community activist support group

The Coalition is setting up a learning group for community activists and others working to resist government co-option of voluntary and community action. The group will follow an Action Learning model. For a full description of how AL works, see:

http://www.actionlearningsets.com/php/news.php?id=4

The group will have a membership of 6 participants, plus a facilitator. Starting in 2008, the group will meet regularly over an extended period to develop thinking and support action on issues of concern to participants and the Coalition. Particular issues for discussion will be determined by the priorities participants themselves bring to each session. Full attendance is essential for maximum mutual benefit, and participation will be FREE.

This group will meet in central London. However, we are able and keen to offer a second group outside London in a location as convenient as possible to participants. Please tell us if you’re interested, wherever you live and work.

The facilitator will be Jan McHugh, who has worked as a facilitator in the voluntary and community sectors, health services and arts for 30 years. She is keen to support efforts to develop critical thinking and action in these contexts.

If you are interested in joining the group -- or have further queries -- please contact Jan as soon as possible at: indyaction@yahoo.co.uk