Following the huge success of the Neurodiversity Training for Employers workshop throughout this year, we are delighted to launch our second round of workshops; the Conscious Inclusion Workshop.
This training day will focus on exploring Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) from a conscious inclusion perspective. Delivered by highly experienced and specialised staff with lived experience, this one-day training supports employers to listen to lesser-known as well as suggesting ways to create an improved culture of inclusion for marginalised groups in the workplace. A must attend for anyone looking to celebrate diversity in their organisation!
For a small investment of only £99 per participant, you will benefit from the 1-day workshop, as well as a follow up consultation with our experienced team.
If you would prefer a Bristol workshop, please contact [email protected]
We’re delighted to bring Building Brands Live back to Exeter this November. The South West’s biggest and best marketing event will see 400 marketing professionals, pack into The Forum at the University of Exeter.
We’ve put together a fantastic lineup of speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors. The majority of the speakers for the morning workshops are from across the South West, with the afternoon keynotes coming from around the UK.
Below, you’ll find all the information that you need. We really hope that you can join us!
BCI members can get £5 discount on ticket prices by using the promo code BCINOV23.
Award-winning multimedia studio Limbic Cinema will present their new “Illusions of Movement” installation at Broadmead Baptist Church on Friday 15th – Saturday 16th September 2023, as part of Bristol’s Summer Film Takeover.
No need to book – just drop in!
The immersive moving image experience is the penultimate free event in Bristol’s Summer Film Takeover programme, which has been running across the city centre since June, presented by Bristol UNESCO City of Film and partners.
Thom Buttery, Creative Director, Limbic Cinema, says: “Limbic Cinema work across a wide range of events, from live music, to theatre and architectural projection mapping. We wanted to produce something that reflects this myriad of platforms, and develop an installation that embodies the experimental side of moving image. Breaking out of the traditional screen formats, embracing new technologies, whilst also making narrative and storytelling central to the experience.”
Natalie Moore, Bristol UNESCO City of Film Manager, says: “Bristol is home to world-leading creative companies that constantly push the boundaries of what we can expect from screen content. It’s creativity like this that has driven the development of the ‘moving image’ from early origins as cave drawings animated by flickering firelight, to the advent of moving pictures, cinema’s golden age, TV, digital and CGI to today’s virtual media advances. Illusions of Movement brings this evolution to life in the atmospheric surrounds of Broadmead Baptist Church, making this a truly immersive, free experience that we’re proud to present as part of Bristol’s Summer Film Takeover.”
“Illusions of Movement” is an awe-inspiring immersive film triptych, presented in the Waddelow Hall at Broadmead Baptist Church. The installation explores how humans use technology to capture, record and represent reality. Showing how animation and film brings imagination and storytelling to life, the film takes audiences on a 45,000-year visual journey, from neolithic cave paintings to the advance of artificial intelligence.
The visuals are combined with atmospheric music and narration by local poet Saili Katebe to provide a sensory focal point that audiences can gather around to experience film together.
Each viewing of Illusions of Movement lasts 15 minutes, playing on loop and allowing audiences to watch the film as many times as they like.
• Friday 15th and Saturday 16th September between 11am – 8pm
• Waddelow Hall, First Floor, Broadmead Baptist Church, Bristol, BS1 3HY
• Access information: Captioned and reduced audio volume screenings are between 12pm – 12:30pm and 5pm – 5:30pm each day. Wheelchair/Lift Access
• This is a free event
‘Illusions of Movement’ is part of Bristol’s Summer Film Takeover, which is being delivered as one of the activities under the City Centre and High Streets Recovery and Renewal programme, funded by Bristol City Council and the West of England Combined Authority’s Love our High Streets project.
This weekend, you are invited to journey through the city of Bristol on a film night like no other, with the second and last chance to experience ‘A Wall is a Screen: Secrets of the Old City’ on Saturday 16th September.
Presented by Encounters Festival and Hamburg-based collective A Wall is a Screen, the unique event is the final free offering from Bristol’s Summer Film Takeover, which has been running across the city centre since June, presented by Bristol UNESCO City of Film and partners.
‘A Wall is a Screen: Secrets of the Old City’ invites you to explore hidden architectural gems of Bristol’s Old City streets whilst watching a curated selection of short films projected onto nearby buildings to watch along the way. Experience film in surprising ways, as the background and soundscape of the city becomes part of the film, and the film becomes part of the city.
Encounters Festival’s outgoing CEO Rich Warren says: “We have wanted to bring over our friends, A Wall is a Screen, from Hamburg to Bristol for well over ten years, to share their vision of cinematic social engagement with Bristol’s vibrant film scene. Bristol’s Summer Film Takeover has been the perfect opportunity to do so. Don’t miss this second and final chance to be a part of an outdoor film experience to remember, the perfect precursor to Encounters Film Festival 2023 which kicks off on 27th September!”
Natalie Moore, Bristol UNESCO City of Film Manager, says: “We’re delighted to present another chance to experience A Wall is a Screen: Secrets of the Old City, our closing event in Bristol’s Summer Film Takeover. It proved hugely popular when it first ran in June so we urge film lovers not to miss this second chance to see the city’s architecture become part of the fabric of the film-viewing experience. Our thanks to Encounters and A Wall is a Screen, and to every partner we’ve worked with to bring our Summer Film Takeover events to life across Bristol’s city centre over the past three months.”
