Building foundations for resilient grassroot networks

Shift Bristol is a not for profit organisation providing innovative and immersive training in building sustainability and resilience. We have 20 years experience of teaching practical skills, design systems and collaborative approaches. We invite you to find your passion, challenge yourself and take positive action.

Shift Bristol

How do we build strong foundations for a resilient grassroots network?

Peoples Republic of Stokes Croft

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming evening to explore and unpack the question:<h3>"How do we build strong foundations for a resilient grassroot network?"</h3>Inspired by the <a href="https://planet-local-summit.localfutures.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Planet Local Summit</a>, panellists from some of Bristol's most active grassroots projects and organisations (<a href="https://www.shiftbristol.org.uk/home" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Shift Bristol</a>, <a href="https://www.coexistuk.org/thebristolcommons" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Bristol Commons</a>, <a href="https://transitionnetwork.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Transition</a>) will gather to share our insights and experience in what fosters and supports authentic, lasting and united action. We will open the conversation to include a wide range of angles; from the group dynamic skills needed to help support relationships within networks, to the design of communication channels to facilitate collaborative working. After the panellist discussion we will host a peer-led <a href="https://www.transitionculture.org/2008/03/21/12-tools-for-transition-no10-how-to-run-an-open-space-event/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">'Open Space',</a> where attendees can form groups to explore and participate in emergent conversations rising from the evening. Having space to talk in-person, is one of the most valuable ways to build resilient grassroot networks following the aftermath of isolation, caused by the global pandemic. Shift Bristol will assimilate the discussions from the evening to share with participants afterwards. This cycle of coming together, exploring, generating ideas, gathering the fruits, and then sharing before taking action, is another important step in building resilience. THE PANEL<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahpadgett/?originalSubdomain=uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hannah Padgett</a>Hannah has over ten years experience involving communities in the design of the objects, environments and messages that fill their everyday lives. She has worked in areas such as street design, active travel, social health and public art, supporting key stakeholders and public champions, local authorities and institutions, businesses and individuals to come together to co-create outcomes that are informed by the people that use them. Hannah currently works for the <a href="https://ecologicalland.coop/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ecological Land Cooperative</a> as Community Development Manager, as Founding Director of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075567657463" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hay Regenerative Soils CIC</a> and as an artisan cheese maker for Neals Yard Creamery. <a href="https://lifebeat.uk/people/danny-balla/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Danny Balla </a>Danny is a creative facilitator dedicated to creating systemic change. He explores human relationships with the world and each other through immersive projects of participatory theatre, storytelling and film. Daniel is passionate about facilitation and experiential tools for participatory democracy. He has worked with <a href="https://www.coexistuk.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Coexist</a> since 2011, and is dedicated to exploring strategies for systemic change including Coexist’s manifesto to <a href="https://www.coexistuk.org/thebristolcommons" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">‘Rebuild The Commons’</a>.Laura Corfield Since 2004 Laura has volunteered with a host of community engagement and sustainability groups; including co-founding <a href="https://www.transitionkeynsham.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Transition Keynsham</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FrackFreeSomerset/?locale=en_GB" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Frack Free Somerset</a> and participating in Climate Action camps and demonstrations. In 2010 she co-founded <a href="https://www.shiftbristol.org.uk/home" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Shift Bristol</a> with Sarah Pugh and went on to project manage the <a href="https://www.shiftbristol.org.uk/about-the-psc" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Practical Sustainability Course</a>. She is now the Creative Director of Shift Bristol and is passionate about Group Skills education, as a key factor in the success of networks collaborating successfully in the future. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-thomas-76512821/?originalSubdomain=uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mike Thomas - Transition</a> Has worked in the Third Sector for over 25 years in a wide variety of roles. He is now working at <a href="https://transitionnetwork.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Transition Network </a>where he thinks systemically about how to support the <a href="https://transitionnetwork.org/about-the-movement/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Transition Movement</a> by developing and delivering a variety of projects large and small. He currently oversees the <a href="https://transitiontogether.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Transition Together</a> project covering the UK.FREE Tea &amp; Coffee Refreshments will be supplied on the evening Accessibility Info:<ul><li>The entrance to the PRSC space is from Hillgrove Street, which is fully accessible by wheelchair from the pavement.</li><li>Although there is a toilet accessible on the flat, the doorways are narrow and it is a small space for manoeuvrability. There are no grab bars in situ. </li><li>Consideration will be given to the arrangement of chairs, to ensure ease of movement around the room.</li><li>We will begin the evening by sharing our collaboration agreements; to create safe and supportive spaces where everyone can feel confident to participate.</li><li>There will be priority front-row seating for those requiring close contact with speakers.</li></ul>Covid Policy - We please ask participants not attend the event if they have COVID-19 symptoms on the day, in order to help protect those who may vulnerable.

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