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A 100% volunteer led grass-roots project converting the Old Eastville Library into a vibrant space, for our Community, by our Community. (@SLAP_Bristol)

Bristol, England
Joined March 2016
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Over the past year, the MAKERS Project, which was funded by the @RAEngNews Diversity Impact Programme, has partnered with @OldLibrary_EV to deliver workshops focused on food growing, sewing, and textile repair. Read all about it here 👉bit.ly/3XX5d05
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The @OldLibrary_EV & Re_Thrindle put on a great "Upcycle your Garment" session last night! Community members and @UWEBristol students learned how to re-style & alter unworn clothes into something new. This is part of the @RAEngNews funded repair and making focused MAKERS project.
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We're collaborating with partners to launch 2 new funding opportunities for community organisations to progress local climate and nature action. Find out more at bit.ly/CCAfunding and do help us share these opportunities.
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To mark #EarthDay 2023, we are announcing the books for our next climate change book club block @OldLibrary_EV, starting with Octavia E. Butler’s classic, Parable of the Sower. #climate
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Next month, on Tuesday 7th March at our #climate change book club @OldLibrary_EV, we’ll be discussing Claire Vaye Watkins’ Gold Fame Citrus! If you’re interested to join our book club, just DM us for more details! #book #BookClub
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At our December climate change book club @OldLibrary_EV, we discussed Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead! Our organiser, @SRobs_Bristol, just went to see its stage performance @BristolOldVic with @MariadeleBocca1! Thanks @Complicite for such a stunning performance!
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Looking for climate change literature? 👇 Check out our website (thisiswhyweread.com/challeng…) with recommendations for all ages, and more recommendations added over months! #books #BookTwitter #bookstagram #climate
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Up for a climate change reading challenge? We are running a climate change book club challenge, asking book clubs to read at least one climate change novel in 2023. #climate #book #bookstagram To join the challenge visit our website: https:// thisiswhyweread.com/challeng…
Calling all book clubs to read at least one climate change novel or story during 2023! Up for the challenge and want to know more? 👉 shortest.link/7GKF - where you will find recommended reading for all ages and can register to add your book club to our challenge map! #COP27
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At our next climate change book club @OldLibrary_EV, we will discuss Olga Tokarczuk’s Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead! #book #climate
Getting ready for the first climate change book club @Waterstones262 next Tuesday, 15th Nov, 6-7pm, when we will discuss Kim Stanley Robinson’s The Ministry for the Future. All welcome!
Our next climate change book club @OldLibrary_EV runs tomorrow night when we will discuss Imbolo Mbue’s How Beautiful We Were! @canongatebooks #climate #books #reading
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Save the date- we look forward to seeing you attend this new book club! @BristolShort @LitBristol #bookgroup #readinggroup
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We need safer cycle infrastructure all over the West of England if we're going to help vulnerable road users enjoy cycling - women, children, disabled & older people. Support @BristolCycling and their campaign for a cycle plan by signing their petition! democracy.bristol.gov.uk/mgE…
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Last night we started our great climate book club @OldLibrary_EV again, discussing @pitchaya’s Bangkok Wakes to Rain! Fascinating discussion and looking forward to our next five books… #climate @bishmatters @SaveRedlandLibr
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For updates about the Climate Change Book Club that I created in January 2022 @OldLibrary_EV, see the new profile: @climate_books #climate #ClimateAction
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Get involved in some #CitizenScience with @MicroscopeHomes over the summer and measure airborne #microplastics in the house: homesunderthemicroscope.co.u…
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Looking for a great half-term event tomorrow? As children are inheriting a changing world, how do we talk to them about the environment? Join us for fun activities about trees & chats about rights. We’ll share some of the best books & stories about nature & #climate!
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Super excited to be running this climate literature book club @OldLibrary_EV! From January, we’ll discuss six books over six months! #NetZero #ActOnClimate
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A new community #STEM club launches this Thursday at the @OldLibrary_EV supported by @DigitalDeti @UWEBristol & @AmbassadorsGS. Suited for kids aged 8+, activities vary & include robots, #Minecraft & exploring air pollution with @WecountC theoldlibrary.org.uk/events/…
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