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SUMMARY:Local Spark Monthly Meetup\, 3rd August
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Monday August 3rd\, 6pm at Lupton House! We’ll be outdoors\, together\, physically distanced the required metre or two. It will be fabulous! \nOur main topic ‘Doing a Regenerate Torbay Summit’  Coming off a super successful Devon-wide event\, let’s keep the momentum going and FOCUS on our lovely place. We’ll talk about other things too\, of course\, but please come. \nAn evening picnic – we’ll bring some drinks and safe nibbles\, but please bring your drinks\, snacks\, and ideas. \nDress accordingly. If we’re washed out because the weather changes\, we’ll be on zoom\, here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84454718362 \n\nSee you then!\n\n\n\n\n\nFunded by: People’s Postcode Lottery/Postcode Innovation Trust
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/local-spark-monthly-meetup-3rd-august/
LOCATION:Lupton House\, Brixham Road\, Churston Ferrers\, TQ5 0LD
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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SUMMARY:The REGENERATE DEVON Summit\, 7 - 9th July 2020
DESCRIPTION:A 3-day virtual summit of visionaries\, panels\, networking & co-creating sessions to build a socially\, ecologically resilient economy.\nWhen: 7th – 9th July 2020 \nWhere: https://regenerate-devon.heysummit.com \nWhy this? Why now?\nThis past year of climate emergency declarations\, pandemic lockdown and economic crisis has intensified calls for a ‘green new deal’ and ‘build back better’. We are in a moment of tremendous potential. What kind of change is possible? \nOver the upcoming months and years\, we’ll all be making decisions about how we re-build our households\, communities and economy and the choices that we make now will ripple long into the future. It is a real opportunity to arm ourselves with our greatest tools and attributes and design an economy that will be socially and ecologically resilient for the future. Within this\, enterprise has the opportunity to play a huge role in creating shared value across society. \nThe Social Enterprise Networks of Plymouth (PSEN)\, Exeter (ESSENCE) and Torbay (Local Spark Torbay) are hosting this 3-day virtual summit; rising together across sectors to build a socially and ecologically resilient economy. The vision and funding for this Summit come forth from the SIMPL (Social Investment Market Place Links) project. \nThe SIMPL partnership wants to see the growth of a robust social economy across Devon (and beyond). This means an economy that supports strong local economic activity; that actively promotes the well-being of people and planet; one that reduces inequality and one that finds ways to restore and regenerate our natural world. \nWith 13 events\, 25 speakers and more than 10 hours of time solely for discussion\, co-creation and Open Space\, we couldn’t be more excited to introduce you to what’s in store. Join every session or pick the ones that most engage you\, it’s in your hands. The Summit will take you through a journey from vision to practice to action\, so we recommend engaging in at least one sessions per day. Don’t miss the opening networking and the closing Wrap-Up\, which will ground you in how the Summit will work\, who’s taking part and what will happen beyond it. \nFor more information and to see the schedule of events go to https://regenerate-devon.heysummit.com
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/the-regenerate-devon-summit-7-9th-july-2020/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Devon Event
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SUMMARY:'Our Resilient Financial System - Banking for Resilience' - July 2
DESCRIPTION:Where did all the banks go? The British banking industry has become an oligoply of giant banks scanning the globe for profits. Their High Street branches are closing by the dozen. Their lending to local enterprises have dried up. What if we started our own bank that concerned itself with the life and wellbeing of our town and countryside businesses and farms? A local bank would play an important role in strengthening and ‘shock proofing’ our local and regional economies to ensure we have secure livelihoods\, fair and accessible housing\, and living High Street. There’s lots of potential for positive change\, but one of the essential elements to a stable and resilient local economy is a stable and resilient local financial system. \nPlease join us for the last in this series of talks led by local experts and financial innovators. These talks are open to anyone\, but they will be of particular interest to local councillors and officers\, local business leaders and progressive entrepreneurs\, as well as social innovators and community organisers. \nThe South West Mutual will become the first chartered bank in this region in a century and will service the needs of the communities of the South West – Cornwall\, Devon\, Dorset and Somerset. It began it’s regulatory journey a couple of years ago and its almost ready to launch. It has a bold vision to bank for a just transition to an economic system here in this region that will be low carbon and high in wellbeing. \n\nJoin Tony Greeham\, co-founder of South West Mutual\, who will lead this session on how new cooperatively-owned banks can serve local communities\, power local enterprises and contribute to a healthy thriving Torbay and region. \nClick here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkc-itqz0iGtWsrvWdXU0cXiNQIjM5NOqr \nPast talks in this series: \nJune 11th – Local Investing – Jay Tompt and Chris Gunson will launch the series\, discussing the importance of building local economic resilience and the role that mobilising our own resources – local investing – can play an important role. \nJune 18th – Business to Business Mutual Credit – we’ll be joined by Sophie Paterson of LowImpact.org\, initiators of a new mutual credit network modeled in the very successful Sardex system\, which provides working capital for members by members. \nJune 25th – BenComs and Community Shares – Andrew Shadrake\, Local Spark associate and CoopsUK consultant\, will lead this session on how new cooperative models and build local economic resilience.
