BOSS LEAVES OUR TRUST SHIPSHAPE By Suzanne Daggar VOLUNTEER EDITOR, THE MEAD
Alex Kittow, the Chief Executive of our community’s charity Southmead Development Trust, has announced he is to leave the organisation at the end of May to take on a new challenge in another part of the country. Although this has been very sad news for those who know and work with Alex, he leaves the charity and its workers in a very strong and hopeful position to continue their work for the Community of Southmead. Over the last nine years Alex has built incredibly capable and talented teams at the Trust to help him develop many different projects and services designed to improve life for Southmead Residents. Alex’s dedication to serving our community has been abundantly clear in
every decision he has made. He has been notoriously ‘tight’ with funding won for Southmead ensuring every penny is spent wisely and in Residents’ best interests.
supports community organisations. Alex was voted as an outstanding community leader and received a £1000 award which he has already divided up and donated to good causes in Southmead.
Alex has championed Southmead in every corner from the very local, across the wider city, to nationally, ensuring Southmead is known for its strength and community action.
Many of us will miss Alex and we wish him a fond farewell and all the best for his exciting next step; we know he will make changes for good wherever he goes.
Alex led Southmead’s innovative Residents’ Community Survey and Plan, which resulted in Southmead being one of only fourteen communities in the country to attract a post-Olympic grant (’Spirit of 2012’) - £200,000 to be spent on local projects decided on by Southmead Residents.
Thank you Alex for your devotion to the Community of Southmead; it is a better place because of your commitment to us and fight for us. As a leader you will be difficult to replace, but you leave Southmead Development Trust in a shipshape to continue its vital work for our community.
The photo above is of Alex recently receiving an award from Locality, the organisation which encourages and
Read Alex’s personal piece on page 11.
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SOUTHMEAD LIBRARY
Are you aged 16-24? Come and meet like-minded young people and have your voice heard. Join Rising Arts Agency on May 14th for RE/IMAGINE, a creative meet up and conversation about the spaces young people want and need in Bristol. Whether you're interested in dance, spoken word, illustration, DJ-ing, setting up a business, fashion - or something else - come along. We'd love to meet you. WHEN: 14th May, 7-9pm WHERE: Southmead Library, BS10 6AS FREE: Claim your free ticket online via Eventbrite: risingartsagency.eventbrite.com ACCESS: Southmead Library is wheelchair-accessible but there is no accessible toilet onsite. The night will feature: • inspirational creatives from the city who you can chat to about your career aspirations or interests • networking opportunities (with peers and industry professionals) • performances from local artists (more to be announced soon!)
This event is especially aimed at young people aged 16-24 with creative ambitions who want to influence Bristol art and culture, but all are welcome. There will also be the opportunity to collaborate to shape how Southmead Library could become a creative hub for young people in the future, and to speak to influential people that can make things happen. See you there! What is RE/IMAGINE? From March-June 2019 Rising Arts Agency are getting young people together to reimagine how public spaces like libraries could work in the future: as creative hubs, collaboration spaces, and more! Find out more
about the project on our website: rising.org.uk/reimagine Who are Rising Arts Agency? Rising Arts Agency is a supportive collective of young creatives from across Bristol using arts and culture to affect social change in the city. If you’ve ever dreamt of making a career in the arts, then Rising’s for you. We support 16-25year-olds with creative ambitions to achieve their goals, particularly those that face barriers or are underrepresented in the arts and culture world. Find out what we're all about on our Instagram: @risingartsagency and visit our website: rising.org.uk Got questions? Email: hello@rising.org.uk
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SOUTHMEAD LIBRARY SHIPSHAPE STORIES AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES THIS JUNE
FROM SS GREAT BRITAIN Join the team from Brunel’s SS Great Britain at Southmead Library on Saturday 8 June for a free drop-in event, from 11am to 3pm. Residents are invited to come and discover what life was like for the passengers and crew that travelled on board our city’s famous ship. From sensory storytelling to Victorian games and costume, there’s a whole range of things to do for parents and children alike throughout the event. Find out how children entertained themselves on board and create your own Victorian game: ● Learn about how the ship was built and try your hand at riveting ‘iron plates’! ● Immerse yourself in life on board with Victorian clothes to try on, handling objects and mystery smells from the ship. With activities happening 11am-3pm, families are welcome to arrive at any time. This fun-filled morning and afternoon is part of a larger series of community events with Brunel’s SS Great Britain. Look out for future events at other libraries or a community centre near you!
