Community Circle
Wednesday 10th July 2013
18:45 to 21:15 - Also Wed Aug 21st & Sep 4th
Details from http://www.veggies.org.uk/event.php?ref=555
It's so simple... We meet once a month at the Sumac Centre, share some food and talk to each other. Then we form a circle and introduce ourselves with an emphasis on being positive together.
People are invited to think about what they need and what they might have to offer.
All kinds of things have been asked for: requests for assistance with proof reading, help with getting the decorating done and advice on stress management. Bring and share items gifted have included an assortment of clothes, hair products, a set of fruit tree posters and an empty coffee jar!
We are trying to allow a space for everyone to be comfortable, so if you wish to come for the first part, socialising with a bit of food and a cuppa, that runs from around 6.45. Or if you feel more comfortable coming later for the go-round of needs, wants, and offers, then that starts around 7.30.
Veggie Food Is Here! Ph: Derek: 0115 956 7305 .
Website: http://www.inclusive-solutions.com/communitycircles.asp
2013 Dates:
Wed Jan 9th
Wed Feb 6th
Wed March 6th
Wed April 10th
Wed May 8th
Tues June 4th
Wed July 10th
Wed Aug 21st
Wed Sep 4th
A wide range of things have been offered: guitar lessons, help with getting funding, carwashing etc, etc. All the requests and connections are beautifully drawn up onto a big sheet of paper.
Afterwards, people check in with those who responded to the gifts/needs/wishes to make arrangements! (Bring your diaries!)
These circles are of immediate benefit to long term unemployed, disabled and those with other challenging issues affecting their inclusion in mainstream society as well as to those committed.
It is also of benefit to those who are committed to doing something about the issues confronted by people so often excluded, by offering a clear opportunity for contribution.
By gathering allies and participants to share wants needs and offers new possibilities for reciprocal relationships evolve.
Community circles build the capacity of ordinary unpaid community members to be involved in making the UK a safer, friendlier, and more supportive community for all its members.
By engaging “consumers” and the community at large in this way, we strive to build a national community where all of us have enough money, healthy relationships, and a sense of purpose and meaning.