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/our-resilient-financial-system-banking-for-resilience-july-2/
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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SUMMARY:Our Resilient Financial System - BenComs and Community Shares - June 25
DESCRIPTION:What if we owned our High Street? What if our community owned the rental housing in our community and operated it fairly for the benefit of the community?  How might we raise the finance for democratising and relocalising the ownership of our local economy? The answers to the these questions will lead us to strengthen and ‘shock proof’ our local and regional economies to ensure we have secure livelihoods\, fair and accessible housing\, and living High Street. There’s lots of potential for positive change\, but one of the essential elements to a stable and resilient local economy is a stable and resilient local financial system. \nPlease join us for this third in a series of four online talks led by local experts and financial innovators. These talks are open to anyone\, but they will be of particular interest to local councillors and officers\, local business leaders and progressive entrepreneurs\, as well as social innovators and community organisers. \nCommunity Beneficial Societies is the model. Offering community shares is one of the methods to raise the funds and increase citizen participation. This can be used to develop affordable and energy-efficient housing\, acquire land for farming and buildings for social enterprise and community space\, and to start up and/or expand socially and environmentally useful enterprises. \nAndrew Shadrake \nJoin Andrew Shadrake\, Local Spark associate and CoopsUK consultant\, will lead this session on how new cooperative models and build local economic resilience. He’s the architect of several BenComs – renewable energy\, community buildings\, and cooperatives. He’ll share his expertise and insights into how this model and can help transform the Torbay and Devon economy and build the resilience of our financial system. \nClick here to register:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtf-msrz4sE9zkDVPD6jCvjC6LjPv4FzFl \nFuture talks in this series: \nJuly 2nd – Banking for Resilience – Tony Greenham\, co-founder of the South West Mutual\, a customer-owned regional bank\, will explain how regional banks focused on serving the needs of local and regional SMEs provides a critical layer of stability – and credit in times of financial difficulty. \n \n 
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/our-resilient-financial-system-bencoms-and-community-shares/
LOCATION:Online – zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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SUMMARY:Get Your Social Enterprise Trading Online\, 24 June
DESCRIPTION:A webinar for Social Enterprises in Torbay to help you to learn quick and simple ways to sell online\, to generate income overnight and serve existing customers and the community during these extraordinary times. \nWhere: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrceivpz4tHNau_259-Ev_S1HiAuD4ewZw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nWhen: 24th June 2020 10 – 11.30 am \nAimed at non-technical people\, and delivered by a social enterprise\, Cosmic\, the online session will cover: \n\nWays to sell online: from online forms to gather orders\, e-commerce websites\, payment readers and payment options\nReview new business models: subscriptions\, DIY kits\, e-books\, live streaming\, gift vouchers\, online learning and conferences\, contact-free delivery\, monetising free content.\nWays to maintain customer contact during this time –strategies to create relevant and empathic social media and contact strategies\n\n  \n \nAs part of enhancing the work of Social Enterprise Network\, Local Spark Torbay receives support from the players of People’s Postcode Lottery\, through the Postcode Innovation Trust. Thanks to this funding we are able to offer this workshop for free to Torbay Social Enterprise Network (TSEN) members and for non-members. \nThe small (but important) print:\n If you need to cancel or get in touch with us for some reason\, email jennifer@localsparktorbay.org
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/get-your-social-enterprise-trading-online/
CATEGORIES:workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer":MAILTO:jennifer@localsparktorbay.org
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SUMMARY:Our Resilient Financial System - B2B Mutual Credit - June 18th
