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News from the
Bridge Collective
February - April
2017
The Bridge CollectiveUnit 4 King Street Business CentreExeter EX1 1BHTel: (01392) 433358E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.bridgecollective.org.uk
Company No: 6201528
Hello everyoneIt feels to me like there are a lot of changes going on at the Bridge at the moment.We are looking at what our resources are - people, time and money - and reassessing how the Bridge Community can thrive best with what we have. One consequence of this is that the Bridge Open Day has become the Br idge Open Afternoon and will only be happening on the first Thursday of the month. This will give us the time and space to get together and work on our visions for the future. Everyone is welcome to participate in this process and have a say in what we do. There are also changes within the Greenwood Project - details on page 8.
My favourite change is that we h a v e e m p l o y e d a n e w C o m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t Worker for Underground Sound. Her name is Em Marshall and itʼs great to welcome her to the Bridge.Thank you to everyone who supports and participates in the Bridge Collective and a big thank you from me for everyone who has contributed to this issue. If you want to learn how to put the newsletter together, or would like some of your work included please get in touch. Details inside the back cover.
Hope you enjoy it best wishes
Bev
This newsletter has contributions from people who
share their perspectives and opinions. The views expressed are not necessarily shared or
endorsed by the Bridge Collective.
1-6 Calendar for February/March/April 2017
7-8 Greenwood Project
9-10 Open Minds - tool box
11 Open Minds - dates
12 Open Afternoons - changes at The Bridge
13 Quote - Ivo Andric´
14 News from Underground Sound
15 Research Opportunity - Gemma Budge
16 Photovoice - Clive at MeridianRaw
17-18 Running Away - Em
19 Quotes
20 Wembworthy Scones - Nicola
21-25 Bridge Community Meeting Minutes -February/March/April
26 How the Bridge Collective Works
27 The Sun Never Says - Hafiz
How to Contribute
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Greenwood Project
FEBRUARY
Friday 3rd Escot. Central Station 10.00amWednesday 15th Exmouth Woodland Trust woods. Meet in Rolle Street bus stop in Exmouth, outside the Savoy Cinema at 10.30am. Bring a packed lunchFriday 17th Escot. Central Station 10.00am Wednesday 22nd Walk - Budleigh to Exmouth. Meet in Rolle Street bus stop in Exmouth, at 12 noon. Bring a packed lunch. We will catch the bus to Budleigh and walk back to Exmouth along the old railway line
fancy a breath of fresh air?
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Andrew Barkla 07855 6333 04 Bev Slade 075 3464 5091
If you wish to be on our group text for reminders when Greenwood events are on,
text Andrew on 07855 6333 04
Wednesday 12th Tiverton Canal walk. Meet at Exeter bus station at 11.00am. Bring a packed lunch.Friday 14th Greenwood event
Friday 28th Greenwood event
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Thursday 2nd Greenwood planning at the Bridge sharing ideas for what Greenwood events we will do. 12noon until 1.00pmFriday 3rd Escot - goodbye walk (see below)Friday 17th Greenwood eventWednesday 29th Steps Bridge daffodil walk. Meet at Exeter bus station at 11.00am. Bring a packed lunch.Friday 31st Greenwood event
APRIL
MARCH
Things are changing at Escot and therefor we are uncertain what will happen in the future. On Friday February 17th we will be finding out about what our future with Escot is and what plans we need to make. On Friday March 3rd we will be having a walk around the estate. You will need to bring a packed lunch, or money to spend in the café. This may be a thank you and ʻgoodbye to Escot as we have known itʼ walk.
Open Minds toolbox
for living with unusual experiences
These are some of the things people have found useful when unusual experiences become overwhelming. Use what helps you and ignore what doesn't help.
MANTRAS'I am safe and healed and whole', 'Love and light and peace' - a phrase or a single word recalled and repeated can be helpful.
IMAGESA piece of art or an image or symbol that makes you feel peaceful and safe. Keep a copy in your wallet.
MEDITATIONCalming the mind and body, working with the breath, focusing inwards, looking for the 'still point'. Even a couple of minutes a day can change your thought patterns and relieve stress.
