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SUMMARY:Social Economy Hub: Co-Work+Talk Event #1
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Circular Impact | Talk: 1pm-2pm | Hub opens 9am \nJoin us for a unique\, fun and productive day of co-working at the People’s Parkfield CIC in Paignton\, UK. Whether you’re a freelancer\, social entrepreneur\, or social economy remote worker\, you are welcome join us and connect with like-minded individuals\, and enjoy a supportive and creative atmosphere at the Social Economy Hub. \nAt our Co-Work+Talk Event\, you’ll have access to a comfortable workspace\, high-speed internet\, and all the amenities you need to stay focused and motivated. Take advantage of our communal areas\, lunch time talk from a specialist (eating together with our brought lunches)\, and enhanced networking opportunities to boost productivity and expand your professional network. \nDon’t miss out on this rare opportunity to work alongside passionate individuals who share your drive and ambition. Whether you’re looking for inspiration\, feedback\, or simply a change of scenery\, the Social Economy Hub: Co-Work+Talk Event #1 has got you covered. \nJoin us at People’s Parkfield CIC – Parkfield House\, Paignton\, UK and let’s make this co-working day a memorable one. \nPlease note\, we will be running two additional Co-Work+Talks events in March; but once they’re gone they gone. You can of course book a desk any day of the week at the Social Economy Hub\, but these special events with self-brought lunch and a special Talk are unique and possibly won’t happen again. \nCost: £15 per seat (with lunch\, and a talk included). \nGRAB TICKET (seats limited to 8 per co-working day)
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/social-economy-hub-co-working-day-1/
LOCATION:The Social Economy Hub\, People's Parkfield CIC\, Parkfield House\, Paignton\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event,TSEN event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Gamson":MAILTO:andrea@localsparktorbay.org
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SUMMARY:People's Parkfield: Social Economy Hub Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the launch of the Social Economy Hub!  \nAfter much anticipation\, we’re excited to be opening our doors to Torbay’s very own\, Social Economy Hub. This launch event is a unique opportunity to bring together social enterprise from across Torbay to People’s Parkfield\, an ambitious\, exciting\, entrepreneurial endeavour that is opening its doors to the social enterprise community\, for the new and eagerly anticipated Social Economy Hub. \nThis launch event aims to bring everyone from the Torbay Social Enterprise Network together to share news of what’s coming up\, to inform you about the various events and coworking dates that we have coming up\, and to also show off the space and give you a taster experience of what it could be like to spend time there co-working together. \nIf nothing else\, this is a lovely opportunity to gather in 2024\, and we’ll be providing a nice local lunch for us all. \nPlease RSVP now so we can get a sense of the numbers for ordering food etc by emailing Andrea@LocalSparkTorbay.org and writing ‘LAUNCH EVENT’ in the subject heading and she will send you the officialinvitation to sign up and secure your spot.
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/social-economy-hub-launch-event/
LOCATION:People’s Parkfield CIC\, Paignton\, TQ3 2NH\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Gamson":MAILTO:andrea@localsparktorbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231204T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231204T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T073451
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SUMMARY:Dream Bigger: goal casting for 2024
DESCRIPTION:Finish 2023 & start 2024 with a bang! This unique group workshop will give you space to reflect on the year that’s about to close\, and look ahead to 2024\, so you can backcast & goal set for the year you so desire\, earn the income you want (and deserve) and create a bigger impact. For this workshop expect to get creative\, think big\, be ambitious and put all the things in place for you to bring forth your ideas and goals. Our very own Andrea will facilitate this session\, and she wants you to get creative so will be bringing big sheets of paper\, coloured pens and lots of post it notes. Should you want to create a vision board\, bring feathers\, glue and glitter if that’s your bag! \nDate: Monday 4th December\nVenue: Parkfield House\nTime: 10am-12.30pm (arrivals 9.30am) \nFor more details on the workshop\, please contact andrea@localsparktorbay.org and write GOALSETTING WORKSHOP in the subject heading. Limited places to 8 per workshop.