DESCRIPTION:By now almost everyone knows we’re heading into troubling economic times. This was going to be true to some degree due to leaving the EU. But now the situation is more challenging. Many businesses will fold and some will drastically change. How can we strengthen and ‘shock proof’ our local and regional economies to ensure we have secure livelihoods\, enough fresh and nutritious food\, and reliable supply networks supporting the NHS and other critical institutions? There’s lots of potential for positive change\, but one of the essential elements to a stable and resilient local economy is a stable and resilient local financial system. \nPlease join us for this series of online talks led by local experts and financial innovators. These talks are open to anyone\, but they will be of particular interest to local councillors and officers\, local business leaders and progressive entrepreneurs\, as well as social innovators and community organisers. \nOne of the innovations that could make a difference in helping local and regional businesses survive this recession is mutual credit. Businesses extend credit all the time. But when it’s mutualised through networks spread across the economy\, there is credit\, liquidity\, and a means of exchange. An innovation\, but one with a long history. For example\, the Swiss Wir goes back over a hundred years and is on a scale of billions of francs!  Can this work in Torbay\, across Devon and the South West? \nJoin Sophie Paterson\, co-director of Lowimpact.org and member of the Mutual Credit Clubs collaboration\,  will share the what\, why and how of mutual credit and explore how it could help us drive localisation and circularity\, emphasising value creation over growth-for-growth’s sake. She may give us a sneak peak progress toward launching in the South West\, too. \nClick here to register:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtcOCoqT4qHtKb87-Y6Ee9oeY57Fn-KRtH \nFuture talks in this series: \nJune 25th – BenComs and Community Shares – Andrew Shadrake\, Local Spark associate and CoopsUK consultant\, will lead this session on how new cooperative models and build local economic resilience. \nJuly 2nd – Banking for Resilience – Tony Greenham\, co-founder of the South West Mutual\, a customer-owned regional bank\, will explain how regional banks focused on serving the needs of local and regional SMEs provides a critical layer of stability – and credit in times of financial difficulty. \n \n 
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/our-resilient-financial-system-b2b-mutual-credit-june-18th/
LOCATION:Online – zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200616T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200616T113000
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SUMMARY:Setting up your Social Enterprise – Next Steps\, 16th June
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 16 June 2020 10.00 – 11.30 \nDid you come to our Social Enterprise Taster session\, and are ready to go forward?  Maybe you are almost ready to go\, and have a few questions?  Come to this deeper dive and take the next few steps in setting up your social enterprise.\n \nCome along and: \n\ncheck that you’ve chosen the best legal structures available for you\nsee how social enterprises can raise money to start up\nfind out about combining grants\, loans and community shares\nget to know Torbay Social Enterprise Network (TSEN) and the support it offers\n\nJoin us Register here \nThis session will be led by Chris Gunson and Andrew Shadrake. \nChris Gunson has set up several successful social enterprises. She is Co-founder and Director of Local Spark: Torbay Community Supported Enterprise. She also helped to set up the Torbay Social Enterprise Network. \nAndrew Shadrake is an expert on legal forms of social enterprise\, and how they can be used to raise money\, or help people work cooperatively. A former lawyer\, he is a Community Shares licensed practitioner\, able to advise on everything from getting business plans and financial forecasts right\, to doing share issues.In this session\, Andrew will show you all the different forms of social enterprise\, and help you decide whether any of them are right for you. \n \nAs part of enhancing the work of Social Enterprise Network\, Local Spark Torbay receives support from Heart of the South West Enhance Social Enterprise\, European Union\, European Regional Development Fund. Thanks to this funding we are able to offer this workshop for FREE to Torbay Social Enterprise Network (TSEN) members and non-members.
