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A Waterhouse Wed 15 Aug 2018 8:45AM
Yes it seems something BCA should be involed with but further info is needed.
Austin Fri 17 Aug 2018 7:53AM
I am very interested in this and would like to discuss it at our next meeting with others
Jane Samson Sat 18 Aug 2018 6:52PM
Sounds good and like something we should sign up to - but what is TEDx?
A Waterhouse Sat 18 Aug 2018 8:23AM
Do all these enterprises , entities qualify as coops or democratic?
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Lin Patterson Sat 18 Aug 2018 9:05AM
Even if they’re not all as cooperative or democratic as we would think pure, it looks like being a group through which we can outreach. Do we only want to talk to clones? How else could Bath become a Cooperative City than if we mingle with those who are potentially sympathetic?
William Heath Sat 18 Aug 2018 12:55PM
The invitation is not restricted to existing co-ops. That said I think it suits co-ops because of the richer relationship they have with individuals. It’s just a small trial so we can’t claim too much for it.
Gareth Tue 11 Jun 2019 3:46PM
Hi BCA. I'm a part of the small membership team at Co-operatives UK. I'm based in Manchester but spent a fair amount of my time on the road either visiting members or running our physical Co-op Connections events. Yes I'm a fair distance from Bath, but I'm keen to assist any groups around the country to organise, promote co-operation or start new co-ops. I'm a member of a co-op pub and a brewery, so you can see where my interests are. I think its great to see the efforts of the BCA and the progress that's being made. If you're interested in hearing more from CUK, please consider signing up to our mailing list www.uk.coop/email and please let me know of any events that we can promote on our events pages. www.uk.coop/all-events - The Ted Howard event listing went live today.
Bryn Jones Thu 8 Aug 2019 10:57AM
Human Survival - It Was Cooperation Wot Did It.
Link below is to a rather academic but fascinating account of how humans evolved cooperative genes and hormones to survive and prosper.
Useful counter to arguments based on necessity for competitive individualism.
Early sections are a bit dry and pedantic but worth persevering for the inspiring conclusions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj1ds5JsyGE
William Heath · Sat 18 Aug 2018 6:30AM
Do suggest other organisations we should invite. So far we have Komedia, TechforGood, Moles, Chapel Arts, Julian House and another 15 or so invitations out (incl Bath City and The Bell)