Futures Forum: "New Local Economies" >>> all day event in Exeter >>> Saturday 7th February
New Local Economies | Transition Exeter
The latest Transition Network newsletter has some more details:
January 2015 - Transition Network Newsletter | Transition Network
The Devon Convergence - Forum for New Local Economies
The Organising Committee
Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
This event may be the beginning of something big. We want together the changemakers in this region to meet, become acquainted, perhaps start collaborative relationships, and definitely learn about what's happening around the region to create thriving local economies.
The day's programme is being crafted to ensure a stimulating and productive experience. It will be posted, soon. It's running on a 'gift culture' basis because we are working for economic change from the ground up and everyone is included. There will be opportunities for making new connections, sharing stories about projects and learning. We'll hear about new currencies, new ways to empower community-based enterprise, and opportunities for regional-scale cooperative enterprise.
The organizers are from Transition Towns and REconomy, Social Enterprise Networks, Sustainability Groups and NGOs across the region.
Devon Convergence - Forum for New Local Economies- Eventbrite
With a very stimulating Facebook page from REconomy:
REconomy (a Transition Network project)
The event looks packed - and has excited so much interest, that it's sold out...
but add your name to the waiting list here as there are cancellations:
The Devon Convergence - Forum for New Local Economies
With austerity kicking in, we're facing a critical crossroads, but also a massive opportunity to lead progressive change right here in Devon. There are exciting community-led economic solutions emerging across the region, as well as effective strategies, innovative projects, and energetic collaborators. This event may be the beginning of something BIG. Join other changemakers in this region to meet, become acquainted, perhaps start collaborative relationships, and definitely learn about what's happening around the wider Devon area to create thriving local economies. See the film, Transition in Action, to see some examples of projects already starting to make a difference.
The day's programme:
** Important items to note: First, this is running on a 'gift culture' basis to be as inclusive as possible. If you can, please bring a little something to chip into the bucket to help defray costs. Second, please bring your lunch and any snacks you might like to knosh throughout the day. Something to share is cool, too. Third, we're going to provide tea and coffee, but this is zero waste event, so please bring your own cup for tea or coffee.
9:30 - Tea, coffee, name badges, put your name on the map, say 'hi' to a stranger
10:00 - Welcome remarks
10:15 - Tony Greenham, new economics foundation "A new economy in Devon: what's it for, what can it become?"
10:45 - Getting to know one another activity
11:25 - Julie Richardson, Schumacher College, will lead introduce group discussions on practical economic transitions in key sectors
12:40 - Introducing afternoon 'Creative Conversations'
1:00 - lunch - network and discuss morning's big takeaways. If you forgot to bring your lunch, don't worry, there are options in neighbourhood!
2:00 - Creative Conversations - in this 'open space' style activity, we'll self organise around topics we'll decide. Among the topics we know will be offered include:
Local Entrepreneur Forum - hosted by Jay Tompt, Totnes REconomy Project
Local Currencies - hosted by Mark Burton, Bristol Pound and the Local Currencies Guild
Regional Financial Strategies - hosted by Tony Greenham, nef
Bioregional Design - hosted by Isabel Carlisle, 1 Year in Transition
Additional topics - we'll decide together on the day - food coops, community energy, housing, local democracy?
3:45 - Synthesis and Next steps activities
4:45 - Closing
The organizers are from Transition Towns and REconomy, Schumacher College, Social Enterprise Networks, Sustainability Groups and NGOs across the region.
Devon Convergence - Forum for New Local Economies- Eventbrite
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The day's programme is being crafted to ensure a stimulating and productive experience. It will be posted, soon. It's running on a 'gift culture' basis because we are working for economic change from the ground up and everyone is included. There will be opportunities for making new connections, sharing stories about projects and learning. We'll hear about new currencies, new ways to empower community-based enterprise, and opportunities for regional-scale cooperative enterprise.
The organizers are from Transition Towns and REconomy, Social Enterprise Networks, Sustainability Groups and NGOs across the region.
Devon Convergence - Forum for New Local Economies- Eventbrite
With a very stimulating Facebook page from REconomy:
REconomy (a Transition Network project)
The event looks packed - and has excited so much interest, that it's sold out...
but add your name to the waiting list here as there are cancellations:
The Devon Convergence - Forum for New Local Economies
With austerity kicking in, we're facing a critical crossroads, but also a massive opportunity to lead progressive change right here in Devon. There are exciting community-led economic solutions emerging across the region, as well as effective strategies, innovative projects, and energetic collaborators. This event may be the beginning of something BIG. Join other changemakers in this region to meet, become acquainted, perhaps start collaborative relationships, and definitely learn about what's happening around the wider Devon area to create thriving local economies. See the film, Transition in Action, to see some examples of projects already starting to make a difference.
The day's programme:
** Important items to note: First, this is running on a 'gift culture' basis to be as inclusive as possible. If you can, please bring a little something to chip into the bucket to help defray costs. Second, please bring your lunch and any snacks you might like to knosh throughout the day. Something to share is cool, too. Third, we're going to provide tea and coffee, but this is zero waste event, so please bring your own cup for tea or coffee.
9:30 - Tea, coffee, name badges, put your name on the map, say 'hi' to a stranger
10:00 - Welcome remarks
10:15 - Tony Greenham, new economics foundation "A new economy in Devon: what's it for, what can it become?"
10:45 - Getting to know one another activity
11:25 - Julie Richardson, Schumacher College, will lead introduce group discussions on practical economic transitions in key sectors
12:40 - Introducing afternoon 'Creative Conversations'
1:00 - lunch - network and discuss morning's big takeaways. If you forgot to bring your lunch, don't worry, there are options in neighbourhood!
2:00 - Creative Conversations - in this 'open space' style activity, we'll self organise around topics we'll decide. Among the topics we know will be offered include:
Local Entrepreneur Forum - hosted by Jay Tompt, Totnes REconomy Project
Local Currencies - hosted by Mark Burton, Bristol Pound and the Local Currencies Guild
Regional Financial Strategies - hosted by Tony Greenham, nef
Bioregional Design - hosted by Isabel Carlisle, 1 Year in Transition
Additional topics - we'll decide together on the day - food coops, community energy, housing, local democracy?
3:45 - Synthesis and Next steps activities
4:45 - Closing
The organizers are from Transition Towns and REconomy, Schumacher College, Social Enterprise Networks, Sustainability Groups and NGOs across the region.
Devon Convergence - Forum for New Local Economies- Eventbrite
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