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/setting-up-your-social-enterprise-next-steps-16th-june/
CATEGORIES:workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200611T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200611T213000
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SUMMARY:Our Resilient Financial System - Local Investing\, June 11th
DESCRIPTION:This crisis is teaching some valuable lessons about the vulnerabilities of our economic system\, our food supplies\, and important institutions like the NHS. How can we strengthen and ‘shock proof’ our local and regional economies to ensure we have secure livelihoods\, enough fresh and nutritious food\, and reliable supply networks supporting the NHS and other critical institutions? There’s lots of potential for positive change\, but one of the essential elements to a stable and resilient local economy is a stable and resilient local financial system. \nPlease join us for this series of online talks led by local experts and financial innovators. These talks are open to anyone\, but they will be of particular interest to local councillors and officers\, local business leaders and progressive entrepreneurs\, as well as social innovators and community organisers. \nPlease join us for the launch on June 11 with Jay Tompt and Chris Gunson. We’ll be diving into the concept of ‘resilience‘ and what it means in the context of local economics and finance\, as well as talk about local investing\, some of the work of Michael Shuman\, and share some stories from our own Local Entrepreneur and Community of Dragons model. \nClick here to register:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYuc-uspz8oGtMlB1wgOS5YRtWQu9C8vTk3 \nFuture talks in this series: \nJune 18th – Business to Business Mutual Credit – we’ll be joined by initiators of a new mutual credit network modeled in the very successful Sardex system\, which provides working capital for members by members. \nJune 25th – BenComs and Community Shares – Andrew Shadrake\, Local Spark associate and CoopsUK consultant\, will lead this session on how new cooperative models and build local economic resilience. \nJuly 2nd – Banking for Resilience – Tony Greenham\, co-founder of the South West Mutual\, a customer-owned regional bank\, will explain how regional banks focused on serving the needs of local and regional SMEs provides a critical layer of stability – and credit in times of financial difficulty.
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/our-resilient-financial-system-1-4-local-investing/
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200610T113000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Local Spark's Social Enterprise Taster Session\, 10th June
DESCRIPTION:A social enterprise…what is that? Should my business be one? Will it help me raise money? Get people involved? Achieve my business’s social or environmental purpose….  \nFind out the answers to these questions and more\, at Local Spark’s Social Enterprise Taster Session \nWhere: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsd-mtrzIoGdVgtJB1K0GNrXJ98Ym1Dx8k  \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nWhen: 10th June 2020 10 – 11.30 am \nLots of people start businesses to help people or help the planet\, as well as to earn a living for themselves. Sometimes a group of people want to work together to do these things\, but don’t know what kind of legal structure to set up.  \nShould it be a CIC? A co-op? A charity? What is a community benefit society\, and how can it help raise money from local people? \nTorbay now has it’s own Social Enterprise Network\, providing support and networking for current and aspiring social entrepreneurs – find out what it can offer you.If you are thinking of starting a business which has a social aim\, or if you are looking for answers to any of the questions above\, this is for you.  \n Our taster sessions are exciting and engaging – do come along to find out more. \nThis session will be led by Chris Gunson and Andrew Shadrake. \nChris Gunson has set up several successful social enterprises. She is Co-founder and Director of Local Spark: Torbay Community Supported Enterprise. She also helped to set up the Torbay Social Enterprise Network. \nAndrew Shadrake is an expert on legal forms of social enterprise\, and how they can be used to raise money\, or help people work cooperatively. A former lawyer\, he is a Community Shares licensed practitioner\, able to advise on everything from getting business plans and financial forecasts right\, to doing share issues.In this session\, Andrew will show you all the different forms of social enterprise\, and help you decide whether any of them are right for you. \n \nAs part of enhancing the work of Social Enterprise Network\, Local Spark Torbay receives support from Heart of the South West Enhance Social Enterprise\, European Union\, European Regional Development Fund. Thanks to this funding we are able to offer this workshop for FREE to Torbay Social Enterprise Network (TSEN) members and non-members. \nThe small (but important) print: If you need to cancel or get in touch with us for some reason\, email jennifer@localsparktorbay.org
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/online-local-sparks-social-enterprise-taster-session/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Taster Session
