Building Co-operation in the Capital
Campfires, superb food and drink and good company are all prerequisites at the Worker Co-operative Weekend. Business benefits also go hand in hand, with practical sessions and networking opportunities. One of the many great things to emerge from last year's gathering is the new Worker Co-op Solidarity Fund. 4pm Fri, 8th May 2015 - 12pm Sun 10th May 2015 Youlbury Scout … [Read more...]
The Rural Urban Synthesis Society (a community land trust project in south east London who want to build an affordable sustainable housing community) are holding another open day of talks and discussions. 10am - 4pm Sunday 15th March Crofton Park Library 375 Brockley Road London SE4 2AG They be asking... Who gets to live here? Who decides? Are you interested in sustainable … [Read more...]
This training course, hosted by Tower Hamlets Co-operative Development Agency, is designed to improve participation in and the facilitation of effective meetings and decision-making within co-operatives. The seminar covers roles in meetings; basic facilitation techniques for idea generation; and decision-making tools with an emphasis on reaching consensus. I got so much … [Read more...]
Last year Co-ops UK introduced a new-look Congress. Unlike your standard conference, Co-operative Congress is participative, buzzing with debate and results in an action plan for the co-operative movement to develop over the next year. It’s co-operative democracy in action. Whether you’re a CEO or director, a member or an employee, whether you’re part of large retail … [Read more...]
Get personalised, independent, face-to-face advice on switching energy suppliers, making your home more energy efficient and tackling energy debts from South East London Community Energy at: The Green Man 355 Bromley Road, London SE6 2RP Open Tues 10th - Friday 13th March 10-4pm Woolwich Common Community Centre, 16 Leslie Smith Square, London SE18 4DW Open Monday 16th – … [Read more...]
The Confederation of Co-operative Housing is is holding a free half day policy forum for all members to attend in Central London on Saturday 14th March 2015. The agenda for the event is outlined below. Book here now (note: this event is for members of CCH only). 10.00am Arrivals 10.15am The CCH Membership Offer – an opening speech from Blase Lambert (CCH Chief … [Read more...]