<![CDATA[Forums - All Forums]]> http://forum.transitionbristol.net/ Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:41:07 +0100 MyBB <![CDATA[Open Space sessions on the direction of Transition Bristol]]> http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=119 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:51:03 +0100 Jane http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=119 What should our priorities be? What sort of questions would you like to raise as topics for open space should such a day or days of open space be held? Please post your suggestions here.]]> What should our priorities be? What sort of questions would you like to raise as topics for open space should such a day or days of open space be held? Please post your suggestions here.]]> <![CDATA[Transition Bristol Structure]]> http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=118 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:39:18 +0100 Jane http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=118 Organisation and Structure.
You can use this thread of the forum to comment on any aspect of this. Would you like to see some sort of membership? Are you happy to see it as a loosely based organisation of volunteers? We would love to hear your thoughts.]]> Organisation and Structure.
You can use this thread of the forum to comment on any aspect of this. Would you like to see some sort of membership? Are you happy to see it as a loosely based organisation of volunteers? We would love to hear your thoughts.]]> <![CDATA[Stapleton]]> http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=112 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:05:52 +0100 Bristol Exile http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=112
Anyone interested in setting up a hub in Stapleton?

The Stapleton Conservation Society has recently been reformed and we are looking for like minded people to join to help conserve the area and promote sustainability.

Many thanks

Duncan Gardner
Stapleton Conservation Society]]>
Anyone interested in setting up a hub in Stapleton?

The Stapleton Conservation Society has recently been reformed and we are looking for like minded people to join to help conserve the area and promote sustainability.

Many thanks

Duncan Gardner
Stapleton Conservation Society]]> <![CDATA[Welcome to SusWot]]> http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=111 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:04:37 +0100 andy-ob http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=111
SusWot (Sustainable Westbury on Trym) is part of Transition Bristol. We launched in April 2008. Since then we've developed working groups on green spaces, recycling and transport, and have more in the pipeline. We also help run the monthly local produce market in the village, which is just approaching its first birthday!

Our latest events and contact details are on our web site at http://www.suswot.org.uk. Hope to see you soon!

Andy O'Brien]]>
SusWot (Sustainable Westbury on Trym) is part of Transition Bristol. We launched in April 2008. Since then we've developed working groups on green spaces, recycling and transport, and have more in the pipeline. We also help run the monthly local produce market in the village, which is just approaching its first birthday!

Our latest events and contact details are on our web site at http://www.suswot.org.uk. Hope to see you soon!

Andy O'Brien]]> <![CDATA[Neighbourhood meetings - space for feedback and suggestions]]> http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=110 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:50:29 +0100 simzone http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=110
Simone - Transition Bristol and Transition BS3]]>
Simone - Transition Bristol and Transition BS3]]> <![CDATA[Transport to transition gathering camp in sussex]]> http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=98 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:48 +0100 skoria http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=98
Don't know if anyone saw this, but I'd like to go, if anyone has a lift, or at least figure out how to go down on the little train line on their flyer, and I thought we could maybe use these forums to co-ordinate that?

Quote:Transition Gathering Camp

19-21st September 2008
Sussex

We received this just as the Newsletter was about to go out. There will be more on the Transition Bristol website events section soon.
In the meantime, find more details here:
http://transitiongathering.ning.com/

Cheers,

Ale]]>
Don't know if anyone saw this, but I'd like to go, if anyone has a lift, or at least figure out how to go down on the little train line on their flyer, and I thought we could maybe use these forums to co-ordinate that?

Quote:Transition Gathering Camp

19-21st September 2008
Sussex

We received this just as the Newsletter was about to go out. There will be more on the Transition Bristol website events section soon.
In the meantime, find more details here:
http://transitiongathering.ning.com/

Cheers,

Ale]]> <![CDATA[Knowle/BS4 Group]]> http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=73 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:11:47 +0100 Glenn Vowles http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=73 http://sustainableknowle.blogspot.com for details), which could link in to Transition Bristol....]]> http://sustainableknowle.blogspot.com for details), which could link in to Transition Bristol....]]> <![CDATA[Stockwood group]]> http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=71 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:00:33 +0100 Peter Goodwin http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=71 <![CDATA[Bristol City Council Community Development - Investments & Grants]]> http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=67 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:25:23 +0100 ZoeG http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=67 Bristol City Council has provided a page on their website about how to apply for a community grant from the council. Unfortunately, it's not just "Pass Go and Receive £200" a la Monopoly, but there are instructions on how to apply for a One-off Grant (via Quartet) and how to get longer term funding.

