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A crowd of people supporting Bristol Zoo.
Community, Demonstration, March, news, Top Story

“Save our zoo” say residents opposed to development plans

Campaign group Save Bristol Zoo Gardens (SBZG) organised the march on March 12 to demonstrate public concern about the closure of Bristol Zoo Gardens and the conversion of the site to a housing development. Continue reading “Save our zoo” say residents opposed to development plans

James WardMarch 13, 2023March 31, 2023Leave a comment
A woman holds plants and smells them. Two young children are with her looking at the plants. They are in a garden with houses in the background.
Community, Feature, news, Training/Learning

New funding extends Community Climate Action scheme

More communities will have the chance to join Bristol’s innovative climate action plan scheme thanks to a new mentorship programme and funding.  Continue reading New funding extends Community Climate Action scheme

James WardFebruary 25, 2023February 25, 2023Leave a comment
A man with a bag over his head stands in front of a white wall which is covered in post-it notes bearing messages of protest.
Community, Feature, news, Theatre

Myanmar Diaries to show at The Cube on anniversary of military coup

A special film will be shown at The Cube cinema to mark the second anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar, which has claimed 19,000 lives and left millions homeless.  Continue reading Myanmar Diaries to show at The Cube on anniversary of military coup

James WardFebruary 10, 2023February 10, 20231 Comment
Image: Wong Yat Him
Assembly, Community, news, Public Meeeting

Climate and social justice groups to gather at “Stronger as One” meeting

An event this month aims to unite over 200 of Bristol’s climate and social justice campaign groups to work together to solve common problems.  Continue reading Climate and social justice groups to gather at “Stronger as One” meeting

James WardJanuary 8, 2023January 8, 2023Leave a comment
People in hi-vis vests use a ladder to climb on top of a bus stop to install a flower bed.
Community, Feature, news

Campaigners sidelined by council bee garden plans

Bristol City Council have proudly announced the installation of new bee-friendly bus stops across the city, less than six months after a similar installation by volunteers was torn down. Continue reading Campaigners sidelined by council bee garden plans

James WardDecember 21, 2022December 21, 20221 Comment
A speech bubble-shaped placard reads "I'm very upset about all this". The person's face is obscured.
Community, Direct Action, news, Occupation, Strike

Protest against fuel poverty coming this weekend

On Saturday, December 3, campaign groups will stage a protest against fuel poverty as part of a national day of action organised by the Warm This Winter campaign.  Continue reading Protest against fuel poverty coming this weekend

James WardDecember 2, 2022December 2, 2022Leave a comment
Community standing by the Ashley Down Oak with banner.
Community, news, Top Story, Trees

Ashley Down Oak may be safe at last

The Ashley Down oak saga which rocked a north Bristol neighbourhood may be nearing a conclusion. Continue reading Ashley Down Oak may be safe at last

James WardNovember 28, 2022November 28, 2022Leave a comment
Two people wearing Halloween masks hold a banner reading "Monster March".
Community, Demonstration, March, news

Halloween Monster March for anarchist prisoner Toby Shone

Since October 2021 anarchist Toby Shone has been held in prison, often in conditions reserved for terrorists. Continue reading Halloween Monster March for anarchist prisoner Toby Shone

James WardNovember 2, 2022November 2, 2022Leave a comment
A woman speaks to two men who are wearing hi-vis orange jackets. They stand on exposed earth whilst in the background more women carry trays of flowers to be planted.
Community, Feature, Interviews and Analysis

Common good: how Bristol’s communities are redefining climate action

A scheme led by Bristol Green Capital Partnership is challenging barriers to action by reframing climate action as community action to tackle inequality, reduce social isolation and improve the local environment.  Continue reading Common good: how Bristol’s communities are redefining climate action

James WardOctober 26, 2022October 26, 20221 Comment
Old Market (Remixed) - text from the poster for the play.
Community, Feature, Interviews and Analysis, Theatre

Old Market (Remixed) brings hidden histories to life

Hidden histories of one of Bristol most infamous streets will be on show next week as the Wardrobe Theatre hosts Old Market (Remixed), a one-man show celebrating the extraordinary in the everyday.   Continue reading Old Market (Remixed) brings hidden histories to life

James WardOctober 25, 2022October 27, 2022Leave a comment

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