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer":MAILTO:jennifer@localsparktorbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200601T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200601T193000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Local Spark Monthly Meetup\, 1st June
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our June 1st meetup where we’re going to be talking about food in all it’s local\, organic\, ecological\, regenerative\, and transformative deliciousness! Shall we start up a farm in the heart of Torbay? How about a school meals cooperative? or getting schools to grow their own food? What about the NHS?  Bring your ideas and your enthusiasm! \n\nShare what’s going on for you\, try out your ideas\, and get help from each other. Between us\, we know so much!\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Zoom to have a catchup. We’ve taken our meet-ups online! Come along and catch up with us.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Monday 1st June 2020 6-8 pm\n\n\n\nWhere: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvcOqrrDwjHNW2ggRwh9V2ZlmAjFVsiYOp \nCome and find out about the new Torbay Social Enterprise Network and how easy it is to become part of the rising social economy! \n\n\n\nSee you then!\n\n\n\n\n\nFunded by: People’s Postcode Lottery/Postcode Innovation Trust
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/online-local-spark-monthly-meetup-1st-june/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200504T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T020410
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Local Spark Monthly Meetup\, 4th May
DESCRIPTION:We’ve taken our meet-ups online! Come along and catch up with us. This 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. We’ve taken our meet-ups online! Come along and catch up with us.  \nWhen: 4th May 2020 6-8 pm \nWhere: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcudO6trjIpG9bwczxc86eN0q5up53vpjdm \nCome and find out about the new Torbay Social Enterprise Network and how easy it is to become part of the rising social economy! \nSee you then! \nFunded by:
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/online-local-spark-monthly-meetup-4th-may/
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:20200406T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200406T200000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Local Spark Monthly Meetup\, 6th April
DESCRIPTION:We’ve taken our meet-ups online! Come along and catch up with us. This 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. We’ve taken our meet-ups online! Come along and catch up with us.  \nWhen: 6th April 2020 6-8 pm \nWhere: https://zoom.us/j/193438204 \nCome and find out about the new Torbay Social Enterprise Network and how easy it is to become part of the rising social economy! \nSee you then! \nFunded by:
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/online-local-spark-monthly-meetup-6th-april/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event,TSEN event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer":MAILTO:jennifer@localsparktorbay.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200402T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200402T123000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Get to Grips with Social Media\, 2nd April 2020
DESCRIPTION:Who is this course for? \nThis course is for individuals and organisations who are already using social media to promote their enterprise but haven’t yet got to grips with how to use it effectively. \nSocial media needs to work for you and the more you enjoy it\, the easier it becomes. This naturally leads to better content that’s well-received and shared\, paving the way for social media success. \nWhat will be covered in this course? \n\nWhy use social media?\nHow to tell a good story.\nSource and create great content.\nManaging social media – how to plan content\, listen to your audience and engage in meaningful conversations.\n\nThis workshop aims to…. \n\nInspire you to tell your story and empower you with the knowledge and skills you need to help make a real difference to your social media satisfaction and success. \n\nIt is advisable for you to bring along your laptop/tablet/mobile device to this workshop and ensure you can log into any of your social media channels and/ or have your passwords to hand. \nTo book your place on this course >> BOOK HERE  \nWhere: Zoom Link \nWhen: Thursday 2nd April 9.30am – 12.30pm \nPlease include your name\, business and social media handles\, along with a short sentence about what you hope to get out of the workshop. \nWhat do others say? \n“I recently attended a ‘Get to Grips with Social Media’ workshop with Alex. As well as explaining the different platforms\, scheduling tools and other practical aspects\, she focussed on how important it is to tell our story as a way to connect with our audience. I recognised that this was definitely something that I could do more of.”\n\n“Alex offered an amazing workshop in Social Media. The session was clear\, concise and easy to follow\, whether you were an absolute beginner or a little more advanced” \n“Alex was enthusiastic and dynamic; she brought us together and energised us. This was an incredibly positive experience\, from beginning to end.”