Volunteer kitchen porter role for The Old Library – a volunteer run & maintained community hub in the heart of the South Lockleaze & Purdown neighbourhood. What will you be doing? Maintain a clean kitchen environment by regularly cleaning (and disinfecting where necessary) utensils, Tableware (plates, bowls, glasses, cutlery…), food preparation areas, […]
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The project The Old Library, Eastville – a volunteer-based community project with Café, book swap, events, lounge, hire space, garden & playspace for the community, by the community. Run by the South Lockleaze & Purdown Neighbourhood Group C.I.C. The Role We are looking for a team of volunteers to help […]
Volunteer Role: Volunteer Coordinator for The Old Library Eastville, Bristol
Salary: VoluntaryContract Type: Trustee/DirectorHours: Part TimeLocation: BristolContract Details: Directors@theoldlibrary.org.ukDetails of Role: Following a successful round of director recruitment we are keen to continue to expand the expertise of our board and are currently recruiting for two additional roles. We would like to recruit people who live locally to the Old Library or who live in the […]
Director/Associate Director Recruitment
Exciting opportunity to get involved and make a difference in an amazing community project! DOWNLOAD JOB SPEC >> South Lockleaze and Purdown Neighbourhood Group CIC is looking to recruit a Treasurer to the board to help with finances and book-keeping for the Old Library Project. The CIC took over running […]
On the lookout for a Treasurer! Can you help?
Considerate Friends are a group of unpaid family carers who visit local services to suggest recommendations and improvements for disabled people, carers and people aged 50 and over. The project works across the Greater Fishponds area and visits started in January 2018. The project is under the umbrella of […]
Considerate Friends Report – Care Forum, The Old Library
A new consultation has been published by the Council Transport team with a large number of proposed changes to Muller Road and the surrounding road network. Residents, users, local businesses, schools & community spaces such as the Old Library, are being asked to provide their feedback to the plans in […]
Muller Road Consultations

The Old Library Circle Dance Evenings take place on the last Tuesday evening of the month, from 7.30 to 9.30. But what is Circle Dancing, why do people get involved and why should you? Susannah Temple, our fantastic Circle Dance evening lead shares her thoughts and ideas – if it sounds […]
Discover Circle Dancing!

THE REDEVELOPMENT MOVES FOWARDS! After extensive consultation we are now close to submitting plans for the redevelopment of the outdoor area into a wooded play area that will be secure, enticing and magical. With something for everyone from the smallest child to our most senior citizens it will be a […]
THE OLD LIBRARY NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2018!

Following an extremely successful recruitment process, the South Lockleaze and Purdown Neighbourhood Group are pleased to announce that we have recruited 4 further Directors to our Board. The 4 new directors will be joining alongside Emily Shimell and David Walwin, two of the three founders of the group, to create […]
2 Years On – The Board Expands!
Exciting opportunity to get involved and make a difference in an amazing community project! South Lockleaze and Purdown Neighbourhood Group CIC is looking to recruit 4 more Directors to our board. The group is a registered community interest company (CIC) with currently 3 Directors. Running The old Library Eastville is […]