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![Future City Conversations Draft Report
At last, here is the draft of the Future City Conversations – click on the image above to read it. It has been an amazing process with over 100 people involved in the seminars. As ever there was far more material than we could ever fit into the document, [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Banners_Layer_001-115x115.jpg "Future City Conversations Report: A Call for Collaboration (now online!)")
Future City Conversations Report: A Call for Collaboration (now online!)
Posted on February 20, 2012 | No CommentsFuture City Conversations Draft Report At last, here is the draft of the Future City Conversations – click on the image above to read it. It has been an amazing process with over 100 people involved in the seminars. As ever there was far more material than we could ever fit into the document, [...] -
![[ March 31, 2012; 10:30 am to 6:00 pm. April 1, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Saturday 31st March and Sunday 1st April 2012
Brunel’s Old Station, Temple Meads, Bristol
Entry: Adults - £2.50 Concessions - £1.50 Children - Free
http://www.lovefoodfestival.com/spring.html
A Taste of Spring.
Love Food have released a taster of what visitors can expect at this year’s ‘Spring Festival’. The biggest event of the Love Food calendar is now in its third year and [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Love-Food-Spring-Festival-1-115x115.jpg "Love Food presents Spring Festival 31 March-1 April!")
Love Food presents Spring Festival 31 March-1 April!
Posted on February 20, 2012 | No Comments[ March 31, 2012; 10:30 am to 6:00 pm. April 1, 2012; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Saturday 31st March and Sunday 1st April 2012 Brunel’s Old Station, Temple Meads, Bristol Entry: Adults - £2.50 Concessions - £1.50 Children - Free http://www.lovefoodfestival.com/spring.html A Taste of Spring. Love Food have released a taster of what visitors can expect at this year’s ‘Spring Festival’. The biggest event of the Love Food calendar is now in its third year and [...] -
![[ March 17, 2012; 12:00 pm; March 18, 2012; 6:00 pm; ] We are really excited at how the March 17-18th event is developing. http://www.bristolgreendoors.org/events/march-2012
We have over 40 homes participating from across the city. 15,000 map booklets are being distributed now and look great (see below). Thanks to Stu at Shoe Design Creative for all your patience. http://www.shoedesigncreative.com/
We had a great householder and volunteer Welcome event last [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/planet-bristol-header-115x105.png "Bristol Green Doors March 17-18!")
Bristol Green Doors March 17-18!
Posted on February 16, 2012 | No Comments[ March 17, 2012; 12:00 pm; March 18, 2012; 6:00 pm; ] We are really excited at how the March 17-18th event is developing. http://www.bristolgreendoors.org/events/march-2012 We have over 40 homes participating from across the city. 15,000 map booklets are being distributed now and look great (see below). Thanks to Stu at Shoe Design Creative for all your patience. http://www.shoedesigncreative.com/ We had a great householder and volunteer Welcome event last [...] -
![On May 21st 2012, Bristol will be seeing the launch of its very own unique currency. Developed in the name of all things local, The Bristol Pound aims to support the independent businesses that give our city both its richness and diversity. The currency will be spent using paper notes and secure mobile phone payments. [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/379401_310946735615175_310933895616459_884105_484043381_n-115x115.jpg "Our City, our Money, our Future: The Bristol Pound")
Our City, our Money, our Future: The Bristol Pound
Posted on February 16, 2012 | No CommentsOn May 21st 2012, Bristol will be seeing the launch of its very own unique currency. Developed in the name of all things local, The Bristol Pound aims to support the independent businesses that give our city both its richness and diversity. The currency will be spent using paper notes and secure mobile phone payments. [...] -
![[ February 23, 2012; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Here’s your opportunity to learn more about two local community based initiatives, the Bristol Independents campaign (see www.bristolindependents.co.uk (link)) and the Bristol Pound (www.bristolpound.org (link)). Both projects are aimed at supporting Bristol’s independent businesses.
Come to a presentation on both of these projects from 6.30pm to 8pm on 23 February at the Council House, [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/cornstreet11-115x115.jpg "Opportunity for businesses to learn more about Bristol Independents and Bristol Pound!")
Opportunity for businesses to learn more about Bristol Independents and Bristol Pound!
Posted on February 11, 2012 | No Comments[ February 23, 2012; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Here’s your opportunity to learn more about two local community based initiatives, the Bristol Independents campaign (see www.bristolindependents.co.uk (link)) and the Bristol Pound (www.bristolpound.org (link)). Both projects are aimed at supporting Bristol’s independent businesses. Come to a presentation on both of these projects from 6.30pm to 8pm on 23 February at the Council House, [...] -
![From the Bristol Pound website: (link)
We are inviting anyone and everyone in Bristol to help design the printed money that will be issued and circulated around the city.
There will be four bank notes, £1, £5, £10 and £20, each with an image on both sides, so we will be choosing eight designs in total. Whether [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/notes3-115x115.jpg "Your artwork on the Bristol Pound note!")
Your artwork on the Bristol Pound note!