\n \nAbout the Trainer \nFounder and Director of Green-Measures Media Ltd\, Alex Green has 20 years’ experience in the media industry\, mostly working within the tourism and heritage sector\, including not-for-profits and charity organisations. \nAlex says: “Social Media can be a great tool to help you reach out to your audiences and to tell your story. Used effectively\, it can help you connect with the individuals or groups that matter and engage in meaningful conversations.” \nAlex has a degree in Journalism and a Chartered Institute of Marketing Diploma in Managing Digital Media. \n \nAs part of enhancing the work of Social Enterprise Network\, Local Spark Torbay receives support from the players of People’s Postcode Lottery\, through the Postcode Innovation Trust. Thanks to this funding we are able to offer this workshop for free to Torbay Social Enterprise Network (TSEN) members and for non-members. \nThe small (but important) print:\n If you need to cancel or get in touch with us for some reason\, email jennifer@localsparktorbay.org
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/get-to-grips-with-social-media/
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event,TSEN event,workshop
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SUMMARY:Moving Online: Facilitating Great Online Meetings - Mar 28
DESCRIPTION:Join Local Spark Torbay and Plymouth Social Enterprise Networks for this online workshop all about how to facilitate great online workshops and meetings. We’ll cover: \n* zoom – ins and outs of the features \n* online design – how to design your workshop\, training or meeting for best learning and participation \n* complementary tools – google docs and jamboard for collaboration \n* facilitation online – like facilitating in person\, but different \nJoin Jay Tompt and Annette Dhami\, experienced online facilitators and workshop designers\, for this 90 minute skillshare to get you ready to move online. \nIt’s free\, but booking is essential. – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/moving-online-facilitating-great-online-meetings-tickets-100806222124
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/moving-online-facilitating-great-online-meetings-mar-28/
LOCATION:Online – zoom
CATEGORIES:workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200321T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200321T123000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Inspiring Social Enterprise in Torbay\, 21st March 2020
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of starting a business which helps people or the environment? \n\nWant to make sure you get an income as well?\n\n>> BOOK HERE <<\n\n\nJoin us for this ONLINE workshop and:\n\nlearn about inspiring social enterprises from Torbay and beyond\nexplore the range of legal structures available\nsee how social enterprises can raise money to start up\nfind out about combining grants\, loans and community shares\nget to know Torbay Social Enterprise Network (TSEN) and the support it offers\n\n\nIf you already have a business idea\, this event will help you decide whether it could be a social enterprise\, and what the benefits would be.  If you are not sure what you would like to do yet\, it will open your eyes to the exciting possibilities open to social enterprises\n\nSocial enterprises come in all shapes and sizes! \nDid you know that in the UK there are examples of all of these operating as social enterprises?\n\nPubs\nFarms\nVillage Shops\nInternet start-ups\nHome care agencies\nFilm studios\nRadio stations\nMemory cafes\nLeisure centres\nSelf-build houses\nSchools\nCommunity hubs\nBus companies\nBreweries\nBakeries\nCraft galleries\nEnergy generators\nBusiness advisers\n\n\nThis session will be online using Zoom video conference platform. It’s very user friendly!  To join in\, you will need a reasonable internet connection\, a webcam\, speaker or ear buds and a quiet place to call from. \n\n\nWorkshops leaders:\n\nChris Gunson has set up several successful social enterprises. She is Co-founder and Director of Local Spark: Torbay Community Supported Enterprise. She also helped to setup the Torbay Social Enterprise Network.\n\nAndrew Shadrake is an expert on legal forms of social enterprise\, and how they can be used to raise money\, or help people work cooperatively. A former lawyer\, he is a Community Shares licensed practitioner\, able to advise on everything from getting business plans and financial forecasts right\, to doing share issues\n\n>> BOOK HERE <<\n\nWhen: 21st March – 9.30-12.30pm\nWhere: NOW ONLINE VIA ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/3656787129\n\nPlease let us know if you are attending by emailing Jennifer@LocalSparkTorbay.org or by using the BOOK HERE link and signing up for a FREE ticket.\n\n\n\n\nAs part of enhancing the work of Social Enterprise Network\, Local Spark Torbay receives support from the players of People’s Postcode Lottery\, through the Postcode Innovation Trust. Thanks to this funding we are able to offer this workshop for free to Torbay Social Enterprise Network (TSEN) members and non-members. \nThe small (but important) print:\nFor this event to have maximum impact\, we would like to fully use the limited spaces we have available. When you have signed up\, please let us know 48 hours prior to the event if you can’t make it after all. At that point\, we can ask someone from our waiting list to take your place. If participants cancel later than 48 hours prior to the event or don’t manage to show up on the day\, we will invoice you for £10. If you need to cancel or get in touch with us for some reason\, email jennifer@localsparktorbay.org