NOT JUST BOOKS: SOUTHMEAD MUSIC CLUB AT THE LIBRARY By Fiona LIBRARY VOLUNTEER
Southmead Music Club takes place on 3rd or 4th Saturday of every month, 3pm - 4pm and is free to attend.
ten great events at the Library over the last year. Mr Pate, the Head of Music at Bristol Free School, said: "I know that the students really loved performing at the library . . . it's lovely to perform in an unfamiliar venue as well - I thought it sounded great in there!"
The group is fully licensed to play music thanks to a grant from Team Southmead, Many thanks to Team Southmead, Lucy and it is going from strength to strength Austin (Library Supervisor) and the with the audience growing each month library staff for supporting this project. and more and more performers wanting Our next event is: to get in on the act. The Replicants Music Duo on Saturday Bristol Free School’s Folk Band’s (below) 25th May - do come along. performance in February was just one of
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OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS LITTLE MEAD NEEDS YOU! By Holly Maurice SOUTHMEAD RESIDENT
Come and get involved at Little Mead Primary Academy and help to make a big difference to our children and community: 1. Read with the Children Volunteer a couple of hours a week (or more if you want) to listen to the children read. We especially need your help in Reception and Years 1 & 2 (ages 4-6). Please contact Celia Roberts. 2. Be a Governor The main role of a governor is to ensure the school delivers a quality education to improve the life chances for its pupils. If you have a good ability to ask questions of, and provide appropriate challenges to, school leaders then we would love to hear from you. The Board meet six times a year (once a term) with three other meetings with your subject link staff member to report back to the other governors. To find out more please phone or email Maria Trowbridge. 3. Litter Pick Every Tuesday a dedicated team meet at the front office to litter pick around the school and surrounding area. All equipment is provided, and we go around together so it’s a great way to meet some new people and get some exercise while doing something positive for the environment. If you are interested either just turn up at 09:00 Tuesday morning or contact us to find out more. Little Mead Primary Academy, telephone: 0117 377 3279 Email: littlemeadp@ endeavouracademytrust.org.uk
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OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS OH TO BE THREE AGAIN! FROM BADOCK’S WOOD E-ACT ACADEMY AMBASSADORS There is something magical about being surrounded by three to five-year-olds. When I walked into Early Years at Badock’s Wood E-ACT Academy, with a little pot containing five caterpillars, I hadn’t really considered what else might have been happening in these young minds that day, but when I looked around their classroom you could see it had been fun. It got me thinking, what’s the day in the life of a nursery child like? After the trials of getting dressed, hair brushing, teeth brushing, and breakfast, many three and four-year-olds head off to nursery. What an opportunity. In one day these children might paint a picture, run just because they can, read a book, be read to, ride a bike, fight a dragon, climb a mountain, count bugs in the garden and write a story. Then, for 15 minutes at the end of the day, sit and stare at five little caterpillars, marvelling that in less than six weeks these wriggling creatures will be flying around the early year’s garden. I often forget just how fascinating the world is when you stop and look. Between the ages of three and five these children are learning so much, but I don’t think that really crosses their mind. I quite fancy being three again!
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OR CHARD SCHOOL STAR S SHINE IN BUGSY PERF ORMANCE FROM OSB Orchard School's fabulous musical production of Bugsy Malone was a huge success, with a full house on both evenings of performance. The show, with a cast of more than 40 students supported by staff and professional musicians, delighted the audiences with the story of man-abouttown Bugsy Malone, love and gangsters in 1920s New York. The show includes several well-loved songs and our production featured a four-part live band. Led by staff Giles Butcher, Aimee Green, Flo Wood and Leah CollierStandfield, the show gave students opportunities in signing, dancing and acting, as well as the behind
the scenes tech team. Student leaders supported the performance with programme sales and refreshments. Rehearsals took place for several months, including after-school sessions. Head of performing arts Mr Butcher said: “We have some exceptional talent at Orchard School and a show like Bugsy Malone was a perfect vehicle for singers, dancers and actors." Already students are looking forward to next year's show . . . watch this space!