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/dream-bigger-goal-casting-for-2024-workshop/
LOCATION:People’s Parkfield CIC\, Paignton\, TQ3 2NH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event,TSEN event,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231130T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T073451
CREATED:20231013T074140Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Local Entreprenuer Forum & Community of Dragons
DESCRIPTION:A Dragon’s Den pitching event for local entrepreneurs where the local community can support with expertise\, money\, enthusiasm or support. \nThe Local Entrepreneur Forum is returning to Torbay for its 3rd edition. This year we are celebrating the interconnectedness of all things with our theme People Torbay Planet. For a resilient future\, we need businesses that have this 3 dimensional perspective\, come and support them! \nWhat’s included? Facilitated networking\, stalls by leading local enterprises\, speakers and the Community of Dragons\, where a handful of worthy startups and local enterprises pitch to the audience. The audience\, a community of friendly dragons\, can support by investing their expertise\, money or enthusiasm. \n\nNetwork and relationship building\nlearning and sharing\ndrinking and eating!\nmusic and fun!\nentrepreneurs pitching\ncommunity investing (their love and support\, expertise and money)\n\n** INTERESTED IN PITCHING? ** DEADLINE for expressions of interest is Thursday November 9th.  If you’re interested in pitching\, see here for criteria then get in touch. \nAnd\, PLEASE\, everyone register to attend and participate. It’s a heartful event\, building community\, connecting people\, and contributing to a better world. People. Torbay. Planet.
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/3rd-local-entreprenuer-forum-community-of-dragons/
LOCATION:Stage Left\, Palace Theatre\, 33 Palace Ave\, Paignton\, TQ3 3HF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231113T123000
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SUMMARY:Fool proof your finances - workshop
DESCRIPTION:Do you feel like you have a good grip on your finances? Are you comfortable answering questions about the numbers? Do you have a cashflow forecast\, which you update regularly with the actuals? Or do you hide under the covers and hope it will all go away? Bookkeeping and the day to day financial management of your social enterprise doesn’t have to be something you feel shameful about. For this workshop we’ll introduce you to our guest Rosie Wren\, who will in turn introduce you to the financial management and bookkeeping software Xero and all it has to offer. Rosie will also answer your burning finances questions – so come armed with them across admin\, best practice\, short cuts\, salary advice and more! \nDate: Monday 13th November 2023\nVenue: Parkfield House\nTime: 10am-12.30pm (arrivals 9.30am) \nFor more details on the workshop\, please contact andrea@localsparktorbay.org. Please put FINANCE WORKSHOP in the subject heading to secure your place! Limited places apply.
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/fool-proof-your-finances-workshop/
LOCATION:People’s Parkfield CIC\, Paignton\, TQ3 2NH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event,TSEN event,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231108T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231108T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T073451
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T140742Z
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SUMMARY:Communicating with impact - workshop
DESCRIPTION:How do you communicate your impact? Do you communicate it to all stakeholders as part of the relationship building process? And where do you begin\, when it comes to amplifying your message? For this workshop we’ll be working with you to nail down essential elements of your next marketing and comms activity\, thinking through all the aspects of your organisation: its unique selling proposition\, impact and customer value. Our guest speaker will be Jaimie Walshe\, founder of Peace Out Paddling. Jaimie has created social media content for Red and Clarks shoes\, and regularly posts for a few local organisations too. He will be sharing his tips on what to do and what not to do when it comes to driving people into your events and retail spaces.  \nDate: 8th November 2023\nVenue: Parkfield House\nTime: 10am-12.30pm (9.30am arrivals) \nFor more details on the workshop and to secure your spot\, contact andrea@localsparktorbay.org and put COMMS WORKSHOP in the subject heading.
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/communicating-with-impact/
LOCATION:People’s Parkfield CIC\, Paignton\, TQ3 2NH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event,TSEN event,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Gamson":MAILTO:andrea@localsparktorbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231007T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231007T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T073451
CREATED:20230807T160310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T145034Z
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SUMMARY:Green & Social Startup Hack!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s turn your solutionary idea into a viable\, fundable and sustainable business. Join us for the Green & Social Startup Hack!  It will be a day of fun innovation and design thinking\, creative problem solving and copious aha! moments.  We’ll select six promising enterprise ideas and lead their teams through a process\, surrounded by business and design experts\, that will help them take a giant step toward becoming a real green & social enterprise. \nThere are two ways to participate. \n\nApply to have your business idea hacked.\nWe’ve got six slots available.  Criteria include:\n* Committed entrepreneur(s) who want to take the project forward.\n* The enterprise idea is green and/or social – that is\, it will benefit the people and economic systems of Torbay in some way.\nJoin us as a business or design expert\, potential customer or beneficiary\, a funder or enabler\, or interested communitarian who loves Torbay!\n\n\nIf you’d like to learn more\, have your idea hacked\, or contribute your expertise\, please email Jay on jay@localsparktorbay.org \nThere will be plenty of food and drink\, too!
