Author: The Mead BS10

By Ian Thornley, Editor at Large. The sorry mess surrounding academics and pensions has really made me think. You can’t take out what you don’t put in. If you do, Read More …

Many of you will know Ian Thornley. He’s been integral to The Mead since its inception. You might recall our front page piece in August about his retirement. Ian was Read More …

Pop into Southmead Library to pick up a free Microbit. What’s a micro:bit? It’s a “tiny programmable computer, designed to make learning and teaching easy and fun!”. Using your web Read More …

Did you know North Bristol Community Project on Gloucester Road offer free (if on means-tested benefits) courses? You can join an arts for wellbeing course to relax and unwind, or Read More …

Avon and Somerset Police have announced the new and permanent home for Southmead Police Station will be at Southmead Hospital. The new station will house an enquiry office open to Read More …

Bristol A.R.C. offers free cat microchipping to help reduce stray cat numbers in the city. Every year, over a quarter of a million animals are lost. Microchipping gives a pet Read More …