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EASTER ROUND-UP MAKE LUNCH AT ST STEPHEN’S EASTER 2019
St Stephen’s, or look out for the Make Lunch poster.
From Volunteer Micheal Shields: Once more it was a resounding success! This activity has proved very popular From Volunteer Jacqui Searle: with parents, and during the actual lunch What an exciting two days of happy noisy every available table was filled with noisy kids we had enjoying Make Lunch at St kids engaging with each other during Stephen’s Church during the Easter these few hours filled with stimulation holidays, it was amazing that we were and excitement. Prior to lunch, children full to capacity on both days. The kids were encouraged to be involved in enjoyed games and crafts, especially the creative group activities across a craft box kindly donated by another selection of various play areas, closely community group -Travelling Tea Pot. I supervised by adult volunteers. Then love the interaction and support shown followed a balanced multi-course lunch, From Volunteer Alison Prince: by community groups - that’s what consisting of good wholesome fare, makes Southmead so special. The Easter Make lunch is very much a team effort cooked and prepared in the kitchen at St egg hunt was a hit. The most important including people from St Stephen’s Church, Pentecostal Church, Community Stephen's. Each table was supervised by thing was our children were happy and a volunteer who shared the meal with well fed with delicious food provided by Church and the United Reformed Church, the kids. It was indeed heartening to see our wonderful lunch making volunteers, and even some members of the some coming up and asking for seconds. and everyone who gave up their time to community that have no connection to any church! We invite families to text us This brought a smile to those who had make this all possible. cooked the food! All too quickly, it was if they would like to send their primary over . . . that is, until next time! school aged children to us for activities and lunch, we also have younger children attend with their parents. Can I just say as busy as it is and as quick as it is over, because we are having so much fun, each and every child I have met is unique, beautiful and a credit to their parents. I LOVE helping with Make Lunch! If you would like to find out more do contact Rachel our administrator at
SOUTHMEAD EASTER PARTY
FROM SOUTHMEAD DEVELOPMENT TRUST The sun was out was out for our Easter party at Greenway Centre during the school break. Everyone was able to indulge in a chocolate treat on arrival thanks to a very kind donation from BCM Funeral Services. The bouncy castle was incredibly popular with a steady stream of children of all ages. Two face painters spent the day creating an army of super heroes, animals and fairies. A local family with a hot air balloon came and gave us a sneak preview of their full display which we hope to see on a less windy day! And we made Easter themed crafts and almost everyone made an Easter bonnet, with a few winning prizes kindly donated by Morrison’s supermarket.
Thank you to everyone that came to celebrate with us!
Greenhouse Café kept everyone fed and hydrated throughout the day, and our ice cream freezer seemed particularly popular!
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COMMUNITY DIARY DATES: The What’s On weekly calendar is on the next page, or online at www.themead.org.uk where you can submit your notices and dates for events you’d like us to print.
