From the monthly archives:

April 2010

Sustrans mark 15 years of the National Cycle Network in creative fashion

by Kevin 29/04/2010 in Bristol

To celebrate 15 years of the National Cycle Network, Sustrans, the charity behind 12,000 miles of walking and cycling routes, have sent time travelling tweed clad alien Cornelius out to find out what you, the public, think of it.

Individuals who take part in an interview with the inquisitive alien will help [...]

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Micro Chips & Mega Bites – family friendly computer training with free fish & chip supper

by Stephen Hilton 28/04/2010 in People

South Bristol Digital Neighbourhoods (SBDN) invites people to join them for an afternoon of fun, family-focused computer training, topped off with a free fish and chip supper.
Friday 21 May, 4-6pm, Knowle West Media Centre
Everyone is invited to bring an older or younger relative to Knowle West Media Centre and spend an hour swapping skills and [...]

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University of Bristol Graduate Internships opportunity

by Kevin 23/04/2010 in Bristol

The University of Bristol is promoting a scheme aimed at placing recent graduates with suitable organisations in ways which provide a meaningful and useful experience for both the graduate and the employer. The scheme is particularly focused in the Government’s priority areas which include;

low-carbon products and services
digital industry
life sciences and pharmaceuticals
advanced [...]

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Bristol hosts leaders’ debate

by Kevin 22/04/2010 in Bristol

The Arnolfini art gallery on Bristol’s waterfront is hosting tonight’s live political leaders’ debate. The debate is being shown live on Sky News, BBC News 24 and BBC Parliament, as well as being broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
Most of the debate and activity though is likely to take place in cyberspace. Dozens of broadcasters and [...]

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Computer Drop-in Sessions at Knowle West Media Centre

by Stephen Hilton 20/04/2010 in Projects

In this video Martin describes what happens at the Computer drop-in sessions that Knowle West Media Centre holds every Wednesday between 10am and 3.30pm.  These sessions form part of the South Bristol Digital Neighbourhoods programme.
Martin says these sessions are  ‘informal, fun and free’ – so if you have an older parent or family member in [...]

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Bristol City Council tries innovative map based consultation

by Stephen Hilton 19/04/2010 in Bristol

Bristol City Council has teamed up with local software developer Logogriph to offer an innovative  map based consultation for a new planning document they are developing.
Launched 2 weeks ago, the site has already collected over 100 contributions.  Visitors are being asked to place a ‘cherish’ or ‘change’ pointer on the map and then provide commentary.  [...]

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Free Community Website Training

by Kevin 16/04/2010 in Bristol

St Pauls Learning Centre has received funding through UK Online to run workshops on how to create community websites. These sites will give communities an effective voice online, increase their self advocacy and enable them to shape online the place in which they live or work.
If you are interested please contact reception at St Pauls [...]

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Carbon Reduction Commitment – An Opportunity for Green ICT

by Lorraine 13/04/2010 in Bristol

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, a mandatory emissions trading scheme, started on April 1st 2010. Around 20,000 organisations in the UK will be affected by the new regulation and 5,000 organisations will participate in a Carbon Reduction Commitment League Table.
Many organisations have yet to consider the financial, environmental and compliance implications of this new regulation. [...]

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Mrs Pugsley says “Don’t be scared” of Computers

by Stephen Hilton 12/04/2010 in People

Mrs Pugsley, a resident of Knowle West in Bristol, currently enjoys playing free games on her computer, which Bristol City Council provided as part of the South Bristol Digital Neighbourhoods project.
In this video, Mrs Pugsley proves that you are never too old to learn new skills. She urges others in her position “Not to [...]

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