What is the Knowle West Media Centre (KWMC)? What happens there? This is your chance to find out, as we have arranged a visit, for up to 40 Society members, at 3pm on Tuesday 23 September. The visit will last some two hours.
KWMC is a charitable enterprise which describes itself as a community hub, digital manufacturing space, and neighbourhood living lab rooted in Knowle West, Bristol. They say of themselves “we use arts, technology, and making for people to create positive change in their lives and communities. We’re motivated by social purpose. We believe arts can change lives, bring communities together, build agency for people experiencing systemic injustices, and drive positive social change.” For more information, see their website.
You will be able to tour the building, which is itself of interest as an example of straw bale construction, and see the current exhibition ‘Foundations of the Future’ which charts 30 years of KWMC projects.
The Centre is located on Leinster Avenue, BS5 1NL. There is limited free parking at the Centre. A bus stop, served by routes 16, 36 and 37, is very close; and looking at the satellite view suggests that some on-street parking is possible nearby.
Places cost £3. Members will be invited by email to book a place.