Greenway Centre is a base for more than 20 businesses, charities, social enterprises and statutory services.  There are more than 30 community classes or groups on offer each week here, many of them free.

Before the Pandemic, a very busy and expanding programme of events was taking place including performance arts, debates, sporting events and community festivals.

This year we have:

• Hosted 6 months of vaccine clinics with 27,414 vaccinations administered

• Kept the Greenway Centre open safely all year for the local foodbank, NHS service, an emergency response hub and essential support groups

• Supported all our groups and small businesses to survive through grants, rent discounts, improved broadband and flexibility

• Adapted our community and meeting room space for social distancing and ‘room and zoom’, allowing groups to meet again safely

“Right from the start the Southmead Development Trust have been brilliant. Without the team this would have not happened.

“As a result of the vaccine clinics, patients will benefit for years to come because of the closer working relationship we have and a better understanding of each of our roles in the community. 

“Hosting a vaccine clinics in a local hub like this has undoubtedly boosted take up and saved lives”.

Dr James Cross, Greenway Practice

Richard's Story

“I lost my wife last year and aged seventy four started coming to the Greenway Centre exercise classes after  my doctor told me I was diabetic.

“I decided ill health was not a path I wanted to take . My grandson set me up on Zoom and I attend as many classes from Greenway as I can during the week.

“I have lost weight, worked at my own level and got much fitter and stronger, and enjoyed being part of an exercise community.  It’s good to get up for a class and to see people and have a quick chat before and after the class.

“Yesterday the doctor told me that as I approach seventy five I am no longer diabetic –  I am so happy and will continue on my fitness journey as its now part of my everyday life.”