SUMMERSOLSTICE from the Brink! | Thur 19 June
Event Description
The City We Need: Collaborating for Sustainable Change
Join BRINK! for a day dedicated to envisioning and building a more sustainable Belfast. Engage with architects, energy experts, and community leaders through discussions, workshops, and networking events focused on urban design, renewable energy, and community collaboration.
Event Highlights:
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8:00–9:00am: People, Planet, Pastry
Start your day with coffee, pastries, and conversations on local sustainability initiatives. -
10:00am–1:00pm: Blueprints for a Bolder Belfast
Hosted by the Royal Society of Ulster Architects, this session explores innovative urban design, sustainable housing, and the creative use of city spaces. -
11:00am–1:00pm: Kombucha & Kefir Masterclass (Booking recommended | Price: Pay What You Can)
Join Kelley Hann from Wild Life to learn the basics of fermentation, taste seasonal ferments, and make your own sauerkraut to take home. -
2:00–5:00pm: Power Shift: Plugging Belfast into the Future
Panel discussions on upgrading urban energy systems, community-led power initiatives, and building resilient, green infrastructure. 2:30-4:30pm: Introduction to Fermenting Vegetables with Kelley Hann (Booking recommended | Price: Pay What You Can)
Participants will learn the basics of fermentation, as a natural process that preserves food and increases the presence of gut-friendly bacteria.-
5:00–6:00pm: People, Planet, Pint
An informal meetup to discuss sustainability efforts and connect with like-minded individuals over a drink.
📍 Location: BRINK! site, Belfast
🎟️ Admission: Free, all welcome
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