Partnership News

Posted: Sun 29 Aug 2010 08:35:32

Ashton Vale Wildlife

Check out this great local website for photos of wildlife in the area. www.ashtonvalewildlife.com Remember that we are going to be setting up a Bedminster wildlife group too - contact benbarker@blueyonder.co.uk for details

Posted: Sun 29 Aug 2010 08:33:38

Volunteer Exchange Meeting

Meeting to see how we can raise the level of local volunteering and about matching volunteers to appropriate placements. If you need volunteers for your organisation, come along with your ideas. 29th Sept, 11am, Tobacco Factory Theatre.

Posted: Sun 29 Aug 2010 08:30:42

Closing date for community chest applications

We have £21,000 to give away in grants through the community chest. Get your applications in now! Closing date 30th Sept. People also needed to be on the panel making the decisions about the grants which meets on 13th October, 7pm, at the Southville Centre. For more info contact benbarker@blueyonder.co.uk

Posted: Sun 29 Aug 2010 08:28:40

GBCP Board meeting

4th October - more details to follow

Posted: Sun 29 Aug 2010 08:28:09

Drop-in to comment on the area green space plan

29th Sept, Southville Centre from 12 noon to 8pm

Posted: Sun 29 Aug 2010 08:27:05

Audit of North Street

A group will be looking for ways in which it can be made more friendly to walkers, pram pushers etc.Sept 9th, meet at 10am at Booth Road.

Posted: Sun 29 Aug 2010 08:25:47

BS3 Planning Group meeting

1st September, back room of the Hen and Chicken, 7.30pm, to look at BCC's proposals for key sites in the GBCP area

Posted: Tue 13 Jul 2010 17:21:17

Better Bedminster Community Chest

There will be another round of grant making from this local community chest. Community groups can apply for up to £1,000 and there will be one grant of £5,000 available. If you would like to apply, please email benbarker@blueyonder.co.uk after 26th July for an application pack. Closing date for applications is 30th September

Posted: Tue 18 May 2010 20:32:16

Patchwork community gardening

The next session of the Patchwork community gardeners will be on Thursday 26th August. We look after some small green spaces around Bedminster and Southville and over the summer months go out once a month to do weeding, tidying etc. If you'd like to come along, meet us at the Southville Centre at 6.30pm and bring gloves and tools if you have them. We usually garden for about an hour and a half and then go for a drink in the pub.

Posted: Fri 30 Apr 2010 11:37:35

Best of Bedminster Show

A date has been set for this year for September 25th for this local 'village' show. There are lots of small jobs to do, so if you can help please get in touch with Jim O'Shaughnessey - jim.os@blueyonder.co.uk Enter the competitions for best jam, best cake or best pumpkin and come along and join in the fun.

Posted: Mon 15 Mar 2010 19:11:50

Transition BS3 monthly meeting

The group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Bristol Green Store on Chessel Street. All are welcome. Check out the website for more information - www.transitionbs3.co.uk

Posted: Fri 19 Feb 2010 12:26:27

Could you volunteer?

Do you have an hour or so a week you could spare? Are you happy to listen to someone and chat about a whole variety of things? Do you appreciate a nice cup of tea? LinkAge are looking for volunteers just like you to visit lonely and isolated people at home in Southville, Bedminster and Ashton. No experience is required as training and support is given. Travel expenses will also be paid. Times are flexible and anyone over the age of 18 is welcome to apply. If you are interested in finding out more, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Hazel Leithall on 0117 305 2365 or email hazel.leithall@stmonicatrust.org.uk

Posted: Fri 19 Feb 2010 12:22:32

In need of some company?

Do you know someone over 50 who is lonely or isolated? Perhaps a relative or neighbour who would appreciate a visit for an hour or so each week Are you yourself stuck at home and perhaps a bit frustrated by the limitations that can come with getting older? For those living in Southville, Bedminster and Ashton, LinkAge can help. We have a growing group of volunteers who would like to visit an older person. You will need to fill in a form, but we can help with that. Once a person is on our list we will work hard to match them with a suitable volunteer. For more information please contact Hazel Leithall at the LinkAge office on 0117 305 2365 or email hazel.leithall@stmonicatrust.org.uk

Posted: Fri 19 Feb 2010 12:16:37

LinkAge walking group

The group meets every Thursday at various locations in the area to go on 2-3 mile walks. The group is very friendly and is for people over 50 in the Bedminster, Southville and surrounding areas. The walks are suitable for anyone who can walk for an hour without stopping. We usually finish at a cafe for a cup of tea. For information about the programme of walks contact Joanna Yarham 0777 540 4622 or the LinkAge office on 0117 350 2365

Posted: Fri 19 Feb 2010 12:13:19

Men's woodwork group

LinkAge are running a woodwork group for men over 50 at FaithSpace in Stackpool Road on Wednesday mornings from 10-12. All abilities welcome. Tools, materials and guidance is provided. To sign up or for more information contact LinkAge on 0117 305 2365

Posted: Wed 10 Feb 2010 10:52:03 by acta Community Theatre

Bedminster Kids Youth Theatre looking for new members

acta's youth theatre for 9-11 years olds in South Bristol is looking for new members.

The group takes place on Tuesday afternoons, 3.30-5.00pm at the acta Centre on Gladstone Street. It's free and open access! Call acta on 0117 9532448 to book a place.

Posted: Wed 10 Feb 2010 10:49:51 by acta Community Theatre

South Bristol residents create storybook for children

acta's arts group for over 55s have published their first storybook for children.

The book, entitled 'On Our Street', is based on the puppet show of the same name created and devised by the OPA members and has been distributed around Primary Schools in South Bristol. There are a few copies left, if anyone would like one for their school or community group, please get in touch!