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/green-social-startup-hack/
LOCATION:People’s Parkfield CIC\, Paignton\, TQ3 2NH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230617T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230617T123000
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SUMMARY:Sparking Regenerative Enterprise
DESCRIPTION:Start your weekend with this inspiring event\, meet your local community and fellow social entrepreneurs. Register here! \nHow can we work together to grow the green and social economy in Torbay? \nPlease join us on the morning of Saturday 17th June as we try to come up with answers\, together. \nWe’ll hear from Chris Gunson and others from Local Spark share their plans for sparking regenerative enterprise\, building networks\, and co-creating community resilience. This includes the People’s Parkfield\, Torbay Social Enterprise Network\, hackathons and communities of dragons\, and more. \nWe’ll be inspired by Manda Brookman\, one of the South West’s most interesting innovators in sustainable enterprise and founder of PermanentlyBrilliant. She ran the very first Doughnut Economics Hack in Cornwall\, too. You’ll want to meet her! \nMost importantly\, we’ll partcipate together in an innovative ‘open space’ session where we can collaboratively explore topics that will help us take a step forward toward growing the green and social economy in Torbay. We’ll learn what we need to learn\, meet who we need to meet. We’ll spark new ideas for supporting existing social enterprise and for generating new ones. \nCan we create more good jobs for our young people? Is ‘eco-tourism’ a viable strategy? Will bottom up\, community-led regeneration make our lives better? \nPlease bring your ideas and your love for our beautiful communities. \nRefreshments and snacks will be available. \n  \n\n\nThis event is delivered with funding from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund.
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/sparking-regenerative-enterprise/
LOCATION:Palace Theatre Paignton\, Palace Ave\, Paignton\, TQ3 3HF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221201T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221201T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T175334Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Torbay Local Entrepreneur Forum
DESCRIPTION:Exciting news – we’re planning the second Local Entrepreneur Forum in Torbay. We have a date and a venue – December 1 from 5pm-9pm at the amazing Palace Theatre. What’s included? Facilitated networking\, stalls by leading local enterprises\, speakers and the Community of Dragons\, where a handful of worthy startups and local enterprises pitch to the audience who play the role of Dragon and invest their local and support\, expertise and participation\, custom and financial resources. \nIt’s a friendly Dragons Den pitching event for local entrepreneurs where anyone can invest their expertise\, money or enthusiasm.\n\nNetwork and relationship building\nlearning and sharing\ndrinking and eating!\nmusic and fun!\nentrepreneurs pitching\ncommunity investing (their love and support\, expertise and money)\n\nPitching are: \n* Ocean Youth/Sound Communities – a youth-led radio station cooperative\n* Torbay Bike Hub – a community bike social enterprise\n* Horses for Forces – trauma services for those in need\, especially members of the services\n* Yum/Ascend SW – a new social supermarket \nRegister here\, it’s free! https://2ndLEFTorbay.eventbrite.co.uk\nEmail Jay at jay@localsparktorbay.org
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/2nd-torbay-local-entrepreneur-forum/
LOCATION:Palace Theatre Paignton\, Palace Ave\, Paignton\, TQ3 3HF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221119T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221120T163000
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SUMMARY:Building Capacity for Building Participation
DESCRIPTION:It’s been recognised that the key to ‘bottom up’ economic regeneration and local systemic change is citizen participation in a range activities that can lead to new solutions\, projects and enterprises. This short course aims to train a cohort of facilitators who live and/or work in Torbay to be able to design and lead co-creative meetings\, hackathons\, ‘open space’\, etc. – just the sort of activities that spawn new solutions\, projects and enterprises. Rob Hopkins calls this ‘unlocking the collective genius’ in communities. \nThe course will run the weekend of November 19th and 20th\, teaching and practicing participatory methods such as appreciative inquiry\, hackathon\, open space technology\, world cafe\, visioning and backcasting\, and related techniques that engage and include people in processes of collective brainstorming and ideation\, decision making\, planning\, and aligning around common goals. The course will also connect participants with some core concepts relating to group dynamics and co-facilitation\, equipping them with the confidence to work with the predictable messiness of group work.  \nWho’s it for?  It’s for people who want to learn and remain engaged\, applying their newly developed skills for the common good to working with our emerging ecosystem of change makers\, of which Local Spark Torbay\, Local Motion and many others are a part. Could be part of your professional development\, lead to new income streams\, and help you participate in the positive changes happening in Torbay. 🙂 \nSchedule: \nSaturday Nov 19\narrive 9am for 9:30 start.\ncoffee/tea and lunch provided\nworkshop day ends 4:30 \nThe cohort will enjoy dinner together in a local restaurant. \nSunday Nov 20\narrive 9:30am for 10am start\ncoffee/tea and lunch provided\nworkshop day ends 4:30 \nThe cohort will also arrange for another half-day of practical experience to plan a participatory event to take place in the new year. \nPlease email Jay to register – jay@localsparktorbay.org \nThis course is a collaboration between Local Spark and Local Motion\, with funding support from Local Motion and the Torbay Community Wealth Building.
