Issue70September-October2022 FREE DONATIONSWELCOME
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HereattheTrustwe’relookingat waystosupportresidentstoget throughtheCostofLivingCrisis.We wanttos�cktogethertokeepour communityasstrongaspossible. PleasedopopintotheGreenway
eunderstandhowworrying itistoconstantlyhearinthe newsthatanotherna�onalcrisisis uponusandthatwe’regoingto struggleevenmoretoaffordtofeed ourselvesandourfamilies,topaybills, ortokeepthecoldoutthiswinter.
Ifyouwouldliketoworkwitha professionaltohelpmanageyourrising energybill,thencometooneofour EnergyHelpHubsattheGreenway Centre.ThenextoneisonTuesday 27thSeptember,from1:30pmto3pm. Topicsdiscussedwillbe:howtoreduce ourenergyhomeuse;howto communicatewithyourenergy company;andwhathelpisavailable. Seefulldetailsonpage3.
Pleasejoinusatthefreefamily event‘ChargetheEarthSummit’ organisedbyMPDarrenJonesatthe Greenway Centre,onSaturday1st October,from10:00amto4:00pm. Onofferwillbeadvicefromchari�es, tradespeople,livedemonstra�onsand talksabouthowtohowtohandlethe crisis.Seefulldetailsonpage4.
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Asyoumayhaveseen,thenew PrimeMinisterhasannouncedan ‘energypriceguarantee’limi�ngthe annualbillofahousehold,withtypical electricityandgasusage,to£2,500 fromOctober.Thisiswelcome,and althoughhelpfulisnotgoingtobe enoughformanyofus.
contonpage3> INSIDE P.3S�ckingTogether Southmead P.5NewMuralatBadock’s WoodSchool P.6SouthmeadFes�val P.8SaturdaySalesAreBack P.9CommunityCorner P.10FreeSupportGroups P.11LivinginSouthmeadYearly Update P.15GreenwayCommunity LearningisOpen P.16GreenwayCareConnect isOpenForBusiness P.19MeadowstoMeaders5 P.22CommunityEventsandInfo Knit&Na�eratlastyear’sWinterCelebra�onWeek
Centre,calluson01179503335,or emailuson info@southmead.org and wecanletyouknowwhatadviceor supportisavailablelocally.
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'mdelightedto announcethatwe havetwonew Community Developmentworkers star�ngwithusat Southmead DevelopmentTrust. Youcanseetheir photoshere.They’rea verywelcomeaddi�onto theteamandtogetherwe’llbe abletoworkalongsidemore membersofthecommunitytoset upgroups,findoutwhat’s importanttoresidentsandcon�nue tobuildonthenetworkwhichexists inSouthmead.
CafedesAmisatthe GreenwayCentrekindlyprovided deliciousfood.Jessica,the massagetherapist,gaveshoulder massagessowecouldallunwind! Itwasgreattocatchupandhear everyone’snews.Thanksto everyonewhocame,andforyour hardwork.
Thisautumnwe arestar�ngtheLiving inSouthmeadYearly Update.Thisisa chanceforusto catchupwith residentsandfind outwhatpeopleare involvedinandwantto takeac�onon. Thisyearthereisafocus ontheCostofLivingCrisisasthiswill besomethingthecommunityis concernedabout.
tthebeginningof Septemberwehelda celebra�oneventforour NeighboursConnectSouthmead volunteers.Theydoanamazing jobconnec�ngwithresidentsand buildingnetworksinthe community.
freecourseaboutbecoming avolunteerinthe communitytohelpyouwork outwhat’sthebest opportunityforyou. findout moreonpage15>
I’mveryexcitedaboutbecoming partoftheSouthmead DevelopmentTrustteam.
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Wealsohaveabrandnew,
There’slotsofwaystotakepart. Youcancomeandchattous,fillout theformonlineoryoucanflipto page11righthereinTheMeadand getstarted.
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Rememberwearealways growingournetworkoffreegroups inCommunityCorner(seepage9). Dogetintouchwithme: Call:07498755863 Email:lucillesmith@southmead.org
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Southmeadbe�er.You’llbehearing morefromthemsoon,bothoutand aboutandinTheMead.Pleasejoin meingivingthemawarm welcome!
We’rereallyexcitedtohavea newVolunteerCoordinator, Alex,star�ngwithus!
