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The St. George’s Cross has become increasingly visible across the UK – flying from bridges, lampposts, and homes. For some, it’s a symbol of pride and belonging. But for others, its growing association with far-right nationalism has made it feel exclusionary, even threatening.
Yet we can reclaim these emblems to reflect a more inclusive, compassionate vision of Britain – one that welcomes diversity, champions justice, and protects our shared future.
Ten years ago, every nation stood behind another flag—the colourful grid of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It was a rallying cry for global cooperation, a promise to “Leave No One Behind.” Now, with just five years left to meet those goals, we must ask: how can we reignite that spirit of unity and purpose?
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Better Uniforms Campaign - get involved
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At Global Goals Centre, we embed the SDGs into everything we do – from education and outreach to campaigns that tackle inequality and environmental harm. One example is our upcoming Better Uniforms Campaign, which aims to make Bristol the first city to have a sustainable school uniform charter to:
Reduce financial hardship for families
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Minimise microplastic pollution and textile waste
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Promote ethical working conditions for suppliers
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Improve the health and wellbeing of our children
This initiative shows how small, targeted actions can ripple outward, benefiting communities, ecosystems, and global supply chains.
To express your interest in being part of the pilot, please email workshops@sparksbristol.co.uk
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Celebrating Young Earth Day Heroes!
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Congrats to the 1200 young people aged 7-21 who worked on environmental projects in schools and communities across the city and as far as Bangladesh, as part of the Earth Day Heroes Awards 2025.
120 of these young eco-heroes received their awards at the Awards ceremony at Sparks Bristol on 30th September.
The 5 winning projects were:
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Fairfield School’s Park & Stride Scheme, encouraging families to drive their children to drop off points with students finishing their journey to school on foot together, reducing congestion and carbon emissions.
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Brunel Fields Primary Zero Carbon School project, helping their school reduce their energy use, grow food and hold regular litter picks.
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May Park Primary School’s Speaking Truth to Power project, presenting positive climate action solutions to business leaders and on the radio.
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Victoria Park Primary’s Project Power, monitoring and reducing energy use across the school, saving carbon and saving money.
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Dhamrai government college in Bangladesh for their tree planting and anti-plastic campaigning and activation, in college and the local community.
For a full report and to get involved in Earth Day Heroes 2026 : Earth Day Heroes | Global Goals
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Inspiring FREE events for all ages at Sparks Bristol
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We are loving partnering with organisations across the city to host these free events in Sparks Bristol. Come on down!
Repair Day - Saturday 18th October 11-5.30 - celebrate repair culture with free, hands-on fixing and mending workshops, talks, and activities.
International Repair Day 2025 – Sparks Bristol
Black History Month celebration - Black Brilliance, Sunday 26th October 12-5pm
Explore Black creativity, innovation, and history through craft and poetry workshops, exhibitions on Black inventors and the Bristol Bus Boycott, plus live music, poetry, storytelling and comedy featuring MoYah, Sukina Noor, Omari Douglas, Rider Shafique, and many more.
Black Brilliance: A Black History Month Celebration – Sparks Bristol
Crafty Friday, 31st October 12-4pm (Half term free activity)
A fun all-age drop-in free craft session celebrating the abundance of this Harvest season.
Global Festive, Saturday 6th December 11-6
You can shop all your festive gift needs in Sparks - and don’t miss this vibrant, colourful shopping experience when 30+ traders from Bristol’s diverse communities will be joining us for one day only!
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Get in touch today to join us in building a fairer, more sustainable future!
Thank you for your continued support,
The Global Goals Centre Team
P.S. Don’t forget to sign up to Sparks Bristol’s newsletter to keep up to date with the latest events and news, or check out this page for more information.
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