Installation of a Public Wi Fi (802.11x) Network
September 30, 2006 Posted by Stephen Hilton in : Digital Challenge, Wireless, Bristol, Bristol City Council , 5 commentsBristol City Council has issued the following Expression of Interest. Please bring this notice to the attention of anyne who you feel might be interested
Installation of a Public Wi Fi (802.11x) Network
Bristol City Council invites suppliers to submit an Expression of Interest to invest in the installation and provision of a non-exclusive public wireless network. Initially the network will be deployed in Bristol city centre but is also a council priority to ensure equal access to wireless connectivity in
outlying city neighbourhoods.
The installation of the network would be at the supplier’s cost and risk. Bristol City Council will negotiate over non-exclusive access to its street furniture, buildings, future services and joint marketing linked to community benefits.
To download the service specification and submission requirements visit
www.bristol-cyps.org.uk/wifi
If you are interested in being considered please write to: -
Mr Stephen Hilton
Connecting Bristol Lead
Bristol City Council
Council House
College Green
Bristol BS1 5TR
Or e-mail your proposal to stephen_hilton@bristol-city.gov.uk
The proposal should be returned by 16/10/2006 12.00 noon. Should you wish to arrange a discussion of an outline of your proposal or if you require further details contact Stephen Hilton tel: 07795446286 or email stephen_hilton@bristol-city.gov.uk
Knight Foundation Bids
Posted by Stephen Hilton in : Bristol, Community Media, Innovation, e-society, News, Awards , add a commentKnight Foundation is seeking new ideas, pilot projects, commercial products and leadership initiatives that will improve the flow of information and news in the public interest. Here is some blurb –
> In the 20th Century, the Knight Brothers owned newspapers that were the glue that held communities together. We’d like to know who or what will do that in the 21st Century? What do we mean by “glue”? Great newspapers help communities become aware of their real situations. They inspire people to come up with new ideas to improve things. And they stir people to pursue their true interests.<
In 2007, the foundation will award a total of $5 million to individuals, organizations or businesses that can show their ideas will transform community life. Awards will be made in the following categories
* Ideas
* Pilot projects and field tests
* Leadership projects
* Commercial investments
* Open submissions
The online application form is at www.newschallenge.org and submissions have to be made by 1st December. If you are interested in working jointly on an initial bid (particularly in any of the first three categories) please get in touch
Two Interesting Jobs
September 29, 2006 Posted by Stephen Hilton in : Digital Challenge, Bristol, News, jobs, Environment , add a commentDirector
Bristol Natural History Consortium
£25K - £30k PRO RATA (depending on experience)
4 days per week - Based in Bristol, UK
Bristol Natural History Consortium is`seeking a talented individual with the vision and determination to develop the Consortium’s established activities including the Communicate conference, Bristol Festival of Nature and outreach activities. You will report to a Steering Group representing 9 Consortium members to extend and deliver the range of events. You will be responsible for fund raising activities, strategic development and partnership management.
You will need a passion for nature, exceptional organisational, interpersonal and management skills, and proven fundraising experience.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 16th October 2006. Interviews will take place on Friday 27th October 2006.
For a job description and an application form email sam.burkey@wildscreen.org.uk
The Bristol Natural History Consortium is a collaboration between At-Bristol, Avon Wildlife Trust, BBC Natural History Unit, Bristol City Council, Bristol Zoo Gardens, The University of Bristol, The University of the West of England, Wildscreen and WWF-UK. www.festivalofnature.org
Events Manager
Bristol Natural History Consortium
£20k - £25k PRO RATA (depending on experience)
4 days per week - Based in Bristol, UK
Bristol Natural History Consirtium is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to manage the development and delivery of Bristol Natural History Consortium events. The main annual activities include Bristol Festival of Nature in June and the Communicate conference in October. You will work under the direction of the Director of Bristol Natural History Consortium to deliver the events and support the delivery of the fundraising strategy and outreach programmes.
You will need at least 2 years relevant event management experience.
Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 16th October 2006. Interviews to take place on Wednesday 1st November 2006.
For a job description and an application form email sam.burkey@wildscreen.org.uk
The Bristol Natural History Consortium is a collaboration between At-Bristol, Avon Wildlife Trust, BBC Natural History Unit, Bristol City Council, Bristol Zoo Gardens, The University of Bristol, The University of the West of England, Wildscreen and WWF-UK. www.festivalofnature.org
Booted Up Bristol
September 28, 2006 Posted by Kevin in : Digital Challenge, Computer science, Community Media , add a commentNow in its third year Booted Up Bristol is back in Manor Woods, Bishopsworth this September doing hands-on fieldwork with nearly 300 year 5 and 6 schoolchildren from local schools. Using technology outside to record their investigations the children are encouraged to use the kit instead of being told ‘don’t touch’.
The organisers, Bristol City Council’s Living Rivers Project, work closely with the City Learning Centres, the Environment Agency and Bristol Parks Nature in the City Project, as well as volunteers from Malago Valley Conservation Group and Atkins Consulting to provide a range of expert skills and local knowledge.
The children undertake a range of investigations on the River Malago including depth profiles and searching for macro-invertebrates with nets. In Manor Woods they do some litter picking and learn about habitats, leaf types and minibeasts that live in the trees and on the ground. During one of two nature trails they use both high technology kit such as Personal Data Assistants (PDA’s) and MP3 players and more traditional kit such as a compass to find out where to go and make nature palettes to represent their journeys.
Each school is provided with a CD of all their data, images and sounds and a curriculum pack of ideas and useful website links to continue their learning back at school.
Kathy Derrick, Senior Scientific Officer at Bristol City Council said ” This is an opportunity for local children to explore and experiment with nature on their doorstep in a hands-on way. Manor Woods, soon be designated a Local Nature Reserve, is a fantastic resource. We hope the children will remember this experience in the future and remember to keep the woods and river clean and safe for others to enjoy as well. ”
