In 2023 we are reviewing our local newsletter, the Knowledge and the community website  - what they are for, how we use them and how we can improve them.   **HOW do we know & share what is happening in our community? **WHAT kind of local information is useful and WHERE do you want to find it? We areContinue reading "What next for The Knowledge?"

We are an active network of residents, groups, businesses and organisations (interested in food), working together to plan and make locally led change happen in Knowle West.  Everyone is welcome. Aims – what we want to achieve together: This group aims for everyone in Knowle West to have access to good quality affordable food; forContinue reading "KW Food Network"

This is advance notice of a third "Recreate Filwood" Workshop, planned for Saturday morning July 23rd at 10 am. Bristol City Council have used the report from the second workshop to set up a public survey, which you can find here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/FilwoodBroadwaySurvey/ The purpose of the survey is to gather local opinion on the proposalsContinue reading "Filwood Broadway Working Group"

You are welcome to join us on Tue 5th July at 5pm at Filwood Community Centre to explore ideas for a Local Lettings Policy for new affordable housing developments in Knowle West. - A local lettings policy for Lockleaze has recently been set up- We'll consider whether a similar policy might be suitable for KnowleContinue reading "**Local Lettings Policy for new affordable housing – Discussion**"

Early in 2020, I was offered 100 oak trees for £20 via the Bristol Tree Forum of which I’m a member.  I applied for and obtained a £100 Grant from Knowle West Alliance to purchase these trees (50 cm ‘whips’), badge making materials, marking pens, labels and ties to run an ‘adopt a tree’ projectContinue reading "guest blog – MORE TREES, PLEASE! By Filwood Tree Champion, Jim Smith"

NEW VOLUNTEER ROLE FOR KNOWLE WEST Are you a resident of Knowle West? Do you enjoy chatting to people? Are you connected in to your local community? Do you have ideas about how to reach people who may be isolated, lonely or don’t necessarily feel part of the community? Then, we’re looking for you! TheContinue reading "COMMUNITY CHAMPION"

Members of the Man Alive group in the garden with their carpentry teacher and a bench they made I'm happy to announce the approval by Companies House of Knowle West Edible Gardens C.I.C.! This is the company who are looking after Inns Court Kitchen Garden based at The Inns Court Community and Family Centre. WorkContinue reading "GUEST BLOG – Inns court kitchen garden by volunteer gardener extraordinaire, chris boddington"

This is the full article and list of food hacks that has appeared in the Winter 2021 issue of The Knowledge being delivered as we speak: A group of residents and local food organisations have been meeting regularly over the past year or so to talk about all things food.    We believe everyone in our communityContinue reading "Food Action Event"

The Council are now consulting residents on the proposed South Bristol Youth Zone via http://www.bristol.gov.uk/youthzoneconsultation up until 2nd January 2022.  This is a NEW survey, which follows on from the far broader survey they carried out earlier in the Autumn.  This survey is to gather residents' feedback and is intended to be included in the Full Business Case that theContinue reading "Youth Zone: Two Consultations"