Email: alexbenne�@southmead.org
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BY:SIMONEDAVIS, NEIGHBOURSCONNECT SOUTHMEAD
Areyouinterestedin volunteeringwithus?
Sherhasbeenamemberofthe communityforalong�me.Youmay knowherasavolunteeratThe Ranchorasoneofourtrustees. Rhonahasbeenworkingin Southmeaddoingartworkshops withyoungpeopleandisreally lookingforwardtoge�ngtoknow
Volunteersareavitalpartof theworkwedoattheTrust.We offerlotsofopportuni�estoget involved.
Shejoinsusa�ervolunteering withNeighboursConnect Southmeadforseveralyears. Herfocuswillbemakingsure everyone’svolunteering experienceinthecommunity isthebestitcanbe. Tochataboutbeinginvolved, dogetintouch: Tel:01179503335
Ican’twaittomeetallthelovely, hardworkingvolunteersandge�ng toknowSouthmeadandthe community.
Centreisopeneveryweek-daywith freewifiandhotdrinksfrom50p, andouraffordablegymhasagreat fitnessprogrammeanddiscountsfor thoseonlowincomes.
YoucanfindCommunityCorner’s groupsonpage9.
NEXT SESSION: Monday 27th September 1:30 - 3:00pm at the Greenway Centre Book over the phone: 0117 950 3335 energy help desk withBristolEnergyNetwork
Wealsoofferopen accessyouthand playsessionsat TheRanch;this summerhundreds oflocalchildren andyoungpeople enjoyedthese sessionstakingpartin sports,arts,cycling,and natureac�vi�es,alongwith freshlycookedhotmeals. RememberthecaféattheGreenway
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We’dlovetoknowifyouhave anyotherideasabouthowwecanall supporteachotheratthis�me. Thoughtssofarincludeclothesand gi�swapevents,batchcooking,and lowcostwinterfamilyevents.Dolet usknowifyouhaveanyideasyou'd liketomakehappenandifyoucan volunteertohelp.Pleasegetintouch withLucillefromourCommunity Developmentteam(contact detailsopposite).
Communityeventsandinfoareon pages22and23. byworkingtogetherwecanhelpeachother throughthis�metomakesurethat everyonehassomethingtolookforwardto.
Wereallywanttohear howthecrisisisaffec�ng youandwhatelsetheTrust andthecommunitycould dotohelp.Pleaseletus knowbyfillinginthe‘Living inSouthmead’ques�onson page11sowecanthengather allyourthoughts,ideasand views.
Infoaboutspecificsupportgroupsare onpage10.
GROUPS
Asacommunitywehave amazingstrengthandresilienceand
Seedetailsof‘ChargetheEarthSummit’ overleaf
Meanwhilewearegrowingall ourfreeorlowcostcommunity programmeshereattheSouthmead DevelopmentTrust;thereare walking,crea�vewri�ng,artand kni�nggroupstojoinatthe GreenwayCentre(fulldetailson page9).OurLinkWorkers,whoare connectedtoallGPsurgeriesacross NorthBristol,arealready respondingtoconcernsaboutthe comingcrisisandarelookingtofind outwhatotherhelpgroupsare needed–currentfree groupsareonpage15.
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BY:CLAIRHAMILTON,SCHOOLAMBASSADOR, BADOCK’SWOODE-ACTACADEMY
nthesummertermthefrontofBadock’s WoodE-actAcademyhadafaceli�witha newmural.Pupilsworkedwiththear�stin residence,DavidBain,todesignthemuralandthen somepupilsgotinvolvedwithpain�ngit.The pupilsgaveDavidlotsofideasaboutwhatthey wantedthemuraltoreflectandtheylovethefinal designespeicallythebrightcoloursandtheuseof leavesandanimals.Thelongstandingschoolvalues of“Bekind,Besafe,Tryyourhardest”canbeseen inthefinalartwork.Thesearethevaluesthatboth pupilsandstafftrytokeepinallthattheydo.David spentfourdaysattheschoolandinvitedafewof ourchildren,whoarekeenar�sts,tojoininwith him.Theyabsolutelylovedhelpinghim.
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Everydayfromnowonpupilswillbegreeted bythemuralasabrightreminderofthevaluesthat theschoolholdsdear.Butwhatarethepupilsand staffmostlookingforwardtothisyear?
