Monthly Archives: August 2010

Visit to Landlife National Wildflower centre

Posted on August 20, 2010 by makery

Visit to Landlife National Wildflower Centre – August 31st We had a great visit to the Landlife National Wildflower Centre on August 31st. There were a few ideas that were good to look at that might work on the estate … Continue reading →

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Spider Park demolition stopped by residents (from Bentley Bugle)

Posted on August 5, 2010 by makery

The sound of bulldozers on 19th July woke residents as City Council contractors began tearing up the terraces of Spider Park on Leaf St. Locals gathered as the park was dismantled, concerned that the contractors had suddenly appeared with virtually … Continue reading →

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Summer Pruning Workshop – Leaf St

Posted on August 5, 2010 by rbadmin
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Leaf St Community Garden

Posted on August 3, 2010 by rbadmin

Leaf St is a community garden that anyone is welcome to use and garden in. It is also a group of gardeners who provide access to tools and organise community events and workdays to help people get involved. It has … Continue reading →

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Redbricks Webteam

Posted on August 3, 2010 by rbadmin

Redbricks Webteam This is a new group to create a Bentley House community website. They are meeting up to create and publicise the website and train people how to use it. There’s a role for everyone – you don’t have … Continue reading →

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People’s Kitchen

Posted on August 3, 2010 by rbadmin

People’s Kitchen Currently not happening regularly due to venue problems. But there are one off ones happening in the summer. If you can do one then get in touch via the Shout email list and borrow the equipment. It has … Continue reading →

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Bentley Exchange – bring and take table

Posted on August 3, 2010 by rbadmin

Bentley Exchange – bring and take table Every first full weekend of the month – put things you don’t want out on the Saturday, from about noon; take things you do want till the Sunday at about 6pm. Please don’t … Continue reading →

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Redbricks Intranet Collective (RIC)

Posted on August 3, 2010 by rbadmin

Redbricks Intranet Collective (RIC) maintain the intranet that covers much of the estate and its Internet access.  Click on the links below for more info. Contact Payment Volunteering: RIC is a volunteer run community group that meets regularly. RIC needs … Continue reading →

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Green Zone Project

Posted on August 3, 2010 by rbadmin

The Green Zone Project is a project that aims to help the Bentley House estate be safer, more connected and more sustainable with something for everyone. Existing community groups will be strengthened, and whatever new initiatives residents think up will … Continue reading →

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Greening the Redbricks

Posted on August 3, 2010 by rbadmin

Greening the Redbricks is at the same time a group of hard-working volunteer residents, and a call to action that you can just get on and DIY. Email us (on greening AT redbricks.org) or come along to our next meeting, … Continue reading →

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