In photos: Bristol’s climate news – January 2025

Founder of Bristol Climate Writers Deborah launched her book Aerth which was joint-winner of the Weatherglass inaugural Novella Prize – photo: Ursula Billington

The launch event, at Stanfords on Corn Street, described the book which is a speculative fiction

‘Free Dr Pat’ graffiti appeared around Bristol this month, referencing the imprisonment of Horfield GP Dr Patrick Hart for his part in a 2022 climate protest. He is the first working GP to be jailed for climate-related action, which he said he felt compelled to take on behalf of the health of his patients – photo: Ursula Billington

It was announced this month that Just Stop Oil protester Gaie Delap’s prison sentence has been extended by 20 days. Her case has already caused controversy as she was returned to prison before Christmas due to the tagging service not being able to find an electronic tag that would fit her wrists. Gaie turned 78 in prison on January 10 – photo: Just Stop Oil

Community members got together to create wildflower strips at Lockleaze Sports Centre as part of the Community Climate Action Project ‘Really Wild Lockleaze’ – photo: Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust

A student graduating with a Masters in Society, Politics and Climate took the opportunity of his graduation ceremony to protest the University of Bristol’s ongoing relationship with fossil fuel companies which he called ‘hypocrisy of the highest order’ – photo: Paddy Vipond

Adblock Bristol and Adfree Cities launched a new artwork, Digital Dystopia, to highlight the dangers around surveillance advertising and insidious fossil fuel ads – photo: Rik Sims

Since 2019 Adblock Bristol have managed to successfully block 150 digital ad screens in Bristol, including 40 giant screens. They are now campaigning for Bristol City Council to ban high carbon ads – photo: Ursula Billington

Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership held a Climate Action Breakfast on carbon data on January 29, as part of their Climate Action Programme which supports businesses to reduce their emissions – photo: Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership

Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership’s Community Leadership Panel also met this month to discuss the One City Climate Action Plan, which sets out a ‘portfolio’ of actions that will be needed to create a climate neutral city – photo: Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership

Redcatch Community Garden in Knowle held a joyful wassail celebration on January 14 – photo: Redcatch Community Garden

They said over 250 people turned up on the day to sing to the trees and encourage a good harvest in 2025 – photo: Redcatch Community Garden

It was the fourth annual wassail at the garden. Attendees banged pots and pans and enjoyed entertainment from Heartwood Chorus, among others – photo: Redcatch Community Garden

Meanwhile, Patchwork’s annual event took place with ceremony and cider at one of their orchards in Bedminster – photo: Rob Browne

The Red Notes, Guy Malkerson and Roy Gallop all performed at the event which was a busy one with a big turnout – photo: Patchwork Gardening

Hillfields wassail included fabulous costumes and morris dancing as well as live music and song – photo: Hillfields Community Garden