OurnewHeadGirlsKrystalandRuqayyasaid,“I amlookingforwardtohelpingpeoplearoundthe school,helpingmakepeoplefeelproudof themselves”and“Iamlookingforwardtomore learningopportuni�es,doingSATSandyear6 camp”.Staffechoedthesefeelings.MrArthurour Headsaid,“wewanttomakethecommunity proud”andMrsKellyourDeputyHeadsaid,“Iam lookingforwardtowatchingchildrengetallthe amazingexperiencesthatwecangivethemsothat theycancon�nuetoflourishandgrow”.
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ADULTCOURSESATBADOCK’SWOODE-ACTACADEMY HUB Allwelcome! Lotstochoosefrom,somethingforeveryone. Tel:01179030050
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Wewantthewholecommunitytobe welcomedintoourschoolsoIammostexcitedto seeourSchoolHubfullofpeopletakingallsortsof courses.Thecoursesareavailableforanyonein thecommunityto takepartin.So far,thesecourses haveincluded FirstAid, paren�ng, suppor�ng mentalhealth, ge�ngbackto work,Englishas anaddi�onal languageand healthycooking. Anyoneis welcometojoinacourse,youdon’thavetohavea childattheschool.Tofindoutmoreyoucangive theschoolaring: Tel:01179030050
Andfinally,ahuge thankyoutoeveryonefor coming!Here’stonextyear. Dogetintouchifyouwould liketolendahandpu�ngthe nextonetogetherorifyouor yourgroupwanttoplayapart inthedayitself.Thereisalways roomformore!
“Freestuffforkidsgood, funfairtoopriceythough. Moreshadeplease!” -Alicia
� Allourlovelypartnersand communitygroups:BristolBears Founda�on,BristolLibraries,Bristol
“Reallysurprisedit’ssobig withsomuchvariety” -Sue
� DeanaPerry,MikeMurchandthe crewfortheirfundraisingthroughout theyear.Thisallowedustoprovidefree kids’ridesontheday-awonderfulgi�.
“Everyonesaysbadstuffabout Southmeadbutthere’sno troublehere!” -DavidH
BY:SAMGARBETT,OPERATIONS MANAGER,SOUTHMEAD DEVELOPMENTTRUST
Bringitonfornextyear.Thankyouto everyonewhomadeallthispossible.
Tel: 01179503335
� Thestaffandlegionofvolunteersfrom theTrust,includingtheGreenway Centreteam,theRanchYouthandPlay team,theGreenwayGymandwith specialmen�onsforKarenGreenand StephenHaddow.
Southmead Fes�valis special.Ithasa greathistoryand isoneofthe stand-outdaysin thecalendar.In recentyears,the Trusthashadthe pleasureofhos�ng andcoordina�ngthe Fes�val–anhonourand responsibility.Evenmoresointhisyear aswereturnedcau�ouslyfromCovid andwefeltanaddi�onaldrivetoputon areallygoodday.
� GiuseppeandhisIce Creamvan–thoughtto behis25thSouthmead Fes�val,atleast!
Itisatrulycommunity-rundayand wouldn’tcometogetherwithoutthe supportand‘can-do’spiritofsomany people.Itwasapleasuretobeapartof andIreallywanttothankeveryone belowwhotrulymadeSouthmead Fes�val:
Email: info@southmead.org
•OurbrilliantphotographersMark HolbrookandMar�nTwomey
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RoversCommunityTrust,SS GreatBritain,Travelling Kitchen,AvonFire&Rescue Service,BristolWaste, TravellingTeapot,and SouthmeadChurches Together.
AFESTIVALREVIEW
And how itdidreturn!Underthe blazingsummersunwehada magnificentday.Itwasajoytoseeso manypeoplefromallaroundthe communitycomeandenjoythemselves. Toplay,torelax,todance,toeat,tosit, tolaugh:together.Beingtogetheragain wasafavouritepartofthefes�valfor manypeoplewhoa�ended.
� Thefulldiversityofperforming ar�stsandentertainers
� SouthmeadRugbyClub,Cafédes Amis,RaisedinBristolNursery,andour stallholdersinthepre-lovedandcra� fair
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� Everyonewhodonatedand contributedtotheraffle–some amazingprizesthisyear,£945raisedfor futurefes�valsandprojectslocally!
