MATTERS IN THE AIR – these notes compiled by Rev Canon Peter Challen are posted at http://globaltable.org.uk/wp/, and contribute background information for the Global Table, which continues on Wednesdays from 12noon to 2pm at the School of Economic Science, 11-13 Mandeville Place, W1U 3AJ – now hosted by the Open Research Group – meetings are open to all on a drop-in basis. We all continue to foster the public sense of the search for inclusive justice. We are trying to sense the richness of our networking without overburdening with detail. We collaborate in order that action may flow BOTH in specified targeted initiatives AND in acknowledgement of our shared commitment to the promotion of Monetary Justice. Notes of 9th Nov meeting: OpenResearchGroup-1611109
See *Attached* a Benediction for Election season as wounded America tries to make sense of its turmoil: A Benediction for Election Season – by Kenneth Tanner
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS: http://globaltable.org.uk/wp/forthcoming-events
Momentum, are hosting a night of music and politics at the Brighton Dome on 16th December. Crossing genres and generations, the headliners will be drawn from international talent such as the psychedelic rock band Temples, Mercury prize nominee Kathryn Williams and the legendary Paul Weller playing alongside long time collaborator Paul Wyatt. Book HERE.
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REPORTS:
BREXIT NO MORE? “England’s High Court ruled on Thursday that the British government requires parliamentary approval to trigger the process of exiting the European Union, a major upset for Prime Minister Theresa May’s plans for Brexit. Sterling rose on the news, with many investors taking the view that lawmakers would temper the government’s policies and make an economically disruptive ‘hard Brexit’ less likely.” [Reuters] http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/?icid=hjx004
British Constitution Group: Justin Walker has just circulated a new: Winchester Declaration with a substantial Media Briefing and an Open Letter to Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP, Lord Chancellor
Critical Thinking posts daily blogs on a wide range of topics, and runs a regular discussion group on Wednesday evenings: http://www.freecriticalthinking.org
ICUK: is dealing with BOTH the need for many urgent palliatives within a dying system AND a systemic curative re-design by the democratic application of an integrated political-economy. An update is in formation: www.icuk.info/wp.
LETSlink continues with systematic implementation of long-envisaged national and regional hubs – http://www.letslinkuk.net/practice/central-hub.htm – in order to enhance participation in different regions of the UK: local groups are linked here: http://www.letslinkuk.net/regions/uk-map.htm
Occupy Economics Working Group continues to meet Mondays and Fridays 5-7pm at Friends House Euston, welcomes new visitors who drop by, and contributes papers to our network: http://occupylondon.org.uk/occupy-economics-working-group/
Re-evaluation Co-counseling: Teaches a process whereby people of all ages and backgrounds can exchange effective help to free themselves from the effects of past distress experiences: https://www.rc.org.
Social Capitalism: Robert Corfe writes: “Is social capitalism the answer to countering the polarisation of wealth and the threat of unemployment? The most penetrating socio-economic analysis of humanity’s condition today presents a fresh approach that cuts through the discredited ideological baggage of the past. Access the website – http://www.socialcapitalistnetwork.org
Further Reports are invited from our associates in the quest for inclusive justice to stir our awareness.
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PUBLICATIONS & BLOGS – reviews always welcomed:
Collective Consciousness – The Individual is Gone – on Rappoport – 27-10-16 – We’ve been carefully instructed that the individual is the greatest living threat to the planet. See: http://www.wakingtimes.com/2016/10/27/collective-consciousness-individual-gone
Desmond Tutu: Start where you are. Do what you can. You will be surprised by the JOY – see: Facebook and Video 14th Oktober 2016 /
Ed Mayo, formerly of NEF and currently Secretary General of Cooperatives UK, has sent us details of his latest book, “Values”, published by Greenleaf – see: values-by-ed-mayo-oct-2016. This is one of the best examples of palliatives within our dying system. Under our principle of BOTH/AND, can we persuade Ed and the co-operative movement to also study the fundamental need for profound systemic change? Reading BOTH Ed above AND Fred below, takes us deep into facing that challenge.
Fred Harrison has just published a book of exceptional value to our cause. BEYOND BREXIT: THE BLUEPRINT – Here is the front and back cover story: How to fund a revitalised Europe and honour the UK referendum…. see: Beyond Brexit-Fred Harrison-161103.
Global Community Newsletter: November 2016: http://globalcommunitywebnet.com/Dialogue2017/Newsletter/November2016/index.html
John Bunzl’s new SIMPOL book: http://www.simpol.org/index.php?id=545 – comments welcome
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