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/inspiring-social-enterprise-in-torbay-21st-march-2020/
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event,TSEN event,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200316T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200316T153000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Local Spark's Social Enterprise Afternoon Taster\, 16th March 2020
DESCRIPTION:A social enterprise…what is that?  Should my business be one? Will it help me raise money?  Get people involved? Achieve my business’s social or environmental purpose….  \nFind out the answers to these questions and more\, at Local Spark’s Social Enterprise afternoon taster  \n>> BOOK HERE << \nLots of people start businesses to help people or help the planet\, as well as to earn a living for themselves.  Sometimes a group of people want to work together to do these things\, but don’t know what kind of legal structure to set up.  Should it be a CIC? A coop? A charity? What is a community benefit society\, and how can it help raise money from local people? \nIf you are thinking of starting a business which has a social aim\, or if you are looking for answers to any of the questions above\, our afternoon taster is for you.   \nOur taster sessions are exciting and engaging – do come along to find out more. \nThis session will be led by Chris Gunson and Andrew Shadrake \nChris Gunson has set up several successful social enterprises. She is Co-founder and Director of Local Spark: Torbay Community Supported Enterprise. She also helped to setup the Torbay Social Enterprise Network. \nAndrew Shadrake is an expert on legal forms of social enterprise\, and how they can be used to raise money\, or help people work cooperatively.   A former lawyer\, he is a Community Shares licensed practitioner\, able to advise on everything from getting business plans and financial forecasts right\, to doing share issues. \nIn this session\, Andrew will show you all the different forms of social enterprise\, and help you decide whether any of them are right for you.    \n \nAs part of enhancing the work of Social Enterprise Network\, Local Spark Torbay receives support from the players of People’s Postcode Lottery\, through the Postcode Innovation Trust. \nThe small (but important) print:\nFor this event to have maximum impact\, we would like to fully use the limited spaces we have available. When you have signed up\, please let us know 48 hours prior to the event if you can’t make it after all. At that point\, we can ask someone from our waiting list to take your place.\n 
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/local-sparks-social-enterprise-afternoon-taster-16th-march-2020/
LOCATION:Torbay Business Centre\, Lymington Road\, Torquay\, TQ14BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event,TSEN event,workshop
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200314
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SUMMARY:Spinning wool into gold: Storytelling for communication in innovation\, March 13
DESCRIPTION:“People think that stories are shaped by people. In fact\, it’s the other way round…”\n-Terry Pratchett \nStories have been the most powerful form of human communication for thousands of years. A good story will connect\, engage\, inspire and\, importantly\, be remembered. A well told story has the ability to stick with people long after the facts and figures have faded. It has the best chance of convincing an audience of the truth of its values or ideas. \nFor the innovator or entrepreneur stories can provide vital insight into problems that need to be solved\, explain their innovations and crucially provide a route to engaging with key stakeholders. \nThis fun and creative workshop aims to equip participants with an understanding of the scientific evidence for storytelling\, and the components that make a memorable story. By the end of the day you can leave with the tools to turn your ideas into stories that are authentic\, memorable\, will engage and entertain. \nComponents of the day \n\nNeuroscience of story (talk)\nWhat makes a good story? Examples (presentations)\nWhat makes a good story? Elements (interactive)\nStorymaking: creativity games (interactive)\nStorymaking: group work and presentation (participant led)\n\nFeedback from previous workshop for University of Exeter MBA course:  “…the students loved the experience – and even better – constantly referenced story telling during the last day of the module today. Your message got through – and origin stories were flying thick + fast in class!! You both…….. opened a new door on innovation for the group.”      \nTo book and for more details\, email chris@localsparktorbay.org \nFacilitators: \nVeronica Conboy is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon\, and outside of work has performed as a traditional storyteller for 12 years. Combining these two fields\, she runs storytelling workshops in healthcare settings for wellbeing and for corporate communication. \nMatt Halkes is a consultant anaesthetist and provides clinical leadership for innovation at Torbay Hospital.  This role aims to create the conditions and resources required so that innovators in the organisation can deliver value from their ideas.