Whatascorcher,theweatherwasthebest ever.Plentytoentertaineveryone.The childrenallwerehappywiththerides. TravellingKitchengaveoutlovelyfreshfruit. ChurchesTogethergaveoutlovelycupsof tea.Wellappreciated.Linedancingwow! Howdidtheydothatwiththeheat,well done!FoodbyGlenn,alovelychilliand salads.Billwasontopformagainplaying theorgan.Hewasonfire,matchinghis shirt!Allthetablesconsis�ngoftoys, homemadecardsandcra�s-averygood selec�on.Janetmadecoconutice,very yummy.Ihadatablefortheawarenessof sepsis,peoplewereinterested.
“Greattogettogetherandsee peopleyouknowfromthe past” -Danny
“ReallygoodbutI’dliketosee morestuffformen” -DavidC “Loveseeingeveryoneback together” -Carol
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Wehadtwoamazing Tombolasthatdidn’trunoutof prizes,eventhoughtheywere bothbusyalldaylong.Dawn PaynewastherewithherSepsis Awarenessinforma�ontable,a causeclosetoherheart.There wasawelcomemusicalbreak whentheSouthmeadLine Dancersgaveagreat demonstra�onoftheirskillstoo.
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I’dliketosaythankyouto Alisonforbeingmylinkatthe GreenwayCentreandSteveand histeamfortheirhelpse�ngup thetablesinthehallandfor pu�ngthemawaya�erwards.
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�eraworklifeofhelping othersdothethingsthey wantorneedtodo,itwas refreshingtobeabletodo somethingI’vewantedtodofora while:organisethecra�andprelovedsale.TobehonestIdon’t thinktherewasmuchofaqueue infrontofme,butitwasgreatto beenthusias�callywelcomedin asavolunteerfortheSouthmead Fes�val.
Thefeedbackfromthesellers wasthattheyhadagooddayand aremorethanhappytodoit again.Sowewillberunninga monthlyPre-Loved&Cra�Fairat Greenwaystar�ngonSaturday 24th September.Anyonewan�ng informa�ononhavingatableat thenextfaircancontactme. Email: karen.tgwish@yahoo.co.uk Callandleaveamessage: 01179503335
Obviously,aswithtruelove, thingsdon’talwaysrunsmoothly butassomeonewhohasbeenon theothersidetherewasn’tmuch thatIwasn’tpreparedfor.The eveningbeforetheFes�valwe had24tablesbookedandpaid for.Onthedaywe’dhadtwolate cancella�ons,butanotherwai�ng foralast-minutespace,soat 11amtherewere23stallsladen withavastarrayofitemsboth pre-lovedormadewithlove.
WHAT'S ON IN COMMUNITY CORNER WHAT'S ON IN COMMUNITY CORNER Community Corner is home to several welcoming groups where you can find company, have a cuppa and learn new things. We'd love to see you there! Coffee Morning Your first drink is on the house! Enjoy a cuppa, a chat and sometimes an activity Thursdays 10am-12pm Linda's Card Making Get creative and make a card for any occasion! Every other Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm g Second Tuesday of the month 2-4pm Art Group Every other Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm Bring your current project with you. No pressure to be a brilliant artist! Games Club Wednesdays 2-3:30pm Cards, Dominoes, Scrabble, Ludo come and play whatever takes your fancy. Knit and Natter Fridays 10am-12pm All knitters welcome. Beginners we'll have you knitting in no time! Sporting Memories Tuesdays 10:30am-12pm Olympic Golds, Euros trophy celebrations let's connect over our fav memories Support for people with lung problems. Tea, coffee and a raffle. "It’s encouraged me to visit a new place, meet new and old friends, and be creative. It lightens my mood!" Would you like to share a skill or start a group? Give Lucille a call on 0117 950 3335 or email lucillesmith@southmead.org A regular at Linda'sMakingCard
THEMEAD10 CARERS SUPPORT DROP IN ONLINE 1st Thursday of month 1 2pm Scan here to sign up! MANAGING MENOPAUSE ONLINE Coming Soon! ENERGY HELP IN PERSON Please contact us for the location Last Tuesday of month 1:30 - 3pm HEALTHY LIFESTYLES IN PERSON COTHAM Coming Soon! LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC PAIN ONLINE Fridays 10:30am 12pm LIVING WITH LONG COVID ONLINE Wednesdays 10 11:30am HOUSING: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS IN PERSON SHIREHAMPTOM METHODIST CHURCH Third Thursday of month 1 - 2.30pm HEALTHY LIFESTYLES IN PERSON GREENWAY Fridays 12:30 - 2:30pm JOIN OUR FREE SUPPORT GROUPSsouthmead.org Groups are open to adults (18+) who are registered at a North or West Bristol GP surgery. Sign up online by visiting southmead.org/wellbeing/social-prescribing or telephone: 0117 950 3335 and ask for the Social Prescribing Team. check our website for updates
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Southmead Development Trust is starting an annual update about what it's like to live in Southmead We're hoping to catch up with residents to find out how people are doing and what they would like to be involved in or take action on.
