Friends of Clifton Centre and Library
STORY SATURDAY – 7TH MARCH 2020 Doors open 7.00, stories start at 7.30 Ticket £5 on the door or in advance from Eventbrite Story Saturday comes back to Clifton Library in March, with some brand new stories! Writer-performer Clare Reddaway of A Word In Your Ear teams up with fellow authors to bring you a […]
How can we go fossil fuel-free by 2030? What should our priorities be? Does working with a 'buddy' help us reduce our carbon footprint? Author Colin Hastings is launching DCarb, a lively, punchy, down-to-earth manual that gives practical, achievable steps, helping you focus on priority areas. He advises working with a ‘carbon buddy’ to increase […]
Clare Reddaway is delighted to bring a series of four writing workshops to Clifton Library, after a successful workshop at the inaugural Clifton Literary Festival. This will be a supportive group with stimulating writing exercises and helpful feedback in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Suitable for writers at all levels, beginners and more experienced writers. We […]
Most journeys are less than 2 km and we could walk or cycle them - but we don’t. What are the obstacles and how do we get aound them? Tom Swithinbank from Bristol’s Cycling Campaign and Alan Morris from Bristol Walking Alliance will be giving us some thoughts on how other cities have tackled this, […]
Shipping emissions, like international aviation, are not included in any country's greenhouse gas bill - and they have been growing fast. 2020 will be a year of significant change as new fuel regulations come in but will this be enough? What is the industry's carbon goal and how do they intend to achieve it? Do we all simply need […]
Clare Reddaway is delighted to bring a series of four writing workshops to Clifton Library, after a successful workshop at the inaugural Clifton Literary Festival. This will be a supportive group with stimulating writing exercises and helpful feedback in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Suitable for writers at all levels, beginners and more experienced writers. We […]
Since the last election for Mayor of Bristol four years ago, there has been an earthquake in the political landscape. Public awareness of the climate and ecological crisis has soared, and in November 2018, Bristol City Council became the first UK council to declare a climate emergency. The Council has set a target for Bristol […]
Clare Reddaway is delighted to bring a series of four writing workshops to Clifton Library, after a successful workshop at the inaugural Clifton Literary Festival. This will be a supportive group with stimulating writing exercises and helpful feedback in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Suitable for writers at all levels, beginners and more experienced writers. We […]
Bristol has a good network of train lines. What are the plans for expanding this alternative to road travel, and how far have we got? What's happening to the Portishead line? Can our stations be turned into 'hubs' that connect with bus routes? Tina Biggs, Campaigns Lead of Friends of Suburban Bristol Railways, will be […]
Bridge is a fascinating game for people of all ages and backgrounds Lessons will be online until Library re-opens. For details see www.foccal.com or email hello@foccal.com Exercise your brainHave funSocialiseComplete