.Meek. Thanks very much Russell - your efforts are much appreciated!

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