There's lots of different ways to take part!
Take some time (maybe with a cuppa?) to answer the questions on the next two pages. Then drop them into our red postbox in Greenway Centre reception by Monday 10th October. Or give us a call on 0117 950 3335 for someone to collect it.
A link should appear when you scan the QR code Click this and answer the questions When you hit submit, they'll be sent straight to us
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chat to us
On Thursday 29th September and Monday 3rd October we will be door knocking in the community. We will also be in the following places if you want to drop by for a chat.
scan this qr code with your phone
Living in Southmead yearly update
answer questions on paper
Greenway Centre Foyer 9:30am 12:30pm, 1:30pm 4:30pm Arnside Road 9:30am 12:30pm, 1:30pm 4:30pm
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thank you! Would you like to stay up to date about future events and opportunities? Is there something you'd like to be contacted about? By providing your details we can be in touch. We won't share your details with anyone. your name your phone number your email address (if you have one) what would you like to be contacted about? (if there's something specific) You'll be enteredintoaprizedrawfora £75 shoppingvoucher!
THEMEAD15 01179503335GreenwayCentre,Doncaster Road,BS105PY info@southmead.org GREENWAYCOMMUNITYLEARNING Wearedelightedto openourfreeadult learninghubatthe GreenwayCentre Pleasecontactustofindoutmore,registerandbookcourses FINDYOURSTRENGTHS Wednesday11thJanuary2023 10am 12pm,for6weeks Aimedatthoselookingtokickstarttheir employabilityortraininggoals,orsimplytoget inspirationforimprovingwellbeing INTRODUCTIONTOCOMMUNITYVOLUNTEERING Wednesday19thOctober2022 1pm 3pm,for6weeks Meetandbeinspiredbyourvolunteers Learnhow touseyourintereststosupportothersinthe communitywithconfidence. INTRODUCTIONTOCAREWORK Wednesday5thOctober2022 10am 12pm,for6weeks Fromfullyemployedjobstobeinganindependent carerwithhoursdecidedonbyyou,thiswillequip youforthenextstep INTRODUCTIONTORETAILWORK Pleaseenquireforstartdate 10am 12pm,for6weeks Hearwhatthissectorcanofferyouanddiscovera widerangeofjobopportunitiesonoffer Meet businessestohearwhatthey'relookingfor INTRODUCTIONTOMINDFULNESS&RELAXATION Wednesday11thJanuary2023 10am 12pm,for6weeks Prepareyourselfforanysituation,especially stressfulonessuchasbeginningnewcourses, trainingandemployment
Weareextremelygratefultoeveryone.Wemust sendaspecialthank-youtothecaregiversand
earedelightedthatGreenwayCareConnect,our newcarerintroduc�onagencybasedatthe GreenwayCentre,isnowopen.The journeytoge�ngitupandrunning hasbeenalongone,orperhapsit justfeelslongaswehavefaced somechallengestomakesure theserviceisthebestitcanbe.
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Communica�onsteamhavehelpedustoshareour messagewithyouviasocialmediaandTheMead;our SocialPrescribingteamhavespreadthewordto NorthBristolGPsurgeries;ourEmploymentand Trainingteamhavesupportedustofindtraining opportuni�esforourcarerpartners;ourYouthand Playteamhavebeentalkingwithlocalparentsand carersabouttheflexibilityofbeingaCarerwithus; andourFitnessandWellbeingteamarereadyto supportourCarersandClientswithnewsessions.
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GreenwayCareConnectis anunprecedentedservicein Bristol,whichhasmeantthatwe havehadtostartfromscratch. Therearenocarerintroduc�on agenciesofitskindinthecity.None likeoursthat:servestheirlocalcommunity exclusively;isphysicallypresenttosupportcustomersand carerpartnerstoreceiveanddeliverthebestservice possible;promoteseveryone’swellbeingwithoutmaking profit.Tomakesureweachievethesegoalswehave neededtosucceedindozensofsmallerprojects,allof whichrunsimultaneously.
