Harvest! – Autumn Climate Gathering

Join St Anne’s House for the autumnal edition of our free community climate events, to explore how food systems & climate change connect. St Annes House hold regular, seasonal gatherings with our community to build upon the local vision imagined in the Brislington Community Climate Action Plan. Together, we take action towards a more just and sustainable future with our neighbours. At Harvest! we will bring together artistic practice, community exchange and lots of delicious food, to explore how to build local, accessible and climate resilient food systems. Plus, we will celebrate all the wonderful food-action already happening in Brislington. The event will begin with snacks and end with a shared lunch, and we invite you to stay for the full programme to get to grips with the issues at hand. Below, we outline the expected shape of the day. 11am: Arrivals 11.05am: Breakfast Barter with artist Viki Brown and Cibomatto Bring an ingredient, a recipe, something you’ve cooked, something you have too much of. Through gift and exchange we’ll explore what we value, discard and consume. Plus, free tea and baked snacks! 11.45am: Introduction to the Interactive Exhibition From artist and researcher Peter Brooks, using visual and spatial techniques to investigate issues of land and food. What used to be grown in Brislington? Where does your food come from? Maps, models and discussion help explore the history of food production in Brislington, and understand the scale and impact of modern intensive farms. 12.00pm: Collective Cook-a-thon We’ll make squash gnocchi together, whilst hearing from local food projects about how they address local climate resilience. 1.00pm: Shared Lunch. Plus, we will host our regular open-mic community exchange where there is an open floor for requests, ideas and opportunities to begin climate organising together. The event will finish by 1pm but the interactive exhibition will be up until Sunday afternoon, and the Cibomatto Cafe will be open til 4pm, so you are welcome to spend longer with the work for the rest of the afternoon. If you would like to let us know about any access requirements to be able to enjoy the event, please get in touch with celia@bricksbristol.org