From the tinker and bloom website:
Tales from the plot
This exciting project funded by heritage lottery fund aims to celebrate Bristol’s rich allotment culture and share that culture with school children and the wider Bristol public.
Bristol has over a hundred allotment sites and countless experienced gardeners.
This project aims to acknowledge those gardeners by creating platforms on which the knowledge they hold can be shared.
We have been busy interviewing allotment gardeners acorss Bristol and now this audio will be part of an audio-visual exhibition that will tour to 5 venues in Bristol beginning on 22nd June.
You’ll be able to hear tales of rings lost and found, cheeky foxes, sloe gin chocolate and the joy of harvesting the first bean of the season. The exhibition also outlines the history of urban gardening in Bristol and the role it plays in our communities today.
We’re running school workshops and public events in tandem to the exhibition. Allotment gardeners will be along to to share their stories and experiences.
If you’re interested in bringing a school party or community group along to the group, please do get in touch to find out what we can offer your party.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Exhibition
Bristol central library Tues 22 – 29 June (Library opening times)
St Werburghs City Farm community room 1-7 July (10am-4pm)
Knowle West Health Park 9-15 July (10am-6pm)
Harbourside festival in the Bristol Village Fayre area 31 July (11am-10pm) 1 Aug (11 am-7pm)
Create centre Wed 4th – Sat 21st Aug (Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm Sat 10am-4pm)
Read more about tinker and bloom.
Bristol Peak Oil Report
The Bristol Partnership and Bristol City Council have welcomed the report of the Peak Oil Study, presented at the Partnership board meeting on Thursday 15th October. The study was commissioned by the Bristol Partnership and the city council to consider the implications for Bristol once global oil production has peaked and production is in decline. The comprehensive 108 page report spells out the potential impact of ‘peak oil’ on every aspect of Bristol life – transport, food, healthcare, public services, the economy, power and utilities.
Read more here…
Green Capital Momentum Group Community Challenge Fund
Check out the new Green Capital Momentum Group Community Challenge fund here. The deadline for the first round of applications is 30 July.
It’s all over but the shoutin’…
The Transition Network conference 2010, held at Seale Hayne Agricultural College, was an extraordinary few days. It is a mark of how far the organisation and the concept has come in its 4 year life that it can bring 300 people together for such a deep, challenging and nourishing 3 days… Read more here…
Green Doors 2010 project update
Read about the latest Green Door project update here
Sainsbury’s expansion planning application
Remember to comment on the Ashton Gate Sainsbury’s expansion here.
Transition Bristol Coreteam Corner
Find out the latest news from the Transition Bristol Coreteam.
Transition Bristol Sofa Sessions
Find out more about what Transition Bristol is up to by coming to a Sofa Session. Bring your lunch, have a cup of tea and chat with a member of the Transition Bristol Core Team. The next Transition Bristol Sofa Session is tbd.
Bristol’s Local Food update
The July-Aug edition of Bristol’s Local Food update is now online here!
Bristol Sustainable Food Strategy
Download the latest version of the Bristol Food Network Sustainable Food Strategy here…
Find out more about Transition Bristol…
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