Friends of Clifton Centre and Library
The UK needs 30,000 hectares of trees every year to reach our climate targets. In fact the world needs more trees - all our climate goals rely on "negative emissions" and trees are the best machines going. Pietro Carpena, Lead Technical Advisor at Tree Aid, will talk about his organisation's tree planting activities in Africa […]
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 […]
Tim Martin and Sarah Pitt spent many decades making wildlife and countryside programmes for the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol. Now they are involved in practical projects that challenge mainstream farming practice and help individuals and communities to build biodiversity through habitat creation and ‘nature friendly’ land management. Tim has set up ‘Farm Wilder’ […]
Internationally bestselling author Roger Crowley joins us to talk about his latest book Accursed Tower: The Crusaders’ Last Battle for the Holy Land.‘ One of the best narrative historians currently writing.’ – Financial Times The talk will be followed by a Q&A session and book signing. Tickets can be bought at Clifton library or online […]
Local Bristol authors Sue and Martin Wells' joint book launch. They will both talk about and read from their new books and answer questions. Bar and nibbles available. 'A Sense of Something Lost' Sue Wells 'Sitting in the Stillness' Martin Wells
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 […]