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A person lies among fluffy clouds with their eyes covered by a sleep mask. The words Life & Breath appear on the right side of the image, blending into the soft, dreamy atmosphere.

Film screening: Life & Breath + Q&A with director Mustapha Khan and special guests

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

The film tells the story of an eclectic group of scholars, artists and seekers as they gather at a farmhouse in Vermont to explore

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Film screening: Everybody to Kenmure Street + post-screening conversation

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

In May 2021, a UK Home Office dawn raid in Glasgow sparks one of the most powerful acts of community resistance seen in recent

A large crowd gathers on a city street lined with colourful buildings and graffiti-covered walls. People of all ages are present, some in festive attire, enjoying an outdoor event or parade under a partly cloudy sky.

Stronger Together? Finding community, courage and common ground in divided times

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

It’s easy to believe the worst of each other in the midst of global wars, crackdowns, rising hostility, and a constant churn of online

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Power Off-Grid: Solar & DIY Battery Systems

28 May 2026 by ellierogers

Curious about off-grid power systems but not sure where to start? In this practical workshop, Rob introduces the basics of small-scale solar setups and

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Drug Policy Reform: Myths, Media Panic and the Facts

26 March 2026 by ellierogers

Drug policy is suddenly at the centre of UK politics. The Green Party’s proposals to move from prohibition to a health-led approach have sparked

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Deer Oh Deer… Now What? Rethinking Food, Farming and the Messy Reality of Sustainable Eating

26 March 2026 by ellierogers

We asked the question and you answered. With venison firmly off the menu for 2026, the decision is made… but the conversation is far

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Pitch for the Planet: Young Minds, Bold Solutions

30 April 2026 by ellierogers

The CERN Festival Programme with the Big Bang Collective Presents… Pitch for the Planet: Young Minds, Bold Solutions with Professor Becky Parker, MBE Get

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How Not to Be Replaced by a Spreadsheet With Opinions

30 April 2026 by ellierogers

The CERN Festival Programme with the Big Bang Collective Presents… How Not to Be Replaced by a Spreadsheet With Opinions with Phill Fox and

A book titled The Folklore of Trees by Aidan Meighan is nestled among blossoming tree branches with white flowers, set against a sunlit, grassy background.

The Folklore of Trees with Aidan Meighan

26 March 2026 by ellierogers

Join author, illustrator and arboreal devotee, Aidan Meghan as he explores the folklore and mythology behind the trees of Shambala’s Enchanted Woods and beyond.

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Radical Imagination: Practising the Futures We Fight For

26 March 2026 by ellierogers

What would a world without borders, policing or extraction look like? What would it feel like, taste like and smell like? To sustain our

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Is Your WiFi Spying On You? A Panel Debate

30 April 2026 by ellierogers

The CERN Festival Programme with the Big Bang Collective Presents… Is Your WiFi Spying On You? A Panel Debate with Serena Kutchinsky, Stan Jewhurst

SPARK: Science, Snacks, and Answers to Your Toughest Questions

30 April 2026 by ellierogers

The CERN Festival Programme with the Big Bang Collective Presents… SPARK: Science, Snacks, and Answers to Your Toughest Questions with Professor Roger Jones, Phill

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