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![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 14, 2011; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] at Biology Dept., Lec Th B37
University of Bristol
Monday 14 November 2011 6pm - 7:30pm
Bristol's Big Issues is very lucky to be able to welcome two fascinating groups to talk about money: a fundamental mystery to most of us, but something intimate in our everyday lives.
Ben Dyson, from Positive Money, tackles a fascinating question: Where does [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/topbanner_02-115x95.gif "High Finance and the Bristol Pound")
High Finance and the Bristol Pound
Posted on November 11, 2011 | No Comments[ November 14, 2011; 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. ] at Biology Dept., Lec Th B37 University of Bristol Monday 14 November 2011 6pm - 7:30pm Bristol's Big Issues is very lucky to be able to welcome two fascinating groups to talk about money: a fundamental mystery to most of us, but something intimate in our everyday lives. Ben Dyson, from Positive Money, tackles a fascinating question: Where does [...] -
![[ November 17, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Venue: Zion Arts Centre, Bishopsworth Road, Bedminster Down, BS13 7JW
Bristol Energy Co-operative launch their new community energy initiative to build a local, resilient, low-carbon energy infrastructure for the greater Bristol area.
Their plan is to offer community shares via a share offer through which Bristol residents and others supportive of our aims can become members, so [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/header_back-115x115.png "World and Community Night: ‘Bristol Energy Co-operative’")
World and Community Night: ‘Bristol Energy Co-operative’
Posted on November 11, 2011 | No Comments[ November 17, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Venue: Zion Arts Centre, Bishopsworth Road, Bedminster Down, BS13 7JW Bristol Energy Co-operative launch their new community energy initiative to build a local, resilient, low-carbon energy infrastructure for the greater Bristol area. Their plan is to offer community shares via a share offer through which Bristol residents and others supportive of our aims can become members, so [...] -
![[ November 17, 2011; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Venue: 3rd Floor, Bush House, 72 Prince St., Bristol
The next Bristol Energy Network meeting will focus on how community groups can engage with local and global energy issues. This meeting brings together three Bristol-based groups, The Converging World, Bristol Green Doors, and Bristol Energy Co-op with three examples of how to bridge this gap.
1. Power [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/banner-115x115.gif "Power to the People! event on 17 November")
Power to the People! event on 17 November
Posted on November 11, 2011 | No Comments[ November 17, 2011; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Venue: 3rd Floor, Bush House, 72 Prince St., Bristol The next Bristol Energy Network meeting will focus on how community groups can engage with local and global energy issues. This meeting brings together three Bristol-based groups, The Converging World, Bristol Green Doors, and Bristol Energy Co-op with three examples of how to bridge this gap. 1. Power [...] -
![[ November 19, 2011; 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] Bristol Hub is working with Bristol Social Enterprise Society and Research Enterprise Development at the University to put together the first Social Enterprise Conference at the University of Bristol.
It's set for 19th November 2011 and will be hosted in Merchant Venturers Building, Woodland Road. Tickets are £15 for academics/professionals and £6 for students/alumni.
Conference Goals
The [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/3301966_orig-115x115.png "Bristol Social Enterprise Conference 19 November!")
Bristol Social Enterprise Conference 19 November!
Posted on November 10, 2011 | No Comments[ November 19, 2011; 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. ] Bristol Hub is working with Bristol Social Enterprise Society and Research Enterprise Development at the University to put together the first Social Enterprise Conference at the University of Bristol. It's set for 19th November 2011 and will be hosted in Merchant Venturers Building, Woodland Road. Tickets are £15 for academics/professionals and £6 for students/alumni. Conference Goals The [...] -
![[ February 22, 2012; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] City & Guilds Certificate in Organic Gardening
Course to start: 22nd February 2012
Days and Times: Wednesdays 6.30-9.00pm (Theory) Saturdays 9-11.30am (Practicals)
Duration: 14 Wednesday evenings and 6 Saturday mornings (tba)
Site: City Of Bristol College, Ashley Down Centre, Ashley Down Rd., and Ashley Vale allotments near St. Werburghs City Farm.
Description: A modular course covering all aspects of organic [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/3-115x115.gif "Course in Allotments and Organic Gardening in Bristol")
Course in Allotments and Organic Gardening in Bristol
Posted on November 3, 2011 | No Comments[ February 22, 2012; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] City & Guilds Certificate in Organic Gardening Course to start: 22nd February 2012 Days and Times: Wednesdays 6.30-9.00pm (Theory) Saturdays 9-11.30am (Practicals) Duration: 14 Wednesday evenings and 6 Saturday mornings (tba) Site: City Of Bristol College, Ashley Down Centre, Ashley Down Rd., and Ashley Vale allotments near St. Werburghs City Farm. Description: A modular course covering all aspects of organic [...] -
![[ November 5, 2011; 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. ] Saturday 5 November, 11 - 3.30 free, drop in. Create Centre, Smeaton Road, Cumberland Basin Bristol BS1 6XN
Do you live in a conservation area, listed building or older (pre-1919) property? Interested in making your home warmer and more energy efficient?
