I am considering moving to a retirement home in Bradford on Avon and would be keen to join a local bridge club – is there one in the town? If so, could you give me a contact number please. Thank you. Dennis (Contributed by: Dennis Gilbert)
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AskBoa: Can anyone recommend a builder specialising in damp in BOA?
I am looking for some help with a potential damp issue in our 1700’s cottage in the Newtown area of BOA. If anyone could recommend a builder with the sufficient knowledge of the area we would be hugely grateful. Please leave any comments / suggestions below. Many thanks. (Contributed by: Diana Swannell)
Ask BOA: Interested in cycling
Hi I have just moved to Bradford on Avon and I am a keen cyclist. I’d be interested in joining a local club if there are any about or start a small group of us to go on regular rides. Comment if interested. (Contributed by: Ben Abbott)
AskBOA: Bridge sessions?
Can anyone help me with the options for organised bridge in Bradford on Avon? I’m new to the town, but would like to play. Please email any information to me at mail(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)bluestonebooks.com (Contributed by: Jocelyn)
Ask BoA: What is this?
Browsing Bradford on Avon via Bing Maps, I noticed what looks like a solar energy installation off the Holt Road. Does anyone know anything more about it? Is it permanent? Does it supply electricity to local homes? Who owns and operates it? (Asked by: Bob Jones)
Would anybody be interested in a “Share & Care” arrangement in BOA?
Hello to everyone in Bradford on Avon. We all know that house prices in our town are now & have been for a while, out of the reach of first time buyers or low paid key workers. And renting is very expensive in BOA & across the whole country. Are there ways to help this situation? Ideally i’d like to see house prices fall to a realistic level, however with …Read More
Ask BOA: Prepaid mobile phones?
Are there any phone stores that sell “Prepaid mobile phones” in Bradford on Avon? We are visiting the third week in May. (Contributed by: Karen Hoeksema)
AskBOA: Activities and interests for ’older’ people
My parents are moving to the area in may and are looking to get involved in activities locally, which as you appreciate is always tricky, they have always played bowls but are now in their 70’s and a bit reluctant, I wonder if you might be able to advise of any events, or ’socials’ that they might be able to come along to and meet like minded people and how …Read More
Ask BoA: Interested in going to/helping to start a netball/basketball team?
Hi, I’ve just moved to Bradford on Avon, I’d be interested in going to/helping to start a netball/basketball team. Please leave a comment if you’re interested. (Contributed by: Isabel)
Ask BoA: Jackdaws massing between Trowbridge Road?
I was wondering if anyone else in bradford was aware, and could shed some light on the extraordinary amount of jackdaw birds that seem to be massing between trowbridge rd, and the golf course every morning??? I would very much appreciate any info on the subject, these birds, as much as i am a fan, are very loud and wake me every morning. As i am unable to do anything …Read More
Ask BoA: Where can I play netball?
Hello, I have recently moved to BOA and am wanting to know what local sporting teams there are that I may be able to join ? In particular netball. Not sure where to find this information so am starting here but if anyone could point me in the right direction that would be great. (Asked by: Alicia) If you can help with an answer, please post it in the comments. …Read More
Ask BoA: Searchlights in the sky?
Can anyone enlighten me as to what the searchlight is that hovers over Bradford every night around 2200-2330hrs? It seems to be coming from the Trowbridge Rd area? (Asked by: Stephanie Ridout)


