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general ~ South Bristol Darkroom – community meeting 15th March

by darkroom on 23/02/12

The new darkroom is almost ready to open for workshop opportunities to the local and wider community!

Come along and see what all the fuss is about on Thursday 15th March, 4pm at Filwood Community Centre. You’ll have the opportunity to see the facility in its newly restored state and have your say about the future of this exciting new community asset.

Whether you’re interested in being part of the community steering group that will help run the darkroom or you just want to see what the space offers, come along!

Contact nicky@kwmc.org.uk or read more here.

Tags: art, community, darkroom, Filwood, march, meeting, photography

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general ~ Free family fun at @Bristol

by carbonmakeover on 12/01/12

Due to funding from the Big Lottery At-Bristol science centre will be having an exciting health themed community open weekend aimed at families living in Hartcliffe, Lawrence/Barton Hill, Southmead and Knowle West. All ages welcome- there’ll be a whole range of interactive activities as well as full access to all the exhibitions, Planetarium and family shows.

Click on the link below and print the flyer/ticket. You must take this with you on the day and fill in 1) no of adults/children 2) postcode and 3) list Knowle West Media Centre as the community group you’ve come through.

Have fun!

At-Bristol open weekend Feb 2012

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general ~ Vote for local song in charts

by Lady K on 25/11/11

My song ‘Fallen’ is currently no.6 in the charts on Ujima Radio. To listen go to http://ladykmusic.co.uk. To vote email nia@ujimaradio.com and say you vote for Lady K / Fallen

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general ~ 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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general ~ Digital Skills Workshops

by The Editor on 26/10/11

From Knowle West Media Centre

KWMC is launching a new programme of digital skills workshops as part of national Get Online week (week commencing 31st October). Join the Work Club, learn computer skills at our drop-in and weekly classes, and come along to the Community Hub, where you can find out more about using websites, social networking (Facebook, Twitter, etc) to promote your organisation or group.

The programme will launch on Monday 31st October. There will an introductory session to the Work Club at KWMC (Leinster Avenue) on the 31st from 9.30am-12.30pm

For more information contact Makala, Sue or Martin at KWMC: 0117 903 0444.