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Month: July 2025
Become a ‘Shifty’ – join Shift Bristol’s Practical Sustainability Course
We’ve been talking with several people recently who call themselves ‘Shifties’ – i.e. they’ve done Shift Bristol’s Practical Sustainability Course. They’re in touch with other shifties, and they all swear by it. So we’re providing more information, and inviting you to join them for the next course, starting in September.
Come to the Festival of Commoning in Stroud, Sep 12 & 13
The Festival of Commoning is a space to build the commons, together. For those of us working on the ground—building the commons, running food co-ops, fighting for digital rights, or trying to manage a shared resource—the work can feel both vital and isolating. We’re all pushing against a larger, more powerful system, often with limited resources and in our own separate silos.
‘Money commons’: review of the Collaborative Finance (CoFi) Gathering
Katja Durrani of Bristol Commons and Lowimpact.org went along to the third annual Collaborative Finance Gathering in Austria, June 16-20. It’s an annual event – everyone welcome. Alternative finance is crucial for building a successful commons movement.
Heat your home, feed your soul: cooking on a wood stove
Calling all wood burner owners! Does yours have a flat top? Have you ever looked at that steady, reliable source of heat and wondered if it could do more? Perhaps you’re exploring a more low-impact life, want to save on energy bills, or simply wish to be prepared for the occasional power cut.