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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 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 [...] -
![[ 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 [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "CSE Training Events for local community energy groups")
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 [...] -
![From the Bristol City Council website:
Plans to establish a citywide energy services company to spearhead renewable energy and energy efficiency projects worth up to £140 million and helping to create up 1,000 jobs were launched today by Bristol City Council Leader Barbara Janke.
Bristol is the first local authority in the country outside London to receive [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/3483236.png-115x115.jpg "Bristol secures funding to develop energy services company – a UK first for local government !")
Bristol secures funding to develop energy services company – a UK first for local government !
Posted on January 23, 2012 | 1 CommentFrom the Bristol City Council website: Plans to establish a citywide energy services company to spearhead renewable energy and energy efficiency projects worth up to £140 million and helping to create up 1,000 jobs were launched today by Bristol City Council Leader Barbara Janke. Bristol is the first local authority in the country outside London to receive [...] -
![[ 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 [...] -
![News release 17.1.12
Bedminster Energy Group, working with the Southville Community Development Association, has just discovered that their application for an award of £53,000 from the Department for Energy and Climate Change was successful. It is to support their work to help save energy and reduce fuel bills in Bedminster and Southville.
Supported by the council and [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/5036497665_5442876825-115x115.jpg "Bedminster Energy Group gets £53K for energy saving project!")
Bedminster Energy Group gets £53K for energy saving project!
Posted on January 19, 2012 | No CommentsNews release 17.1.12 Bedminster Energy Group, working with the Southville Community Development Association, has just discovered that their application for an award of £53,000 from the Department for Energy and Climate Change was successful. It is to support their work to help save energy and reduce fuel bills in Bedminster and Southville. Supported by the council and [...] -
![[ January 21, 2012; 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. ] From the Bedminster Energy group website (link):
Bedminster Energy Group invites you to an afternoon of
- free demos on draught busting
- tips on insulation
- solar sightseeing
- energy saving freebies
- tea and cake
- and more...
Drop in to Faithspace at any time between 2.30 and 4.30pm, Stackpool Road, or for a detailed programme just send us an [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/logoBEG-115x115.jpg "Make a date to cut your energy bills – Saturday 21 Jan")
Make a date to cut your energy bills – Saturday 21 Jan
Posted on January 16, 2012 | No Comments[ January 21, 2012; 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. ] From the Bedminster Energy group website (link): Bedminster Energy Group invites you to an afternoon of - free demos on draught busting - tips on insulation - solar sightseeing - energy saving freebies - tea and cake - and more... Drop in to Faithspace at any time between 2.30 and 4.30pm, Stackpool Road, or for a detailed programme just send us an [...] -
![[ January 21, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] We are writing to invite you to be involved in our 2050 process.
Bristol 2050 is an attempt to use a participatory process, through a series of open public meetings, to plan a sustainable and fair future for our cities inhabitants.
We recognise that this is work that you are already deeply involved in, so we would [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/3557878692_8431e7f00a_z-115x115.jpg "Occupy Bristol 2050 Project invitation!")
Occupy Bristol 2050 Project invitation!
Posted on January 11, 2012 | No Comments[ January 21, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] We are writing to invite you to be involved in our 2050 process. Bristol 2050 is an attempt to use a participatory process, through a series of open public meetings, to plan a sustainable and fair future for our cities inhabitants. We recognise that this is work that you are already deeply involved in, so we would [...] -
![[ 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, [...] -
![From the Bristol Big Green Week website:
Major Green Festival Announced for Bristol in June 2012
The city of Bristol is to host a world-class festival of sustainability from 9th – 17th June 2012, bringing together leading global experts and thinkers to share ideas and inspiration on developing a green future.
Bristol’s BIG Green Week will include a [...]](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 CommentsFrom the Bristol Big Green Week website: Major Green Festival Announced for Bristol in June 2012 The city of Bristol is to host a world-class festival of sustainability from 9th – 17th June 2012, bringing together leading global experts and thinkers to share ideas and inspiration on developing a green future. Bristol’s BIG Green Week will include a [...] -
Sustainable Redland meeting 30 November
Posted on November 24, 2011 | No Comments[ November 30, 2011; 7:30 pm; ] The meeting will consist of a (very) short AGM and report from Robin on the Farmers Market. We also have two speakers:. Food For Life will tell us about the great work they are doing to get schools involved in developing learning and knowledge of food. The speaker will be James Cleeton, who's the National Delivery Manager [...]
