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Bristol Cycle Festival
Posted on August 7, 2010 | No Comments[ September 11, 2010 to September 26, 2010. ] About Bristol Cycle Festival Bristol Cycle Festival is the product of a collaboration between Shambala Festival, Bristol’s Neighbourhood Arts team, Spoke n Chain, Team Rubber, The Bike Forum and many others. So far schools, community groups, cycle organisations and individuals are already involved, and the season is gaining momentum. Our [...] -
July-August edition of the Local Food update
Posted on June 25, 2010 | No CommentsThe first crops are cropping and the season of over-abundance is nearly upon us. And across the city, community initiatives are bearing fruit too. From CSA schemes to farmers’ markets, gardensharing to chicken co-operatives – there’s something for everyone. Why not get involved? Download the PDF here. -
Whiteladies Road Farmers and Fair Trading Market
Posted on June 23, 2010 | No Comments[ July 3, 2010; 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. ] On Saturday 3 July there is a special market, to ‘relaunch’ as ‘Farmers and Fair Trading’. This means more stalls, a wider range of produce, plus teas/coffees, music, barbecue, and childrens activities. The ‘ribbon cutting will be at noon. There will be lots of delicious local and fair trade food available. It is the first [...] -
Transition Montpelier screening of Food Inc.
Posted on June 21, 2010 | No Comments[ July 19, 2010; 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Transition Montpelier is hosting a screening of the highly acclaimed Food Inc film in conjunction with the "Say NO to Tesco" campaign and we want you to be there! The night will consist of a film showing, with a Q&A to a panel and discussion about the issues it raises, followed by an open space [...] -
Call for help with community noticeboard for Bristol Village Fayre from Clare Adamson of Grofun
Posted on June 18, 2010 | No CommentsFrom Clare Adamson of Grofun: I am coordinating a ‘garden’ in the new area being introduced this year called Bristol Village Fayre area at the Harbour Festival 30 July-1 Aug – which has two themes of (i) country fayre with a bristol twang and (ii) ‘skills for the future’. Perfect way to engage a great number [...] -
Getting Started: How to set up a buying group in your community
Posted on June 18, 2010 | No Comments[ July 7, 2010; 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm. ] The GreenHouse (Federation of City Farms), Hereford St, Bristol BS3 4NA Are you interested in buying fresh local food, organic food or wholefoods? Would you like to buy good food with friends, neighbours or other people in your community? Would you like to find out if buying food with others could save you money? If so, come [...] -
Sims Hill Shared Harvest launch event June 29th!
Posted on June 17, 2010 | No Comments[ June 29, 2010; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Welcome to the Sims Hill Shared Harvest launch event! Some of you may be aware that over the past few months work has been under way to develop plans for one of Bristol’s first Community Supported Agriculture projects (CSAs) near Frenchay. Sims Hill Shared Harvest aims to launch a member-owned CSA which will help to reclaim Bristol’s [...] -
Bike & Walk to Work Breakfast on College Green
Posted on May 10, 2010 | No Comments[ June 23, 2010; 9:30 am; ] FREE HOT FOOD - on College Green For cyclists and walkers (existing or potential) All sourced locally - Vegan food included Free coffee & tea. Stalls offering free maps and other info on cycling and walking Incentives to commute without a car Ample bike parking; FREE BIKE-CHECKS! SUPPORTED BY:- Cycling City, Bristol City Council; NHS Bristol; Team Green Britain Bike Week; [...] -
Love Food Festival
Posted on May 4, 2010 | No Comments[ May 16, 2010; 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. ] Paintworks, Bath Road The aim of the festival is to get children (and adults) from Bristol, out into the countryside learning about how and where our food should come from, how to grow and cook their own food and generally try to spark an interest in the topic through various mediums including hands on experience, tasting, [...] -
Pioneer Member days at the Community Farm
Posted on May 3, 2010 | No Comments[ May 22, 2010; June 26, 2010; July 17, 2010; ] Each day will allow volunteers to work on the land and participate in workshops explaining the Community Farm and asking for your ideas. We will provide lunch and drinks on the day and tools for working on the farm. If these days don’t work for you, please email us anyway as we would love to [...] -
Grofun Plot Luck 10 April
Posted on April 5, 2010 | No Comments[ April 10, 2010; 5:00 pm; ] GRO-FUN is having its first Plot Luck meal after an open Plot Day Sat 10th April (weather permitting). We'll be there from noon if you want to come lend a hand before the party which will begin at 5pm. Bring a dish to eat - something fresh, something local and lets have fun. All welcome - especially [...] -
No Tesco in Stokes Croft Public Meeting
Posted on April 1, 2010 | No Comments[ April 14, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Hamilton House Events Space (1st floor) 80 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QY The campaign continues to grow stronger and stronger - it's amazing to see what we can achieve when we come together as a community. Please join us at the next public meeting to: - Find out what's been happening and how to get involved. - Share your ideas [...]