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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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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:20260416T075918
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:20260416T075918
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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:20260416T075918
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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:20260416T075918
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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
DTSTAMP:20260416T075918
CREATED:20220905T102428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T173229Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075918
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:20260416T075918
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:20260416T075918
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T075803Z
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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:20260416T075918
CREATED:20211129T123523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T112318Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T103000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075918
CREATED:20211025T120012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T120012Z
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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:20260416T075918
CREATED:20210922T135144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T083652Z
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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:20260416T075918
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:20260416T075918
CREATED:20210728T132934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T102812Z
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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:20260416T075918
CREATED:20210622T091134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T091253Z
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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:20260416T075918
CREATED:20210622T100313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T100754Z
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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:20260416T075918
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T121509Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210504T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075918
CREATED:20210416T185511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T190302Z
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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:20260416T075918
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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:20260416T075918
CREATED:20210204T142506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T125406Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210216T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210216T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075918
CREATED:20210204T125940Z
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SUMMARY:Do What You Love - For a Living! 16 Feb 7.30 - 9.30 PM
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday 16th February 7.30 – 9.30 PM \nWhere (Zoom): Click Here for the link. \nAre you unemployed? Furloughed? Fed up with your current job? Ready to return to work after having a baby? \nDo you have an idea for a business? Would you like to be your own boss\, but aren’t sure what sort of business you might set up? \nJoin us to explore whether you could turn the things you like doing best\, into a business that could help other people and make a living for yourself. We’re not talking about a magic way to get rich\, but a more realistic opportunity to set up a business which is good for people and the planet. \nSetting up your own business takes time\, energy and determination. Maybe this is the time for you to find out if you could do it. \nYou may have heard of businesses which are described as a Social Enterprise but don’t know what this really means. We will explain this and much more. \nYou will hear from 2 local ‘experts’\, and 4 local people who have already set up their own social enterprise businesses here in Torbay. \nThere are just 16 places on each of the workshops\, so register quickly to save yours. If you find you won’t be able to come after all\, please let us know by emailing jennifer@localsparktorbay.org then someone else can join us. If you find both workshops are fully booked email Jennifer and we’ll see if we can run another one. \nBook your place here: \n\nTuesday 16th February 7.30 – 9.30 PM Register Here\n\nOther Dates: \n\nFriday 12th February 10 AM – 12.00 PM Register Here\n\n  \nFunding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund\, distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund. Thanks to the Government for making this possible.
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/do-what-you-love-for-a-living-16-feb-7-30-9-30-pm/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer":MAILTO:jennifer@localsparktorbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210212T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075918
CREATED:20210204T130110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T132204Z
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SUMMARY:Do What You Love - For a Living! 12 Feb 10 AM - 12 PM
DESCRIPTION:When: Friday 12th February 10 AM  – 12.00 PM \nWhere (Zoom): Click here for the link \nAre you unemployed? Furloughed? Fed up with your current job? Ready to return to work after having a baby? \nDo you have an idea for a business? Would you like to be your own boss\, but aren’t sure what sort of business you might set up? \nJoin us to explore whether you could turn the things you like doing best\, into a business that could help other people and make a living for yourself. We’re not talking about a magic way to get rich\, but a more realistic opportunity to set up a business which is good for people and the planet. \nSetting up your own business takes time\, energy and determination. Maybe this is the time for you to find out if you could do it. \nYou may have heard of businesses which are described as a Social Enterprise but don’t know what this really means. We will explain this and much more. \nYou will hear from 2 local ‘experts’\, and 4 local people who have already set up their own social enterprise businesses here in Torbay. \nThere are just 16 places on each of the workshops\, so register quickly to save yours. If you find you won’t be able to come after all\, please let us know by emailing jennifer@localsparktorbay.org then someone else can join us. If you find both workshops are fully booked email Jennifer and we’ll see if we can run another one. \nBook your place here: \n\nFriday 12th February 10 – 12.00 Register Here\n\nOther dates: \n\nTuesday 16th February 7.30 – 9.30 PM Register Here\n\nFunding from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund\, distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund. Thanks to the Government for making this possible.
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/do-what-you-love-for-a-living-12-feb-10-am-12-pm/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event,workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer":MAILTO:jennifer@localsparktorbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210201T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075918
CREATED:20210118T134340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T142542Z
UID:1277-1612202400-1612209600@localsparktorbay.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE Local Spark Monthly Meetup\, 1st February
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Monday\, February 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/84008008967  \nWhen: 1st February 2021 6 – 8 pm \nSee you then!
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/online-local-spark-monthly-meetup-1st-february/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer":MAILTO:jennifer@localsparktorbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210104T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075918
CREATED:20201218T163335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210118T140231Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Local Spark Monthly Meetup\, 4th January
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Monday\, January 4th\, 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 first meetup of the year and start 2021 with a bang! \nWhere: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85768468349 \nWhen: 4th January 2021 6 – 8 pm \nSee you then!
