Building Resilience in Communities - BRIC

03/06/2026

📣 CALLING ALL CREATIVES!📣

Following the success of our poetry and short story competitions, it’s time to get inspired once again…
This time, we want to see PICTURES – get those brushes, pencils and cameras at the ready and show us your best art skills!

Your theme this time is “Wild Weather”- we’re looking for rain, flooding, storms, and even extreme heat.

As you may know, flooding is actually more likely during hot weather – if there’s a rainstorm, the ground is so dry that it can’t soak up any water, which means rain pools on the surface and floods a lot faster.
It’ll be a huge bonus if you can show this to us with your artwork!

The important stuff:
Deadline for entries: Friday 31st July 2026
Prize: Voucher for art supplies for every winner
Age Categories: 0-7, 8-11, 12-17, 18+
We politely ask that no generative AI is used in entries (ChatGPT etc).

We’ll pick up to two winners from each age category to receive a prize and have their work shared by us.

Email your entry, along with your name and age, to [email protected] – we can’t wait to see what you make!



BRIC is funded by the Local Flood Levy, administered by the South West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (SWRFCC).

21/05/2026

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of our April Showers Short Story Competition!

Having received so many amazing entries, picking winners was a tough job – but these writers really knocked our socks off with their imaginative takes on the theme.

Our winners are…
0-7:
Emma Lloyd
Freddie Line

8-11:
Miheli Diyathna Ekneligoda
Darina

12-17:
Gabriella Sins

18+:
Elizabeth Lloyd
Penny Peters

A huge congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you again for entering the competition.

By using art and writing to talk about big topics, like storms, flooding, and climate change, we can raise awareness and start important conversations. If you’d like to get involved, keep your eyes peeled for our next creative competition coming soon!



BRIC is funded by the Local Flood Levy, administered by the South West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (SWRFCC).

20/05/2026

⚓ Climate Mingle at The Boathouse Plymouth – this Thursday!

Our next Climate Mingle is happening this Thursday, heading to Plymouth’s historic Barbican waterfront for an evening focused on clean maritime innovation, low‑carbon transport and circular thinking on the water 🌊⚡

Unfortunately, Plymouth Boat Trip's speaker Ben Squire can no longer join us, but we've still got an exciting evening for you all.

Hear from:
⚓ Cattewater Harbour Plymouth Master on ports, freight & electrification
🚤 BluGreen on their sustainable seaweed farming pilot in the Harbour
🤝 Plus plenty of time to connect with Plymouth’s climate‑enthused community

Expect relaxed networking, inspiring local stories and coastal views in one of Plymouth’s most iconic settings.

📅 Thursday 21 May – this week!
⏰ 6pm to 8pm
📍 The Boathouse, Barbican

👉 Book your free place: tinyurl.com/ClimateMingleMay26

20/05/2026

30/04/2026

DEADLINE TOMORROW!

Last chance to get your entries in for our Short Story Competition!

Send your April Showers inspired story (maximum 250 words) along with your name and age to [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is Friday 1st May.

Age Categories: 0–7 years, 8–11 years, 12–17 years, 18+



BRIC is funded by the Local Flood Levy, administered by the South West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (SWRFCC).

28/04/2026

The deadline for our Short Story Competition is THIS FRIDAY! Don’t miss your chance to win a book token!

Take a look at our recent posts for some inspiration, then send your entry (maximum 250 words) along with your name and age to [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is Friday 1st May.

Age Categories: 0–7 years, 8–11 years, 12–17 years, 18+



BRIC is funded by the Local Flood Levy, administered by the South West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (SWRFCC).

23/04/2026

Deadline next week - don’t forget to get your submissions in for our Short Story Competition!

Get creative and write 250 words for our short story competition – you’ll be in with the chance to win a book token!

Take a look at our recent posts for some inspiration, then send your entry along with your name and age to [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is Friday 1st May.

Age Categories: 0–7 years, 8–11 years, 12–17 years, 18+



BRIC is funded by the Local Flood Levy, administered by the South West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (SWRFCC).

21/04/2026

Less than two weeks left to submit your April Showers short story!

Why not get creative and write 250 words for our short story competition – you’ll be in with the chance to win a book token!

Take a look at our recent posts for some inspiration, then send your entry along with your name and age to [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is Friday 1st May.

Age Categories: 0–7 years, 8–11 years, 12–17 years, 18+



BRIC is funded by the Local Flood Levy, administered by the South West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (SWRFCC).

16/04/2026

Looking for something to do before the Easter holidays are over?

Why not get creative and write 250 words for our short story competition – you’ll be in with the chance to win a book token!

Take a look at our recent posts for some inspiration, then send your entry along with your name and age to [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is Friday 1st May.

Age Categories: 0–7 years, 8–11 years, 12–17 years, 18+



BRIC is funded by the Local Flood Levy, administered by the South West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (SWRFCC).

14/04/2026

Another idea for your short story…

“A memory that always returns with the rain.”

Do you have any memories that you’re reminded of when it rains? Can you think of an interesting memory that a character might have?

Feeling inspired? Send up to 250 words to [email protected] along with your name and age before the 1st of May for your chance to win a book token!

Age Categories: 0–7 years, 8–11 years, 12–17 years, 18+



BRIC is funded by the Local Flood Levy, administered by the South West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (SWRFCC).