Parks Events

> Community Networking Fair Saturday 26 September 2009
>
> Bristol Civic Society has organised a networking fair for all
> Neighbourhood Planning Network and other community groups to meet each
> other and exchange information on issues that affect a number of them. All
> park groups are invited. The fair is intended to get local groups working
> together on issues, such as the Ashton Gate stadium, the south Bristol
> Tesco, the Regional Spatial Strategy housing development proposals, or the
> Bus Rapid Transit, that affect many parts of Bristol. Many groups working
> together as a united front are far more effective than are individuals
> tackling the issues piecemeal.
>
> Date: Saturday, 26 September 2009
>
> Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
>
> Place: The main hall, Southville Centre, Beauley Road, Southville, Bristol
> BS3 1QG
>
> Schedule: Alison Bromilow, Administrator for the Bristol Neighbourhood
> Planning Network, and Alan Morris, Chair of the Bristol Civic Society,
> will make opening remarks at 10:00 a.m.
>
> A more detailed timetable will be available nearer the date.
>
> Description: Tables will be set up in the hall for local groups to display
> information about their organisations and the work they do. Groups are
> welcome to bring as little or as much as they like (leaflets, posters,
> display boards, etc.) though the centre imposes an additional charge if
> electricity is required. Lunch will not be provided, but the centre has a
> café on site, just outside the main hall.
>
> Purpose: The networking fair will be a chance for members of local
> organisations to meet and mingle with other community-based groups in an
> informal, social atmosphere.
>
> For further details please contact Janine Derry
> janine.derry@googlemail.com 0117 907 8798
>
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> Community Green Spaces Seminar Sat 5 September Eden Project
>
> Sorry about the late notice for this...
>
> A series of inspirational talks, discussions, and practical activities
> which will explore the benefits of community owned and managed green
> spaces.
>
> This informal seminar will provide an opportunity for members of local
> communities and community practitioners to share experiences and develop
> and implement ideas for local green spaces.
>
> The day will include talks from local projects and organisations which are
> using green spaces to bring the community together around growing, sharing
> and socialising.
>
> Entry is free for community groups.
>
> More details at www.bristolparksform.org.uk/CommunityGreenSpaces.pdf
>
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> Play Pathfinder Project
>
> There is a new website featuring the play areas in Bristol's parks that
> are receiving investment from the Pathfinder scheme. See
> www.goplacestoplay.org.uk
>
> If these schemes are being implemented in your park we would like to hear
> your views on the consultation process and the results.
>
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> Parks Welcome Notice
>
> In an earlier email I suggested a format for a welcome sign giving contact
> details for Bristol Parks, the Police and Park Groups. If you are thinking
> about producing a similar sign please check with your CPO before you
> include their name or names of other people in Parks. It is my view that
> the names of those responsible for managing and maintaining parks should
> appear on such signs but it seems that some people in Parks disagree.
>
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> Bristol Tree Forum
>
> The next Tree Forum is on Sat 12th Sept , 9.30a.m. at Windmill Hill City
> Farm. Membership criteria is the same as BPF i.e fairly loose, but with
> only 1 rep per group. If you would like to go along email
> info@bristolparksforum.org.uk and your email will reach Hugh who is chair
> of the Tree Forum as well as being Vice Chair of the BPF. Minutes of the
> last meeting can be found via links at
> www.bristolparksforum.org.uk/trees.htm
>
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