Open Forum Meetings
Come and listen to interesting and informative speakers, as well as take part in lively debate and discussion. Our Open Forum meetings are aimed at the over 55s, but everyone of all ages, is welcome to attend. We are an inclusive organisation.
Recent topics and speakers have included Cllr Lorraine Francis, Chair of the Adult & Social Care Committee, Rachel Mohun, Senior Coordinator of the Community Climate Action Project, Lucy Walsh from AbilityNet about Digital Skills Training for Older People, Ramona Amuza, Director of Homeshare West about Homesharing – a way to make life better, Luke Lyons from Avon Fire & Rescue Service about Staying safe at home, Temple Quarter Development Team, Prof Jonathan Rossiter from the University of Bristol about Assistive and Rehabilitative Robotics.
Dates 2025
Thursday 6 February 2025, 10.30 to 12.30 – Open Forum at Triodos Foundation
Thursday 27 March 2025, 10.30 to 12.30 – Bristol Community Festival Open Forum at Triodos Foundation
Tuesday 1 April 2025, 10.30 to 12.30 – Social Tea Party at Triodos Foundation
Thursday 15 May 2025, 10.30 to 12.30 – Open Forum at Bristol Beacon
Thursday 19 June 2025, 10.30 to 12.30 – Open Forum at Triodos Foundation
Thursday 14 August 2025, 10.30 to 12.30 – Open Forum at Triodos Foundation
Thursday 30 October 2025, 10.30 to 12.30 – BOPF AGM at Triodos Foundation
Thursday 11 December 2025, 10.30 to 12.30 -Open Forum at Triodos Foundation
Archive
BOPF Open Forum, 12 December 2024
December 12, 2024
Thursday 12 December 2024, 10:30 - 12:30
Read More BOPF AGM, Thursday 24 October 2024, 10:30 – 12:30
October 24, 2024
Thursday 24 October 2024, 10:30 - 12:30
Read More BOPF Open Forum at Triodos Venue, Thursday 23 November 2023, 10:30 – 12:30
November 23, 2023
Programme
Read More BOPF Annual General Meeting, Thursday 21 September 2023 (Triodos Venue & Zoom)
September 21, 2023
Programme
Read More BOPF Open Forum at Triodos Venue and online (Zoom), Thursday 20 April 2023
April 20, 2023
Programme
Read More BOPF Open Forum at Triodos Venue and online (Zoom), Thursday 23 February 2023
February 23, 2023
Programme
Read More BOPF Open Forum in-person event at Triodos venue, Thursday 24 November 2022
November 24, 2022
Programme
Read More BOPF Open Forum, Thursday 10th February 2022
February 10, 2022
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a Virtual Zoom Meeting
Programme
Read More BOPF Open Forum, Thursday 18 November 2021
November 18, 2021
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a Virtual Zoom Meeting
Programme
Read More BOPF Annual General Meeting, Thursday 23 September 2021
September 23, 2021
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a Virtual Zoom Meeting
Programme
Read More BOPF Open Forum, Thursday 24 June 2021
June 24, 2021
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a Virtual Zoom Meeting
Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, sets out his vision for the next 3 years in Bristol
Read More BOPF Open Forum, Thursday 29 April 2021
April 29, 2021
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a Virtual Zoom Meeting
Zoom Meeting
Read More BOPF Housing Film – now available on YouTube
March 5, 2021
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a Virtual Zoom Meeting
Now on YouTube
Read More BOPF Open Forum, Thursday 25 February 2021
February 25, 2021
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a Virtual Zoom Meeting
Zoom Meeting
Read More BOPF Open Forum, Thursday 26 November 2020
November 26, 2020
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a Virtual Zoom Meeting
Zoom Meeting
Read More BOPF Open Forum & AGM, Thursday 24 September 2020
September 24, 2020
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a Virtual Meeting
Zoom Webinar Meeting
Read More BOPF Open Forum, Thursday 25 June 2020
June 25, 2020
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Bristol
Due to the Coronavirus this meeting has been CANCELLED
Read More BOPF Open Forum, Thursday 30 April 2020
April 30, 2020
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Bristol
Due to the Coronavirus this meeting has been CANCELLED
Read More BOPF Open Forum, Thursday 27 February 2020
February 27, 2020
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Bristol
‘Bristol Rebel Elders’ speak on climate change
Read More Open Forum November 2019
November 28, 2019
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Bristol
Speaker: Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees
Read More Open Forum April 2019
April 27, 2019
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Bristol
Speaker: Shaun Murphy, co-coordinator of Protect Our NHS
Read More Open Forum February 2019
February 27, 2019
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Bristol
Speaker: Roy Hackett – Why I’m still fighting racism at 90
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