MAY TABLE TOP SALE Saturday 11th May - 10am Greenway Centre Contact Reception on Tel: 0117 950 3335 BS10 PARKS & PLANNING MEETING Monday 13th May - 6pm Brentry & Henbury CC Contact Mike on Tel: 0117 950 3719 INCLUSION SOUTHMEAD MEETING Tuesday 14th May - 11 am The Meeting Rooms Contact Anthea on Tel: 07867 690 422 REIMAGINE NIGHT For 16 - 24s Tuesday 14th May - 7pm Southmead Library Tel: 0117 903 8583 MEMBERS OF EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ELECTIONS Thursday 23 May 7am - 10pm Vote at the Polling Station on your card Need help? Tel: 0117 922 3400
TEAM SOUTHMEAD MEETING Tuesday 28th May - 11am Southmead Library Contact Deana on Tel: 07790 426 609
JUNE CAFE DROP IN NEIGHBOURS CONNECT SOUTHMEAD Wednesday 5th June - 10am Greenway Centre Contact Letty on Tel: 0117 950 3335 TABLE TOP SALE Saturday 8th June- 10am Greenway Centre Contact Reception on Tel: 0117 950 3335 SHIPSHAPE STORIES & FAMILY ACTIVITIES with Brunel’s SS Great Britain Saturday 8th June - 11am Southmead Library Tel: 0117 903 8583 BS10 PARKS & PLANNING MEETING Preceded by AGM Monday 10th June - 6pm Greenway Centre Contact Mike on Tel: 0117 950 3719
INCLUSION SOUTHMEAD MEETING Tuesday 11th June - 11 am The Meeting Rooms Contact Anthea on Tel: 07867 690 422 TEAM SOUTHMEAD MEETING Tuesday 25th June - 11am Southmead Library Contact Deana on Tel: 07790 426 609 HENBURY WALKING GROUP Meet at Crow Lane Flats, Henbury, on Thursdays at 9.25 am. About 3 miles flat, safe walk around one of Bristol's open spaces or nearby small towns. Travel by bus. More information and programme from Mary Mellett tel: 0117 3776247
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THE REVIEWS ARE IN: MEADOWS TO MEADERS By Amy, age 8
By Zoe, age 6
I saw the play called Meadows to Meaders in the Greenway Centre. We sat on chairs around the edge and the actors were in the centre of the hall. The play was about Rosie and Ivy’s past in Southmead. They remembered the war, the 1000th house and the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Ben (my little brother) and I were scared when we heard the sirens. The best part was how they included school children. I hope they make another one next year and I would like to be in it.
I saw the play Meadows to Meaders. They were remembering the olden days. There was a war and I felt scared. I really liked the part when they all got together and sung the song. I loved the song, that made me happy. I would love to go there next time.
Thank you for writing in The Mead Amy & Zoe. Here’s a selection of highlights from the show especially for you! And thanks to the cast and crew for a brilliant show - we can’t wait for the next one either!
Norma Meader gets her knickers in a twist / Mr Whittingham paces!
Iris Meader / & Delphine try to hide the ‘V’ sign from the Rentman
REGENERATION UPDATE FROM ARNSIDE & GLENCOYNE SQUARE REGENERATION PROJECT
On Friday 5th April Southmead played host to a group of 40 Landscape Architecture students from the University of Lille in France. As part of their course they are studying the development of cities in the United Kingdom and were here on a 9 day study trip. In Bristol they were guided by a local architect and educator, Jeff Bishop. Jeff was keen to show them Southmead as it represents a great example of ‘garden suburb' housing from the post-war era and is also pioneering community-led approaches to regeneration and house building. The students were very grateful for the warm welcome they received at Greenway Centre. Here they listened to presentations from community organiser Deana Perry and Councillor Brenda Massey who outlined the process of regeneration in Southmead. The group then went on a walking tour of Southmead taking in Arnside Road, Glencoyne Square and Dunmail. They were particularly fascinated by the community-led approach to housing and the levels of engagement with local residents which is apparently less common in France.
Stanley Meader tries to connect the aerial for the Coronation / Rose Meadows twirls in pearls!
A kiss for the young Rose Meadows / the end, but ‘We’ll meet again’ next year!
Southmead Development Trust and partners have pledged to keep links with staff at the University of Lille and to keep them up to date with progress of our regeneration projects.