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/online-local-spark-monthly-meetup-4th-january/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer":MAILTO:jennifer@localsparktorbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201207T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075918
CREATED:20201124T094219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201218T163003Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Local Spark Monthly Meetup\, 7th December
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Monday\, December 7th\, 6 pm back on Zoom! \nThe theme – the year in review! And man oh man – it’s been a crazy ride. Lots of great projects\, many acts of solidarity\, determination and resilience. There will be space to share what’s going on for you\, try out your ideas\, and get help from each other. Between us\, we know so much!  Grab a drink\, some nibbles\, get comfortable and join us for the last meet up of 2020.\n \nWhere: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86412652416 \nWhen: 7th December 2020 6 – 8 pm \nSee you then!
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/online-local-spark-monthly-meetup-7th-december/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer":MAILTO:jennifer@localsparktorbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201112T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075918
CREATED:20201029T161843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T161843Z
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SUMMARY:New Co-operatives\, New Ways to Build Torbay’s Economy\, 12th November 6 - 7.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this webinar and discussion with Local Spark’s co-operatives lead\, Andrew Shadrake\, highlighting new co-operative opportunities for Torbay. \nThe session begins with a rapid review of existing co-operatives\, and co-operative opportunities\, which covers: \n\nAdult social care: bringing together carers and people needing support: Case study: Equal Care Co-operative\nEnsuring child-care provision as nurseries close and costs rise: a platform co-operative opportunity\nSuccession planning for local enterprises: Case study: Oats Healthy Living co-operative buy-out in Brixham\nPromoting entrepreneurship and addressing deprivation: Case study: Make Borrow Mend co-operative\, Paignton\nReducing NHS costs and improving safety in a time of Covid: Case study: Medical Devices co-operative opportunity\, Paignton\nFinancing community asset acquisition: a Torbay community land-holding trust\n\nAfter the presentation\, there will be plenty of time for Q&A and discussion. Your thoughts and ideas are essential if we are to make many of these new ideas a reality. \nWe will send the Zoom link to everyone who has registered during the week before the event. \nIf you have any queries about the event\, please contact Andrew Shadrake: andrew@climatepositive.uk\, 07976 743461 \nWhen: 12th November 2020\, 6 – 7.30 pm \nWhere: Zoom \nRegistration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-co-operatives-new-ways-to-build-torbays-economy-tickets-127352844787 \nThis event is supported by
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/new-co-operatives-new-ways-to-build-torbays-economy-12th-november-6-7-30pm/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer":MAILTO:jennifer@localsparktorbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201106T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201106T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075918
CREATED:20201029T163158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201029T163325Z
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SUMMARY:Torbay Co-operatives in Community Wealth Building\, 6th November 12.30 - 1.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Torbay Co-operatives in Community Wealth Building is the first of Local Spark’s Friday Lunch Sessions\, an occasional series addressing different opportunities for Torbay local economic resilience. They are designed specifically for Torbay Community Wealth Building Board members\, and we also welcome members and officers with a particular interest in supporting the Torbay economy. The Friday Lunch Sessions are not open to the public. \nThe session begins with a rapid review of existing co-operatives\, and co-operative opportunities\, which address: \n\nReducing domiciliary care costs and improving outcomes: Case study: Equal Care Co-operative\nEnsuring child-care provision as nurseries close and costs rise: a platform co-operative opportunity\nSuccession planning for local enterprises: Case study: Oats Healthy Living co-operative buy-out in Brixham\nPromoting entrepreneurship and addressing deprivation: Case study: Make Borrow Mend co-operative\, Paignton\nReducing NHS costs and improving safety in a time of Covid: Case study: Medical Devices co-operative opportunity\, Paignton\nFinancing community asset acquisition: a Torbay community land-holding trust\n\nThe session will be hosted by Andrew Shadrake\, our co-operatives lead\, and a licensed community shares practitioner\, with many years of experience in social enterprise development. The Friday Lunch Sessions are designed for comfort – please bring lunch\, and turn off your video while you watch the presentation! Then join the discussion led by a Local Spark panel. \nWe will send the Zoom link to everyone who has registered during the week before the event. \nIf you have any queries about the event\, please contact Andrew Shadrake: andrew@climatepositive.eu\, 07976 743461 \n\nWhen: 6th November 2020\, 12.30 – 1.30 pm \nWhere: Zoom \nRegistration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/torbay-co-operatives-in-community-wealth-building-tickets-122521054773 \n\nThis event is supported by:
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/torbay-co-operatives-in-community-wealth-building-6th-november-12-30-1-30pm/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer":MAILTO:jennifer@localsparktorbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201102T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201102T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T075918
CREATED:20201023T144240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T163511Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Local Spark Monthly Meetup\, 2nd November
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Monday\, November 2nd\, 6 pm back on Zoom!  \nWhat could co-ops bring to Torbay? We all know about the Co-op shops – there are several across Torbay\, but co-ops come in various shapes\, sizes and sectors – energy\, care\, housing\, manufacturing. Join us to explore what sort of co-ops are already in Torbay\, and how encouraging more could help both our quality of life and our economy. We’ll be joined by Andrew Shadrake – a local expert in all things co-op\, and some people who are setting up co-ops in Torbay right now \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. Between us\, we know so much! Join us on Zoom to have a catchup. \nWhere: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83755003473 \nWhen: 2nd November 2020 6 – 8 pm \nSee you then!
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/online-local-spark-monthly-meetup-2nd-november/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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