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Imagining the future we want - book now

Location:
Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath, BA2 6AA
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How do we create towns and cities where nature can truly flourish?

Join us for an afternoon of thought-provoking conversation.

Event details

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Date

Time
1:00pm - 4:30pm
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About the event

How do we create towns and cities where nature can truly flourish? 

This event has been created in partnership between Avon Wildlife Trust and Stride Treglown, for the Bristol and Bath Festival of Nature, and brings together prominent voices from design, ecology and futures-thinking. Together, we will explore how imagination can spark bold visions and the urgent practical action needed to shape greener, healthier and more hopeful futures for everyone. 

Speakers include:

  • Nature author and campaigner Hannah Bourne-Taylor
  • SUGi UK forest lead Adrian Wong
  • Presenter and writer Kunle Barker
  • Musician, zoologist and presenter Louis VI
  • Landscape architect Andrew Grant
  • Avon Wildlife Trust CEO Leah McNally
  • Architect Rob Delius
  • Panel discussion chaired by Professor of Imagination Dr Penny Hay
  • With a special message recorded for the event by environmental activist and writer Rob Hopkins

Full agenda and speaker information

A full agenda and information about our speakers can be found via the button below

Agenda and speakers

Booking

Price

General admission £18

Subsidised and pay-it-forward options also available

Subsidised £5
Pay-it-forward £22

Know before you go

Dogs

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Assistance dogs only
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Mobility

The venue is wheelchair accessible. 

The event will take place in The Wharf, on the second floor, which can be accessed by lift. If you have any specific access needs, please let us know in advance, and we’ll do our best to support you.

Public Transport

By train: Bath Spa Railway Station is a 6-minute walk away.
By bus: Widcombe High Street bus stop is a 2-minute walk away.

Doors open at 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start. Talk ends at 4:30pm with the option to stay and chat in the bar until 5.30pm.

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Wheelchair access

Yes
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Parking information

The nearest public car park is SouthGate, a 10-minute walk away.
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Facilities

Toilets
Accessible toilet

Contact us

Contact email: communications@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk
  • Photos and short video recordings will be taken during the event for promotional and reporting purposes. If you’d prefer not to be included, please let a member of the team know on the day.
  • By registering your interest, you consent to us storing your personal details securely and will be accessed by Stride Treglown and Avon Wildlife Trust, solely for the purposes of this event and related updates, in line with GDPR. They will not be stored, retained, shared with third parties without your consent, or used for marketing, sales, or any future events.