Stories, and those that tell them, have enormous power to shape individuals and how we see the world.
Stories include everything from Greek myths to investigative journalism and the porkies told by politicians.
At this event hosted by the Bristol Cable as part of our Media Lab 2018 programme, renowned journalist Gary Younge explores how stories shape our lives, and his experience in hearing and telling them.
Public interest journalism is expensive, takes time and can be risky.
But powering Bristol’s media co-op isn’t.
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With free events and trainings, a multimedia website and a free quarterly print edition, The Bristol Cable is redefining local journalism through challenging multimedia, community action and cooperative ownership. Online, in print and on the street.
Ice Cream Slavery Case
Members’ meeting: Behind the Lopresti ice cream investigation
This Monday, we hosted a free evening at Windmill Hill City Farm cafe in Bedminster to discuss our investigation into the Lopresti ice cream slavery case.
Cable event: Undercover in the alt-right
Our latest event for Bristol Cable members took us deep into the world of far-right politics. But what can we do to challenge these views?
Addicted Bristol: Life And Death
How we got people talking about drugs in Bristol
A look back on our November members meeting about drugs in Bristol, which left people feeling “connected”, “inspired" and “heard”.
Banner Home Page Reports
Listen: David Goldblatt on Putin, politics and #worldcupfever!
Award winning football author, David Goldblatt, delivered a fascinating talk on Putin, politics and football.
Series: Working In The NHS
NHS members’ meeting: Tapping into our membership
We listen to the people of Bristol as well as our members to inform our journalism. This time is was all about the NHS.
Ideas And Action
Watch: An event to tackle the pale, male and stale media
‘Chat, meet, and action’, an event organised by the Cable is forging a new network to tackle the the lack of diversity in media together.