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/building-capacity-for-building-participation/
LOCATION:Sound Communities Studios\, 52A Hyde Road\, Paignton\, TQ4 5BY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221108T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221108T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T073451
CREATED:20221030T155429Z
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SUMMARY:Online event: Finance - the key to growing sustainable businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this insightful talk from veteran impact investment expert\, Paul Pizzala from Ethex – an innovative impact investment platform. \n\nWhat’s ‘impact finance’ and how can it help green and social enterprises grow?\nWhat does it take to get ‘investor ready’?\nHow can I get the finance I need for my business?\n\nEthex\, the UK’s leading impact investment platform\, has raised £100 million for over 200 social enterprises. Paul Pizzala talks about how to do it. Join us! \nWhen: Tuesday 8 Nov\, 2022\nTime: 6:00pm \nRegister in advance for this meeting –  click here.
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/online-event-finance-the-key-to-growing-sustainable-businesses/
LOCATION:Online – zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event,TSEN event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221104T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T073451
CREATED:20221030T153509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221030T153509Z
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SUMMARY:1st Fridays Co-Working Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Tired of working in cafés – (should I order another coffee just so I can sit here for another hour?!)\nDistracted working at home – (hmmm\, another piece of toast? And will my sweet children please play quietly for at least another 15 minutes so I can concentrate?!?!) \nDon’t worry\, at least the 1st Friday of each month can give you a few hours of productivity and connect you with peers. Member of the Torbay Social Enterprise Network? Fabulous! Not a member yet but curious\, please come along. Join us for free co-working at the Paignton Library\, in Room 13 – 10am-1pm first Friday and every month. This is a lovely light and spacious space on the 1st floor. It has audio-visual equipment included. There’s also a handy café downstairs. \nNo need to book\, Chris will welcome you there when you arrive!
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/1st-fridays-co-working-sessions/
LOCATION:Paignton Library\, Great Western Road\, Paignton\, TQ4 5AG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event,TSEN event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221103T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T073451
CREATED:20221021T124233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T115903Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Social Enterprise Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:We had a great time at our last one. Join us again! This time at Palace Theatre in the heart of Paignton. Let’s get together and celebrate each other\, the great work we’re all doing\, and the opportunities for making positive change.\n\nWe will share more about our 2nd Local Entrepreneur Forum & Community of Dragons on December 1st.This is the kind of thing that can lift all of us and create the conditions to get more people in our communities involved in the rising green and social economy here in Torbay.\n\nWe’ll also share about funding bids we’re developing with partners for the Shared Prosperity Fund and the National Lottery Climate Action Fund.\n\nThere’s even more to share!  We all want to hear your news\, too!\n\nWe’ll have lots time to build relationships\, hatch plans for collaborations\, – and actually\, just have great time! So\, please join us!\n\nPalace Theatre\, Paignton\nThursday\, Nov 3rd\, 5:30pm-8pm Free Buffet included!\n\nFree to members of Torbay Social Enterprise Network – learn how to become a member here: https://localsparktorbay.org/social-enterprise-network/\n£10 for non-members
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/autumn-social-enterprise-celebration/
LOCATION:Palace Theatre Paignton\, Palace Ave\, Paignton\, TQ3 3HF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221013T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221013T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T073451
CREATED:20220905T103146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T103146Z
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SUMMARY:Doughnut Economics - could it work for Torbay?
