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![From the Bristol Green Capital website:
Earlier this month we found out that we have made it through to the final of the 2014 European Green Capital Award. Its a bit like competing to host the Olympics – we now have to go to Brussels on 8th June with the other two finalists, Frankfurt and Copenhagen, [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Banners_Layer_010-115x115.jpg "Who or what inspires you to be green?")
Who or what inspires you to be green?
Posted on April 19, 2012 | No CommentsFrom the Bristol Green Capital website: Earlier this month we found out that we have made it through to the final of the 2014 European Green Capital Award. Its a bit like competing to host the Olympics – we now have to go to Brussels on 8th June with the other two finalists, Frankfurt and Copenhagen, [...] -
![[ June 13, 2012; 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. ] Triodos Bank, Deanery Road Bristol, BS1 5AS, Tickets £4.50 (see below for ticketing information)
Hear from Rob Hopkins, co-founder of the Transition movement, about the amazing impact Transition is having globally on building enterprising communities beyond oil dependency and inspiring bottom-up change. Rob will illustrate the discussion with clips from the new film 'In Transition [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/tnmovie_logo1-115x115.png "Rob Hopkins presents “In Transition 2.0″ 13 June!")
Rob Hopkins presents “In Transition 2.0″ 13 June!
Posted on April 19, 2012 | No Comments[ June 13, 2012; 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. ] Triodos Bank, Deanery Road Bristol, BS1 5AS, Tickets £4.50 (see below for ticketing information) Hear from Rob Hopkins, co-founder of the Transition movement, about the amazing impact Transition is having globally on building enterprising communities beyond oil dependency and inspiring bottom-up change. Rob will illustrate the discussion with clips from the new film 'In Transition [...] -
![From Transition Culture:
I am delighted to be able to announce today the Festival of Transition, an initiative of new economics foundation, Transition Network, the Ramblers Association, Mission Models Money and UKYCC. The idea is that rather than flying to Rio, putting nearly 4 tons of carbon dioxide into an atmosphere that really doesn’t need [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/4282241642_a2a93ddf2e_b_copy-490x274-115x115.jpg "Announcing the Festival of Transition!")
Announcing the Festival of Transition!
Posted on April 18, 2012 | 2 CommentsFrom Transition Culture: I am delighted to be able to announce today the Festival of Transition, an initiative of new economics foundation, Transition Network, the Ramblers Association, Mission Models Money and UKYCC. The idea is that rather than flying to Rio, putting nearly 4 tons of carbon dioxide into an atmosphere that really doesn’t need [...] -
![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 17, 2012; 12:00 pm; March 18, 2012; 6:00 pm; ] OVER 40 HOMES ARE OPENING OVER 17-18th MARCH FOR BRISTOL GREEN DOORS 2012.
Our second major open homes event is now only days away and we look forward to people across the city coming to visit one or two of the great homes we have taking part. Visitors will see: a range of low cost improvements; [...]](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; ] OVER 40 HOMES ARE OPENING OVER 17-18th MARCH FOR BRISTOL GREEN DOORS 2012. Our second major open homes event is now only days away and we look forward to people across the city coming to visit one or two of the great homes we have taking part. Visitors will see: a range of low cost improvements; [...] -
![[ February 18, 2012; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. March 17, 2012; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] PLUS free Saturday advice sessions 17 March
Urban Design Build's large scale model of a cross section of a Victorian terrace house (recently exhibited at Grand Designs Birmingham) is now on show at Create. A series of activities and practical demonstrations exploring issues related to refurbishing a solid wall terrace property will take place based on [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/victorian-terrace-london-credit-lg_A2-115x115.jpg "New Victorian terrace House exhibit now in the Create Gallery!")
New Victorian terrace House exhibit now in the Create Gallery!
Posted on January 23, 2012 | No Comments[ February 18, 2012; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. March 17, 2012; 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] PLUS free Saturday advice sessions 17 March Urban Design Build's large scale model of a cross section of a Victorian terrace house (recently exhibited at Grand Designs Birmingham) is now on show at Create. A series of activities and practical demonstrations exploring issues related to refurbishing a solid wall terrace property will take place based on [...] -
![[ February 23, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] 23rd February 2012,
Hamilton House
7-9pm
The first BEN meeting of 2012 will continue in the established formula from last year – a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with progressive debate and, of course, an action orientation.
