Changing the world – something for everyone
Whatever your place, temperament or interests here’s a fantastic list of all the things we can do, individually or together, which can have an effect on the status quo. From silence to boycotts, stalling to singing, letters and petitions, from prayer to skydiving and rude gestures – there’s something for everyone here. It’s from Gene Sharp, The Methods of Nonviolent Action, written in 1973 and still relevant to us now. Gandi would have loved it.
Action for Social Justice – want to join us?
Are you tired, like us, of all talk and no action? Don’t despair, there is local campaigning going on for social justice. Only trouble is that it’s usually unsupported and unconnected (strange how the Capacity Building industry passed this by), leaving brave souls to battle on alone. And even stranger that most CVS’s have passed this by as well – guess they think that the gravy train will pass them by if they got involved in real social change.
Hackney Unites being a rare exception to this.
Just Wage
Just Wage is a campaign for lowering income gaps through the use of fixed salary ratios, with a special eye on voluntary sector wages. And if ever such a campaign was needed, now’s the time. So NCIA has signed up and will be offering support where it can. Check their blog out and do the same http://justwage.blogspot.com/
Chickens come home to roost
The Charity Commission has finally spotted what NCIA predicted at the beginning of the year, and long before -
“many charities will go bust because of their reliance on government contracts to deliver public services.”
The Struggle for Ladywell Pool
Ladywell Pool is part of a leisure centre that also contains a gym and other facilities. Built in 1965, it is very popular and well situated, close to the main Lewisham shopping centre. Ladywell is a pool that was built to a very high standard. It is longer than current standard 25 metre pools and so very popular with the many sections of the public who find these poky; it also includes a generous 3.8m deep end that once allowed full diving facilities until the Council dismantled them. Most importantly, as will become apparent, it is loved by the hundreds of local people who use it every day. Read more