Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
Seventy five people, including reporters from the BBC and the Evening Post came to our meeting on Thursday 26 May. Here are the notes mtng notes 26.5.11 Cllr Neil Harrison spoke about the planning powers – see Neil’s blog We heard from Joy Carey author of Who Feeds Bristol about the vulnerability of Bristol’s independent food production, Read more…»
Thursday, May 12th, 2011
How do you feel about the new Sainsburys that is opening on Blackboy Hill? Are you aware that the old petrol station at 40A Whiteladies (near the BBC) has planning permission to become a new Tesco? Did you know that it is becoming almost impossible to survive as an independent Bristol owned, Bristol based, business. Did you know that the St Philips wholesale fruit and veg market Read more…»
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
The Clifton Bazaar on Blackboy Hill is not doing well, and has been bought by Sainsburys. The petrol station site at 40A Whiteladies near the BBC has planning permission to become a new Tesco. This is part of a staggering growth in the Big Four multiples in the Bristol area, from 19 stores in 2004 to 79 in 2010 Read more…»
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
This report from ResPublica highlights the impacts of the giant multiples not just on the food system, but on free markets. Local people now own almost no business assets it is ‘capitalism with no capitalists’. Together with Phil Goodwins brilliant article on the Great Mystery of a Rather Small Island – how does an island with 11,000 people and not many tourists support 200 thriving shops? answer is that their money circulates in the local economy. Ours doesn’t.
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
Haven’t made it to a gathering for a while? Want to share a brew and a chat about all things sustainable? Wondering who ‘sustainable redland’ really are? Well you don’t need to give up an evening, just come and share some elevenses Read more…»
Monday, May 9th, 2011
Our gardening club is for anyone with an interest in growing edible stuff locally. It is very informal, we meet at someones house (actually their garden), share problems, top tips, skills, resources and experience. Read more…»
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
Rare opportunity to hear George Monbiot speaking and debating in Bristol, and as ever in pugnacious mood – at the Festival of Ideas. You will need to book and tickets are £7. It’s at St Georges.
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
Festival of Ideas has an evening with Tom Andrews of the Soil Association and Joy Carey author of the hot off the press ‘Who Feeds Bristol’ research report. Fascinating and important topic – get there if you can. Read more…»
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
So why on earth are we focusing on low energy living?? Watch this 12 minute news video to see why
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011
We had a brilliant afternoon at the Redland May Fair. Lots of interest in The Community Farm, and other projects. If you want to help then why not consider a regular Veg Box from our friends at the farm? Its a flexible, friendly service with a whole range of boxes of different types and sizes. Order online here, and if you have any queries then Laurence who runs the service will be happy to answer them.