The Reliant

Hi guys, this conversation seems to be going off in all sorts of tangents so I thought I'd clarify a few things. We aren't currently receiving any sort of grant or hand out, all of the money has been raised through hard earned advertising. There are three of us producing the magazine with a circulation of 3000 and so I don't expect us lose a few million unless we end up doing something drastically wrong. I also don't think the piece on the vegan society was forcing any point down anyone's necks, we were just showing the viewpoints of a section of the public. The mag also had another vox pop on the best place to get a sunday roast and an advert for a butchers. As for online content, we are planning on expanding our website to feature regular updates in time when we get more contributors. I think now is the time for smaller more focussed publications, rather than nationwide giants. We wouldn't have as many people interested if we just created a website, which says a lot for the value of tangible objects - because everything is now online, it has ironically made the printed word more desirable. The magazine isn't intended to make millions or change the shape of publishing, it is intended to celebrate Camberwell, Dulwich and Peckham. We have had many emails from readers thanking us for making the mag, and for those comments we are grateful.

If you haven't heard of us, The Reliant is a brand new bi-monthly free arts and community magazine for Camberwell, Dulwich and Peckham.

We've now distributed all the copies of The Reliant around town. What do you think about it? All feedback is greatly appreciated! To see more info and an online version of the magazine, go to www.thereliant.com Thanks!

The Reliant is a brand new community and arts magazine for Dulwich, Camberwell and Peckham. The first issue comes out 1st February. We tweet about great events in the area and publicise the people who deserve it. It would be great if you could support us! EDIT: Might help if I put our twitter on here! @thereliantmag