Events

Throughout the year Connecting Bristol and our partner organisations run a range of events where you can learn more about our digital inclusion agenda, Green ICT and connectivity in Bristol.

Free Event: Get It Together Launch, 24th January, Pavillion, Bristol

by Kevin 16/01/2012 in Bristol

A new three-year initiative to help Bristol people access the internet, learn new skills and find out more about computers and technology is to be launched on 24th January.
The Get IT Together project in Bristol is funded by BT, supported by Bristol Council and delivered by national charity Citizens Online. The project is part of [...]

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Support Bristol’s bid for Wikimania 2013

by Kevin 12/01/2012 in Bristol

Wikimania is an annual international conference for users of the wiki projects operated by the Wikimedia Foundation. The conferences have been running since 2005 and have been held in Germany, USA, Taiwan, Egypt, Argentina, Poland and Isreal…but not as yet in the UK.
Support is growing to hold Wikimania 2013 right here in Bristol. The City [...]

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Digital Inclusion Programme rolling out in Bristol

by Marius 08/11/2011 in Bristol

A new three-year initiative in Bristol will help local people access the internet, learn new skills and find out more about computers and technology. The project, called Get IT Together, is focused on helping older people and individuals with disabilities gain basic IT skills. Sessions are tailored towards the learners’ own personal interests and are [...]

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Free places available at NextGen event workshop, 16 November

by Kevin 03/11/2011 in Bristol

15 free places are available at a special workshop at the NextGen conference that will explore the role Next Generation broadband will play in driving economic growth, business success and regeneration in the Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone.
The workshop is being held on 16 November, between 10am and 1pm. It will feature presentations by key [...]

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Pop Up Bristol coming to Cabots Circus, 9 Nov-24 Dec

by Kevin 02/11/2011 in Bristol

Bristol is undoubtedly a creative city, and in the 6 week run up to Christmas five Bristol-based creative groups will be showcasing original paintings, illustrations, crafts and gifts from over a hundred artists.
Made in Bristol has acquired three, previously empty, shop units within Cabot Circus shopping centre to operate as ‘pop up shops‘ to promote [...]

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New Bristol website offers free listing to local events however small

by Kevin 12/10/2011 in Bristol

Recently launched eckhoBristol is the culmination of months of passion and hard work by Bristol web media company eckhoMedia. Designed, written and being run by Bristol people, it offers a smart, professional and comprehensive information centre for residents and visitors alike.
This local knowledge and attention to detail shows right from the images of the focal [...]

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Event: Venturefest Bristol 2011, 3rd November.

by Kevin 22/09/2011 in Bristol

Venturefest Bristol is an event aimed at showcasing innovative ideas and providing opportunities to pitch them to potential investors, collaborators and professional advisors. There are still a few spaces left to formally pitch an idea to the Venturefest audience so if you have a business idea that you would like included please get in touch [...]

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Event: Wiki Wildlife Bristol, Watershed, 15 September

by Kevin 08/09/2011 in Bristol

The Wildscreen charity is teaming up with Wikimedia UK to run a couple of events to raise awareness of the plight of endangered species.
They’ll be helping volunteers to improve Wikipedia articles about the species, using text from Wildscreen’s award winning ARKive project.
The events will be suitable for people who’ve never edited Wikipedia before- it’s easy [...]

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Event: Bristol Independents Day, 17 September

by Kevin 07/09/2011 in Bristol

The Bristol Food Network, in partnership with the Bristol Food Policy Council, the Bristol Green Capital, Bristol City Council and Destination Bristol, is launching an Independents campaign to highlight the city’s diverse independent retail sector and vibrant high streets.
Bristol Independents Day is taking place on 17 September.  Details of the campaign can be found at [...]

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