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Shift Bristol is a not for profit organisation providing innovative and immersive training in building skills and practices for community-centered regeneration and resilience. We have 20 years experience of teaching hands-on accessible skills, design systems, and collaborative approaches. We invite you to find your passion, challenge yourself and take positive action.


Educators Unite

SAVE THE DATE! The next Educators Unite Gathering is on March 29th. We aim to create a nourishing day that allows for networking and connection, learning and skillsharing, and action planning for next steps for all those interested in nourishing education for people and ecology.

Introduction to Permaculture

Dates now available for our 2025 Introduction to Permaculture courses - Book Now! This indoor 'taster' course will provide an introduction to the basic concepts and practice of permaculture design. It is the first step in learning skills, knowledge, and building an interest in how to 'do' permaculture.

What is Permaculture?

6th March : 6.00 - 8.30pm. What is permaculture? What are its origins and how can it be useful in the future? What is happening with permaculture in Bristol and how can I get involved? All these questions and more will be answered during this talk & Q&A with local permaculture activist and teacher Mike Feingold.

Practical Sustainability Course

Bookings will reopen for the Practical Sustainability Course 2025-2026 at the end of January 2025.

Calendar Dates

News and info on our Courses, Engagement Series, Gatherings and Open Days! We'd love to have you join us.

Celebrate world NGO Day with our Climate Fresk!

This workshop is an opportunity to come together with others who are also concerned about what is happening with climate change; to learn more, and explore what actions we can take together - including those who are taking action in Bristol.

The Practical Sustainability Course : "An immensely powerful and informative course with exceptional people involved throughout, extremely thorough with a good balance of practical and theoretical learning in a huge range of subjects and skills."