Talgarth Talks with Rob Hopkins

What if we all started imagining — and then building — a world we were deeply in love with?

This is the question of Rob Hopkin’s latest book, and an invitation to imagine and then step into a brighter future.

In a time when the realities of climate and ecological breakdown can feel overwhelming, it’s easy to slip into paralysis: a ‘freeze state’ where action feels impossible and hope feels far away.

Writer and Time Traveller, Rob Hopkins, reminds us that practicing hope and imagination helps move us from fatigue and freeze to dreaming more positive futures that we want to build.

BMC is continually inspired by Rob Hopkins, and many more visionaries, who put imagination practices at the heart and start of systems change.

Join us as we explore the power of imagination.

About Rob Hopkins

Rob Hopkins is the co-founder of Transition Network and of Transition Town Totnes, and author of several books including The Transition Handbook, From What Is to What If: unleashing the power of imagination to create the future we want and most recently How to Fall in Love with the Future.

He is an Ashoka Fellow, has spoken at TED Global and at several TEDx events, and appears in the French film phenomenon Demain. Rob holds a PhD from the University of Plymouth as well as two Honoris Causas and hosted 100 episodes of his podcast From What If to What Next. In November 2022 he was made an Honorary Citizen of Liège in Belgium.

His collaborative music project with artist Mr Kit, Field Recordings from the Future was released in May 2025, the same time as his new book How to Fall in Love with the Future. In his spare time, Rob draws and makes drypoint etchings.

Practical Info

Schedule: 

• 6pm - Doors open
• 6.30pm - Talk begins
• 8pm - Close

Cost: Pay what you can (suggested donation £5-10)

Register: Book a place or turn up on the night

Location: Talgarth Community Hall, Hay Rd, Talgarth, Brecon LD3 0BW

Parking: There is limited parking outside the Community Hall which is ideal for those with access needs. If you're comfortable with a short walk, please park at the free Talgarth Car Park, LD3 0PE

Refreshments: Hot drinks are provided. Local beer, cider + apple juice from Sobremesa will be available for you to purchase.

About Talgarth Talks

Talgarth Talks is a monthly open space hosted by Black Mountains College, bringing together people from across our communities to explore some of the most pressing questions of our time.

Join us for an evening of conversation, connection, and curiosity - a chance to meet your neighbours, enjoy a locally made drink, and take part in thoughtful discussions about how we can shape the future together.