WALKINGPutting one foot in front of the other, pacing up and down if you are locked into a ward, or seeing where your feet take you. The rhythm of walking calms the mind.
MUSICWhatever music makes you feel good. Music is a powerful way to change your mood and soothe the soul.
TREESTrees remind us to slow down and breathe. They live calmly amidst chaos. They absorb carbon dioxide and give us oxygen. They let go of the past every Autumn and renew themselves in the Spring. Trees are great role models.
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DAVID ATTENBOROUGH DOCUMENTARIESIt's something to do with his voice combined with images of Nature...
ANCHORSSomething that grounds you in the here and now: a crystal. A teddy, a blanket, a hat, a pebble, a piece of drift-wood, a photo. Whatever works.
WATERWater cleanses and purifies, it quenches thirst and refreshes, rivers carry stuff away... Images or sounds of the ocean or a clear-running stream are powerful sources of wellbeing.
FILMSWhen the TV is a source or trigger for unusual experiences films cam provide relief in an uplifting or soothing or just distracting story. When reading is too difficult the film of the book can be just as good.
TALKING Sharing stuff with people who have had similar experiences can be a great relief. Why not come to an Open Minds group for a chat and a cuppa...
Open Minds is a peer-support group for people who see, hear or sense things that other people don't (sometimes labelled 'psychosis'). We meet 1-2.30pm at the Bridge Collective on the second Wednesday of the month.
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‘Open Minds’A peer support group for people who see, hear or sense things other people don't (sometimes labelled psychosis).
We aim to meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month 1-2.30pm, for chat, coffee, support, sharing ideas and general discussion.
At the Bridge Collective, Unit 4, 7-9 King Street Exeter, EX1 1BQ.
Tel: 01392 433358 Email: [email protected]
UPCOMING DATES 2016
13th April 11th May 8th June 13th July
10th August 14th September
12th October 9th November 14th December
January 11th February 8th March 8th April 12th May 10th June 14th July 12th August 9th September 13th October 11th November 8th December 13th
Thursday Open Afternoon dates in February, March, April 2017Please note changes to schedule
During spring we’ll be having 3 Open Afternoons on the first Thursday of the monthJoin us to find out more about the Bridge Collective and ways to get involved on:
Feb 2nd 12-4pmMar 2nd 12-4pmApr 6th 12-4pm
At other times throughout spring we will be working together on ideas for future open times for:
1. Space for conversation and peer support2. Working parties (to take part in work that helps make the Bridge Collective happen)3. Discussions about how to distribute resources sustainably 4. Developing volunteering opportunities
If you would like to be on a contact list for the times we will be working together on these ideas talk to us or fill out the slip below and return it on the first Thursday of the month
To be on a contact list for any of the following, please mark as appropriate and supply contact details that you’d like us to reach you on----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Space for conversation and peer support y / n
Working parties (to take part in work that helps make the Bridge Collective happen).
y / n
Discussions about how to distribute resources sustainably y / n
Developing volunteering opportunities y / n
Email:………………………………………………………………………………….
Telephone:……………………………………………………………………………
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From everything a man erects and builds in his life, in my eyes nothing is better and more valuable than bridges. They are more important than houses, more holy, more general than temples. They belong and are equal to everyone, useful, always built with a purpose, in the place where the largest number of human needs intersects, more persistent than other buildings and do not serve anything that is secret or evil.
Ivo Andric´
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UNDERGROUND
SOUND
A busy December in Underground Sound saw a lot of exciting plans and thoughts of collaborations which have got off to a wonderful start in 2017. There are musical collaborations currently underway-‐ no spoilers (!) but we can say they’re including an eclectic mix of banjo, bass, keyboard and reggae inspired beats-‐ look out for the links to Sound cloud coming soon! Also, heads are being put together for plans of a community day, and performance opportunities…. watch this space!
