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o you remember the last printed edi�on of The Mead before the pandemic? Pictured on the right, it was packed with all things Southmead and was, as ever, well received by our offline residents. We know The Mead has par�cular fans at The Woodnook (hello Woodnook!) and we’re always to keen to find areas in the community where residents would like to receive community news and no�ces on paper (do let us know). The pandemic put printed edi�ons on hold for two years, but even before the pandemic The Mead was beginning to struggle with just one Volunteer doing all the tasks necessary to keep it going. During lock-down, like many of us, our Volunteer had some health and family set-backs and so couldn’t bring back the printed edi�ons without more support, and income to meet rising prin�ng costs. Residents have made it very clear that The Mead is needed and have been constantly asking when it’s coming back. The Southmead Development Trust have listened to this and we are delighted that the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to sponsor and support The Mead for the next two years. This is fantas�c news and means a small team of staff at the
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'm here to support people of all ages to make things happen in communi�es in North Bristol, with a par�cular focus to help people over 50. I'd love to get to know you. I’m very excited about the return of the printed edi�on of The
Mead and am keen to help you to submit your items for inclusion, whether they are stories, no�ces, poems or pictures. I would be happy to meet you in Community Corner at the Greenway Centre. Lots happens for free in Community Corner such as kni�ng, cra�s, playing board games, and simply mee�ng
up for a cuppa and chat (see What’s On pages 12-13). We also have a new book-swap trolley where you can pick up a book you’d like to read and give one in return. I’m keen to support residents to set up and run new groups here, as well as at venues in all communi�es across North Bristol. To reach me call: 07498 755 863 email: lucillesmith@southmead.org
