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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, [...] -
![[ 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 25, 2012; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] From Sustainable Redland:
Please come along to the next Sustainable Redland meeting when Steve Melia will talk about a new organisation Living Heart For Bristol. The aim is to make the centre of Bristol a better place to live and work by diverting through traffic away from the centre. Steve is also a transport [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/LIVINGHEART_2_med-115x115.png "Sustainable Redland Meeting 25 January")
Sustainable Redland Meeting 25 January
Posted on January 11, 2012 | No Comments[ January 25, 2012; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] From Sustainable Redland: Please come along to the next Sustainable Redland meeting when Steve Melia will talk about a new organisation Living Heart For Bristol. The aim is to make the centre of Bristol a better place to live and work by diverting through traffic away from the centre. Steve is also a transport [...] -
![[ 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 [...] -
![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 [...] -
![[ October 19, 2011; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] October 19. 2011
7:3o to 9:30 pm
Friends Meeting House Hampton Road
Our next Susred meeting is Very topical and Very local. Everyone welcome. Bring a couple of quid if you can to help cover room hire costs. Friends Meeting House Hampton Road opposite Clyde Arms pub. 7.30 pm
We have;
Ciaran Mundy from Transition Montpelier updating us on the [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Playing-out-photo-300x225-115x115.jpg "Parking, Playing Out, Bristol Pound at next Sustainable Redland meeting")
Parking, Playing Out, Bristol Pound at next Sustainable Redland meeting
Posted on October 11, 2011 | No Comments[ October 19, 2011; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] October 19. 2011 7:3o to 9:30 pm Friends Meeting House Hampton Road Our next Susred meeting is Very topical and Very local. Everyone welcome. Bring a couple of quid if you can to help cover room hire costs. Friends Meeting House Hampton Road opposite Clyde Arms pub. 7.30 pm We have; Ciaran Mundy from Transition Montpelier updating us on the [...] -
![[ November 8, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] We have five great speakers lined up and the perfect location for the Sustainable Transport debate. This will be a positive and creative evening where fresh ideas and collaborations are the focus.
PLEASE REGISTER ASAP to make sure you can get in. Please FORWARD and POST the invitation on as widely as possible. This event is [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Banners_Layer_004-115x115.jpg "Bristol Green Capital Transport Debate 8 November!")
Bristol Green Capital Transport Debate 8 November!
Posted on October 4, 2011 | No Comments[ November 8, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] We have five great speakers lined up and the perfect location for the Sustainable Transport debate. This will be a positive and creative evening where fresh ideas and collaborations are the focus. PLEASE REGISTER ASAP to make sure you can get in. Please FORWARD and POST the invitation on as widely as possible. This event is [...] -
![[ June 16, 2011; 1:00 pm; ] On Thursday 16th June we shall be holding a meeting of the Bristol Workplace Travel Network (formerly known as the Green Commuter Club), starting at 1 for 1.30 p.m. Our hosts for the event will be Southmead Hospital.
This is a membership based network which exists to encourage employees to commute sustainably, aiming to reduce [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Bristol Workplace Travel Network meeting 16 June")
Bristol Workplace Travel Network meeting 16 June
Posted on May 19, 2011 | No Comments[ June 16, 2011; 1:00 pm; ] On Thursday 16th June we shall be holding a meeting of the Bristol Workplace Travel Network (formerly known as the Green Commuter Club), starting at 1 for 1.30 p.m. Our hosts for the event will be Southmead Hospital. This is a membership based network which exists to encourage employees to commute sustainably, aiming to reduce [...] -
Bicycle Recycling
Posted on May 10, 2011 | No Comments[ May 15, 2011; 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Sun 15th May 12 - 6pm at the Trinity Centre Trinity Road, Easton/St Judes, BS2 0NW as part of the “Free Garden Party” Bring unwanted bicycles, parts, tools - Take donated bits you need; or build yourself a fresh bike from what you find; - Stay as short or long as you wish and feel free to help [...] -
![[ March 1, 2011; 7:30 pm; ] The European Commission selects one City every year for the European Green Capital Award. Bristol is the only UK city to have entered, and has ambitions to win the award in the next few years. The Green Capital Momentum Group is considering adopting this as its aim, so this is a timely debate.
How helpful [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/image_0-115x115.jpg "How Green is Bristol “Green Capital”? Public Meeting Tue 1 Mar 7:30")
How Green is Bristol “Green Capital”? Public Meeting Tue 1 Mar 7:30
Posted on February 25, 2011 | No Comments[ March 1, 2011; 7:30 pm; ] The European Commission selects one City every year for the European Green Capital Award. Bristol is the only UK city to have entered, and has ambitions to win the award in the next few years. The Green Capital Momentum Group is considering adopting this as its aim, so this is a timely debate. How helpful [...] -
![[ March 5, 2011 to April 6, 2011. ] Venue: Royal West of England Academy
Queen's Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1PX
5th March- 6 April 2011 / Private View 10th March 6-9pm
Abigail McDougall?s second solo exhibition Art for Sustainable Transport takes its inspiration from Bristol?s growing commitment to sustainable travel, featuring familiar local landscapes and city vistas. Opening in March at the Royal West of England [...]](http://www.transitionbristol.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/canalboatsmll-115x115.jpg "‘Smart art highlights sustainable travel’ art exhibit")
‘Smart art highlights sustainable travel’ art exhibit
Posted on February 3, 2011 | No Comments[ March 5, 2011 to April 6, 2011. ] Venue: Royal West of England Academy Queen's Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1PX 5th March- 6 April 2011 / Private View 10th March 6-9pm Abigail McDougall?s second solo exhibition Art for Sustainable Transport takes its inspiration from Bristol?s growing commitment to sustainable travel, featuring familiar local landscapes and city vistas. Opening in March at the Royal West of England [...]
