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Watch: Authenticity in Cadbury Heath

Janice has been working at a family run community project for 22 years in Cadbury Heath, which is trying to fill the gaps left by austerity.

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Janice has been working at a family run community project in Cadbury Heath for 22 years. Surrounded by affluent areas, the working class estate has been hit hard by years of austerity.

Through it all Janice and the community around her are aiming to stay true to the neighbourhood and build its future. Neil Maggs went to find out more.

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Produced and directed by Neil Maggs
Filmed and edited by Matt Buckner

Watch Neil Maggs’ last film – a moving short film about aspiration in Hartcliffe with local lad and award winning film maker Paul Holbrook.

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  • The dedicated Janice,I have worked with her for years both as chair of the Parish Council and personally, her dedication has to be seen to be believed ,does so much for the kids and families

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