What are your ideas?
Arising from Robert Owen’s birthday celebration, ideas are being developed as to how the Movement contributes to his Legacy in 2022? We aim to continue this conversation on:
Saturday, 3rd July 2021, 09.30-11.35
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/international-co-operators-day-owens-legacy-and-co-operative-learning-registration-151288222145
Meanwhile:
- Do you think this is a good idea? Yes/No
- What ideas / suggestions do you have for such an event(s)? If so, please state:
- Would you be willing to participate in such an event? Yes/No
- Could you contribute in any way? Please state:
- Should the event be limited to Wales? Yes/No
- Do you have any thoughts for involving schools/colleges in such future events?
Contact: david@cooperatives-wales.coop
About David Smith
A lifelong co-operative activist at all levels of the movement, including the Co-op Group Main Board. Public service includes Government Food Adviser; UK Healthcare Regulator.
David founded the first Community Law Centre in Wales and directed the first EC funded Wales Anti-Poverty Programme: pioneering co-operative & place making community initiatives: including local Co-op Development Agencies, Care & Repair, and multipurpose Social Care Co-operatives.
Founded Cardiff Student Community Action, Welsh Food Alliance & Wales Progressive Co-operators. Robert Owen Memorial Museum Trustee. Director, Sheffield Co-op Development Group. Former Lecturer, Gwent Tertiary College.
Graduate Ruskin College, Oxford and UC Cardiff + PGCE, MA (European Human Resource Management) Keele; Professional Food & Management qualifications.
