Shirehampton Group Practice

29/04/2026

Shire Nomads Walking Group Programme

If you are looking to join a fun, friendly group of social walkers, our group is for you.

All of our walks are:
* FREE to attend, unless otherwise stated
* Set at a moderate pace and cover a distance of up to 5 miles
* Led by fully trained walk leaders

The walks are suitable for anyone able to walk for up to 5 miles – 3 hours mostly without stopping.

The aim is to walk for up to 3 hours at a reasonable pace and cover between 4-5miles. The walks are varied with some local and others further afield. We like to stop for tea/coffee at a café during or after walks when possible. Please bring money for refreshments and travel costs.

For further information:
Contact Walk Leader - John Hastings – 07790-426691

Walks Programme: May – July 2026

Tues 5th WESTBURY-ON-TRYM (4.85 miles)* HILLS STEPS STILE
Starts: 10.00am
Starting Point: St. Mary’s Church (Return No.11 or 13 Bus)

Tues 12th HARBOURSIDE (Clockwise) (3.65 miles)*
Starts: 9.40am
Starting Point: P&R Station Rd. or Woodwell Rd. for 9.46 Bus (Return P&R or No.41)

Tues 19th BRISLINGTON BROOK (3.45 miles)*
Starts: 9.40am
Starting Point: P&R Station Rd. or Woodwell Rd. for 9.46 Bus then No.1 Hippodrome (Return (P&R)

Tues 26th CRIBBS CAUSEWAY/EASTER COMPTON/SEVERN BEACH (4.4 miles)*
Starts: 9.40am
Starting Point: Bus Stop Shire Green for 9.46 No. 4 (Return Train) (Group Saver Return £1.10)

JUNE
Tues 2nd WESTON-SUPER-MARE (4.5 miles)*
Starts: 9.45am
Starting Point: Shire Railway Station for 9.50 Train (Return Train) (Group Saver Return £7.70)

Tues 9th ST. GEORGES PARK/TROOPERS HILL/MAGPIE BOTTOM/KINGSWOOD (3.6 miles)* HILLS
Starts: 9.35am
Starting Point: Bus Stop George Inn for 9.40 No. 41 (Return No.41 or Nos. 42/43, P&R)

Tues 16th LEIGH WOODS (3.00 miles)* STEEP DESCENT HILL
Starts: 9.40am
Starting Point: P&R Station Rd. or Woodwell Rd. for 9.46 Bus (Return X4, P&R or No.41)

Tues 23rd CLEVEDON (4.00 miles)* (LATER FINISH) HILLS STEEP DESCENT STEPS
Starts: 9.40am
Starting Point: P&R Station Rd. or Woodwell Rd. for 9.46 Bus then X6 (Return X6, P&R or 41 Bus)

Tues 30th GAS LAMPS & CUT THROATS WALK (4.9 miles)* HILLS STEEP DESCENTS STEPS
Starts: 9.45am ROUGH TERRAIN
Starting Point: Shire Railway Station for 9.50 Train (Return Train) (Group Saver Return £2.05)

JULY
Tues 7th ASHTON COURT GOLF COURSE (3.75 miles)* UNEVEN SURFACES
Starts: 9.40am
Starting Point: P&R Station Rd. or Woodwell Rd. for 9.46 Bus then X4 (Return P&R or No. 41)

Tues 14th MANOR WOODS VALLEY (3.5 miles)*
Starts: 9.40am
Starting Point: P&R Station Rd. or Woodwell Rd. for 9.46 Bus then 75/76 Broadquay (Return P&R)

Tues 21st ECHO GATE & FOLLY (5.3 miles)* HILLS
Starts: 10.00am
Starting Point: St. Mary’s Church (Buses N/A)

Tues 28th YELLOW BRICK ROAD (4.5 miles)*
Starts:10.00am
Starting Point: St. Mary’s Church (Buses N/A)

31/03/2026

🐣 EASTER OPENING TIMES FOR LOCAL PHARMACIES 🐣

If you are due to collect a prescription over the Easter weekend, please be aware of the following opening times of our local Pharmacies.

26/03/2026

23/03/2026

**** UPDATE: 12:12 Monday 23rd March.
We can confirm that the earlier national issue affecting our computer systems is now resolved.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

19/03/2026

From today we are starting to invite eligible patients to book their Spring COVID & RSV vaccinations in our April clinics.

If you are eligible, you will be contacted by:
📱 Text Message
📧 Email
📞 Phone (if we do not have a mobile number for you)

You are eligible for a COVID booster this Spring if you:
• Are aged 75 or over
OR
• Have a severely weakened immune system

👉 The RSV vaccine will also be available for all patients aged 75+ (no upper age limit) who have not yet been vaccinated

💉 Both vaccines will be given at the same appointment if required, making it quick and convenient to stay protected.

More information is available online:
https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/rsv-vaccine/
https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/

NHS information about the COVID-19 vaccine, including what the vaccine helps protect against, who should have it and when, how to get it and side effects.

17/03/2026

Meningitis B vaccination is only currently recommended to babies aged 8 weeks and 12 weeks and then boosted at 12 months. This has been provided since July 2015.

Teenagers are offered a vaccination against Meningitis ACWY around age 14 (but can be given up to age 25 if missed).

Currently the NHS is not able to offer vaccination against Meningitis B to anyone outside of the above criteria.

There are some pharmacies and companies that can provide Meningitis B vaccines privately, at a cost to yourself.

Read about the different vaccines that can help prevent meningitis and when they're usually given.

17/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

02/03/2026

UPDATE: 02/03/2026 16:21.
We can confirm that this situation has now been resolved and eConsults are fully functioning again.

Thank you for your patience.

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We are aware of an issue with eConsult which means that some patients may be currently unable to submit these.

This appears to be a National problem but we have a work around in the Practice, so if you are unable to submit an eConsult this afternoon, please call reception (0117 916 2226) and our Team will be able to to submit a request for you.

We apologise for any inconvenience, and will keep you updated.

02/03/2026

06/02/2026

02/02/2026

UPDATE: 2nd Feb 16:16: The earlier issue with eConsult has been resolved, and patients are now able to submit eConsults in the usual way.
Thank you for your understanding.

02/02/2026

UPDATE: 2nd Feb 16:16: The earlier issue with eConsult has been resolved, and patients are now able to submit eConsults in the usual way.
Thank you for your understanding.

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We are aware of an issue with eConsult which means that patients are currently unable to submit these.
This appears to be a National problem but we have a work around in the Practice, so if you are unable to submit an eConsult this afternoon, please call reception (0117 916 2226) and our Team will be able to to submit a request for you.

We apologise for any inconvenience, and will keep you updated.