Building Resilience in Communities - BRIC

17/08/2026

Want to help your community become more resilient? Interested in learning more about surface water flooding? Got a spare 45 minutes?

If this sounds like you – good news! Our Community Flood Responder (CFR) training is now available to watch on YouTube!
This 40-ish minute recording will take you through all 5 training sessions, and equip you with the knowledge you need to help yourself and your community before, during and after a flood.

To find the video, follow the link below (also in our profile) to our page on Climate Connections Plymouth – the link to the video is under the Resources tab.

https://climateconnectionsplymouth.co.uk/whos-who/members/building-resilience-in-communities-bric/

10/08/2026

We've seen lots of solar eclipse glasses being sought after and advertised for sale on social media 🕶️

Before using any eclipse glasses, check they're genuine - ISO 12312-2:2015 Compliant & CE marked.

❌ If you're unsure whether they're certified, don't use them and never use glasses that are scratched, torn or damaged.

⚠️ Ordinary sunglasses are NOT safe for viewing a solar eclipse, even if they are very dark.

If you're unable to get hold of eclipse glasses by Wednesday, safe indirect viewing methods include:
✅ Making a simple pinhole viewer at home
✅ Viewing the Sun's image through a colander on a piece of paper

Remember, never look directly at the Sun during the eclipse🌘

More info here: https://bit.ly/4wKrYD2

06/08/2026

Liza from BRIC will be joining a fantastic line-up of speakers at Art and Energy 's From Peat to Pipe event at Market Hall, on Wednesday 19th August from 11am-1pm.
Book your place now - this session will be informative, engaging, and not to be missed 🙂

04/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who sent in an entry for our picture competition!

We’re now looking through your fantastic work and picking out our winners.

All winners will be contacted during the week of September 14th – as we have some entries from school classes, we’re waiting until the summer holidays are over to get in touch.

Thank you again for taking part, and enjoy the summer!



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

30/07/2026

LAST CHANCE!
The deadline for our Picture Competition is TOMORROW!

Send us your entries by the end of day tomorrow to be in with a chance to win a voucher for some art supplies! We’ll also be sharing the winning artworks – don’t miss out.

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).

27/07/2026

The deadline for our Wild Weather Picture Competition is THIS FRIDAY! Get your entries in before it’s too late!

If you need some inspiration, take a look back at our recent posts. You could even make some artwork about the recent heatwaves we’re having!

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).

24/07/2026

There’s only one week to get your entries in for our Wild Weather Picture Competition!

Don’t forget to submit – get creative and send us your artwork for a chance to win a voucher for art supplies!

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).

22/07/2026

Need some ideas for your Wild Weather artwork?

How about making…
⛈️ A photo of a rainstorm
☀️ A painting of a hot desert
🌊 A collage of a flood

What else can you think of? There’s plenty of room for creativity, so get stuck in and send us your entries!

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).

16/07/2026

Don’t forget to get your entry in for our Wild Weather picture competition!
Take a look at our recent posts for some inspiration, and get creative! We’ve had some great entries so far and would love to see lots more.

Tag a budding Plymouth artist who should get involved!

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).

14/07/2026