13 NOV 2009, 7pm, Arnolfini auditorium, FREE
On the first leg of their UK campaign tour, as part of the C Words season, powerful speakers Eriel Tchekwie Deranger, Heather Milton-Lightening and Melina Laboucan-Massimo of the Athabascan Chipewyan, Lubicon Cree and other indigenous communities tell it how it is. Also specifically, what we in Britain can do about this ongoing monstrous abuse of human rights and the environment. read full story / add a comment

A spark of fun in the heart of winter with dance, African drumming, meditation, holistic therapies, kids area, stalls, fire spinners, cafe and much more! Easton Community Centre Saturday 5th December 11am - 5.30pm Adults £3 Children (under 13) FREE.
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The first of our Overcoming Dyslexia Workshops that we ran on the 3rd November gets the thumbs up from everyone who took part.

The purpose of the workshops was to explore our perceptions of dyslexia. We did this by carrying out several exercises that Antonio used within the dyslexia support programme that he developed as part of his PhD research.

One of the exercises that we did was a Self-characterisation Sketch (click here http://dyslexicbrian.com to read about this exercise) – this appeared to go down really well and got the ball rolling for a really interesting discussion about how dyslexia can affect people’s lives.

Following this, everyone in the group did an exercise that assisted them to describe their perception of dyslexia. It was so fascinating how each person described their view of dyslexia in such a uniquely individual way – lots of interesting drawing were produced too (see photo).

What’s coming next?

Moving forward, the next workshop that we are running on Monday 9th November will focus on beginning the process of developing a Super Charged Dyslexia Mindset.

We will be exploring if your current view of dyslexia to discover if it is holding you back from achieving your goals in life. And, if this is the case, we will be assisting you to re-conceptualise your dyslexia in a way that will enable you to liberate yourself from your dyslexia.

If you are interested in attending this workshop then please contact us now on 07969789893 to book your FREE place. read full story / add a comment

Come and practise your crochet on some bits of knitting. You can use doubles and crab stitch to edge or join anything especially stretchy things. Please bring a crochet hook that you like using, but not too big (between 2-5mm) and a jumper you want to change into a cardigan, if you have one. I'll have some of my scrap yarn for people who don't have any. Beginners can learn the basics without having to do that difficult first row. Improvers can ask questions, learn and share techniques, or make a new universe entirely out of crochet, depending on your level.
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Bristol ABC prisoner support group letter-writing night. On Wednesday 11 November, 7 to 9pm, at Kebele social centre, 14 Robertson Rd, Easton BS5 6JY.

An invitation to all those interested in supporting political activists locked up in the UK and abroad, and to all those interested in exploring alternatives to prison.
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African and Caribbean Young Enterprise (ACYE) Bristol presents
Young Black Business, an event to inspire change through enterprise.

A groundbreaking business initiative for Bristol’s young black entrepreneurs launches as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week at the Pierian Centre on November 18th between 1.30pm and 5.30pm.

Young Black Business 2009 (www.youngblackbusiness.ning.com)
Is a free event for aspring entrepreneurs to network and find out about business support, work experience and social networking .
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The collective behind the relatively successful Bristol anarchist bookfairs of 2008 & 2009 returns after a short break.

We have a collective meeting on 10 November 2009, 7.30pm, at Kebele social centre, 14 Robertson Rd, Easton BS5 6JY. A main part of the agenda will be spent looking at an organisational timeline for putting on a bookfair.
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SOME RAW BUSINESS : Feat – Cept, Cyclops, Dscreet, Gold Peg, LL Brainwash, Rowdy, Sweet Toof and Tek 33

The Emporium 37 Stokes Croft Bristol BS1 3PY

Opening Night – Nov 5th, 6- 10 pm then open daily 12 – 7pm till Nov 9th read full story / add a comment

SOME RAW BUSINESS : Feat – Cept, Cyclops, Dscreet, Gold Peg, LL Brainwash, Rowdy, Sweet Toof and Tek 33

The Emporium 37 Stokes Croft Bristol BS1 3PY

Opening Night – Nov 5th, 6- 10 pm then open daily 12 – 7pm till Nov 9th read full story / add a comment

Dyslexic Brian was interviewed by Maf, one of Bristol’s best know DJ’s, on Bristol Community FM.

The interview was on 29th October 2009 between 2pm and 3pm (UK time)

Antonio ‘Magico’ Farruggia (co-founder of Dyslexic Brian) was explaining Dyslexic Brian’s perspective of dyslexia and sharing lots of tips and tricks that dyslexic people can follow to completely overcome their dyslexia.

It was a show well worth listening to!

All the best and enjoy the show! read full story / add a comment

To help celebrate this year’s Dyslexia Awareness Week we are running THREE FREE Dyslexia Workshops aimed at supporting parents of dyslexic children

Benefit from:

- A deeper understanding of the dyslexia related issues your child may be experiencing

- Knowing how different theories of dyslexia may be ‘helping’ or ‘hindering’ your child’s progress at school

- Learning several techniques that you can use to assist your child to improve their reading and writing ability

- Finding out the potential benefits of you becoming your child’s own Dyslexia Support Coach

- Evaluating your ability to become a Dyslexia Support Coach to your child

Saturday 7th November 2009 2pm – 4pm

Saturday 14th November 2009 2pm – 4pm

Saturday 21st November 2009 2pm – 4pm

To book your FREE place contact Antonio on 07969789893 or email: info@DyslexicBrian.com read full story / add a comment

Chalk. Laughter. community. reclaimation of public space. liberty. read full story / add a comment

The Bristol Bike Project is a voluntary run bike workshop space for learning, skill-sharing and empowering yourself and those around you. Get involved!! read full story / add a comment

Become a cafe collective member or volunteer to cook read full story / add a comment

It's Kebele Community Co-Op's 14th birthday, and to celebrate, Kebele Sound Collective brings you a massive DIY wodge of quality live music, DJs and visuals, back at last as Easton Community Centre. read full story / add a comment

Monday 2 November 2009
19:00 - 22:00
Malcolm X Centre
City Road
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Trinity Community Arts are inviting artists to join in our festive Art Market taking place between 11am – 7pm on Saturday 12th December at the Trinity Centre. read full story / add a comment

Trinity Community Arts are inviting artists to join in our festive Art Market taking place between 11am – 7pm on Saturday 12th December at the Trinity Centre. read full story / add a comment

A week ago the BBC showed a Panorama programme about Southmead estate which drew comments from all kinds of people on blogs and websites. Here on Bristol Indymedia the announcement of the programme came with the title ‘Panorama tonight about Bristol’s racist housing estate.’ This in itself drew a variety of comments.
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Join Simon Kent and learn how to do it, how to do it better and what to do with it when you've done it. Simon Kent has written journalism, books, poems, songs, speeches, stand-up comedy and scripts for film, TV and theatre. Come be inspired. Bring your own paper and pen! read full story / add a comment