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For local government purposes, it is divided into two wards - North Bretton and South Bretton. There are a number of primary schools as well as a secondary school, Bretton Woods Community School [http://www.bwcs.org.uk], although this is due to close in 2007. The area has been designed as a green environment, the major roads are tree-lined and there are several large parks and playing fields. |
For local government purposes, it is divided into two wards - North Bretton and South Bretton. There are a number of primary schools as well as a secondary school, Bretton Woods Community School [http://www.bwcs.org.uk], although this is due to close in 2007. The area has been designed as a green environment, the major roads are tree-lined and there are several large parks and playing fields. |
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Bretton's district centre is home to [[Sainsbury's]], [[Iceland (supermarket)|Iceland]] and [[Boots Group|Boots]] stores and a number of smaller shops. It is currently being re-developed into a major shopping centre. Work is nearing completion and several new shops have opened including a [[Next (retailer)|Next]] store. Also in the centre is The Cresset which contains leisure facilities, a library, a church and further shops. Other leisure facilities in Bretton include Peterborough Ice Rink and an AMF bowling alley. |
Bretton's district centre is home to [[Sainsbury's]], [[Iceland (supermarket)|Iceland]] and [[Boots Group|Boots]] stores and a number of smaller shops such as Fryz Fish & Chips. It is currently being re-developed into a major shopping centre. Work is nearing completion and several new shops have opened including a [[Next (retailer)|Next]] store. Also in the centre is The Cresset which contains leisure facilities, a library, a church and further shops. Other leisure facilities in Bretton include Peterborough Ice Rink and an AMF bowling alley. |
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There are many groups operating from Bretton such as the [[University of the Third Age]] (U3A), [[Judo]], Adult Learning, and [http://www.youthconsultation.co.uk/brettonyouthvoice Bretton Youth Voice]. |
There are many groups operating from Bretton such as the [[University of the Third Age]] (U3A), [[Judo]], Adult Learning, and [http://www.youthconsultation.co.uk/brettonyouthvoice Bretton Youth Voice]. |
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*[http://www.visionwebsites.co.uk/Contents/Text/Index.asp?SiteId=446&SiteExtra=7761401&TopNavId=366&NavSideId=4828 Bretton Parish Council] |
*[http://www.visionwebsites.co.uk/Contents/Text/Index.asp?SiteId=446&SiteExtra=7761401&TopNavId=366&NavSideId=4828 Bretton Parish Council] |
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*[http://www.bwcs.org.uk Bretton Woods Community School] |
*[http://www.bwcs.org.uk Bretton Woods Community School] |
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*[http://www.fryz.co.uk Fryz Fish & Chips] |
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Revision as of 15:51, 12 December 2006
Bretton is an area of Peterborough in England. It is located in the west of the city. After Peterborough was designated as a new town Bretton was created as Peterborough's first township, with the first houses beginning construction in 1970.
For local government purposes, it is divided into two wards - North Bretton and South Bretton. There are a number of primary schools as well as a secondary school, Bretton Woods Community School [1], although this is due to close in 2007. The area has been designed as a green environment, the major roads are tree-lined and there are several large parks and playing fields.
Bretton's district centre is home to Sainsbury's, Iceland and Boots stores and a number of smaller shops such as Fryz Fish & Chips. It is currently being re-developed into a major shopping centre. Work is nearing completion and several new shops have opened including a Next store. Also in the centre is The Cresset which contains leisure facilities, a library, a church and further shops. Other leisure facilities in Bretton include Peterborough Ice Rink and an AMF bowling alley.
There are many groups operating from Bretton such as the University of the Third Age (U3A), Judo, Adult Learning, and Bretton Youth Voice.
Bretton is also home to a number of active Residents' Associations many of whom pursue excellence in service provision from the City Council and additional authorities. Leading the way in progressive Residents' Associations is the Langley & Pyhill Residents Association who are particularly active and participate in a number of city wide management undertakings.