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Gary Austin (circleindigo) @circleindigo.bsky.social · 2d

This is a really great programme, do share widely, do sign up… 👇🏽

Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 2d

Did you see that applications are open for our next cohort?

🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.

Find out more👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk

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Martin Gilbraith @martingilbraith.com · 4d

I am looking forward to our next IAF Spain facilitators & friends coffee meetup next Thursday October 16 in Barcelona - do join us, all welcome! #facilitation #IAFmeetup www.linkedin.com/events/iaffa...

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People Powered @peoplepowered.org · 5d

📢 Applications now open: get funding up to $25,000, mentorship, and global support for your participatory democracy program.

The deadline is November 30, 2025. Learn more and apply here:
🔗 www.peoplepowered.org/news-content...

Call for Applications: Unlock funding & mentorship for your participatory program — People Powered

Applications are now open for three programs that support innovative participatory democracy projects around the world. Whether your focus is climate, youth, or inclusive decision-making, there’s a pl...

www.peoplepowered.org

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Gary Austin (circleindigo) @circleindigo.bsky.social · 5d

Hey crew.
One of our good friends is raising money to try & be part of the pro golf tour card, if you’re able to donate even a little bit, it would really help.

Support, no matter how small, can make a big difference, check out the link below & consider donating or sharing

gofund.me/069757db3

Donate to My Road to the DP World Tour, organized by George Wright

Dear Friends, Family, and Supporters, I’m reaching out to you with a dream that’s bigge… George Wright needs your support for My Road to the DP World Tour

gofund.me

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Act Build Change @actbuildchange.com · 5d

This Is Our Town, Don’t Let Us Down – Community Power Against Cuts

In our latest blog post we sat down with @grapevinecovwarks.bsky.social to discuss how they successfully organised against council budget cuts.

Read the full discussion here: actbuildchange.com/ideas/this-i...

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Donnachadh McCarthy @donnachadhmc.bsky.social · 6d

Please help combat BBC news blackout of Green Party!
@zackpolanski.bsky.social was the only party leader not interviewed by Laura Kuenssberg during their party conference.
So please RT his cracking conference speech..

Donnachadh McCarthy @donnachadhmc.bsky.social · 8d

Whatever your party politics, @zackpolanski.bsky.social leaders speech deserves to be heard..

www.youtube.com/live/TZx9Vng...

Leader's Speech - Zack Polanski at Green Party Conference 2025

YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales

www.youtube.com

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People Powered @peoplepowered.org · 6d

🚀 We’re supporting the next wave of participatory democracy reformers!

Across 37 new teams--from youth assemblies in Armenia to inclusive budgeting in Kenya --
Meet the new cohorts and get inspired:
🔗 www.peoplepowered.org/news-content...

We’re accelerating over 35 participatory programs around the world — People Powered

People Powered is supporting the next wave of programs, enabling communities to make decisions that affect their lives.

www.peoplepowered.org

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Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 10d

💬 Writing in TES, academics Rob Webster and Brahm Norwich make the case for a citizens’ assembly to help break the impasse on SEND reform.

🧱 Our experience delivering the UK’s first citizens’ panel on school inclusion offers a hopeful foundation and important learning to build on...

🧵👇

www.tes.com

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Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 12d

“Think like a fish.” 🐟

Karin Eyben’s new blog reflects on Alan Keys’ legacy, and the many stories that shape Lough Neagh — from migrating eels to cyanobacteria. She explores how focusing on one perspective can hide the full complexity of Lough Neagh.

🧵👇

Lough Neagh: The danger of a single story

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Citizen Participation @oliverescobar.bsky.social · 12d

🗓️ 🗞️ October newsletter from the Citizen Participation Network, including a book launch event, webinars, awards, a demonstration, an invitation to tender and opportunities to learn & share your work on #Democracy #DemocraticInnovation #Participation

📌 Available 👉🏼 www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-j...

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Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 23d

🕒 Heads up! Deadline extended!

Help design a fair and inclusive Citizens’ Assembly for Lough Neagh.
Nominate yourself/others for the co-design group by Monday 6 October 2025 at 10am.

🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 23d

📢 This Saturday, the V&A hosts an online panel exploring the themes behind the upcoming book 'Engaging Design: Tools for design practices urging new forms of citizenships.'

Co-CEO & Director of CB&S, Carly Walker-Dawson, contributes to the book—opening a chapter discussing engagement 📖 👀

🧵 👇

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Gary Austin (circleindigo) @circleindigo.bsky.social · 17d

What an absolute joy to have worked on this programme, and and so very proud and honoured to have been part of their journey.

Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 19d

🎉 Congratulations to the very first School for Everyday Democracy graduates!

🤝 As our first alumni, these changemakers are the start of a UK‑wide network rooted in mutual support and stronger communities.

👀 Applications for the next cohort open soon. Find out more 👇
www.everydaydemocracy.org.uk

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sessionlab.com @sessionlab.com · 18d

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Early insight: in-person is seen as most impactful, but online/hybrid dominates practice.

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🌍 We’d especially love to hear from facilitators in Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East!

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Gary Austin (circleindigo) @circleindigo.bsky.social · 19d

Hope it goes well @claragt.bsky.social

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Clara Greo @claragt.bsky.social · 19d

I love facilitating.
But lots of people don't.

I'm running a 3 hour Workshop facilitation training & clinic online on Weds 8 Oct

If you're preparing for a workshop or if you'd like to build skills and confidence in facilitation, I'd love to see you there!

www.tickettailor.com/events/clara...

Photo of Clara speaking into a handheld microphone, gesturing with her fingers as she speaks. There are blurry people in the foreground. She's facilitating and having a great time.

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Martin Gilbraith @martingilbraith.com · 19d

Last two places available for this @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP #facilitation training in November in London, and last week to enjoy 10% off all 2025-26 courses in London, Brussels & Sitges, Barcelona with promo code SeptemberSale! #ToPfacilitation 2511GFML.eventbrite.co.uk

ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - London

Group Facilitation Methods training - London

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Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 20d

🚨 Right now, governments across the world are grappling with ailing trust just as bold net zero action is needed.

⌛ In the UK, our experience shows strong public support for net zero remains - but that support needs to be met with real engagement if we’re to hit our 2030 targets.

🧵👇

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Clara Greo @claragt.bsky.social · 20d

We're running Intro to Service design in Government training online this week and next - it might be the last time we run it for while

There's a few tickets left, so grab yours now if you'd like to join Ignacia Orellana and I on the course.

www.tickettailor.com/events/ignac...

Buy tickets – Introduction to service design in Government: remote training course (£600 ex VAT) - Sept 2025 – Zoom

Introduction to service design in Government: remote training course (£600 ex VAT) - Sept 2025 – Zoom, Thu 25 Sep 2025 - Fri 3 Oct 2025 - Where: Online, on Zoom This is an introductory course into ser...

www.tickettailor.com

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Dignity in Dying @dignityindying.org.uk · 23d

Every stage this Bill clears brings us closer to the safe and compassionate assisted dying law that people across the country are calling for. This reform has won the support of the public, MPs and now Peers, moving it decisively closer to becoming law.

www.dignityindying.org.uk/news/assiste...

Assisted Dying Bill passes Lords’ Second Reading, advancing closer to becoming law - Dignity in Dying

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill today passed its Second Reading in the House of Lords, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards becoming law.

www.dignityindying.org.uk

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Dignity in Dying @dignityindying.org.uk · 23d

Australian docs tell peers to put patients at heart of assisted dying debate www.express.co.uk/news/politic...

Australian docs tell peers to put patients at heart of assisted dying debate

EXCLUSIVE: Two medics visited London to share their experience with parliamentarians.

www.express.co.uk

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Act Build Change @actbuildchange.com · 24d

Our Rest and Recovery workshop is next week! Have you signed up?

Act Build Change @actbuildchange.com · Sep 10

Rest and recovery is an essential part of sustainable community organising.

In this workshop, AJ Venturini and Kennedy Walker will show you practical tools to bring rest and recovery into your organising.

🗓️ Wed 24 Sep | Online
actbuildchange.com/events/rest-...

#CommunityOrganiser

Rest and Recovery

Explore the importance of rest and recovery in community organising and incorporate it into your practice.

actbuildchange.com

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Dignity in Dying @dignityindying.org.uk · Sep 12

"more importantly there are a lot of people who have had loved ones die in bad circumstances and a lot of people who are themselves terminally ill, who have high hopes that the Bill will get through.”

#YesToDignity

Lords expected to back assisted dying bill as next crucial stage begins

EXCLUSIVE: The peer leading the bill through the House of Lords believes a majority of members will back it.

www.express.co.uk

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Dignity in Dying @dignityindying.org.uk · Sep 12

We're gathering outside Parliament to support the assisted dying Bill ahead of its Second Reading in the Lords today.

Our message is simple. #YesToDignity

Dignity in Dying campaigners holding placards in front of Parliament Square

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sessionlab.com @sessionlab.com · Sep 11

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