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Allofthishasbeenpossiblebecausewehavesome wonderfulpartnerswhosupportus.Forexample,allour teamsattheSouthmeadDevelopmentTrusthave contributedacrucialbuildingblocktothisproject:our
Wehavealsohadtheprivilegetodevelop somehelpfulpartnershipswith externalorganisa�ons,such astheDBSOutreach Service,RPCLegal,SelfDirectedFuturesand WECIL,amongstseveral others.Thelocal community organisa�onsinthe NorthWestofBristol havealsokindly welcomedusandshared ournewswithresidentsin theirareas.
Weofferfreetrainingtobeco anindependentcarer. urday with. ROLELOOKINGFORAWITHHOURSTOSUITYOU? GREENWAYCARECONNECT AnewKindofC email:Contact:CeciliaCasadiogreenwaycare@southmead.orgTel:07376067980 THEMEAD16
email:greenwaycare@southmead.orgTel:07376067980 LOOKINGFORACARER? GREENWAYCARECONNECT Weconnectyouwithtrustedcarers whohavesigneduptoourstandardof carepractices. Wecanhelpyoufindthebestsupport tocaterforyourlifestyleandneeds, andattimestosuityou. AnewKindofCare THEMEAD17 poten�alcustomerswhoarealreadyon boardandwecan’twaittoupdateyouall onhowtheirpartnershipsofcareprogress andaboutournextstepofthejourneyto 'anewkindofcare'. Ifyouwouldliketoknowhowto becomeaCarerwithus,orwouldliketo knowhowtofindaCarerforyourselfor lovedone,pleasecontact:CeciliaCasadio Email: greenwaycare@southmead.org Tel: 07376067980 THERE’SAGROUPFOREVERYONE Ifyouneedsomecompanythentakealookatourgroupsin CommunityCorneronpage9. Ifyouneedsupportthentakealookatourfreegroupsonpage10.
THEMEAD18 C����������L��G������ Goodcomedianswherehavetheygone Funnyjokesandwi�ysong. Memorylongitissosad Toseegonethetalenthad. MorecambeandWisethetopofthebill Bringmesunshinehadyourfill. TonyHancockhadgreatwit Thebestofallhis‘BloodDonor’skit. SidJamesfilmswithlaughablesitu AlwayswithBarbaraWindsor’sassetsinview. JimDavidsonhewasquitealark Butsomeofhisjokeswerequitenearthemark. CharlieDrakeali�lefellowofcomedyandsong “Hellomydarling”,hewouldsingalong. FrankieHowardhehadhisleanings Veryfunnybutwithdoublemeanings. LesDawsonwithmother-in-lawjokes AndwithRoyBarracloughdressedaswomenand cha�erpokes. RussAbbo�withhistalentofmanyguises Batmancomedyandac�ngsurprises. BobHopeinAmericawasahit Bri�shbornwithhisdrywit. TommyCooperconjurerandcomedianwashis trade WithhisredFezhathetoppedthegrade. Weneverrealisedthecomedythatwehaveto guard Tofindgoodonesnowisreallyveryhard. Tomakepeoplelaughnowtheirjokesarerude Wedon’twantourchildrentolistentosomething crude. Thetalentisouttherethepastistheproof Giveusgoodcomedythatwillraisetheroof. Wednesdays10:30am 12pm GreenwayCentre ActivityRoom ContactBrianon07484268145 Joinus! DID YOU KNOW? BobHopehaslinksto Bristol! AsatoddlerhelivedinSt George,EastBristolbefore hisfamilymovedto America. Onavisitin1952,hewent tohischildhoodhome. Thereisablueplaquein ChurchRoadremembering him.
Wearehopingtocreateafi�h episode,‘FabLivingontheMead’.Itwill con�nueourtradi�onofcollec�ngtrue storiesfrompeoplewhohavelived, workedandgrownupinSouthmead.This �mewewillbebuildingontheremaining founda�onsofthepostwarpre-fabsin Badock’sWood.
� Doyouknowanyonewholivedin thepre-fabsinBownessGardens?
Visit: www.locallearning.org.uk/ meadows2meaders
� Perhapsyouhavestoriesabout theBronzeAgeburialmound.