Posted on February 9, 2012 | No CommentsFrom the Bristol Pound website: (link) We are inviting anyone and everyone in Bristol to help design the printed money that will be issued and circulated around the city. There will be four bank notes, £1, £5, £10 and £20, each with an image on both sides, so we will be choosing eight designs in total. Whether [...] -
![[ February 21, 2012; 7:30 pm; ] Global Justice Cinema is all about watching short documentaries (or segments of large ones) to inspire discussion and actions.
The first of our monthly series is on Food Sovereignty
Where: The Arts House - 108a Stokes Croft
When: Tuesday 21st Feb - 7:30pm
Cost: free - donate if you can
Invite your friends on facebook: here (link)
For more info [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/header1-115x115.jpg "Global Justice Cinema 21 February: Food Sovereignty")
Global Justice Cinema 21 February: Food Sovereignty
Posted on February 9, 2012 | No Comments[ February 21, 2012; 7:30 pm; ] Global Justice Cinema is all about watching short documentaries (or segments of large ones) to inspire discussion and actions. The first of our monthly series is on Food Sovereignty Where: The Arts House - 108a Stokes Croft When: Tuesday 21st Feb - 7:30pm Cost: free - donate if you can Invite your friends on facebook: here (link) For more info [...] -
![[ February 29, 2012; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Venue: Armada House, Telephone Avenue, Bristol BS1 4BQ
The Environmental Law Foundation invites you to a free public information event and workshop.
THIS IS A FREE NON-POLITICAL EVENT!!!
Our upcoming event in Bristol aims to consider how air quality is considered in planning and educate participants in how [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Clearing the Air Together – Air Pollution and Infrastructure Development")
Clearing the Air Together – Air Pollution and Infrastructure Development
Posted on February 7, 2012 | No Comments[ February 29, 2012; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Date: Wednesday 29th February 2012 Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Venue: Armada House, Telephone Avenue, Bristol BS1 4BQ The Environmental Law Foundation invites you to a free public information event and workshop. THIS IS A FREE NON-POLITICAL EVENT!!! Our upcoming event in Bristol aims to consider how air quality is considered in planning and educate participants in how [...] -
![[ March 10, 2012; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Saturday 10th March
12 – 4pm
Easton Community Centre,
Kilburn St, Easton, BS5 6AW
Far more than seeds!
Music, stalls, talks, workshops, plant sales, films, tea, cake and lunch, and quite possibly, some fun...
Bristol's 8th annual seed swap and green fair is open to everyone from wannabe gardeners to experienced pros - and anyone aiming for a more sustainable life.
Come [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/4457162289_d3c4e57b07_o-115x115.jpg "Bristol Seed Swap 2012!")
Bristol Seed Swap 2012!
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No Comments[ March 10, 2012; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Saturday 10th March 12 – 4pm Easton Community Centre, Kilburn St, Easton, BS5 6AW Far more than seeds! Music, stalls, talks, workshops, plant sales, films, tea, cake and lunch, and quite possibly, some fun... Bristol's 8th annual seed swap and green fair is open to everyone from wannabe gardeners to experienced pros - and anyone aiming for a more sustainable life. Come [...] -
![Are you good with people? Organised and flexible? Open hearted and professional when necessary? Passionate about helping transform our food system and communities? Want to gain experience in an innovative community project?
We are looking for someone to take on the role of coordinating people who want to help out with the people’s supermarket. We have [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/cropped-peoples-115x115.jpg "Bristol People’s Supermarket seeks volunteer coordinator (voluntary role)")
Bristol People’s Supermarket seeks volunteer coordinator (voluntary role)
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsAre you good with people? Organised and flexible? Open hearted and professional when necessary? Passionate about helping transform our food system and communities? Want to gain experience in an innovative community project? We are looking for someone to take on the role of coordinating people who want to help out with the people’s supermarket. We have [...] -
![[ February 18, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] From the bristol2050.org.uk website (link)
We are hoping to create a shared vision of the future that the people of Bristol can get behind. We ran a poll on our website to decide what issue we should tackle first and you chose food.
The theme for the February the 18th meeting will be “Who should feed Bristol” [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/HavanaUrbanFarm-115x115.jpg "Next Bristol 2050 meeting 18 February “Who should feed Bristol?”")
Next Bristol 2050 meeting 18 February “Who should feed Bristol?”
Posted on February 1, 2012 | No Comments[ February 18, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] From the bristol2050.org.uk website (link) We are hoping to create a shared vision of the future that the people of Bristol can get behind. We ran a poll on our website to decide what issue we should tackle first and you chose food. The theme for the February the 18th meeting will be “Who should feed Bristol” [...] -
CSE Training Events for local community energy groups
Posted on January 30, 2012 | No Comments[ February 21, 2012; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. March 31, 2012; 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. ] From the Centre for Sustainable Energy website (link): CSE has launched a series of free* training events aimed at equipping community groups across Somerset and the former Avon area with the information and knowledge to launch their own energy project. Forthcoming events will appear on this page and be updated as new courses are scheduled. Tuesday, 21 [...]
