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While it's understandable to wish to search for some glimmer of positivity in the current financial, political and moral malaise, I think it's important that we do not allow ourselves to be fooled any longer.
The current political…"
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Mark Langdon posted a blog postThe World Game comes to Drumchapel
Thanks to the largesse of Andrew Lyon and the West Integration Network the International Future Forum's World Game comes to Drumchapel Community Centre on the 8th March. I'll let you know how it goes? Meanwhile I would be interested to know what people have planned for this year of great import. The clock is ticking and I for one need to feel part of something significant!I am keen to organise an event in April to encourage discussion of NEF's publication The Great Transition - Also I will be…See More
Mark Langdon might attend Peter Taylor's eventPUTTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INTO COMMUNITY SAFETY at Renfield Centre
March 22, 2010 from 10:30am to 4pm
This conference looks at how we can foster the ability of communities to:• Help people to look out for each other and their safety• Tackle problems that lie at the root of disorder and other threats to safety• Reach out to and integrate vulnerable groups• Have the confidence to understand the safety issues that they face in an accurate and proportionate way.See More
Mark Langdon is attending Morven Masterton's event
Scotland’s Civil Society Summit at Edinburgh International Conference Centre
February 18, 2010 from 10am to 4pm
In response to the economic, environmental, social and political challenges we face at the beginning of this new decade, the Carnegie UK Trust is one of ten organizations that have come together to help build momentum for positive change. Where traditional guardians of our society and economy have let citizens down, civil society can promote an alternative vision.The event organizers believe this is a unique moment for Scotland’s major citizen-led organisations to come together. The need for us…See More
Graham Leicester left a comment for Mark Langdon"Mark - would be good to meet up. I am in Glasgow on 20 Nov. Can you email me at graham(at)internationalfuturesforum.com to suggest a time we might get together then if poss?"
Mark Langdon left a comment for Melissa Garvey"Hi Melissa
Great to see you. I'm having an event at Trongate 103 28th Nov linked to Cophenhagen talks be good to see youif you can make it 12-4pm.
best wishes
Mark"
Mark Langdon posted a blog postRemember Remember the 5th of December
Standing on the doorstep waitng for the new month of November to arrive I'm filled with some excitement, dread and plenty of determination. The 7th Nov of course sees the G20 in St.Andrews and a screening of the Age of Stupid at the CCA in Glasgow. Then I've offered to dress as a Polar Bear for the WWF mach in Stirling on the 14th. There is an interesting talk on Climate Change at the Scottish Parliament 12th Nov organised by the Scottish Future Forum. I'm planning a small event at Trongate 103…See More
Mark Langdon commented on Colin Campbell's blog post Social Capital & Community Resilience"Hi Colin
Have you posted an update on this brillianrtevent and how do I join the Social Capital Ning?
thanks
Mark"
Mark Langdon commented on Nick Wilding's group Resilience"Dear All
Just back from Palestine I fantastic and sobering trip with a great deal of discussion about Resiliance! Our 6 strong contingent of Scots recieved the warnest of welcomes and each of use was overwhelmed by the kindness, warmth and vitality…"
Mark Langdon commented on Nick Wilding's group Resilience"Sounds good to me Will the more practical applications of new paradigm thought and action we can evidence the better - perhaps we can make conatct with commuties in Wick Thurso and the islands and start a pincer movement!
best wihsess all out of…"
Mark Langdon replied to Nick Wilding's discussion Reflections/feedback on Resilience seminar, October 12th Carnegie UK Trust in the group Resilience"Hi
I'm glad the event was such a success. I look forward to attending future gatherings. Thanks Justin for the Tristan Partridge quote -I'd like to extend that metaphor to comment on the shared nature of resilience. That means we are bound…"
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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?
- Hi I work in community development and have over a decade of experience working in social enterprise across the cultural and community development sector. I'd like to join your network because I share your passion for building, vibrant resilient communities both rural and within cities. To achieve this aim I feel we need to rethink many of the structures values and approaches currently prevalent across the UK and much of the western world. For this rethinking to happen we need to learn from each other and allow others to learn from us.
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- I'm a father of three wonderful kids, I live in the west of Glasgow with my partner Carol our youngest son Sean and our cat Bramble. I love watching the Mighty Boosch, American Dad and Family Guy. Playing the guitar and reading stuff. I'm on the board of Xchange Scotland Ruchill Youth Project and chairperson of Glasgow Media Access Centre
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A great perceptive comment from George Orwell
All political thinking for years past has been vitiated in the same way. People can foresee the future only when it coincides with their own wishes, and the most grossly obvious facts can be ignored when they are unwelcome.
George Orwell
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The World Game comes to Drumchapel
Posted on March 2, 2010 at 22:35 0 Comments 0 Likes
Thanks to the largesse of Andrew Lyon and the West Integration Network the International Future Forum's World Game comes to Drumchapel Community Centre on the 8th March. I'll let you know how it goes? Meanwhile I would be interested to know what people have planned for this year of great import. The clock is ticking and I for one need to feel part of something significant!
I am keen to organise an event in April to encourage discussion of NEF's publication The Great Transition…
Continue Remember Remember the 5th of December
Posted on October 31, 2009 at 9:30 0 Comments 0 Likes
Standing on the doorstep waitng for the new month of November to arrive I'm filled with some excitement, dread and plenty of determination. The 7th Nov of course sees the G20 in St.Andrews and a screening of the Age of Stupid at the CCA in Glasgow. Then I've offered to dress as a Polar Bear for the WWF mach in Stirling on the 14th. There is an interesting talk on Climate Change at the Scottish Parliament 12th Nov organised by the Scottish Future Forum. I'm planning a small event at Trongate 103… Continue
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- At 14:25 on November 3, 2009, Graham Leicester said…
- Mark - would be good to meet up. I am in Glasgow on 20 Nov. Can you email me at graham(at)internationalfuturesforum.com to suggest a time we might get together then if poss?
- At 9:48 on October 12, 2009, Graham Leicester said…
- Hello Mark. I saw some reference to IFF and H3 in your comments on resilience. Can I assume you have been in the company of my friend Andrew Lyon? I am also interested in your British Council link: I sit on their advisory board for education and governance, and have been involved in a parallel exercise they have been running on 'cultural leadership' which I suspect should have been much closer to the experience you are engaged in around 'community leadership'. So.... it would be good to be in touch if you are interested. My email is graham(at)internationalfuturesforum.com
- At 9:45 on August 12, 2009,
Kirsty Tait said… - Hi Mark
Welcome to fieryspirits.com - great to see you here. The best thing to start with is to read the site guide and watch the introductory video - this will give you an introduction to what this is all about. After that just have an explore - there is liads going on. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you need any help.
Cheers
Kirsty
Carnegie Rural Programme Co-ordinator
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