Meet the team at Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust
Melissa - chief executive
About me: I’m a proud, long time drawn-here-not-born-here Bristolian, who still believes that together we can change things for the better.
What do you love about Lockleaze?: Everyone says it but the skier is bigger here! That and the great people.
What should people talk to you about?: Talk to me about all things Lockleaze – maybe about doing something you’ve always wanted to do here, or whatever’s on your mind.
antonio - operations manager
About me: I’ve been resident in Lockleaze for the past 20+ years. In the past I have been a full-time youth worker and managed the onsite IT for secondary schools plus much more!
What do you love about Lockleaze?:
When we moved to Lockleaze, it was often referred to as the forgotten quarter. Yet together in this forgotten place was a community, a varied melting pot of cultures and ethnicity. That continues to love and embrace both its own history and future.
What should people talk to you about?: Anything they like.
gail - finance administrator
About me: I have been with the Trust since 2003, so Lockleaze is my second home. I also really enjoy seeing my friends here.
What do you love about Lockleaze?: I love the space and fresh air here which I find relaxing, and being so close to Stoke Park is great.
What should people talk to you about?: I administer the Finances so you can talk to me about any payments, or financial queries.
maria - community activator
About me: Delighted to be helping the residents of Lockleaze to work together and get involved to make our Community a great place to live.
What should people talk to you about?: My role is to engage with the community and spread the word about LNT and all that goes on at The Hub. I have a particular focus on promoting Sport and Physical Activity in Lockleaze - I lead our partnership with Wesport. I am also working on our Community Hubs programme - working to connect residents to each other, signpost and working with local partners to find out what is going on and work collectively to make life better in Lockleaze. Stop me for a chat or email me and let me know how I can help. Oh and I love beagles and hate rhubarb!
Alex - Community Led Housing Project Lead
About me: I manage our Community-led Housing project, Lockleaze Loves Homes.
What do you love about Lockleaze?: I love how green Lockleaze is! Through the project I have really enjoyed getting to know the community, working with residents to build a vision of homes and place that meet the needs of Lockleaze.
What should people talk to you about?: Lockleaze Loves Homes and other pipeline developments in Lockleaze. If you have an idea, question, comment or want to get involved, I would love to hear from you!
eric - resident ecologist
About me: I’m super excited about working with the community of Lockleaze to transform and rewild our green spaces. I love spending time in nature, skateboarding and Brazilian jui jitsu.
What do you love about Lockleaze?: People are coming and going all the time in The Hub and everyone is passionate about their local area. It’s a really nice atmosphere where people don’t feel at all afraid to wander in and ask for help or just for a chat.
What should people talk to you about?: Any ideas you may have for rejuvenating/rewilding our green space in Lockleaze. Also please send any interesting wildlife sightings my way!
Noemi- Receptionist
About me: Originally, I am from Hungary but have lived 6+ years in Bristol. Excited to work with the local community. Also, I enjoy running, being around nature and spending time with animals.
What do you love about Lockleaze?: I enjoy meeting the local people, everyone is really friendly and welcoming. I love Gainsborough square and being so close to Stoke park.
What should people talk to you about?: Booking events, enquiries about classes, upcoming events and anything they would like help with. Also, always up for a chat about movies, series, food and any recommendations to do in Bristol.
Eleanor - Really Wild Project Coordinator
About me: I'm passionate about communities coming together to make their world a better place, and have been a community and environmental activist most of my adult life. I love the natural world, and I'm happiest on Purdown with my kids and dog!
What I love about Lockleaze: I've lived here for two years, but been around the place for longer. I love all the community groups, and the amazing access to nature open space, and views.
What people should talk to me about: Your ideas for bringing more nature into our greens, verges, and gardens, as well as ideas for how we can help each other reduce our carbon footprint, and stop climate change.
Laura - events and comms
About me: I love being out in nature, especially spending an afternoon in one of Bristol’s beautiful parks. I’m also really into singing and playing music, especially with friends and other musicians.
What do you love about Lockleaze?: I love how spread out and relaxed the area is with the Square and green spaces, and I’ve loved meeting so many fab members of the community at classes and events at the Hub.
What should people talk to you about?:I’m sure you’ll meet me at an event soon enough, but please do get in touch with me about sharing your events or classes with the Lockleaze community.
