What we’re about
Because many heads are better than one :-)
A range of evolving events to inspire, enliven, enlighten, and empower.
From the creator of THOUGHT EXPERIMENTS IN PUBS and THE SUNRISE CLUB
Everyone is welcome.
Open for collaboration.
Upcoming events
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- £5.00
THE HEARTH: wisdom exchange for hosts, facilitators, and community builders
The Fitzroy Tavern, 16 Charlotte Street, W1T 2LY, London, GBA community for community builders 😊
This event is for anyone with an interest in bringing people together.
If you haven't launched your community yet: use us as a sounding board for your ideas, benefit from the wisdom of experienced hosts, get inspired by existing communities, leave with the support of the group 🔥
If you already host a community or group: connect with fellow hosts, reflect on your work, celebrate successes, workshop new ideas, find opportunities for collaboration, leave with renewed energy and fresh perspectives.
WHY 'THE HEARTH'?
Hestia is the goddess of community, hospitality towards strangers, home, and warmth. Her name translates to 'hearth' and she is symbolised by the sacred fire burning in every home and city. She's known for her inner strength, calm demeanour, and commitment to peace - qualities that can help when hosting! 🔥
HOW IT WORKS (At the moment - we're evolving according to feedback) :
We will concentrate our conversations on one or two issues:
- E.G. philosophical(ish) issues: purpose, leadership, ethos, what we mean by community
- E.G. practical issues: structuring an event, marketing, communication between events
For each discussion we will:
- crowdsource initial ideas
- go deeper in small groups
- reflect and discuss in a larger group
There will also be opportunities for storytelling, trouble shooting, and celebrating existing communities.
The rest of the evening is unstructured space to continue conversations, discuss collaborations, get to know each other.
NOTES ON THE GENERAL ATMOSPHERE:
- Laid back, light, fun
- Respectful of each other's time, views, ideas
- Generous listening and low pressure sharing
WHO SHOULD COME:
Everyone with an interest in hosting groups and building community. This group is not about being experts, it is about working it out together. That is, bringing our various experiences and lenses on the world together to support, inspire, and uplift one another. The more perspectives, the richer the conversation.
WHERE WE'LL MEET:
The Fitzroy Tavern in Fitzrovia. In the small dining room UPSTAIRS. The nearest Tube stations are Goodge Street and Tottenham Court Road. (It has a nice fire place!)
YOUR HOST:
I'm Bonny. I've created a couple of successful communities (e.g. THOUGHT EXPERIMENTS IN PUBS) and have a lot of experience hosting groups. I'm always learning. My best ideas come out of conversations with others :-)
WHATSAPP GROUP: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HiRXL7B6QUpGAmZirk20kY?mode=wwc
I'm looking forward to meeting you and hearing your ideas!
If you would like to further support these meetups, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/bonnyastor
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