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AND IT’S GOODBYE FROM HIM! FROM SOUTHMEAD TO DEVON By Alex Kittow, Outoing CEO of SOUTMEAD DEVELOPMENT TRUST
I arrived in Southmead in May 2010 having been appointed as the part time General Manager for the Southmead Development Trust for the next 6 months. What an amazing 9 years it’s been! Little did I know Southmead Development Trust was more than the Greenway Centre and that this would lead to a full-time job as CEO of the best charity in Bristol. I have come to love the people here, the strong sense of community spirit, and the aspirations and ambitions many individuals and community groups have in Southmead. What inspires me most is the huge potential this community holds; from the young ones learning to walk who create so much joy, to the older folks who champion causes for the benefit of the future generations of Southmead. It has been a privilege to lead the Southmead Development Trust to serve the community. My highlights include saving the Southmead Youth Centre in 2014, the Greenway Centre hosting a Gromit sculpture last summer, saving The Ranch earlier this year, and leading
SCONE BUT YOU WON’T BE FORGOTTEN! Alex, thank you for championing The Mead. Until you pursued and won the first funding for our What’s On database and website, which then enabled us to go forward and to create The Mead Group, which meant we could keep the printed edition going, things looked a little bleak (The Mead had lost its old main funding source which used to come from the Council’s neighbourhoods budget)! Also, we very much appreciate your donation this month from the money you were given for your Community Leader Award from Locality; every penny will be carefully spent on printing this issue so we can target sharing information with
Alex with Pickles McPrickles Gromit at Greenway Centre last summer
the community to explore the UK’s largest community-led housing and regeneration project around Arnside and Glencoyne Square.
Southmead has a great reputation across the city as a community that gets stuff done and one where residents, through organisations like the Southmead Development Trust, are proactively leading positive change. Southmead is seen as a leader and an example nationally - lets add that to the list of things Southmead can be proud about.
It’s been exciting to begin to unlock the real potential that the Southmead Development Trust has to support the community, and I’m sure the charity will continue to grow its positive impact in Southmead and amongst our neighbours. I am leaving at the end of May to take up a new role as the CEO of Libraries We are fortunate that the Trust has a Unlimited in Devon, and will be taking strong volunteer board of trustees to valuable learning from my experience provide excellent leadership and here in Southmead with me to the new accountability, as well as a very strong job. Thank you to everyone for a great staff team; rest assured the Trust is in nine years. safe hands during the transition period until the next CEO is recruited.
Southmead Residents who are not online and may miss news, notices and vital information to stay connected. We hope you’ll keep reading The Mead from sunny Devon so you can stay on top of how the projects you have begun in Southmead progress. We wish you every success, as well as many Devonshire cream teas to come - that’s cream on the bottom and jam on top in your new county . . . each to their own! With best wishes, The Mead
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HEALTH & WELLBEING Sarah referred Maggie to the Good Gym. She Are you over 50? Would you like to link now has a runner up with others? Find out what’s who visits her for happening in your local community? a chat each week. Then Community Navigators Bristol can Next, she linked help. up with The This free service provides signposting and Cinnamon Trust who organised a support to people over 50 who want to dog walker five do more in their local area. People like times a week. Maggie, an 86 year old widow who lives Sarah went with alone with her dog, Jasper. Maggie was referred to Community Navigators by her Maggie the first time she visited the local Friendly Club as GP after a series of health problems left she felt shy going on her own. Now her unable to drive, unconfident about Maggie goes regularly and has made new leaving the house, and feeling lonely. Maggie felt her life had become dull and friends. Next she fancies trying the local singing group! “boring”.
FROM NORTH BRISTOL ADVICE CENTRE
Community Navigator Sarah visited Maggie in her home and took the time to get to know her and find out what was important to her. Maggie was very sociable and missed having regular visitors. She was worried about Jasper because she couldn’t walk him regularly.
about getting out and about – including safety, transport or money worries – by connecting them with other community and health services. If you, or someone you know, is over 50 and feeling isolated, get in touch with Community Navigators. Contact Laura on 0117 951 5751 or email laura.t@northbristoladvice.org.uk.