DESCRIPTION:When Doughnut Economics was originally developed by Kate Raworth back in 2013 there was no way of knowing it would become such a transformative phenomenon\, inspiring government leaders\, entrepreneurs and community organisers. The Doughnut gives us a way of thinking clearly about the kinds of economic changes needed and what we\, as a community\, actually want. \nWe’re delighted to be joined by Jane Brady\, co-founder of the Devon Doughnut Collective\, recognised as one of the ground-breaking innovators in bringing the Doughnut to life and making it relevant for the communities of Devon. After a year of working together\, the Devon Doughnut Collective developed an interactive Doughnut model chock full of policy and project proposals for policy makers and citizens. Jane will share her experience with participants who will come away with new perspectives and new ideas. \nTopics: \n\nwhat is the Doughnut?\nhow did ‘coffee & doughnuts’ sessions work?\nhow can people of Torbay get involved?\n\nJoin us!  Register to participate in this online session on Zoom.  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuf–upjkqGtQCWckeaACjp2mZWB1gG92x \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nEmail Jay for more information\, jay@localsparktorbay.org
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/doughnut-economics-could-it-work-for-torbay/
LOCATION:Online – zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220920T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220920T193000
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SUMMARY:Green\, Social\, Local - how regenerative enterprise can lift Torbay and how YOU can start one
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this online event with Jay Tompt and guests. New models of enterprise and entrepreneurship are getting loads of attention from policy makers and community organisers. Why? Because these new models can help to regenerate a neighbourhood or an entire city\, and can do so in ways that lift people from poverty\, build community\, and revive ecosystems. We can call them ‘green’\, ‘social’\, ‘regenerative’\, and they tend to be local with a local or regional focus\, but not always. \nTopics we’ll cover: \n\ncreating jobs and livelihoods\nrecirculating local spending – building community wealth\nbuild on what’s already working\nexamples of successful regenerative enterprises\nlocal investment opportunities\npathways for starting up a ‘regenerative enterprise’\nsharing your experience with young entrepreneurs\nNovember’s Local Entrepreneur Forum\n\nRegister now and join us!  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pceCvrTkoHtCVQDpnqNO3sc8rX7MK-iY2 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nFor more info\, email Jay at jay@localsparktorbay.org
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/green-social-local-how-regenerative-enterprise-can-lift-torbay-and-how-you-can-start-one/
LOCATION:Online – zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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SUMMARY:Summer Social Enterprise Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Torbay Social Enterprise Network\n\nIt’s been far too long\, so let’s get together and celebrate each other\, the great work we’re all doing\, and our fantastic sunny (we hope!) summertime!\n\nThis will also be a chance to share ideas on some important topics like how do we build momentum in creating a thriving social economy in Torbay and South Devon; how will ‘community wealth building’ create opportunities; how can we weave a supportive ecosystem around us.\n\nWe’ll have lots time to build relationships\, hatch plans for collaborations\, – and actually\, just have great time! We’ll have interesting guests and we’ll have interesting news to share\, as well.\n\nPlease join us at The Boat House\, Preston Sands (Marine Dr\, Paignton TQ3 2NJ)\nFriday July 22nd\, 5pm-8pm Free Buffet included!\n\nFree to members of Torbay Social Enterprise Network – learn how to become a member here: https://localsparktorbay.org/social-enterprise-network/\n£10 for non-members
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/summer-social-enterprise-celebration/
LOCATION:The Boathouse\, The Boathouse\, Marine Dr\, United Kingdom\, Paignton\, TQ3 2NJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220510T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260416T073451
CREATED:20220503T090153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T090223Z
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SUMMARY:Let's talk about the Local Entrepreneur Forum
DESCRIPTION:Remember Torbay’s 1st Local Entrepreneur Forum that took place in June 2019 at the Lucky 7 Club in central Paignton? How about we run a second one? \nJoin us on Tuesday 10 May at 12pm to explore what is the Local Entrepreneur Forum and how it can be a powerful catalyst for a vibrant\, bustling\, and abundant new economy here in Torbay. Jay Tompt\, one of our co-founders\, is involved with this project and will share insights from the experience of running the Local Entrepreneur Forum in Totnes for the 10th year now. And maybe we plant the seeds for the 2nd event in Torbay? \nHere is the meeting zoom link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82541563098
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/may-event/
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220405T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T073451
CREATED:20220329T080137Z
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SUMMARY:Funding #2 event
DESCRIPTION:Our conversation on Funding continues\, our next guest is Andrew Shadrake. We invite you to join us on Tuesday 5th April\, 12pm-1pm. Andrew will speak about an under-used method of raising finance – Loan Stock. This is a simple way for CICs (and other social enterprises) to raise money from people whom they already know and support what they are doing. \nAndrew is a core member of the Local Spark team with expertise in less well-known ways of raising money. \nHere is the meeting zoom link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85099070276
