~for future neighbours to meet ~
~for members and friends to drop by for a chat ~
~for asking questions about bc and about becoming a member
and buying or renting an eco-home.~
Please check on our website to make sure the event has not been changed or cancelled. (This does occasionally happen.)
If you wish to ask any questions or let us know you are coming,
please contact us on: 07907 993587
~ NOTE TO MEMBERS ~ Please come and enjoy some of these gatherings. Take a look at the events spreadsheet and volunteer to anchor one or two of them.
December 2019
Wednesday 4th December, 10:30-12 noon
Meet the neighbours for a beverage and chat at Barrack Street.
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Decemberplans for our allotment at see you in spring!
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Tuesday 10th December, 7-9pm
61 South Street, opposite st. Mary's Church
Skill-free skittling fun for friends and families!
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Sunday 15th December
Gather at 10:00am by our field on Hospital Lane for a gentle toSymondsbury Kitchen or meet there at 10:45
For tea, coffee, breakfast or brunch (your choice). Children and dogs welcome.
Weather dependent, so please check website if in doubt.
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Please share your suggestions for fun meetings and events to visit.
Last Month
A Talk byTomas Gaertner, Building Biologist
On October 29th Tomas came to give a dozen or so Bridport Co-housing members a free talk about his work as an architect and Building Biologist. His firm is se3design in Somerset.
A big thank you to Devi who kindly loaned us her lovely home for the event.
From his viewpoint as a passivhaus designer, Tom gave us a very professional talk about modern, energy efficient and sustainable architecture for houses and public buildings such as schools and libraries. As low-energy, high performance design is a primary inspiration for our development, we found his talk fascinating and instructive.
His specialty, Building Biology, developed as a result of the issues which are arising out of producing more energy efficient buildings which then become more sealed and less ventilated. This can produce health problems from more condensation and the growth of moulds. New materials such as insulating products and paints are often treated with different substances and can give rise to chemicals, gasses and toxins in the indoor environment. He also looks at possible health problems with electrical systems - electromagnetic and wifi stress, which have been associated with sleep and health problems in recent years.
A significant aspect of Tom's work is to assess external and internal factors which may affect human health either for new or existing buildings and recommend improvements. His goal is to design buildings and homes which are not only energy efficient but also healthy and uplifting spaces for people to live and work in.
Janine
Members
Members' diary
Mon 9th January Soul Circle Meeting 4:30 - 6:30pm at Sally's. Mon 9th January Soil Circle Meeting 6 - 8pm at Karen + H's Monday 16th December 6 -10pm Christmas Party Vernon’s Court Communal Room.
Use our new interactive spreadsheet
to check and update details of events and circle meetings. Please look out for the url being sent out now to bc members and add it to your bookmarks if it's not there already.
In and around Bridport
Carols
Rose is singing with the Local Vocals at various local venues; notably on Wednedsay 11th at 7pm they are performing with orchestra at St Georges Church, West Bay.
Chris is doing seven outings this December with his choir, the main ones being at Broadoak, 6.30 on Friday 20th, and Pilsdon, 6.30 on Sunday 22nd and Mapperton House 6.30 on 29th (epiphany).
They all get pretty packed, so please arrive early to secure a seat!
Derek is singing again with the Ridgeway Singers and Band who are giving four concerts this year a bit further away in South Dorset; including at Weymouth library, 7pm Wednesday 11th, Dorford Centre, Dorchester 7.30pm Friday 20th.
Sunday 8th December, 7.30pm WINTER FEST OF STORY AND SONG The Story Cafe at the Lyric Theatre,
9 Barrack Street, DT6 3LX Bridport
A special evening to mark eight years as Christine Bell hands over to Martin Maudsley in 2020.
tickets £10, refreshments. Link to Story Cafe, fb here.
Sunday 8th December, from 10am The usual light seasonal tasks and an opportunity to get creative with wreath-making in the polytunnel. Please bring any natural decoration materials to hand
and a food contribution to release Rose from the galley to join in the fun. And text Pat 0790 096 3228 a day or two beforehand to let her know you're coming.
Potato Day Saturday 5th January, 10:30am - 1:30pm
60+ varieties of seed potato on sale.
Also onion, shallot, garlic sets, heritage seeds, trees and plants. Free admission. Bridport United Church, East Street, DT6 3LY.
