Successful First New Paths Gathering (Part 1)
We have recently decided to develop the format of New Paths by holding the first monthly gathering. On Wednesday 11 January we invited a group along to the library so they could meet other people doing projects and also get the chance to find collaborations.
(Re)making Maindee Library
Maindee Library has been open to the public and community-run since October 31st 2015. This blog article takes you through a year of planning the future of this community building.
Art and place making in Stokes Croft, Bristol: be brave and think long term
On Friday 16th December representatives from Maindee Unlimited and some local artists took up an invitation from Ruth Essex to visit Stoke’s Croft and the Bear Pit in Bristol. What we found was a real life story of the journey taken by both the local authority and...
Introducing our Trustees: Dave Moses
This is the first of the blog articles written by the trustees of Maindee Unlimited - the charity behind the Finding Maindee project and the library. Chair of trustees Dave Moses [pictured 4th from right below] starts of making the confession that he is a blog...
Volunteering at Maindee Library - can you help?
Over the 11 months since re-opening Llyfrgell Maindee Library+ has so far seen 50 people giving up their free time to help continue the library service and a further 27 people have shown interest.
The Chepstow Road Journey - Meeting 28 September
You are invited to a celebration of the successes and reflection on the future opportunities for Maindee Village Partnership. This is a chance to see some of the films and media created over summer 2016.
Maindee Village Partnership: Potential for Creativity?
Chris Jones & Chris Wade have masses of experience working with high streets across the UK. They have been brought in to help develop proposals for the shopping area on Chepstow Road.
Maindee Village Partnership: Potential For Creativity?
Chris Jones and Chris Wade have masses of experience working with high streets and towns across the UK. They have been brought in by Newport City Council for 3 months.
Maindee Village Partnership
Maindee Village Partnership has been established since Autumn 2015 with a focus on “reducing vacancy rates; increasing footfall; and improving the physical environment” .by Chris Jones