The meeting will feature three distinct sections:
News and progress from the four local LEAF scheme winners, possibly more if we keep [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/banner-115x115.gif "Bristol Energy Network meeting 23 February")
Bristol Energy Network meeting 23 February
Posted on January 19, 2012 | No Comments[ February 23, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] 23rd February 2012, Hamilton House 7-9pm The first BEN meeting of 2012 will continue in the established formula from last year – a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with progressive debate and, of course, an action orientation. The meeting will feature three distinct sections: News and progress from the four local LEAF scheme winners, possibly more if we keep [...] -
![[ January 23, 2012; 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. January 24, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. January 25, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. January 26, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. January 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] From the Green Capital website:
Join us for an important series of events, with Professor Herbie Giradet.
Several years ago, a series of World Cafe conversations resulted in the current Green Capital vision. Much progress has been made, but now there is an even greater need for action. With new understanding and recent changes to global systems, [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Banners_Layer_010-115x115.jpg "Future City Conversations 23-27th Jan 2012")
Future City Conversations 23-27th Jan 2012
Posted on December 20, 2011 | No Comments[ January 23, 2012; 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. January 24, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. January 25, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. January 26, 2012; 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. January 27, 2012; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] From the Green Capital website: Join us for an important series of events, with Professor Herbie Giradet. Several years ago, a series of World Cafe conversations resulted in the current Green Capital vision. Much progress has been made, but now there is an even greater need for action. With new understanding and recent changes to global systems, [...] -
![[ June 9, 2012; June 17, 2012; ] From the Bristol Big Green Week website:
The BIG Green Week festival programme features one hundred events over nine days in Bristol, from Saturday 9th to Sunday 17th June.
All tickets are now on sale for these inspiring comedy, music, film, poetry, art and ideas events. Around half the events are free of charge.
Check out our daily [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cropped-perosbridge-115x115.jpg "Bristol’s Big Green Week 9th to 17 June 2012!")
Bristol’s Big Green Week 9th to 17 June 2012!
Posted on December 8, 2011 | No Comments[ June 9, 2012; June 17, 2012; ] From the Bristol Big Green Week website: The BIG Green Week festival programme features one hundred events over nine days in Bristol, from Saturday 9th to Sunday 17th June. All tickets are now on sale for these inspiring comedy, music, film, poetry, art and ideas events. Around half the events are free of charge. Check out our daily [...] -
![From the Transition Culture website:
This book seeks to answer the question:
“What would it look like if the best responses to peak oil and climate change came not from committees and Acts of Parliament, but from you and me and the people around us?”
It’s a big question, which is why it requires this relatively big book [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/photo-1-490x274-115x115.jpg "Blog post of the month: the Introduction to the Transition Companion!")
Blog post of the month: the Introduction to the Transition Companion!
Posted on November 14, 2011 | No CommentsFrom the Transition Culture website: This book seeks to answer the question: “What would it look like if the best responses to peak oil and climate change came not from committees and Acts of Parliament, but from you and me and the people around us?” It’s a big question, which is why it requires this relatively big book [...] -
![[ November 16, 2011; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Wednesday 16th November
Hamilton House, Stokes Croft
6pm – 9pm
An opportunity to hear what the Board has been doing since the launch and what the hopes are for the coming year, hear from practitioners in the field, ask questions and meet fellow members.
There will be talks by:
Sarah Lunnon of Stroud Co-housing
John Gillespie from Community Self [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Bristol Community Land Trust Annual General Meeting 16 November")
Bristol Community Land Trust Annual General Meeting 16 November
Posted on November 11, 2011 | No Comments[ November 16, 2011; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Wednesday 16th November Hamilton House, Stokes Croft 6pm – 9pm An opportunity to hear what the Board has been doing since the launch and what the hopes are for the coming year, hear from practitioners in the field, ask questions and meet fellow members. There will be talks by: Sarah Lunnon of Stroud Co-housing John Gillespie from Community Self [...] -
![Changes to the feed-in tariff
Bristol Energy Cooperative is building a foundation for sustainable and community-owned energy in Bristol. We are pleased to be working with more than a dozen local organisations who want to be part of the community energy movement in Bristol, reducing their running costs and carbon emissions.
As you may [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/logo_web-115x101.png "Latest news from the Bristol Energy Cooperative")
Latest news from the Bristol Energy Cooperative
Posted on November 10, 2011 | No CommentsChanges to the feed-in tariff Bristol Energy Cooperative is building a foundation for sustainable and community-owned energy in Bristol. We are pleased to be working with more than a dozen local organisations who want to be part of the community energy movement in Bristol, reducing their running costs and carbon emissions. As you may [...]