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/funding-2-event/
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220209T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T073451
CREATED:20220125T141158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T075803Z
UID:253784-1644422400-1644426000@localsparktorbay.org
SUMMARY:February Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:This month we invite you to join us for a conversation with Robin Causley who is the Community Funding Advisor at Torbay Community Development Trust (TCDT). Whether you are just getting started\, or well established\, this is for you. We will explore what external funding opportunities are available in the bay\, how social enterprises can access these and new ways of financing. \nZoom link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81933690332
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/february-meet-up/
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211209T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T073451
CREATED:20211129T123523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T112318Z
UID:253636-1639067400-1639072800@localsparktorbay.org
SUMMARY:December Holiday Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:This December we celebrate! \nWe celebrate the year that has passed and all the good things that happened in 2021\, as well as look forward and plant seeds for an exciting 2022. Join us on Thursday 9th December at 16:30 for a Holiday Happy Hour celebration\, with joy\, cheer and your favourite local drink. \nZoom link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83492659431
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/december-happy-hour-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T103000
DTSTAMP:20260416T073451
CREATED:20211025T120012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T120012Z
UID:1706-1635931800-1635935400@localsparktorbay.org
SUMMARY:November Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday 3rd November at 9:30am for the monthly meet-up. \nAt this month’s meet-up we will continue the conversation on opportunities for social enterprises within the Adult Social Care sector in Torbay. Join and let us know about your experience and thoughts. \nZoom link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86019648661
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/november-meet-up/
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211006T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211006T103000
DTSTAMP:20260416T073451
CREATED:20210922T135144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T083652Z
UID:1545-1633512600-1633516200@localsparktorbay.org
SUMMARY:October Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday 6th October at 9:30am for the monthly meet-up. \nLooking forward to seeing you at this month’s meet up\, it’s a different day of the week & time to our previous gatherings. Hope you can make it. We also have a few exciting announcements to share with you. \nHow are you doing? What news do you have to share with the network? \nZoom link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88253884447
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/october-meet-up/
LOCATION:Online – zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210906T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210906T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T073451
CREATED:20210829T163803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T120415Z
UID:1383-1630951200-1630954800@localsparktorbay.org
SUMMARY:September Meet up!
DESCRIPTION:Here’s a question: how can we make these Meet Ups better? Different day\, time\, format? \nBring your ideas\, enthusiasm\, questions\, answers – it’s all grist for the mill. We will be meeting for an hour with optional 1:1 meetings filling the second hour to this Monthly Meetup. We look forward to seeing you on Monday\, Sep 6th 6pm! \n\nClick here for zoom link – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85736777939
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/september-meet-up/
LOCATION:Online – zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210802T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210802T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T073451
CREATED:20210728T132934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T102812Z
UID:1377-1627927200-1627930800@localsparktorbay.org
SUMMARY:August Meet up!
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Monday\, August 2nd\, 6 pm on Zoom! It’s our Monthly Meetup. Bring your ideas\, enthusiasm\, questions\, answers – it’s all grist for the mill.  We will be meeting for an hour with optional 1:1 meetings filling the second hour to this Monthly Meetup. We look forward to seeing you then!   Where: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82145269648 See you then! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/august-meet-up/
LOCATION:Online – zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210705T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210705T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T073451
CREATED:20210622T091134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T091253Z
UID:1348-1625508000-1625515200@localsparktorbay.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE Local Spark Monthly Meetup\, 5th July
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Monday\, July 5th\, 6 pm on Zoom! \nThe same\, with a twist. We will be meeting for an hour with optional 1:1 meetings filling the second hour to this Monthly Meetup. \nWe look forward to seeing you then!   \nWhere: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85966534784 \nWhen: 5th July 2021 6 – 8 pm \nSee you then!