The tour will begin at the top of Corn Street (near Bristol Register Office) at 8pm on Saturday 16th September – keep an eye out for the A Wall is a Screen flags. The tour will last approximately one hour. The event is free and open to all, but booking is advised in order to secure your place on the tour. Book here: https://www.encounters.film/a-wall-is-a-screen-secrets-of-the-old-city
Bristol’s Summer Film Takeover programme featured nine free film-related events for the public to enjoy in the city centre between June – September 2023, marking milestones including the 75th anniversary of Windrush, 100 years of 16mm film and 50 years of hip hop influence on Bristol’s culture. Delivery partners included Bristol Museums, Compass Presents, Cinema Rediscovered, Freestyle CIC, Bris-Story, Global Goals Centre, Aardman Animations, Limbic Cinema and Encounters Festival.
Bristol’s Summer Film Takeover is delivered as one of the activities under the City Centre and High Streets Recovery and Renewal programme, funded by Bristol City Council and the West of England Combined Authority’s Love our High Streets project
Competition is fierce and budgets are under pressure, but consumer appetite remains as high as ever through the all important Q4, Black Friday and holiday sales.
These recurring spikes have always offered a great chance to increase revenue – but how do you ensure you get the best results this year?
For this event, we’ll be covering social commerce, AI driven advertising and getting the inside scope from Google and Pinterest themselves.
Proceeds from the sale of your ticket will be donated to the brilliant Bristol Mind.
Bristol Mind is a local mental health charity focused on supporting everyone in and around Bristol in achieving the best mental health possible. They offer a positive, non-judgemental and safe place for anyone in Bristol and the surrounding areas who is suffering mental distress or difficulty, and promote good mental health and wellbeing.
Join me on Thursday September 28th at Artists Residence in Bristol for my How to Make Reels masterclass.
In this 3 hour session you’ll be learning the practical side of making Reels – how to upload and trim clips, how to add and time text, how to use effects and find music. And we’ll also be looking at Reels strategy – so you can get to grips with what makes a good Reel, how can you hook in your viewer. And how you can use your Reels to grow your community and increase sales.
Tickets are £115 and as this is an in person event spaces are limited.
Discover SETsquared is our open event where you can find out about our business support programme and meet the team. The next event is Wednesday 27 September from 4 – 5 pm and includes a talk from SETsquared Director, Kimberley Brook, Entrepreneur in Residence, Rick Chapman and SETsquared alumni member, Optect.
Tech founders or aspiring tech entrepreneurs of all levels and backgrounds are welcome to attend. The event will take place online to be accessible to anyone in the UK and is aimed at non-SETsquared members.
Our award winning incubator, SETsquared Bristol, grows global technology businesses from Bristol. All UK tech entrepreneurs can benefit from our high-quality, bespoke business support, whether you are from the private sector or a university spin-out. For more info visit www.setsquared-bristol.co.uk.
Google is coming to Bristol!
Join us in person for free workshops and training. Google Digital Garage workshops are designed to help you grow your business online and find new customers. Workshop topics range from social media strategy to tips on Google Analytics, especially GA4.
We’ll be running an agenda consisting of four different topics, alongside interactive networking opportunities. All you need to bring with you is a notepad and a pen. Lunch is provided.
This event is free and is all small business owners are welcome to attend.
Join us for an evening exploring the exciting and diverse but widely unknown world of Accessibility within Marketing. We will be covering some great topics with some expert SEO tips, walking you through all things accessibility and what that means, and then rounding it off by exploring the world of branding with some key points to consider.
This is an in-person event, Connect Marketing, on Tuesday, Sep 26 2023, at 18:00 GMT+0100 (British Summer Time). Get ready to dive into the world of marketing and connect with like-minded professionals.
This event is free but please get a ticket.
At Connect Marketing, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from industry experts, gain valuable insights, and expand your network. Discover the latest trends, strategies, and tools that will help you excel in the ever-evolving marketing landscape.
Whether you’re a seasoned marketer or just starting out, this event is designed to inspire and empower you. Engage in interactive sessions, mingle with fellow industry members, and hear from top-notch speakers who will share their experiences and success stories.
Connect with fellow marketing enthusiasts, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections that can propel your career forward. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to Connect Marketing!
Running Order of Event:
6:00 – 6:15 – Welcome Guests
6:15 – 6:35 – Networking
6:35 – 6:50 – 10 Top Tips for SEO Success – Getting SEO on Your Side + Q&A
6:50 – 7:00 – Comfort Break
7:00- 7:15 – Second talk -Building A Brand, What To Consider + Q&A
7:15 – 7:25 – Comfort Break
7:25 – 7:45 – Third talk – Accessibility – What Does It Really Mean? + Q&A
7:45 – 8:00: Drinks, Food & Networking
This free event from Bristol-based charity, BRACE Dementia Research, aims to get everyone talking about dementia and help tackle the stigma around it. Whether you are currently caring for someone with dementia, experiencing it first-hand, or just want to develop your understanding for the future, this event is for you.
Taking place at the end of World Alzheimer’s Month, the event brings together experts and organisations offering wide-ranging advice and support. Exhibitors include dementia medics, specialist solicitors and dementia care experts.
You can also join family and dementia friendly art sessions from Bristol art gallery RWA, and take part in a fun sports activity with ReEngage, a charity supporting older people to be heard, valued and engaged. There’s even a giant inflatable brain dome to step inside and explore.
The event is at the Paintworks events space from 10am-5pm on 30 September. Anyone attending can also enjoy 10% off food at Bocabar.
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