“Talking to Sarah made me feel better and now I can look at joining clubs,” Maggie said. “Life gets harder as you get older but people like Sarah bring a breath Community Navigators Bristol is run by a of life and cheer you up.” partnership of trusted local organisations Community Navigators can also help and is funded by Bristol Ageing Better. people tackle any concerns they have www.communitynavigators.org.uk
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HEALTH & WELLBEING
THE TRUTH ABOUT SADNESS By Clarie Miles SOUTHMEAD RESIDENT & COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPIST
when we don’t exercise, we eat badly, we are tired or have hormonal changes, we may feel low. We can also feel sad when we don’t have a good work/life balance, or face problems like debts. At these times, our mood is a sign that something in our life isn’t working for us, and we need to make a change.
So sadness When it comes to sadness, there are two comes for lies we often believe: lots of Lie 1: We should be happy all the time reasons. Lie 2: We shouldn’t ask for help just for Feeling sad is being sad unpleasant, and we often try to The reality is, we all get sad. Feeling ignore it, escape it, or down is a normal part of human life. When we lose someone or something we push it away. Some of the ways we do this (like isolating ourselves, love then we feel sad. Whether it’s a drinking too much or eating junk food) person, a relationship, a pet, or a job, sadness is a healthy and normal reaction can end up making us feel worse. to loss. In addition, we can also feel ashamed of being so miserable. We don’t tell people Feeling miserable can also be like the warning light on a car dashboard, letting when we feel like this because we think ‘I ought to man up’ or ‘other people have us know there is a problem we need to enough problems of their own’ or we do something about. Our emotions are worry people will judge us. connected to our physical bodies, so
WELLBEING DAYS at GREENWAY CENTRE CONFIDENCE BUILDING Date: Wednesday 15th May Would you like to change the ‘I can’t’ to ‘I can’? The introduction to confidence building aims to explore our beliefs about confidence & recognises our comfort and strength zones. We identify strategies and develop a plan to move towards greater self-confidence.
INTRODUCTION TO ASSERTIVE WORKSHOP Date: Wednesday 22nd May This workshop helps us think about why we may become unassertive, discover new strategies for becoming more assertive and is designed to help us make the changes we want. Suitable for sufferers of depression. WAYS TO WELLBEING WORKSHOP Date: Wednesday 29th May Improve wellbeing and mental health with 5 simple, practical, tools that can easily be incorporated into daily life and provide benefits to all. The workshops are free, but you will need to complete a booking form online at: www.second-step.co.uk to guarantee your place, or telephone: 0117 914 5498 ALL SESSIONS: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm, Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, BS10 5PY telephone: 0117 950 3335
But the truth is that asking for help is as normal as feeling sad. We all need support at different times and in different ways. When something is wrong with our life and we feel sad then it’s healthy and good to share this with other people. There are lots of people we can tell , for example: friends, family, people we trust in our community like church leaders, our GP, local mental health services, charities and help lines. So instead of the normal lies, let’s start telling ourselves and others the truth about sadness. The fact is it’s ok to not be ok, and it’s ok to talk about it. If you want to talk to someone you can call the Samaritans free on 116 123. Image above from http://www.samaritans.org/realpeoplerealstories
Could you support a neighbour to feel more connected to their community?
Find out more on our website www.southmead.org or contact Letty on 0117 950 3335 or lettyanderton@southmead.org
Neighbours Connect Southmead
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FROM BAGS TO RICHES FOR CANCER CHARITY FROM NICOLA BENNETT SOUTHMEAD SLIMMING WORLD
So confident they’ll never need their larger sizes again, slimmer’s across Southmead have raised £2850 by donating the clothes they’ve successfully slimmed out of to Cancer Research UK. The Southmead slimming World groups collected a phenomenal 114 bags of clothes, shoes, homeware and accessories as part of the Big Golden Slimming World Clothes Throw. The bags will be donated to local Cancer Research UK shops as part of the national fundraising campaign, which this year goes ‘gold’ as Slimming World celebrates its 50th birthday year. As part of the Big Golden Slimming World Clothes Throw, anyone who finds a special golden bag is in with a chance to win a VIP shopping and makeover experience. The Big Golden Slimming World Clothes Throw aims to raise awareness of how keeping a healthy weight can reduce the risk of developing some types of cancer. Each of the filled bags is worth around £25 to the charity, and this year’s campaign is aiming to beat the total raised in 2018 – an incredible £3million in just two weeks. Since 2012 the partnership has generated more than £12million worth of stock. As well as fundraising, the partnership between Slimming World and Cancer Research UK aims to raise awareness of the links between obesity and cancer. Since 2012 the partnership has generated more than £12million. Seeing members donate their too-big clothes is just the cherry on top for me as a Consultant. What I find so special is seeing members transform before my eyes as they lose weight. Many go from shy, apprehensive individuals who join with their confidence at rock bottom. They don’t believe they could ever lose the weight they dream of losing. When I look them in the eye and tell them they absolutely can be the size they want to be – whatever that is – and that I truly believe in them, things start to change.
