Cover photo by Ilaria Trees Meridio of a Bristol Commons event
Featuring
Indy Johar
Envision a democratic future with the co-founder of Dark Matter Labs as he discusses radical designs for a better tomorrow.
Jess Steele
CEO of Hastings Commons shares stories of bringing buildings into community custody, transforming spaces for collective benefit.
Andy Goldring
CEO of the Permaculture Association offers insights from years of cross-sector collaboration and permaculture practices.
Tony Cealy
Experience joyful, creative, and accessible participatory democratic processes with the dynamic and inspiring Tony Cealy.
Jem Bendell
Founder of the Deep Adaptation Forum explores how to respond positively to the societal disruptions caused by climate change.
Pam Warhurst
Co-founder of Incredible Edible shares her experience of growing and celebrating local food growing and Right to Grow
2 days, 2 venues, fantastic speakers and comedy.
Come join us on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th of September at Lansdown Hall and Trinity Rooms.
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