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University of Local Knowledge (ULK) Pop-Up Cinema

by The Editor on 08/03/12

From the University of Local Knowledge (ULK) team at Knowle West Media Centre

The University of Local Knowledge (ULK) cinema is coming to The Park, Daventry Road, on Tuesday 13th March.

Over the last two years, local residents have been sharing their knowledge, talents and skills on camera for the ULK project and 900 films have been made! Drop into The Park between 1-4pm and find out more about the inspiring expertise of the people around you.

Contact Martha at Knowle West Media Centre for more details on 0117 903 0444.

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Bristol Pound – Talk at Knowle West Media Centre

by The Editor on 28/02/12

Bristol Pound are holding a talk at Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC), Leinster Avenue, on Wednesday 29th February, where you can find out more about their ideas for a new local currency.

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Future Fit Bristol offers free energy-saving measures

by The Editor on 09/02/12

From Future Fit Bristol

Are you losing heat and wasting money?

Future Fit Bristol – Phase One begins!

Knowle West Media Centre and re:work are offering 100 homes in Knowle West the opportunity to have up to half a day with a qualified local builder, who will install energy saving measures in the house for FREE! This might include adding draught strips, filling draughty holes, re-hanging gappy doors, etc.

This offer is only available to the first 100 Knowle West homes who call and make an appointment.

Please contact the team at re:work on 0117 953 0689.

Future Fit Bristol is a partnership project between Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC), re:work, Tree of Life, and the Centre for Sustainable Energy.

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XLR: don’t just see hip-hop, be hip-hop

by The Editor on 06/02/12

4NINE Records and Knowle West Media Centre present:

XLR: Don’t just see hip-hop, be hip-hop
13th-17th February 2012

Explore the culture of hip hop with XLR 2012 – a week of creative media workshops, music, performance and dance. Experience the best of Bristol’s new and emerging hip-hop talent. Evening performances broadcast live on www.sensei.fm

XLR Workshops for young people (aged 10-19) in street art, photography, making music videos, podcasting, dance, theatre and music making. Places are limited, please book in advance via Eventbrite

XLR Performances from Dream MClean, Buggsy, Empror, SMI, Gardna, Deep, Thisisda, Legacy and more…

For more details or to book visit www.kwmc.org.uk, check out the Facebook event or contact Jagos & Sandra: 0117 903 0444 or download the poster.

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Reduce your energy use with the 3-E Houses Project

by The Editor on 14/11/11

From Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC)

Is your energy use really high?

Would you like to cut your bills and make your home more eco-friendly?

We’re looking for 40 residents to take part in our exciting new 3-E Houses project. If you’re a Bristol City Council tenant and live in Knowle West, you can receive a free energy monitor to view your electricity, gas and water readings.

You will also receive:
• Free Internet access for a year
• Free loan of the latest touch-screen Toshiba tablet

For the chance to take part and meet other like-minded people contact Sue or Gail on 0117 903 0444 or email Sue or Gail.

The project will run for a year until February 2013. Participation is dependant on existing metering systems. We will need to visit your home to check we are able to measure your energy consumption.

An EU funded project supported by: Bristol CIty Council, KWMC, WSL, Indra, Ennovatis, Gas Natural, IP Performance, Toshiba, Bulgarian Housing Association, Ajuntament de SantCugat

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