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Keep Bradford Green campaign springs back to life

A planning application to build new houses on the town golf course was officially turned down just a couple of weeks ago, but now the developers have put in a fresh application.

The new application is for 195 new properties (97 for private sale, 98 social housing) clustered on the southern side of the site close to Avonfield Avenue. New access roads would be built from Greenland View and Mythern Meadow. A new public open space, with car parking and play areas, would run along the riverside; and a revamped, smaller golf course would occupy the eastern end of the site.

The application also proposes work to widen St Laurence Road between Trowbridge Road and the new entrance to the site, and a section of Culver Road.

The group that started a campaign against the proposal last time have printed out posters and distributed them around the town. They are asking local residents for support: more details are on the campaign web site.

For more information about the proposal, you might want to look at the list of supporting documents at the Council web site. The masterplan PDF document is particularly informative; as are the proposed roadworks and site map.

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New noodlebar open in town

A new noodle bar has opened for business in Bradford. The Orient Express is in the premises formerly occupied by the Thai Barn restaurant, which has re-located to St Margaret’s Street.

Full menu and opening times can be found on the web site.

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A new owner for The Bear?

The Bear has been standing empty for a year or so, but there’s been signs of some rebuilding and refurbishment work going on there. Does it have a new owner?

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Footbridge resurfaced

Work was done on the town footbridge this week, installing a new tarmac surface.

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Favourite word slam

For a relaxing fun-filled event that is great for audiences and participants alike come along to our Favourite Word Slam!

It’s happening on Friday 25th September, 8pm at the Fat Fowl.

Like a poetry slam except you only have to perform one word!

It’s a laid back three-round event, where you are invited to share favourite words.

Every round, the audience will put through the people whose words they like best, so have three words ready in case you want to perform and get through to the final!

You don’t have to be a “writer” or a “poet” to take part and really enjoy this.

Dictionaries are available on the night, but you’d better start thinking now to be in with a chance of winning 1st, 2nd or 3rd prizes!

Organisers: With Words

Tickets: £5 (price a glass of wine).

Date: Friday 25th September

Links: Bradford on Avon Arts Festival Slam page; Festival Booking Page; Fat Fowl; Fat Fowl map; About the Festival.