"Well done for organising this. Have you considered a "World Cafe" or "Pro Action Cafe" format for the Group Sessions, might be fruitful.
See…"
NatCAN
National Community Activists Network
David Ridge's Groups
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Occupy: We are the 99%
28 members
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Activist’s Welfare Centre
32 members
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South East
11 members
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Beyond capitalism
67 members
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London
45 members
David Ridge's Page
Latest Activity
David Ridge replied to Peter Smith's discussion What the Flip am I doing? in the group Activist’s Welfare Centre
"I just looked up Tamworth, it kinda near Birmingham. If you want a face to face meet I would happily make my place in central east London available or there are many good public places to meet in the capital. We could each bring a pet theme to share…"
David Ridge replied to Nick Beddow's discussion New wine in old sacks? in the group Beyond capitalism
"Thanks, Bren, the scales fell from my eyes watching this short presentation - way to go - access IS better than ownership for the tribes of digital natives we are becoming."
David Ridge replied to Jez Hall's discussion Introduce yourself (if you'd like to) in the group Occupy: We are the 99%
"Loved the poem, Jez. I too find the Occupy Movement the most inspiring & quietly questioning blip on my radar these days. Caught myself at times in the comfort of warm & homely spaces wondering what the hell am I doing with my manufactured…"
David Ridge commented on joe taylor's page Update 26th April 2012
"Hi Simon, like your unifying impulse and agree the spirit of enterprise brings vitality to community-building. Re the 99% they seem to want to include the police, bankers & others on a human level in their consensus approach, to be fair to the…"
David Ridge commented on Jez Hall's group Occupy: We are the 99%
"The occupied times is a riveting read, thanks Jez. I think it should remain a non-violent movement to show up how repressive & hypocritical the authorities can be."
David Ridge joined Jez Hall's group
Occupy: We are the 99%
A place to discuss and debate the influence and future of the Occupy movement. What has it achieved so far? How does it fit in with other campaigns and movements? What needs to be done if it is going to breakthrough and acheive real and permanent change in society?See More
David Ridge commented on Nick Beddow's group Beyond capitalism
"I agree with Jez, that gap between the general discontent many people feel and the habitual insecurity that finding another way of living isnt obvious and predictably safe - is where politicians and many forms of authority drive their bandwagons and…"
David Ridge commented on Nick Beddow's group Beyond capitalism
"Are structures inherently unstable? The more rigid the structure (Soviet Union, patriarchy, classical education, etc.) the more likely to collapse. Institution become part of the problems they were set up to resolve. Is almost everything in modern…"
David Ridge commented on Nick Beddow's group Beyond capitalism
"If the current way of commodifying everything is limiting to human interaction and corrodes our interaction (rings true to me) the way forward possibly depends on two main strands of belief about human nature:
1. Humans always want to exploit…"
David Ridge replied to Peter Smith's discussion What the Flip am I doing? in the group Activist’s Welfare Centre
"Thanks for your reply, Pete, I hope the week has been unfolding OK for you, sounds like you are in touch with yourself and have a healthy perspective on what you contribute in your work.
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone…"
David Ridge replied to Peter Smith's discussion What the Flip am I doing? in the group Activist’s Welfare Centre
"Hello Peter,
I am new to this site but my heart went out to you reading your self-questioning message and I admire your honesty in facing the dilemma. If you are new to this senior post it is understandable that you wonder if you can be more…"
David Ridge commented on Kate Gordon's blog post From Guardian Healthcare Network - coproduction
"This concept of running health services sounds like a pragmatic and progressive option on the face of it, looking to read more about co-production. I was a Reg Nurse for 33 years and also worked in the private sector in Occupational Health and was…"
David Ridge commented on Nick Beddow's group Activist’s Welfare Centre
"Very interested to read about the Activists Trauma Support, Nick, I will be joining their database to offer services. Wish you well, Dave"
David Ridge joined Nick Beddow's group
Activist’s Welfare Centre
a new group for getting it off your chest without harming others or yourself.Feeling blue? Frustrated? You’re not alone! Come and join us for a spot of radical self-pity – any whinges or lamenting will be gladly received by your fellow-sufferers, as we cheer up each other on our long march to somewhere life-enhancing, empowered and empowering.There’s a serious side to this – Nat Wei (he of the early Big Society elite) blogged about the emptiness of protest which can’t find a reforming home in…See More
David Ridge commented on joe taylor's group South East
"My place is in Bethnal Green, London, but I spend more time in Kent where Fiona is (West Malling) and I notice Lesley is based in Kent. There are some activist pockets in Kent if anyone wants to join us in making contact with them next month so that…"
Profile Information
- Location
- London E1
- What brings you to NatCAN?
- a retired registered nurse from NE England who has also trained in a kind of advanced physiotherapy (The Feldenkrais Method) and psychotherapy (Hakomi) which I do part time and seasonally, mostly in community settings and for co-housing projects. Sometimes I am involved in Men's groups. Recently begun organising some open community collaboration around creativity and experiential learning, see http://www.meetup.com/The-London-Creative-Performance-Exchange/ I hope soon to have some training in consensus decision-making as well as in the Art of Hosting. Preparing to go into an arts degree in the next couple of years.
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