We also saw the addition of a new Community Development worker for music at Underground sound, here’s a little introduction-‐
‘Hi, my names Em Marshall and I’m so happy to be joining the Bridge and to be involved in Underground Sound, a space which has honestly blown me away in terms of the incredible creativity of Alex and everyone that is part of it. I’ve loved music for as long as I can remember and play every day, either on my guitar or any of the slightly random instruments I’ve collected over the years -‐ from djembe drums to Irish flutes to xylophones –I ‘m probably a really horrible neighbour to have (although my neighbours don’t seem to mind toooo much ) Everyone at the Bridge has made me feel so welcome, which has been really appreciated, thank you !’
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Running away
Yellow edged grass field
Where the dog’s weed and we played
A solitary tree in the middle
Bark stripped, branched arms open bare
Head drooped down at its urban defeat
Round and round us children go
A totem in the grey flecked, concrete row upon row
Of council lego homes
Stacked like supermarket shelves
One night, I need to run
The TV is too loud and the radio is on
The central heaGng buzzes in every nerve ending
I am full of the very sparks
That lit the torch to light the world
There is no rest in the search for stars
A satellite, I emerge
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And from round and round the tree
I Catherine wheel
Through the tangled roads of our estate
Each street name passed
A chain of a link broken
No need for shoes
No need for a coat
The smoke of my breath like a steam train
In the November lamp lit air
I run and run
Like wolves are at my heels
Like the devils on horseback
Like the pavement is hot coal
And if I stay s?ll
Even for a second
I will burn
So I run.
Em
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I’m suspicious of people who don’t like dogs, but I trust a dog
when it doesn’t like a person Bill Nurray
Quotes
I’m restless. Things are calling me away. My hair is being pulled by the stars again
Anais Nin
A ship in port is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for
Admiral Grace HopperUnderstand that the
right to choose your own path is a sacred privilege
Use it. Dwell in possibility.Oprah Winfrey
The only thing you ever have is
now. Eckhart Tolle
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Wembworthy Scones made by Nicola from Heather’s recipe
Makes about 16 scones
IngredientsFlour 1lb (45g)Fat 4oz (115g)Sugar 3 and 1/2 oz (100g)Milk or lightly sweetened Soya milk - to make dough
EquipmentScalesMixing bowlWooden spoonRolling pinCutter (5cm diameter)Baking trayGrease proof paper
Making1.Heat oven to Gas mark 6 / 200 degrees Celsius2. Grease and line a baking tray with grease proof paper3. Rub in flour and fat (using finger tips) until fine crumbs 4. Stir in sugar5. Slowly add milk/ soya milk to make a firm dough6. Flour a flat surface to place dough on7. Pat or roll out mixture quite thickly (approximately 1 and 1/2 cm)8. Cut out with a cutter and place on the baking tray9. Brush top with milk/ soya milk10. Bake for about 10 mins or until top of the scone is firm
Serve with cream/ strawberry jam/ butter / soya margarine
Yum, yum :-)
Date: Thursday 10th November
Community Meeting Minutes
Apologies: Mark B, PetePresent: Sarah T, Bev, Nicola, Ceri, Ashley, Andrew, Sarah E, Margaret, GaryNumber of director’s present: 4
Item Action/Decision
Ground rules Read and agreed
Minutes of last meeting
Read and agreed
Chair next meeting (8th Dec 1-3) Margaret
Pensions Agreed to postpone until April 2017 Agreed to select the banded option
Dates Agree accounts draft checking 1st Dec 10.30 - 11.30Accountant visiting 8th DecJumble Sale Planning 17th Dec 2pmDate proposed 17th Dec 10 - 2pmChristmas tree decorating 1st Dec 2pm
Annual Report 2015/16
Final edit agreed.Agreed to print x 40 black and white
Accountant authorisation
Agreed Andrew to be ʻnominated personʼ for the accountant
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Subject Heading Action/Decision
Experts by Experience - payment and expense policy
Agreed to look at in January meeting
Experts by Experience - funding bid ideas
Discussed proposal for funding bidFurther discussions at December community meeting Funding team meeting 10.30 - 12.30 10th January 2017 (Feel free to join in)
Fire drill Agreed to hold fire drill in January Community Meeting
Safeguarding Policy update in February meeting Nicola to follow up in-house training
Safe Places Agreed this was a good idea. Margaret to follow up
Meeting Closed 3.05pm
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Date: Thursday 8th December 2016
Community Meeting Minutes
Apologies: Ashley, Alex
Present: Ceri, John, Margaret, Ben, Andrew, Sarah E, Laura, Gemma, Beverly, Em, Nicola, Mark
Number of director’s present: 4
Item Action/Decision
Ground rules Read
Minutes Read and agreed
Chair for January12th, 1-3pm
Ben
Chair for February Friday 10th 10.30 - 12.30
Ceri and Sarah (scribe)
Accounts Welcome to Laura - accountant with Francis Clark 2015:16Accountants approved and signed. Thanks
New employee Community Development Worker. Welcome to Em.
