Creative Courage — and why we all need a little more of itEarlier this week I went to the Cabot Institute’s annual lecture. This is a big prestigious Bristol University event, focused on our key…Oct 18Oct 18
What if we put citizens first? And could pol.is help?On Wednesday this week I was at a protest at Bristol City Hall about changes to Bristol’s allotment rules. I saw a familiar face — another…Jan 27Jan 27
Reflection on the Emergence Academy 2023Earlier this month I returned to Hawkwood for a reunion of different ‘fellows’ from the Emergence Academy. The Emergence Academy is:Dec 15, 2023Dec 15, 2023
Links I’ve liked 03.03.2023With a view to sharing links that might support my colleagues (and others working in similar areas) better than a drip-drip feed through…Mar 3, 2023Mar 3, 2023
Harvest time: notes at the end of my sabbaticalTomorrow is my first day back at work after five months.Sep 20, 2022Sep 20, 2022
Fieldnotes: A visit to Planet CheltenhamI first met Raechel Kelly in 2018 when I was developing the concept for Money Movers, and she was working for an ethical finance company…Jun 29, 2022Jun 29, 2022
Weeknotes 06.05.2022Since last week’s kick-off post I’ve been thinking about how I divide my learning into Soil / Soul / Society. I’ve also thought about…May 9, 2022May 9, 2022
Weeknotes 29.04.22I’ve written a long post this week, so this week’s notes are mostly just stuff I’ve listened to /seen /read. With some additional learning…Apr 29, 2022Apr 29, 2022
Why I am taking a sabbaticalIn the middle of April I started a five-month pause from my work at Friends of the Earth — and I will be returning to my role in our…Apr 28, 20221Apr 28, 20221