Recent updates

The latest news from our projects

  • 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!

  • extract for you

    An update for North by Southwest Anthology

    Nov 21 2014

    Our wonderful editor is blogging about the Anthology here - http://hierath.wordpress.com/2014/11/01/north-by-southwest-north-bristol-writers-anthology-hits-fundsurfer/ and has included an extract of Ian's story - "House Blood" to whet your appetites. Please do share this on social media - the more people know the better!

     

     

  • Nearly Finished

    An update for Protect our NHS: One Thousand Thank Yous

    Nov 21 2014

    Hi All,

    Many apologies for not keeping you updated.  It's been a bit manic.  We have been hoping to film with some mental health service users, but due to the cutbacks and the general fear of being seen to put your head above the parapet, this has been taking a long time.  Most of the film has now been completed and we are trying to work out the best way of distributing it as we approach the general election in 2015.  I will keep you informed and look forward to meeting you at the previews we are planning.

    Many thanks,

    Steve

  • Story extract on Kristell Ink!

    An update for North by Southwest Anthology

    Nov 20 2014

    Joanne Hall, our lovely editor, has blogged on the Kristell Ink blog about our Fundsurfer - which includes an extract from John Hawks-Reed's story: http://kristell-ink.com/north-by-southwest-bristol-writers-anthology/

  • Over 50% funded!

    An update for North by Southwest Anthology

    Nov 20 2014

    Many thanks to all our funders - we're entering the final few weeks and have a little over 50% of our funding.

    Pete has been interviewed about it here: http://www.skylightrain.com/how-to-crowdfund-your-next-creative-project/

    Please can you help us advertise the anthology by mentioning it on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Google+ etc.) - we need another 40 odd people just like you to help us get the rest of the funding!

     

  • Because one launch event is not enough...

    An update for Independently publishing Solomon's Secrets

    Nov 19 2014

    Hello fabulous backers and supporters!

    I'm hosting a Launch Party this Saturday and anyone who's backed the project will already have had an invitiation.

    I am also having an open launch event at Small Bar on King Street on Wednesday 26th November from 7pm onwards, no need to book, just turn up and tell eveyone - the more the merrier!

    Find further details on Eventbrite

     

    Come and say hello, hear about my books, get your signed copy or just enjoy a beer and a chat.

    If eBooks are more your thing - here's the link to the new book on Amazon: http://bit.ly/Solomons_Kindle

    Hope to see lots of friendly faces next week

     

     

     

     

  • Almost 50% Funded

    An update for North by Southwest Anthology

    Nov 12 2014

    Our Fundsurfer has exactly 1 month left to run and we are almost at 50% funded. I'd just like to thank all those who have funded us so far! 

  • 2 Weeks down

    An update for North by Southwest Anthology

    Nov 7 2014

    Many thanks to all who have donated so far. Please do keep telling everyone about this. We are 1/4 to our goal so still a ways to go, still some time to get there.

    Our stories are in the editing stage with our wonderful editor Joanne Hall - http://hierath.wordpress.com/ working with each of the writers to make their stories the best they can be. I personally have now received edits on the three stories I have in the anthology and am planning on working on the edits over the weekend. By the time the Fundsurfer ends all the stories will have been professionally edited and ready to go.

    Once again - many thanks to those who have donated & tell everyone you think will be interested!

    Pete

  • Week One

    An update for North by Southwest Anthology

    Oct 30 2014

    Less than one week in and already 10% funded - only another 90% to go (and lo I prove that writers can also do numbers!)