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JK Rowling's 'The Casual Vacancy' - what it has to say about localism & local councils

What a cracking read this is! No wizards, brromsticks etc......But a dark, brooding, gritty account of contemporary rural life (in a small SW England market town).Featuring drug addiction, rape, malicious gossip, class warfare, black v white, paedophilia.......to name but a few.Rural idyll it ain't! And the (in character) swearing is not for the shy & retiring! Rural service decline gets a mention, strife on the parish council, social inclusion/exclusion. I think that JKR has done a great…See More

Oct 2, 2012

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James Derounian left a comment for ruth kennedy

"Well well well - Alan Caldwell!! You look well preserved Mr C...... Funnily enough I am doing a joint field trip with students from The University of the Highlands & islands - w/e on 23-25 March. Any link up? James jderounian@glos.ac.uk"

Jan 30, 2012

James Derounian replied to Nick Wilding's discussion Contributing to the final chapter of 'Exploring Community Resilience' in the group Community Resilience Handbook

"Hi Nick - glad to oblige: Para 1 [reflection] An aspect of culture I’d like to see explored and developed more fully is that of local history. It’s always seemed to me a powerful means of drawing together newcomers and…"

Mar 21, 2011

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Mar 21, 2011

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James Derounian commented on Crispin Moor's blog post Rural Big Society ... what next?

"Hey Crispin......thanks for the 'plug' for our online publication/resource "Faith in Affordable Housing"....we are keen to work with communities & congregations to help convert churches' land & assets in to…"

Feb 7, 2011

Bridget Kirwan and James Derounian are now friends

Dec 10, 2010

Michelle Virgo commented on James Derounian's blog post Community Organisers National Partner Contract - UK Gov't Cabinet Office

"No, I'm not - never knew there were so many of us out there!"

Nov 14, 2010

James Derounian commented on James Derounian's blog post Community Organisers National Partner Contract - UK Gov't Cabinet Office

"Thanks Michelle - I'll certainly keep you posted; are you by chance related to Louise Virgo (longtime ACRE village halls adviser?) and Neil Virgo - previously an RCC field worker? James"

Nov 14, 2010

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Welcome! FierySpirits is for activists and professionals who are building vibrant, resilient rural communities. Tell us a little about why you'd like to join?: I have a personal and professional passion for rural community development, built up over almost 30 yeras.

About Me (areas of expertise/interest I can share): Tall, dark, handsome.......!

But seriously: rural community developer turned academic. Have worked for and RCC, was England's first Rural Development Programme Officer; secondeed to then Countryside Agency. And also worked for the NCVO Rural team.

Still personally & professionally involved in delivering training with & for rural developers; action research & consultancy.

Website:: http://glos.ac.uk

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JK Rowling's 'The Casual Vacancy' - what it has to say about localism & local councils

Posted on October 2, 2012 at 9:51 0 Comments 1 Like

What a cracking read this is! No wizards, brromsticks etc......

But a dark, brooding, gritty account of contemporary rural life (in a small SW England market town).

Featuring drug addiction, rape, malicious gossip, class warfare, black v white, paedophilia.......to name but a few.

Rural idyll it…

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Community Organisers National Partner Contract - UK Gov't Cabinet Office

Posted on November 9, 2010 at 17:54 3 Comments 0 Likes

Hallo colleagues,

Is anyone bidding for the Community Organisers National Partner contract from the UK Government's Cabinet Office…

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Big Society = Big Opportunity or = Big Con?

Posted on September 27, 2010 at 17:13 4 Comments 0 Likes

Dear all,

You really do wonder how cuts to the UK Government's CLG [Dept of Communities & Local Gov't] budget – allegedly 25-40% already agreed – square with the whole (or should that be ‘hole’!?) Big…

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Upcoming conference: 'Faith in affordable housing' - using churches' land & buildings for affordable homes

Posted on September 27, 2010 at 17:00 0 Comments 0 Likes

See attached conference details, Penrith (English Lake District)

CHRC Booking Form (2).doc CRHT Flyer Final PDF.pdf…

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‘Churches, Housing, Rural Communities’ Conference [Cumbria 13 Oct 2010 Penrith]

Posted on July 22, 2010 at 13:04 0 Comments 0 Likes

Dear all - I hope there will be a flood of delegates for ‘Churches, Housing, Rural Communities’ Conference [Cumbria 13 Oct 2010 Penrith]. This links to production & development of our web resource 'Faith in Affordable Housing' -…

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At 10:04 on December 11, 2008, Nick Wilding said…: Hi James

Many thanks for the christmas wishes... and link.... My sense is that this would be better as a blog post?

From the site guide (under 'about' above):
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Happy Christmas!
Nick

At 10:03 on December 11, 2008, Karen Grant said…: Hi James,
Thanks for your message.
I'm on North Uist - I just moved here in late August, so it's still pretty new.
All the best,
Karen

At 13:30 on November 26, 2008, Nick Wilding said…: Hi James

Welcome onto fieryspirits - its' great you can join us...

Do you have a portrait photo you could upload? It helps if folk can put a name to a face... follow settings top right...

best
nick

At 20:32 on November 21, 2008, Kate Braithwaite said…: Welcome James
Are you the same James that I know? Well from the description...... I wondered!!!!!
Welcome - enjoy the site and look forward to some lively debates to come
Kate