The part that is potentially relevant to Transition is: "community engagement organisations in deprived neighbourhoods in the city" and potentially "community resource services being delivered in deprived neighbourhoods".

There are funding surgeries on 14th and 19th August and 3rd September for new groups not previously funded by The City Council, but they are nearly full and must be booked in advance by telephoning the Grants Team 0117 9036437/9.

Fuller details below with link to main page and main documents:

See:
Bristol City Council Community Development - Investments & Grants

One-off Grants
Community Development Grants team have commissioned Quartet Community Foundation to manage the small one-off grants. You will need to apply to Quartet Community Foundation for an application form and further information. Please visit www.quartetcf.org.uk

Funding 2009 - 10

The Investment Strategy runs from 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2011 and lays out the objectives for the Community Development Investment Budget. However we are refining the process based on learning from last year's investment round, proposals to move to a commissioning model for some services and the need to move to three-year funding agreements with appropriate voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations.

Applying for funding

We now invite grant applications for up to three years funding from local organisations and groups which fall within the following priorities:
  • Community centres (including City Farms) and community engagement organisations in deprived neighbourhoods in the city and those serving disadvantaged equalities groups.
  • Projects to promote community cohesion and which meet our priorities (linked to the local cohesion strategy and intelligence from the Tension Monitoring Group).
  • Community resource services being delivered in deprived neighbourhoods and specialist information and signposting services for equalities communities.

Organisations will need to show that they offer good value for money, effectively engage their communities, have clear outcomes relating to our strategic priorities and contribute to community cohesion. We will prioritise services being delivered in deprived areas in the City, taking account of applications that deliver services in Lower Super Output Areas (LSOAs) that fall within the 10% most deprived LSOAs nationally.

We will not fund capital costs or activities where responsibility lies with another Council department or public body, or where there are more appropriate funding sources. We will not fund party political or religious organisations. The grants fund is only for local VCS organisations which have an established constitution and which meet our general conditions and baseline standards as show in BCC General Conditions.

For full information about our funding priorities please see the attached document Investment Funding and Implementation Strategy.

Application packs are available to download from this website. The application deadline is 5.00pm on Friday 19th September 2008.

Application Pack:
Application Form
Guidance Notes
BCC General Conditions

Other related documents and tools are available on this website to help you with your application.

**** Community Investment Fund Surgery Sessions *****
We are holding three Surgeries on 14th and 19th August and 3rd September for new groups not previously funded by The City Council. The surgeries offer individual groups a chance to talk to the Grants Team about proposed applications in order to see if the services would be eligible for funding and to talk about how the groups can show that they meet or are working towards our baseline standards. The surgeries are free and must be booked in advance by telephoning the Grants Team 0117 9036437/9. Please note that the surgeries are now nearly fully booked but that we will try to arrange additional surgeries to meet demand.]]> Bristol City Council has provided a page on their website about how to apply for a community grant from the council. Unfortunately, it's not just "Pass Go and Receive £200" a la Monopoly, but there are instructions on how to apply for a One-off Grant (via Quartet) and how to get longer term funding.

The part that is potentially relevant to Transition is: "community engagement organisations in deprived neighbourhoods in the city" and potentially "community resource services being delivered in deprived neighbourhoods".

There are funding surgeries on 14th and 19th August and 3rd September for new groups not previously funded by The City Council, but they are nearly full and must be booked in advance by telephoning the Grants Team 0117 9036437/9.

Fuller details below with link to main page and main documents:

See:
Bristol City Council Community Development - Investments & Grants

One-off Grants
Community Development Grants team have commissioned Quartet Community Foundation to manage the small one-off grants. You will need to apply to Quartet Community Foundation for an application form and further information. Please visit www.quartetcf.org.uk

Funding 2009 - 10

The Investment Strategy runs from 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2011 and lays out the objectives for the Community Development Investment Budget. However we are refining the process based on learning from last year's investment round, proposals to move to a commissioning model for some services and the need to move to three-year funding agreements with appropriate voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations.

