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18 September 2008 - BBC News Website

How waste food can be a lifeline

"A food distribution charity is calling on the industry to make better use of millions of pounds' worth of food earmarked as waste. [FareShare] argues that excess or nearly out-of-date produce that might be regarded as rubbish to supermarkets or food producers can be a lifeline to others. Those in the front-line battle against hunger can testify to that...." [More...]


08 September 2008 - Bristol Evening Post

Run for the Future on Bristol Downs hopes to have raised £40,000

"TV celebrity Carol Vorderman had the simplest of countdowns to launch this year's Run for the Future at Clifton Down. ... Dressed as smurfs were Alex Wallis, 32, an estate agent of Strathmore Road, Horfield, and Kevin Parle, a banker with Lloyds TSB from Frenchay...." [More... (in particular, see photo 4)]


July / August - Bristol Briefing

Bristol Bridge

"On 6 September 2007 a new club was formed in central Bristol under the umbrella of Rotary International. This club is called Bristol Bridge..." [More...]


15 June 2008 - BBC Bristol website

In Pictures - Dragon Boat Festival

"A group of little blue men - and women - took to the water and joined around 30 teams taking part at the annual Dragon Boat Festival at Baltic Wharf in Bristol." [More...]


07 April 2008 - Bristol Evening Post

It Looks A Long Way Down For Zip Wire Challenge!

"A Charity is calling on daredevils to take part in a zip wire challenge to support a new hospital in the city. ... The Heart of Bristol Appeal is working with the new Bristol Bridge Rotary Club, which was launched in September, to encourage younger people to join the organisation."


11 March 2008 - Bristol Evening Post

Cheque to help give youngsters a bright future

"A Bristol business club which launched last year has raised £900 to help a local charity. Bristol Bridge Rotary Club collected the money at its first fundraising dinner at Goldbrick House, Park Street, in January."


8 January 2008 - Bristol Evening Post

New business club for city's young go-getters

"A New business club is holding its first social event to raise funds for charity. Bristol Bridge Rotary Club was launched last September to give young business people from all backgrounds the opportunity to network, share ideas and experiences, and support local charities." [Scanned Copy - opens in new window]


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