Youcantuneinby visi�ngwww.locallearning.org.uk/ meadows2meadersandhear allfourpartsofSouthmead Carestogetherwithchatandinsights fromthecast.
Tel:07899841088
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Email:ruth@locallearning.org.uk
Detailsfromourthirdepisode,Love ontheMead,performedliveatthe GreenwayCentreinMay,arealso availableontheLocalLearningwebsite.
fyoudidn’tgetachancetocatch thefourthepisodeofthe Southmeadsoapopera,Meadowsto Meaders,whenitwasairedonBBCRadio BristolovertheJubileebankholiday weekend,don’tworry!
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� Maybeyoucanrememberplaying inBadock’sWoodsandcanshare someofyourchildhoodgames?
Ifyouhavestoriestoshareor wouldliketogetinvolvedwewould lovetohearfromyou!
THEMEAD20 Music and movement sessions to improve your health and wellbeing Drop in workshops: Monthly at Greenway Centre, BS10 5PY Weekly group: Wednesdays 11-1 at Beacon Music Centre, BS10 5SJ No experience necessary, everyone welcome To sign up or for more info: community@bristolbeacon.org • 0117 204 7103
Tel: 07779323220 Email:rach@allegr.org Website: www.allegr.org/walk-andtalk
TheAllegrFounda�on existstocreate opportuni�esforhumanconnec�onthroughtheprovision,andsupport,of communityevents,wherepeoplecan par�cipateinhealthyrecrea�onfor thebenefitoftheirphysicaland mentalhealth.
AtAllegrweagreethatthe strongestconnec�onsaremadewhen peoplecometogether,inperson,to shareac�vi�eslikewalkingandfind commongroundthroughtalking.We wanttoextendthenumberoffree ac�vitygroupsinSouthmeadand encourageresidentstojoineachother inasafeenvironmenttosocialise.
Walk+Talk isourinauguralCommunity campaign-asimple,safeand welcomingprogramme-whichaimsto helprebuildpeople’sconfidencetoget outandjoininwithsomegentle ac�vityandeasyconversa�on.
Accessiblefreewalkinggroups,inthe community,eachweek,ledbywalk leadersfromthecommunity.
Ourfriendlyteamencourageyouto comealongandjoinin–nothingelseis required!We’llmeetat11:00amatthe GreenwayCentre,everyotherTuesday morning,fromTuesday6th September, andgoforaneasy30-40minutewalk togetherinthelocalarea
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Ifyouwouldlikeanymoreinfo, pleasedon’thesitatetocontactus: BenBurch,Co-FounderandRachel Mitchell,Co-Founder.
newgroup,whichisbothaposi�ve recogni�onforwhatwearedoingand asignificanthelptogetthe programmeupandrunningwith financialsupport.
Sodocomealong.Bringfriends andmeetnewpeople.Walk,talk,or justlisten.We’reconfident,you’llfeel be�ertogether!
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WeknowinSouthmeadthat communityspiritisalreadystrong,yet lonelinessandsocialisola�oniso�en s�llanissue.Wefoundoutabout ac�vi�esinSouthmeadduringour fundraisingandcommunityevents programmein2021whenwemetwith theownersofCaféDesAmisatthe GreenwayCentre–weimmediately knewwewantedtoinvestinthegood workgoingonhere.
WehavebeenworkingwithLucilleat theSouthmeadDevelopmentTrust’s CommunityDevelopmentTeamtofind thebestdayforandtospreadtheword aboutournewgroup.Weunderstand noteveryonecanmakeittothe GreenwayWalkingGroupon Wednesdaysandsothisisawelcome addi�ontogroupssupportedbythe TrustatGreenway.
We’rereallylookingforwardto mee�ngSouthmeadResidentsandto bepartoftherangeofac�vi�eswhich aimtobuildconfidence,enjoy companyandtakegentleexerciseina safe,welcomingenvironment.
TUESDAY6thSEPT 11:00 JUSTSHOWUP SOUTHMEAD-GREENWAYCENTRE Supportedby... allegr.org/walk-and-talk WHAT 30MINWALKASAGROUP NOBODYLEFTBEHIND FREECOFFEE WHEN SHARE WANTTOTALK?PREFERTO LISTEN?SPACEFORBOTH MOVE ALLAGESANDABILITIES, PETSANDPRAMSWELCOME WHERE GREENWAYCENTRE DONCASTERROAD,BRISTOL TUESDAYS.11:00meet. 6thSeptember,20thSeptember,4thOctober, 18thOctober,1stNovember,15thNovember.