MONDAY 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 5:30 pm, 7:30 pm TUESDAY 5:30 pm, 7:30 pm at Southmead Community Centre, Greystoke Avenue, BS10 6BQ Call Nicola on: 07873 818 193
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SOUTHMEAD SPORT books for Bristol Rovers and Tottenham. Fred Mawditt played for By Alan Piper Bristol Boys and also SOUTHMEAD RESIDENT Bristol City. Alfie Shiner played for I have been involved with local football since moving to Southmead in 1971, so it Bristol Boys but sadly illness slowed is of great interest to me to find out about teams from Southmead and to ask his football career. Jeff Sage played for other Residents for their recollections. Bath City. There are I have found out that the teams from the more lads who went 1950s and 1960s were - Southmead on in the game I am Sports, Southmead United, Southmead sure - do you know Athletic, Southmead Youth Club, any? Southcliffe, Half Southmead, Half After the 1966 World Cup (we all know Hartcliffe, Southmead Community, St how that went!) a group of lads got Stephens Youth Club and the successful Greenway Sports from the Downs. Also together and reformed Southmead there were school teams - Fonthill Road, Baptist Football Club. After a few seasons in the old Church of England Doncaster Road, Embleton Road plus League, and not being the best, they Greenway at Senior Level. renamed themselves as Southmead There were a few players who went on Athletic and joined the Suburban league. Peter Barnes played for England Boys After a shaky start they rose through the and Bristol Boys, he was also on the league winning titles and cups and now
F OOTBALL HISTORY
represent Southmead in the Glos County League playing at the old Pen Park School playing field on Saturday afternoons. Please let me know if you have any stories or photos to share about sport in Southmead and I will include them next time. Above: one from the archives. Do you know anyone in this pic or where it is? If so do get in touch via The Mead.
Southmead Community Sports RED STRIPE 6 A SIDE TOURNAMENT Saturday 22nd June 2019 MUSIC ALL DAY: Smack the 80’s Live Band and other artists plus stalls, food, ice-cream, football and entertainment for the whole family 12 noon is team registration for a 12.30 start Entry is £20 with the winners receiving a Red Stripe crate and trophy. If you are interested in putting in a team call Sarah on 07920 714 679 or email: the_pavilion_scs@outlook.com Come along with family and friends for a laugh and a beer!!!
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FROM THE MEAD Items in The Mead are written by the Southmead Community and by those who want to reach Southmead Residents. All views and content are the writer’s own.
For donations this month to: ♥ Brentry & Henbury Children’s Centres ♥ Southmead Development Trust ♥ Southmead Community Sports ♥ Alex Kittow We rely on donations, however small, and advertising, to pay for our printing costs. We are run by Volunteers. Please help to keep The Mead in print by donating or volunteering to help with distribution, advertising, our website, and IT - everyone is welcome. We print 2000 copies and distribute them to the main locations in Southmead where you can pick up your copy. One of our Volunteers personally delivers copies to residents in sheltered accommodation to ensure they are kept in touch. IF you usually receive one through your letter box it is because a neighbour on your street or one of our Volunteers is kind enough to pick up a batch and deliver them. If you would like a copy through your door every month, we can print a batch for your street for you to deliver. Just let us know and then collect them each month from the Greenway Centre. Go on, please volunteer to help us to keep our community connected . . .
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