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The latest news from our projects

  • Bubbling away in the background

    An update for North by Southwest Anthology

    Dec 18 2014

    Hi Folks

    We're busy beavering away in the background, finalising the book ready to hand over to the publisher.

    Pete'll be blogging updates, so keep abreast of his blog - http://brsbkblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/fundsurfer-funded.html

    We hope to have an estimated print date early in the new year so until then - Have a fabulous holiday season!

     

  • Hands up. I suck.

    An update for Ozuki Tee's

    Dec 17 2014

    OK! So first of all massive apology to everyone waiting for their tee shirts.

    Since we lit the touch paper and launched Fundsurfer it has been one helluva ride but so unbelievably hectic!

    Inbetween running Fundsurfer and making movies I've been trying to find the right manufacturer for Ozuki Tees after the first test run from original supplier was so bad!

    I want the tees to be as amazing as possible but its also been way too long for everyone to wait so I have made a few compromises but finally have a sample which kicks ass and that I can be happy to put out.

    I'll be sending you all packages in early Jan with a little extra something to make up for the wait and thank you all for your patience!

    Have a great Christmas and New Year. I'll be in touch to get postal addresses. 

     

  • A whisker away from £5k

    An update for A Green MP for Bristol West

    Dec 17 2014

    Hi everyone,

    As I write, we are only £35 away from hitting the £5000 mark - a fantastic achievement in just over 2 weeks. Obviously, if you are receiving this update it's because you have already done your bit, so thank you. But if you know anyone who might want to join you, please do pass on the link and give yourself a big shout out on social media.  

    In other news, we are planning a party! The Bristol Green Party is now the BIGGEST local green party in the UK, and sometime in January we will get to 1000 members. This might not sound many, but this time last year it was less than 400. Nationally, the Party is about to reach 30,000, and is growing at a phenominal rate. I will keep you posted.

    Some of you were able to join us for a very last minute visit from the Leader of the Green Party, Natalie Bennett. She was incredibly impressed with the level of support here in Bristol ( and the speed at which we were able to arrange the visit programme!). We took her to visit the new HQ of Kevin McCloud's community development company HAB Housing to talk about housing and planning issues in Bristol. We also arranged an interview with Bristol Business News over lunch at Yurt Lush, chatted to the Bristol £ team and visited the site of a planned new Starbucks near St Nicholas Market. Natalie was extremely supportive of our campaign against the application, particularly voicing her thoughts about large multi-nationals that don't pay their tax! We were also able to squeeze in a meeting with Andrew Garrad, Chair of Bristol 2015 Company. It was a good opportunity to ensure that 2015 supports the green agenda more broadly, and to check on their plans for community engagement. Andrew was candid about the challenges, but welcomed our continuing commitment and support. 

    Finally, we held a social on the Grain Barge to meet new members and supporters such as yourselves. Again, sorry for the short notice that meant many of you weren't able to make it, but we have booked Natalie for two more visits in March and April next year and will be in touch with more details in the New Year. 

      

    If you would like to keep up to date on Facebook, our public page is here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darren-Hall/1504004869867521

    and there is also a closed group for people who would like to get more involved: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BristolWestGreenMP/ 

    Best wishes,

    Darren

  • Thank You

    An update for North by Southwest Anthology

    Dec 13 2014

    You are all amazing! We are funded and all systems are go. We are finalising edits, building the table of contents, talking to the publisher about the esoterics of putting a book together, planning the launch and finalising the art. 

    Please email northbristolwriting@gmail.com with the name you'd like to appear in the book (on the supporters page) and your email address (to send the eBook) and physical address (if you've pledged for a book or prints of the art). 

    We will, of course, keep you updated with what''s.happening with the publishing process with regular updates. Publishing isn't fast though so it'll be some months before you receive your books and invites to the launch.

    for now though a massive thankyou from all of us at North Bristol Writing

  • Funded!

    An update for North by Southwest Anthology

    Dec 10 2014

    We are funded! Many thanks to all of you. We still have a little time to try and get a stretch goal or two though. Paying our editor is the first stetch goal...

  • So close

    An update for North by Southwest Anthology

    Dec 10 2014

    With just two days left we are so close to the target. One last push is needed to see us funded! As ever, huge thanks to all our backers...

  • Natalie Bennett visiting tomorrow

    An update for A Green MP for Bristol West

    Dec 9 2014

    Hi everyone,

    In little over a week, we have managed to raise over half of our target, so thank you again. Not only will the donations be put to great use, but it is another indication of the strength of support for the Green Party here in Bristol. This week I have been out meeting local residents in Redland, many of whom are floating voters willing to be convinced to vote green. I also supported a young green's street stall at Bristol university with the aim of ensuring students register to vote. This is an important issue for Bristol West and more generally, now that the Government has changed the rules on pre-registration of students - some may say a callous attempt to nudge students out of voting. 

    I am also pleased to announce (and sorry for the very short notice) that Natalie Bennett, Leader of the Green Party is making a surprise visit to Bristol tomorrow afternoon. It is predominantly to support the Bristol West campaign and she will be meeting local people and businesses, including Andrew Garrad, Chair of Bristol 2015 to find out more about the year ahead. 

    Natalie would very much like to meet members and supporters too, so we have hired the Grain Barge from 6pm for her to meet those that are able to pop along. Natalie will be there for about an hour so it would be great if you were able to join us. No need to book. 

    Again, apologies for the short notice.

    Best wishes,

    Darren

      

  • Just 1 week left

    An update for North by Southwest Anthology

    Dec 5 2014

    With only one week left we are almost at our target. Many thanks to everyone who has pledged. We still have a little way to go though so please do tell everyone you know, who you think would pledge but haven't so far!

    The majority of stories are now fully edited and we are almost ready to go to the publisher,

  • Amazing & we haven't even 'launched'!

    An update for A Green MP for Bristol West

    Dec 1 2014

    Hi everyone,

    Just a quick note to say a HUGE thank you for donating to the Bristol West campaign. Unbelieveably, we have just broken through the £2000 barrier, and we haven't even launched it officially!  As you know, the public launch is taking place this evening (Mon 1st Dec) at Boston Tea Party on Park Street, starting at 7.30pm. I hope I will see many of you tonight to say thank you in person.

    You can book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-green-mp-for-bristol-west-tickets-14563250073 On a first come, first served basis, there will be a free cup of tea or regular coffee, plus some cake. Of course, you can purchase more refreshments and snacks if you wish to. There will be a short presentation at around 8pm, then plenty of time to chat to me and other members of the Bristol Green Party, in particular ward candidates and Councillors. 

    In other news, I have just seen a set of survey results that suggest we are only a few % points behind Labour in Bristol West, so this really is all to play for. The message is very much "the Green Party CAN win in Bristol West" and with your help we are a step closer. 

    We have also just set up a public facebook page, so please 'like' it and share with your friends. We will be using it to involve as many people as we can in the debate about Green politics, and how we are offering the positive alternative. 

    Thanks again for your very generous support. You can be assured that we will be making every penny count. 

    Best wishes,

    Darren Hall

    Green Party Parliamentary Candidate for Bristol West

     

     

  • Two weeks and counting

    An update for North by Southwest Anthology

    Nov 28 2014

    With two weeks left and less than 20% to find things are looking good. However now is not the time to be complacent. We are sending out a press release and still ask that you share the link with friends, family & colleagues. Many thanks again for all our lovely funders!