We had a magical night in the company of the Great Baldini, who amazed us with his close up magic last month. It was a fun way to spend a February evening!
For our March meeting, we will welcome local writer and historian Andy Lewis. Andy leads the local history group at Zion Community space, has written several books and publishes a blog: "The Ramblings of a Retired Utility Worker". A lifelong resident of Bedminster Down, Andy will tell us all about the history of the area from its position as a "no go area" for large parts of the 16th & 17th Century to its transformation as a mining community and then its development as a largely residential community. He will also talk about some of the organisations that were key to making it a "real community area" at its height, their subsequent demise and how the area has changed since.
The committee is close to finalising the programme for the year and look forward to telling you the plans for the rest of 2022. As part of this, we are considering changing the date of some meetings that fall in school holidays so that they are in term time instead. We'd love to hear what you think about this plan, so please let us know by e-mailing wearemalagowi@gmail.com or chat to us at the next meeting.
Finally, as ever, we need your help. We have some ideas for fundraising which we will share with you, over the next few meetings. In the meantime if you are able to help with providing a cake (homemade or shop bought) or helping with teas at the March meeting please e-mail us.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 30th March.