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e’rereallyexcitedtohave launchedourcommunity Walk+TalkprogrammeinSouthmead onTuesday6th September.The programmeisfree,forallabili�esand runsalongsidethewalkingandsocial groupswhichalreadymeetatthe GreenwayCentre.
THEMEAD22 Inspira�onbyDawnPayne Inspira�oncomesfromseeingotherpeople cope Givingushopewhenwefeellikeweareona downwardslope. Some�mesthroughourpain Wecanseearainbowa�ertherain. Wecangiveadvicetooneanother Butthereisnothinglikereachingthegoal together. Andbeingthereforeachother Throughwhatever. Grieftakes�metohealthepain Whichmayneverfade. Butbeinginspiredbywhoever Youcanweatherthestormtogether. Prayerandfaithcanhelpyou. Determina�oncanhelpyouthroughtheday Sojustpray! Beinspiredwithsomethingnew I’msuregood�meswillcometoyou. Contribu�onsfromthecommunityarewhatwelovetosee inTheMead.We’reextremelygratefulforthe�meand energythatpeopleputintotheiritems. WOULDYOULIKETOSHARESOMETHINGWITHTHEMEAD? We’dlovetohearfromyou! Ifyouneedsomeguidanceoncontribu�ngyouritem(could beastory,event,picturesorpoetry)thenyoucancontact Lucille Call:07498755863 Email:lucillesmith@southmead.org DIDYOUSEE THELAST ISSUE? We’dlovetohearyour thoughts! Ifyouhavefeedbackonthe issueorhowTheMead couldconnectmorepeople, pleasedogetintouch. Tel:01179503335 Email: themead@southmead.org COFFEEMORNING Mondays 10:30-11:30am PentecostalHoliness Forinfo,contact: 01179871327 Joinusforacuppa, companyandachat. Allwelcome! TIMETOSHINELIFE TRANSFORMATION Star�ngFriday23rd Septemberfor4weeks 1:30-3:00pm GreenwayCentre Forinfoandtobook: 07498755863 Aretherealotofchanges happeninginyourlife? Wouldyouliketoreflect andtakeac�on? JoinAliceRevellandwork togethersoyoucanshine! FRIENDSHIPCAFE Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00pm StStephen’s Forinfo,contact: 01179591250 Goodcoffee! Childrenwelcome. Dropinforhoweverlong you’dliketo. THANKYOUDAWNFORYOUR CONTRIBUTIONSINTHISISSUE
THEMEAD23 NEXTBS10PARKS& PLANNINGMEETING Monday10th October 6:30pm-7:30pm Henbury&BrentryCH Monday14th November 6:30pm-7:30pm GreenwayCentre Forinfo,contactMike tel:07875126321 NEXTINCLUSION SOUTHMEADMEETING Thursday6th October 11am-1pm LanercostCentre Forinfo,contactDeana tel:07790426609 NEXTTEAMSOUTHMEAD MEETING Tuesday27th September 11:00am-1:00pm Tuesday25th October 11:00am-1:00pm StStephen’sChurch Forinfo,contactDeana tel:07790426609 CHURCHES&FAITHS CONTACTS StStephen’s tel:01179591250 NewBrunswickURC tel:01179507776 PentecostalHoliness tel:01179871327 GreenwayCommunity Church tel:01179503335 www.thecommunitychurch.net www.dovetonpress.co.uk THENEXTSUBMISSIONDEADLINEFORCONTENTFORTHEMEADIS: Friday21st October SouthmeadDevelopmentTrustproudlysponsorsTheMead. Contactusbyemail:themead@southmead.org ortel:01179503335 DIDYOUKNOW? TheMeadiscompletely recyclable! We’vealsostoppedusing staplestoavoidunnecessary waste. So,onceyou’vefinished reading(andthoroughly enjoying!)yourmagazine,the bestthingtodoispopitinto yourblackrecyclingbox. SOUTHMEADQUIZNIGHT RETURNS Friday30th September 7:00-9:00pm NewBrunswickURC Forinfo,contactDeana tel:07790426609 £3perperson includestea,coffeeand nibbles.Plusaraffle! dovetonpress.co.uk
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