Stepping Back In
Three years ago I suffered bereavement and other life challenges that devastated my mental wellbeing. I became very disconnected from myself and the community. I realised then that I needed Read More …
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Reading in Our Southmead Schools
Pre-Covid, many adults in our community were going into their local school to read one-to-one with children. This is great for children as it builds self-esteem and confidence and is Read More …
Dreams
The breeze blew in thru the leaded cracked window that made the flame dance with delight, in came the first moths of summer as they got wed in the candle Read More …
Lauren
I got a friend called Lauren we’d chat over the fence, for hours and hours we go at it, just chatting you know nonsense. I’d tell her about my fears Read More …
Treasure Box by Dawn Payne
In my treasure box are memories of you. Little pink bonnet, edged with delicate rose buds, and pink ribbons too. A lock of hair tied in a band, a white Read More …
Reminiscing Southmead, a Poem
Being born in the sixties, growing up through the seventies. Living in an area, full of green grass, blue skies and lots of pleasantries. The place is our home, this Read More …
New Year wishes from Dawn Payne
Dear Reader, I hope you all had a Happy Christmas, and Santa brought you all the things you wanted, and not forgetting the meaning of Christmas, when Jesus was born. Read More …
Marion’s McMafia Coincidence!
A few months ago I got on a bus and picked up a free Metro paper. When I got home and started to read it I opened a page and Read More …