Working to Improve Your Community
A Warm Welcome
We hope that residents in our local community will find this website to be a useful resource. If you have any suggestions for additional features please get in touch.
The Parish Council has nine Councillors who meet once a month. They work hard on a voluntary basis to ensure that Stoke Lodge is a pleasant place to live. … read about our Councillors
Public Information
Tea & Tech
The sessions are suitable for beginners, and those with experience who want to update their skills. Volunteers will be on hand to help people to get online and also address concerns about safety and security. People can bring their own smartphone, tablet, or laptop, or use one of ours. The service is free –and includes a cuppa and a chat. Download the full details in pdf format
North Bristol Advice Centre is a neighbourhood advice centre based in Lockleaze, North Bristol. Founded in 1984, it provides free and independent advice and support in North Bristol and South Gloucestershire, specialising in welfare benefits and debt advice, and digital inclusion work. NBAC has the AQS Quality Mark and supports 2000 each year. www.northbristoladvice.org.uk
Service of Commemoration for Ukraine
Join us in Yate on Saturday 22 February to mark three years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The event begins at 11am at Yate Leisure Centre with speeches, a visual expression, and a walk to St Mary’s Church for a service from 12-2pm.
The service will include a candlelit vigil, Ukrainian music, traditional food, a photo exhibition, and a screening of a short documentary titled Three Years Since the Start of the Full-Scale War. Ukraine Aid and Welfare will hold a fundraising collection, and there will also be a collection point for humanitarian aid for Ukraine – with a particular need for items for mothers and babies. Full details for download (pdf)
Four Towns & Vale Link Community Transport day trips for 2025
These day trips are pre-bookable by phoning Four Towns
Trips to country pubs and garden centres from £8. Locations include The Lamb Inn Iron Acton, The Fox Yate, Almondsbury Garden Centre, Clark’s Village, Brackenwood Garden Centre, Forest of Dean and Taurus Crafts, Yate Shopping Centre, The Hollow Tree Bradley Stoke, The Rose & Crown Rangeworthy. Please note these trips are for members only. For further details and to book
The Happy Parent
South Gloucestershire Council has launched a new website for parents and carers of children aged 0-5 years. The Happy Parent, Happy Child webpage features mental health and wellbeing resources for both carers and their children, fun activity ideas and tips on self-care. There are several resources designed to help build resilience and help families thrive, even when times are difficult.
For more information, visit www.southglos.gov.uk/happy-parent-happy-child
About Stoke Lodge Community
The Parish of Stoke Lodge and The Common is a suburb of Bristol in the County of South Gloucestershire. It is largely made up of chalet bungalows built in the 1950s and 60s. The Parish has easy rail and road access to London and South Wales. There are about 1800 people living in the Parish, which is located approximately 11 miles north of Bristol City Centre.
There are a number local amenities in or near the parish including Stoke Lodge, The Holy Family, and St Chads Primary Schools; as well as a selection of local shops at Chelford Grove. There are nearby Doctors Surgeries at Bradley Stoke and Stoke Gifford. It’s also close to the Mall at Cribbs Causeway, as well as The Venue featuring a Vue Cinema, dining and bowling.
Stoke Lodge has an open area of 20 acres (8.1 ha) known as Stoke Lodge Playing Fields.
The Pavilion
The Pavilion was refurbished in 2015 and is now an excellent community venue for meetings, children’s parties, Brownies, Kiddies Clubs and Pre-School. The adjoining field provides an excellent space for football. Read more about the venue and contacts …
Almondsbury Youth FC
We are seeking additional player’s for these age groups…
- U10’s Girls Team (new team)
- U12’s Boys Team (Avon youth league division 4)
- U13’s Boys Team (Avon youth league division 2)
We focus on player development, improving fitness, teamwork & social enjoyment.
We train Saturday mornings & play matches on Sunday, so we are looking for players who can commit to weekend football. Home team pitch & training is held at The Pavilion Common, The Avenue, North Bristol, BS34 6BD. Call our team manager Stuart 07737181152 or email stu.ayfc@gmail.com