Applying for funding

We now invite grant applications for up to three years funding from local organisations and groups which fall within the following priorities:
  • Community centres (including City Farms) and community engagement organisations in deprived neighbourhoods in the city and those serving disadvantaged equalities groups.
  • Projects to promote community cohesion and which meet our priorities (linked to the local cohesion strategy and intelligence from the Tension Monitoring Group).
  • Community resource services being delivered in deprived neighbourhoods and specialist information and signposting services for equalities communities.

Organisations will need to show that they offer good value for money, effectively engage their communities, have clear outcomes relating to our strategic priorities and contribute to community cohesion. We will prioritise services being delivered in deprived areas in the City, taking account of applications that deliver services in Lower Super Output Areas (LSOAs) that fall within the 10% most deprived LSOAs nationally.

We will not fund capital costs or activities where responsibility lies with another Council department or public body, or where there are more appropriate funding sources. We will not fund party political or religious organisations. The grants fund is only for local VCS organisations which have an established constitution and which meet our general conditions and baseline standards as show in BCC General Conditions.

For full information about our funding priorities please see the attached document Investment Funding and Implementation Strategy.

Application packs are available to download from this website. The application deadline is 5.00pm on Friday 19th September 2008.

Application Pack:
Application Form
Guidance Notes
BCC General Conditions

Other related documents and tools are available on this website to help you with your application.

**** Community Investment Fund Surgery Sessions *****
We are holding three Surgeries on 14th and 19th August and 3rd September for new groups not previously funded by The City Council. The surgeries offer individual groups a chance to talk to the Grants Team about proposed applications in order to see if the services would be eligible for funding and to talk about how the groups can show that they meet or are working towards our baseline standards. The surgeries are free and must be booked in advance by telephoning the Grants Team 0117 9036437/9. Please note that the surgeries are now nearly fully booked but that we will try to arrange additional surgeries to meet demand.]]> <![CDATA[Allotment with vines - wine making anyone?]]> http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=59 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:11:08 +0100 greenotter http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=59 He has 3 allotments about two miles out from Stapleton that have vines on them. He's concerned that the vines will be ripped out if he leaves them and would like to attempt to pass them onto someone who will keep the vines.
He reckons that they require about 2 days a month care and will yeild around 30 bottles of wine from each patch.
If you're interested, pm me and I'll send you more info.]]> He has 3 allotments about two miles out from Stapleton that have vines on them. He's concerned that the vines will be ripped out if he leaves them and would like to attempt to pass them onto someone who will keep the vines.
He reckons that they require about 2 days a month care and will yeild around 30 bottles of wine from each patch.
If you're interested, pm me and I'll send you more info.]]> <![CDATA[Mayor for Bristol]]> http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=58 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:04:57 +0100 oioidoug http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=58
A recent online petition has been begun for a mayor for Bristol, which has stired up a lot of debate, and i thought Transition Bristol may be interested in this (apologies if your already aware!), also there is no talk of a youth mayor, but perhaps this is something we can get added in at the same time?

http://www.bristolmayor.com/

Great idea, its got my backing!]]>
A recent online petition has been begun for a mayor for Bristol, which has stired up a lot of debate, and i thought Transition Bristol may be interested in this (apologies if your already aware!), also there is no talk of a youth mayor, but perhaps this is something we can get added in at the same time?

http://www.bristolmayor.com/

Great idea, its got my backing!]]> <![CDATA[Sustainable Communities Act - usefull tool?]]> http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=57 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:00:04 +0100 oioidoug http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=57
Just been reading about the 'Sustainable Communities Act', and it appears to possibly be a very usefull tool for engaging local government with panels of the local community with whom they legally have to engage with and assist!

May be miss-reading this, but definetly seems interesting, and could fit in nicely with the Transition model of local community engagement and empowerment.

Has anyone got any experience of using this? Will research it further and post up my findings here...

Web links are:

http://www.localworks.org/

Onwards and upwards!

Doug]]>
Just been reading about the 'Sustainable Communities Act', and it appears to possibly be a very usefull tool for engaging local government with panels of the local community with whom they legally have to engage with and assist!