Experts by Experience funding bid
Priorities of upcoming bid discussed - sticky dots preferences added.Developing the Experts by Experience bid
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Subject Heading Action/Decision
Community Development and Experts by Experience accrued hours
250 hours to be paid over 4 months December to March
Thursday contingency plan
Proposed plan and program agreed and will be advertised 1st Thursday open afternoon 2nd February 12 - 4pm
Planning Thursdays
Thursday 19th January, 12 midday
Public Health England
Prevention Concordat for better mental health - shared opportunity to submit ideas
Meeting closed 3.25pm
Community Meeting Minutes
Date: Thursday 12th January 2016
Item Action/Decision
Minutes Read and agreed
Ground rules Read
Phone for Underground Sound
Alex and Em to buy phone with cash. budget approx £50
Apologies: Beverly J, Mark B
Present: Ben, Ceri, Alex, Andrew, Ashley, Nicola, Bev, Sarah, Em, Gemma, Margaret
Number of director’s present: 5
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Item Action/Decision
Gemma research Update from Gemma
Fire Drill Opening the window has been simplified. Do another practice fire drill at March Community Meeting. Practice getting out of window. Nicola to research fire safety training.
Experts by Experience: Expenses Policy
Agreed to put on March Community agenda as priority
E by E: Session Coordination
Zero hours to become contracted hours for E by E coordination. Nicola to talk to Andrew and Sarah re. maths
Testimonials working group
-Ben to bring testimonials idea to next E by E meeting-Ben to write something for newsletter-Gemma to set up meting with Ben and Richard Byng
Open Reflection February 8th - meeting 10am - 12Time tasks and resources for the whole Bridge
Contact with Funders
Sarah to draft email to current funder and share
Active Communities Bid
Permission given to progress this at Thursday planning meeting
How the Bridge Collec0ve worksThe Bridge Collec.ve has a unique organiza.onal structure. It is a flat organiza.on set up as a Community Interest Company with members; with each member having shared control and all staff paid the same hourly wage.The Bridge Collec.ve aims for everyone involved to have the same power to make decisions as everyone else. Decisions about the running of the collec.ve are made at monthly directors’ mee.ngs open to all. Directors are appointed by vote by all members at the AGM.There is no execu.ve director, chair or treasurer. Mee.ngs are chaired by a volunteer chosen at the mee.ng. There is no co-‐ordinator/manager of the organiza.on: management is by peer/collec.ve management.
The Bridge Collec.ve has a small part .me staff team and is run largely on good will and volunteer input. The Bridge Collec.ve achieves a lot of peer support on a small budget. Keyholders (volunteers and part .me staff) open and lock up the building for a group/ac.vity and are the responsible person whilst the ac.vity is taking place. There is no assessment /referral process to take part in Bridge ac.vi.es: people decide for themselves if ac.vi.es are something they would benefit from. People at the collec.ve may have mul.ple roles including: director, employee, sessional worker, self employed, facilitator, keyholder, trainer, volunteer, member, aRendee, visitor; and people take part as both providers and beneficiaries of the collec.ve’s ac.vi.es.
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The Sun Never Says
Even after all this time The sun never says to the earth,
"You owe me."
Look what happens with A love like that,
It lights the whole Sky.
Hafiz (1325 -1390)
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