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/1348/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210701T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210701T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T073451
CREATED:20210622T100313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T100754Z
UID:1352-1625162400-1625169600@localsparktorbay.org
SUMMARY:OATS Launch
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for green entrepreneurs and directors to become part of community-owned natural food and general store – an open house event.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nAn opportunity for green entrepreneurs interested in healthy living in Torbay\nOver the past year we have come to realise just how important our local food producers and retailers are to our communities.  We’re co-creating a wonderful opportunity to sustain and grow a much-loved local organic food business in Brixham\, Oats.  Our vision is transform the shop into a community owned cooperative bringing to life the long tradition of Brixham as a Cooperative town. \nWe’re looking for a ‘hands on’ community-minded entrepreneur and engaged directors to help us all take another few steps into the future. \nPlease join us: \n\nfind out more about the project\nmeet the people behind it\ntake a tour of the shop\nopportunities to lead the shop into the future\nhow you can get involved\nsurprise games and mystery fun
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/oats-launch/
LOCATION:Oats Healthy living Store  13 Fore Street  Brixham  TQ5 8AA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210607T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210607T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T073451
CREATED:20210519T100520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T121509Z
UID:1334-1623088800-1623096000@localsparktorbay.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE Local Spark Monthly Meetup\, 7th June
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Monday\, June 7th\, 6 pm on Zoom! \nThe same\, with a twist. We will be meeting for an hour with optional 1:1 meetings filling the second hour to this Monthly Meetup. \nAnother Bank holiday has scuppered our usual first Monday of the month seeing us Virtually meet on a Tuesday. \nWe look forward to seeing you then!   \nWhere: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85966534784 \nWhen: 7th June 2021 6 – 8 pm \nSee you then!
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/online-local-spark-monthly-meetup-7th-june/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210504T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T073451
CREATED:20210416T185511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T190302Z
UID:1322-1620151200-1620158400@localsparktorbay.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE Local Spark Monthly Meetup\, 4th May
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Tuesday\, May 4th\, 6 pm on Zoom! \nThe same\, with a twist. We will be meeting for an hour with optional 1:1 meetings filling the second hour to this Monthly Meetup. \nAnother Bank holiday has scuppered our usual first Monday of the month seeing us Virtually meet on a Tuesday. \nWe look forward to seeing you then!   \nWhere: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81869523431 \nWhen: 4th May 2021 6 – 8 pm \nSee you then!
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/online-local-spark-monthly-meetup-4th-may-2/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210412T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210412T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T073451
CREATED:20210315T105308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T105308Z
UID:1311-1618250400-1618257600@localsparktorbay.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE Local Spark Monthly Meetup\, 12th April
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Monday\, April 12th\, 6 pm on Zoom! \nIt is looking as if Spring is making an appearance – the days are getting longer and the daffodils are in bloom.  It’s such as shame that we can’t meet up in person to enjoy it (yet)\, so we are continuing to meet on Zoom for the time being. \nUsually\, we meet on the first Monday of the month however due to the Bank Holiday Monday this meetup will be the second Monday in April. \nYou are very welcome to come along and join us.  \nWhere: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88203252748 \nWhen: 12th April 2021 6 – 8 pm \nSee you then!
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/online-local-spark-monthly-meetup-12th-april/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210301T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210301T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T073451
CREATED:20210204T142506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T125406Z
UID:1291-1614621600-1614628800@localsparktorbay.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE Local Spark Monthly Meetup\, 1st March
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Monday\, March 1st\, 6 pm on Zoom! \nThis will be just like our usual get together with the benefit you can have your favourite drink to hand\, your favourite nibbles and sit in your comfy chair! And you don’t need to travel – so come along. Share what’s going on for you\, try out your ideas\, and get help from each other.  \nJoin us on Zoom to have catch-up at our second meetup of the year. \nWhere: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84093083001 \nWhen: 1st March 2021 6 – 8 pm \nSee you then!
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/online-local-spark-monthly-meetup-1st-march/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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