We raised stones together: building the confidence to co-operate – reflection upon Chris Bolton blog

October 26, 2026 by David Smith

Chris Bolton’s reflection on raising standing stones offers a powerful image of co-operation: people combining effort, knowledge and determination to achieve something beyond their individual capabilities. The stone remains visible afterwards, but another achievement matters just as much: the relationships built through doing something together. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/chris-bolton-86329013_we-raised-stones-together-heres-the-final-share-7520049601270255616-g-6o/  We raised stones together 26:10:26

About David Smith

Lifelong co-operative & community activist working at all levels of the movement. Ex Government Food Adviser & UK Healthcare Regulator. Founded the first Community Law Centre in Wales; directed the first EC funded Wales Anti-Poverty Programme: pioneering co-operative & place making community initiatives. Robert Owen Memorial Museum Trustee. Director, Sheffield Co-op Development Group. Graduate Ruskin College, UC Cardiff + PGCE, MA Keele; Ex Lecturer Professional Food & Management, Gwent Tertiary College,
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