Bank of England Citizens’ Panel What Does Our Economy Mean To You?

A special one-off live event to discuss your thoughts on the economy with The Bank of England.
The Bank of England set up their Citizens’ Forum community in 2018 to engage directly with the public they serve. Since then they have run live and virtual events all across the country, hearing first-hand experiences of the economy and how it is working for people.
In this informal session, you will have the opportunity to meet bank staff, find out a bit more about the work of the bank and ask any questions that you may have. But the main purpose of the session is to listen to you.
In smaller breakout groups bank staff would like to hear about your first-hand experiences of the economy; about work, pay and the cost of living, and how Covid-19 may have affected the financial decisions that you now make.
Booking for this free event will open 25 October.
Our tenth Festival of Economics run Wednesday 17 – Friday 19 November 2021. It is co-programmed by Diane Coyle (University of Cambridge and Enlightenment Economics) and Richard Davies (professor of Public Understanding of Economics, Bristol University and author of Extreme Economies). You can see the full programme here.
Booking Information
Keeping Everyone Safe: NHS COVID Pass
We The Curious and Bristol Ideas want to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for all. The event capacity has returned to normal and as seating will not be socially distanced, the NHS Covid Pass will be a requirement for all ticket holders over the age of 18. We reserve the right to refuse entry for people without this. Please arrive 30 minutes before the start of the event.
We will ask to see one of the following before you enter:
Proof of your double vaccination (you can do this through the NHS App, with a NHS COVID Pass letter or your vaccination card confirming your 2nd dose).
OR
A negative lateral flow or PCR test taken 48 hours before your visit. You will need to register your lateral flow test and access the QR code on the NHS App or show other proof of the test, for example a text message from NHS.
More information on the NHS COVID Pass and how to access the above documents can be found here: gov.uk/guidance/nhs-covid-pass.
We ask that inside the venue you continue to:
- Remain mindful of others and make space when moving around the venue.
- Wear a face covering if you can.
- Regularly wash and sanitise your hands.
Thank you for your cooperation and your efforts to keep your fellow audience and the venue staff safe.
Ticket Information:
Online ticket booking is via Eventbrite. Please note that Eventbrite is a third-party service that is not owned or managed by Bristol Ideas. Please review Eventbrite’s terms and conditions and Privacy Policy as we do not accept any responsibility or liability for the policies. You can read Bristol Ideas’ Privacy policy here.
Accessibility: We The Curious
One free carer ticket can be provided for each paying disabled visitor, please contact us before booking to arrange.
- There are lifts to the We The Curious event space (Rosalind Franklin Room).
- There is a hearing loop system.
- There are accessible toilets for public use.
- There is a fully accessible on-site car park.
- Guide and assistance dogs are welcome.
More information about visiting We The Curious can be found here.