An excellent opportunity to meet experts including conservation officers, energy advisors and eco-refurbishment [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/eco-advice-day-115x115.jpg "Refurbishing your Victorian or Georgian Home: Eco-advice day")
Refurbishing your Victorian or Georgian Home: Eco-advice day
Posted on October 20, 2011 | No Comments[ November 5, 2011; 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. ] Saturday 5 November, 11 - 3.30 free, drop in. Create Centre, Smeaton Road, Cumberland Basin Bristol BS1 6XN Do you live in a conservation area, listed building or older (pre-1919) property? Interested in making your home warmer and more energy efficient? An excellent opportunity to meet experts including conservation officers, energy advisors and eco-refurbishment [...] -
![[ January 20, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. January 21, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] From the Transition Montpelier website:
Please note: This training has been rescheduled for 20 and 21 January, 2012.
We’ve all had our ups and downs in community groups; this training in Saint Werburghs is specifically designed to help community groups with running effective groups and is highly recommended and an absolute bargain given what it is. Here’s [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Shift_webbanner-115x115.jpg "Effective groups training 20-21 January, 2012")
Effective groups training 20-21 January, 2012
Posted on October 20, 2011 | No Comments[ January 20, 2011; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. January 21, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] From the Transition Montpelier website: Please note: This training has been rescheduled for 20 and 21 January, 2012. We’ve all had our ups and downs in community groups; this training in Saint Werburghs is specifically designed to help community groups with running effective groups and is highly recommended and an absolute bargain given what it is. Here’s [...] -
![[ October 13, 2011; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Bristol Energy Network Meeting: Green Deal, Thursday 13th October @ the Watershed 6pm-9pm (refreshments provided)
The Green Deal
What does it mean for you?*
The next meeting of the Bristol Energy Network will focus on the forthcoming launch of the Government's Green Deal. To be held in conjunction with the Centre for Sustainable Energy, Bristol, at The Watershed [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/banner-115x115.gif "Bristol Energy Network Meeting: Green Deal, Thursday 13th October!")
Bristol Energy Network Meeting: Green Deal, Thursday 13th October!
Posted on October 7, 2011 | No Comments[ October 13, 2011; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Bristol Energy Network Meeting: Green Deal, Thursday 13th October @ the Watershed 6pm-9pm (refreshments provided) The Green Deal What does it mean for you?* The next meeting of the Bristol Energy Network will focus on the forthcoming launch of the Government's Green Deal. To be held in conjunction with the Centre for Sustainable Energy, Bristol, at The Watershed [...] -
![[ January 5, 2011; 6:45 pm to 9:30 pm. March 29, 2012; 6:45 pm to 9:30 pm. ] From the Sarah Pugh Permaculture website (link):
NEXT COURSE STARTS JANUARY 2012. Booking forms available from 1st October 2012
Bristol Full Design Course January 5th to March 29th 2012 at St Werburghs Community Centre, Bristol.
The Permaculture Full Design course is spread over 13 weeks with 12 evening sessions with a 1 week half term holiday. Evening sessions [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_2825-115x115.jpg "Next Full Permaculture Design Course 5 January to 29th March 2012")
Next Full Permaculture Design Course 5 January to 29th March 2012
Posted on October 6, 2011 | No Comments[ January 5, 2011; 6:45 pm to 9:30 pm. March 29, 2012; 6:45 pm to 9:30 pm. ] From the Sarah Pugh Permaculture website (link): NEXT COURSE STARTS JANUARY 2012. Booking forms available from 1st October 2012 Bristol Full Design Course January 5th to March 29th 2012 at St Werburghs Community Centre, Bristol. The Permaculture Full Design course is spread over 13 weeks with 12 evening sessions with a 1 week half term holiday. Evening sessions [...] -
![[ October 15, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] Due to the overwhelming amount of out-of-county support, the Somerset Food Sovereignty Skillshare is now becoming a south-west wide event.
This means organisers, growers, transitioners and anyone who is concerned about our food system from Somerset, Bristol and the South West is invited to Tor Leisure on SATURDAY 15TH OCTOBER from 10am till 4.30pm.
Please note [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/foodsovereingtyday1-115x115.png "South West Food Sovereignty Skillshare 15 October!")
South West Food Sovereignty Skillshare 15 October!
Posted on October 6, 2011 | No Comments[ October 15, 2011; 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] Due to the overwhelming amount of out-of-county support, the Somerset Food Sovereignty Skillshare is now becoming a south-west wide event. This means organisers, growers, transitioners and anyone who is concerned about our food system from Somerset, Bristol and the South West is invited to Tor Leisure on SATURDAY 15TH OCTOBER from 10am till 4.30pm. Please note [...] -
![[ August 16, 2011; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] From Grofun:
We have places on a practical evening workshop all aboout rainwater harvesting.
It's on the 16th August 6pm-8pmish at the GRO-FUN plot in St Werburghs-
directions are here http://www.grofun.org.uk/manyhandsplotmap.htm
Hear one man's story how/why to do it
-Learn specific methods and techniques
-Get recommended suppliers of cheap, (recycled) components
-Install a simple shed roof/gutter/rain butt harvesting system
Suggested donation of [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "The Art of Rainwater Harvesting Gro-Fun Skill Shop")
The Art of Rainwater Harvesting Gro-Fun Skill Shop
Posted on August 1, 2011 | No Comments[ August 16, 2011; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] From Grofun: We have places on a practical evening workshop all aboout rainwater harvesting. It's on the 16th August 6pm-8pmish at the GRO-FUN plot in St Werburghs- directions are here http://www.grofun.org.uk/manyhandsplotmap.htm Hear one man's story how/why to do it -Learn specific methods and techniques -Get recommended suppliers of cheap, (recycled) components -Install a simple shed roof/gutter/rain butt harvesting system Suggested donation of [...]
