A striking new sculpture celebrating the industrial heritage of South Gloucestershire has been installed within a new collection of zero carbon homes at Engine Common.
The Great Beam was designed and made by Somerset-based artist Adam Blencowe on behalf of housebuilder Newland Homes for the Great Oaks development. The Great Beam pays tribute to the beam engines that once powered the region’s collieries. Click below to read more...
Junior Fascinating Rhythm (Junior FR), a vibrant youth choir based in Iron Acton. We are so excited to be recruiting new members and would love to extend this opportunity to boys as well as girls.
Junior FR is the younger branch of Fascinating Rhythm, an award-winning ladies’ barbershop chorus. Our aim is to provide young singers with a fun, supportive environment where they can develop their musical skills, grow in confidence, and make lasting friendships through the joy of singing.
We rehearse weekly and welcome children and young people who love to sing, no previous experience is required. We focus on learning to sing in harmony, building teamwork, and above all, enjoying music together.
Shopmobility South Gloucestershire, based in Yate Shopping Centre next to the library are very pleased to be joined by a new Project Worker, Louise Harris. Louise has many years’ experience working in the voluntary sector, managing services and volunteers, mainly people with disabilities and mental health issues. Click below to read more...
Newland Homes says "For anyone thinking of selling their home, the countdown to Christmas is on. The latest Rightmove data shows it takes 49 days on average for homeowners to find a buyer in Yate, and that’s before conveyancing even begins.
With 85% of the new zero carbon homes at Great Oaks in Engine Common already sold, Newland Homes is reminding homeowners that now is the time to act if they want to be settled in a new pad by Christmas.
Cromhall Media Ltd, which runs MyYate.co.uk, has won "Best for Local Online Media Advertising 2025 - Gloucestershire" in the UK Enterprise Awards.
For almost a decade, the UK Enterprise Awards have been recognising and rewarding those who positively impact their clients and customers across the UK.
Spanning a wide range of industries and offerings, these esteemed winners continue to raise the bar for the entire region and SME News is pleased to announce their success in this prestigious programme.
