STOP PRESS - possibly a few places left, possibly even bursaries - conflict resolution, facilitation, group dynamics...
(Not a Transition event)
Useful for anyone interested in group dynamics, since conflict arises in many forms, in all of us. I am told the visiting teachers are held in high regard, and I've been impressed with the work of Community Dialogue for Change who held a series of events exploring the Middle East in US, bringing together people with very different views and beliefs - Martin G
Fri 10th - Sat 11th Oct - Doorways to Diversity: Alternatives to Us and Them. Processing conflicts around race, religion, diversity and beyond. Organised by Community Dialogue for Change, using World Work methods to deepen our understanding of conflict dynamics and resolution - Last few places left: http://www.cfor.info/doorwaysflyera4opti.pdf / Contact Femi: 01273 323524 communitydialogueforchange@googlemail.com
Fri/Sat 10-11th Oct 08 - Doorways to Diversity / World Work workshop
Formal Consensus training – Sat 4 October
Join Nathaniel White for a workshop on Formal Consensus facilitation on October 4th. 11am–5pm, downstairs at The Werks, 45 Church Road, Hove BN3 2BE (map). £5 to £40 on a sliding scale.
Formal Consensus is a clear formal decision-making structure, simpler than the parliamentary procedure of Robert's Rules of Order, and better for bringing together the group's best creative thinking. (Do adversarial politics and a majority-rule vote capture our best thinking? I don't think so). Want to combine clear agreements and decision-making processes with deep democracy and participatory governance? Want to bring out the best in your team mates and your self? Learn Formal Consensus!
Formal Consensus emerged from the US anti-nuclear movement as a way of quickly making good decisions among a group of hundreds of loosely affiliated individuals, some of whom might be government agents provocateurs (An organizational nightmare...). It has been successfully adopted by businesses, intentional communities, and the global activist group Food Not Bombs.
Nathaniel White trained with the author of the Formal Consensus manual, C.T. Butler, in 1997. Nathaniel uses the method in his paid and voluntary work, and contributed to the most recent version of the manual. This class will also be co-taught by Gavin White, an experienced activist, business man and (semi-)retired politician. Gavin edited the most recent version of the Formal Consensus Manual and has employed a range of consensus decision-making approaches in various organisations. Gavin is visiting from the United States for a short time, making this rare opportunity possible.
The training will focus on the structure of a Formal Consensus meeting and on the facilitation skills useful for generating high-quality collaborative decisions.
This training is targeted to serve four groups: Transition Town Brighton and Hove, TT Lewes, the Source Village ecovillage development group, and the Pioneers of Change (London) hosting team. First priority will be reserved for members of those groups, but other members of the public are welcome. To reserve a place, contact Nathaniel White (white*at*magicatechne.com) and put Formal Consensus in the Subject line.
Brighton Cohousing workshop – Sat 27 September
Design a cohousing site with Brighton Cohousing. Sat 27 September 2-5.30pm at Phoenix Arts Association, 10–14 Waterloo Place, Brighton BN2 9NB (map).
Cohousing is clusters of homes with a shared site and resources managed by residents. Brighton Cohousing is trying to get a cohousing project going in or near Brighton. In this workshop you will be given (imaginary) site plans to work out in small groups what you want there for yourself and what you could share, and there will be discussion about how to make it real. Donations of £3-£7 to cover costs. Numbers are limited, so please email us at info*at*brightoncohousing.org.uk to reserve a place.
More information on www.brightoncohousing.org.uk
Workshops: Brighton & Hove – A One Planet City? – Tue 23–Sat 27 September
Brighton & Hove City Council, Bio Regional and the 2020 Community Partnership invite you to a week-long series of workshops on sustainability. This sustainability planning week, being delivered on behalf of 2020 Community Partnership (the Local Strategic Partnership for Brighton & Hove), provides the opportunity to participate in the policy creation process for the city's proposed 'One Planet Living Plan'. At Dorset Gardens Methodist Church, Dorset Gardens, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1RL (map). Download a programme here (PDF), or see more info here.
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Introduction to Permaculture course – Sat 26 / Sun 27 July
A course offering information about, and some hands-on experience of, the basics of permaculture design: designing for sustainability in all walks of life. Whether your interest is gardening, farming, planning, building homes, community work, economic regeneration, business or green lifestyles, the application of Permaculture principles empowers you to make a positive contribution towards a sustainable future. 10am–5pm both days at Stanmer Park (near University of Sussex). Click here for directions to our meeting point at Stanmer Park.
For more information see here.
Workshop: Introduction to Transition Towns and Cities – Sun 27 April
Workshop by Charley Haward. Sunday 27th April 10.00 am - 5.00 pm at Evolution, 2 Sillwood Terrace BN1 2LR Tel 01273 204204 www.evolutionarts.org.uk
'Transition' means we need to learn how-to redesign our local communities - creating a vision of how we can transform our lives for a sustainable future. This workshop is inspired by examples of sustainable urban design and Transition Town projects. We will be exploring how the Transition process can empower us to co-create a future vision and action plan for the people of Brighton and Hove.
Cost: £45 (£35 concessions and earlybird) per day, payable to Evolution
Part of a series of workshops on Designing a Sustainable Future
People are getting more concerned about climate change and about the risks of severe economic recession as oil production passes its peak.Many now want to 'Transition' towards living more sustainably. But their desires are not really reflected within wider society. The 'Transition Network' offers practical, positive steps for whole communities to work together to use energy wisely and create a more positive life for all.
Charley Haward is an educator with over twenty years experience. As a 'Transition' facilitator, she is one of the founding members of Transition Brighton & Hove and is actively involved with local Transition projects in Brighton and Lewes. She has studied Permaculture with Ben Law and applies sustainability principles in her work as an artist and designer.
For more information on Transition Towns see this website, and national websites www.transitiontowns.org and www.transitionculture.org