http://www.greaterbedminster.org.uk/news.php News from the Greater Bedminster Community Partnership en-gb http://localhost/gbcp/news.php#2010-03-02 21:33:11 Tue, 02 March 2010 21:33:11 GMT The Community Chest is now open for a new round of applications. The closing date is 30 April. Contact Ben Barker for application forms or further details: benbarker@blueyonder.co.uk http://localhost/gbcp/news.php#2010-03-02 21:31:02 Tue, 02 March 2010 21:31:02 GMT There will be a follow-up meeting on Love Bemmy/Bemmy vision on Monday 15th March, upstairs in The Albert (on corner of West Street nearest East Street). 8-9.30pm (buy a drink on your way in!). This is still an up-in-the-air project so any ideas or contributions welcome - especially anyone willing to act as coordinator! It may be that we decide to link in with other things that are already happening rather than starting something new, but it will depend what anyone has the time and energy for. http://localhost/gbcp/news.php#2010-03-02 21:28:09 Tue, 02 March 2010 21:28:09 GMT The 5th Bristol Seed Swap will be on Sunday 21st March from 11am to 3pm at Windmill Hill City Farm. Lined up so far are seeds from the Heritage Seed Library, commmunity gardens' plant stalls, wild food walks with Andy Hamilton, local gardening groups, film showings, seed saving workshops, tea and cake and more. If you have spare seeds that you saved from last year or flowers and vegetables, it is a brilliant chance to swap your surplus. If you did not manage to save any last year it's a chance to get a few packs of seeds to save this year. There will be a stall with Seed Saving info so you can find out how to save seeds this year. The day is a brilliant chance for new growers to pick up a few packets of free seeds and some growing tips. Entry is by donation. http://localhost/gbcp/news.php#2010-02-24 18:08:47 Wed, 24 February 2010 18:08:47 GMT This year's Malago Trek is on Sunday 20th June, meet in ASDA car park at 10am. The plan is to stop for a picnic in Manor Woods and then to walk up to Dundry Slopes. Further details to follow nearer the time. http://localhost/gbcp/news.php#2010-02-19 12:26:27 Fri, 19 February 2010 12:26:27 GMT 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 http://localhost/gbcp/news.php#2010-02-19 12:22:32 Fri, 19 February 2010 12:22:32 GMT 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 http://localhost/gbcp/news.php#2010-02-19 12:16:37 Fri, 19 February 2010 12:16:37 GMT 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 http://localhost/gbcp/news.php#2010-02-19 12:13:19 Fri, 19 February 2010 12:13:19 GMT 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 http://localhost/gbcp/news.php#2010-02-10 17:55:51 Wed, 10 February 2010 17:55:51 GMT The Southbank Arts Trail will be on 8th and 9th May this year. Look out for the programmes nearer to the time, available from the Southville Centre http://localhost/gbcp/news.php#2010-02-10 10:52:03 Wed, 10 February 2010 10:52:03 GMT 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. http://localhost/gbcp/news.php#2010-02-10 10:49:51 Wed, 10 February 2010 10:49:51 GMT 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! http://localhost/gbcp/news.php#2010-02-05 16:46:47 Fri, 05 February 2010 16:46:47 GMT This will take place on Saturday 20th March from 9.30-12.30 at South Street School. We'll be discussing progress to date and future options around local concerns such as cycling and walking, local plans and community engagement. Further details to follow. http://localhost/gbcp/news.php#2010-02-05 16:44:18 Fri, 05 February 2010 16:44:18 GMT This will be in two parts: the first on Monday 1st March at 7pm at Windmill Hill City Farm which will be the business part. If you are interested in being nominated to the Partnership Board, please contact Ben Barker benbarker@blueyonder.co.uk The second part of the meeting is the conference on 20th March, detailed separately.