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/storytelling-for-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Brunel Manor\, Teignmouth Road\, Torquay\, TQ1 4SF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:workshop
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200302T200000
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SUMMARY:Local Spark Monthly Meetup\, March 2
DESCRIPTION:Are you a local business owner who wants to learn more about Social Enterprise? \nAt our March Meetup\, we will be talking about how businesses can rise to the climate crisis challenge. \nCome and find out about the new Torbay Social Network and how easy it is to become part of the rising social economy! \nThis month’s meet up is at a new venue – The Spinning Wheel Inn (opposite Paignton Green) on 2nd March 2020 6-8 pm in the upstairs room. \nSee you then! \nFunded by:
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/local-spark-monthly-meetup-march-2/
LOCATION:The Spinning Wheel Inn\, 19 Esplanade Road\, Paignton\, TQ4 6BE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event,TSEN event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200203T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T020410
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SUMMARY:Local Spark Monthly Meetup\, Feb 3
DESCRIPTION:We’re back at the fabulous WeDo in Torquay on Feb 3rd\, 6pm -8pm. \nWe’ll be talking about expert support options for local enterprises and upcoming events. Need help with business planning? Yes\, we can help. Finance planning and business models? Yep\, that\, too. I.T. and tech?  Yes.  And more. \nWe’ll chat about a few more things\, too\, such as upcoming workshops\, events\, ‘jellies’\, hackathons\, entrepreneur forum\, and even more! \nOf course\, we talk about the new Torbay Social Enterprise Network and how easy it is to become part of the rising social economy! \nSee you then. \nFunded by: \n \n  \n 
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/local-spark-monthly-meetup-feb-3/
LOCATION:WeDo\, Vaughan Rd\, Torquay\, TQ2 5EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Local Spark event,TSEN event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200118T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200118T160000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Social Enterprise and Innovation
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be an entrepreneur in an age of ecological and social crises? How can we conjure new ideas and new solutions? Innovation – what is it and how does it ‘happen’? Is it the key ingredient for creating impact with social enterprise? We’ll tease out answers to these question and more as we explore topics like leadership and social innovation\, networks and complexity\, and radical new business models.  The course will be a mix of lecture\, activities and group discussion. \nWho is it for? Local/social/green entrepreneurs\, NGO leaders and ‘intrapreneurs’\, ‘meta’ and ‘network’ entrepreneurs\, anyone interested in social and economic innovation. \nFacilitator:  Jay Tompt\, co-founder of Local Spark Torbay and associate lecturer in economics at Plymouth University. He’s been leading workshops and giving talks on innovation and citizen-led economic development internationally for the past several years.  Prior to moving to the UK from San Francisco\, Jay spent 10 years as entrepreneur and consultant in the ‘green business movement’\, after a 12-year career in Silicon Valley. \nCost:  FREE \nLunch: coffee\, tea and nibbles provided. Please bring or buy your lunch. 🙂 \n  \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/another-one/
LOCATION:TBC\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200106T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200106T200000
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SUMMARY:Local Spark Meet Up\, Jan 6
DESCRIPTION:Join us in beautiful Brixham for our first Local Spark Meet Up event of 2020. We’ll hear from guest speaker Andrew Wade who will talk about The Edge Brixham. And oh so much more packed into our little evening: \n\nnews about People’s Postcode Lottery-funded business support\nnews about about the new Torbay Social Enterprise Network\nlots of time for networking\nand some delicious nibbles.\n\nAre you interested in ‘community first’  economic regeneration? Social enterprise\, green enterprise\, local enterprise? Resilience and sustainability? Well\, then\, this is for you and it’s free! \nPlease register\, here so we can plan catering: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-spark-meetup-tickets-85969873205 \nFunded by: \n \n  \n 
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/tsen-networking-event/
LOCATION:Edge Brixham\, Bolton St\, Brixham\, TQ5 9DH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:TSEN event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191204T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T020410
CREATED:20191127T113924Z
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SUMMARY:New Torbay Social Enterprise Launch! Dec 4
DESCRIPTION:The new Torbay Social Enterprise Network is launching on December 4th and we’d like you to be part of the celebration. The Torbay Social Enterprise Network will help raise the visibility of its members and their positive impacts\, add value to their efforts by providing access to support and funding\, and host opportunities to learn\, connect and collaborate.\n\n\nEvent will include: \n\ninteresting speakers from the ‘social economy’\nan overview of membership offer and T-SEN activities\na quick tour of funding opportunities\nhighlights of upcoming workshops and events\, including the Local Entrepreneur Forum\nexcellent food & a full bar\n\nThis will be a fun and informative event set in a fabulous location\, the Palace Theatre in Paignton\, (itself a social enterprise!) What better way to celebrate the launch of the Torbay Social Enterprise Network? Come and learn how you can be part of something special\, the Torbay Social Enterprise Network and the blossoming of the social economy in Torbay. \n\n\n\nWhen:  Wed\, December 4\, 2019\, 6PM – 8PM \n\n\nWhere: Palace Theatre\, Paignton\, TQ3 3HF \n  \n\n\n \n\n  \n  \n  \nAbout our funding:  The Heart of the South West Enhance Social Enterprise Programme is receiving funding from the England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020.
URL:https://localsparktorbay.org/event/new-torbay-social-enterprise-launch-2/
LOCATION:Palace Theatre Paignton\, Palace Ave\, Paignton\, TQ3 3HF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:TSEN event
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