May be miss-reading this, but definetly seems interesting, and could fit in nicely with the Transition model of local community engagement and empowerment.

Has anyone got any experience of using this? Will research it further and post up my findings here...

Web links are:

http://www.localworks.org/

Onwards and upwards!

Doug]]> <![CDATA[Starhawk Workshop - from Bristol]]> http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=54 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:09:28 +0100 Raven http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=54 <![CDATA[lift sharing to Starhawk training]]> http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=50 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:18:49 +0100 nicola beglin http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=50 <![CDATA[Starhawk Training - Lift Sharing]]> http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=49 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:34:36 +0100 simzone http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=49 <![CDATA[How peak oil will affect healthcare]]> http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=44 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:01:53 +0100 angelaraffle http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=44 http://www.cubastudiesjournal.org/issue-...h-care.cfm

I thought people might be interested to see this article by Stuart Jeffery where he compares healthcare in Cuba and UK and considers what peak oil might mean for our healthcare system.
Angela]]> http://www.cubastudiesjournal.org/issue-...h-care.cfm

I thought people might be interested to see this article by Stuart Jeffery where he compares healthcare in Cuba and UK and considers what peak oil might mean for our healthcare system.
Angela]]> <![CDATA[Speedwell group]]> http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=42 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:24:04 +0100 LizM http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=42
Just wondered if anyone was interested in setting up a group in Speedwell. I'm involved in too many things already but I'm willing to support a group.]]>
Just wondered if anyone was interested in setting up a group in Speedwell. I'm involved in too many things already but I'm willing to support a group.]]> <![CDATA[St Werburgh's copy of Transition Handbook]]> http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=41 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:19:45 +0100 bazbilly http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=41 Frances]]> Frances]]> <![CDATA[Latest NASA science on Climate Cange]]> http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=36 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:55:07 +0100 Ciaran http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=36
Jim's 3 page presentation to the National Press Club, and briefing to the House Select Committee on Energy Independence & Global Warming, is available at
http://www.columbia.edu/~jeh1/2008/Twent...080623.pdf

Powerpoints used are at http://www.columbia.edu/~jeh1/2008/Tippi...080623.ppt or

http://www.columbia.edu/~jeh1/2008/Tippi...080623.pdf

also, his letter to PM Fukuda pre G8 is at:
http://www.columbia.edu/~jeh1/mailings/2...Fukuda.pdf]]>
Jim's 3 page presentation to the National Press Club, and briefing to the House Select Committee on Energy Independence & Global Warming, is available at
http://www.columbia.edu/~jeh1/2008/Twent...080623.pdf

Powerpoints used are at http://www.columbia.edu/~jeh1/2008/Tippi...080623.ppt or

http://www.columbia.edu/~jeh1/2008/Tippi...080623.pdf

also, his letter to PM Fukuda pre G8 is at:
http://www.columbia.edu/~jeh1/mailings/2...Fukuda.pdf]]> <![CDATA[Welcome]]> http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=21 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:20:24 +0100 angelaraffle http://forum.transitionbristol.net/showthread.php?tid=21 http://www.sustainableredland.org.uk/ which tells you about the group, and gives dates of future events. We have a discussion forum on Yahoo with 126 members so it seems simpler to stick with that rather than migrating to a new discussion forum on this site. Details of how to find, and sign up to, the susred Yahoo forum are on the Discussion Forum page of our website http://www.sustainableredland.org.uk/subscribe/ If you just want to contact us then you can use the Contact Us form on our website. Or you can post a thread here and with luck we'll see it!

from Hamish (chair) Rob (secretary) and Angela (treasurer)
http://www.sustainableredland.org.uk/]]> http://www.sustainableredland.org.uk/ which tells you about the group, and gives dates of future events. We have a discussion forum on Yahoo with 126 members so it seems simpler to stick with that rather than migrating to a new discussion forum on this site. Details of how to find, and sign up to, the susred Yahoo forum are on the Discussion Forum page of our website http://www.sustainableredland.org.uk/subscribe/ If you just want to contact us then you can use the Contact Us form on our website. Or you can post a thread here and with luck we'll see it!

from Hamish (chair) Rob (secretary) and Angela (treasurer)
http://www.sustainableredland.org.uk/]]>