Some problems are nice problems. Last night We had a nice problem. We’re short of funds (not a nice problem). We’re short of volunteers (not a nice problem). Poverty and the need for a helping hand are rocketing (definitely not a nice problem). We’ve run out of Fridge and Freezer space – that is a nice problem. Why? Because people … Read More
Baggator Nexus and Lockdown 2
In the Baggator Nexus we believe that we must do everything we can to limit the spread of Covid-19. In the Baggator Nexus we believe we must do everything we can to limit the damage of Lockdown2 and the Covid-Recession. This is what we are doing At the Pickle Factory 13 All Hallows Road, BS5 0HH Baggator Gardening Project – … Read More
Baggator Bike Club helping young people get on the road
Baggator Bike Club is for young people aged between 11 and 18 who need a bike. They are taught to mend donated bikes and can keep them afterwards. They can donate £20 if they choose to, this money will go towards new parts for their bike and others. It usually takes around 3 sessions to renovate one of the bikes. … Read More
Cycling Sisters – free cycling lessons at Baggator
Cycling Sisters has been set up by local women to help support other women, particularly those who may face religious or cultural barriers, to learn how to cycle. It started with a conversation about getting back in to cycling and encouraging other women to cycle too. The response from Muslim women has been overwhelming but all women are welcome, irrespective … Read More
#COVIDdirectory Where to get help in Ashley, Easton, Lawrence Hill + beyond
@Up Our Street + @Vocalise Bristol magazines have collaborated with @St Pauls Advice Centre, @Bristol Law Centre, The Network and CHAS Bristol to bring you a definitive guide to support, advice and helping others during this difficult time. We are included in the #COVIDdirectory alongside 56 other local groups, projects and organisations. Each listing is “tagged” with a category to … Read More
Baggator Nexus response to COVID-19
As part of BAGGATOR Nexus response to COVID-19, we’ve had teams of people cooking and freezing meals for delivery to people who are self-isolating or vulnerable. We [that’s Easton, not just Baggator] were able to get this off the ground within a week of lockdown because a ‘virtual’ army got stuck in from all sorts of organisations and groups. We are using … Read More
Held in Common Story Call Out
The Network is seeking residents’ stories for a new podcast celebrating Bristol’s communities during COVID-19. The podcast will be called Held in Common and seeks to celebrate all that Bristol’s different communities have in common at this time. We’re looking for short (20 to 90 second) audio clips from local residents sharing something unexpectedly positive that they’ve discovered during the … Read More
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