RSA Regions Virtual Coffeehouse

The regular Virtual Coffeehouse series returns, offering an interactive space to share, spark and develop ideas for social change.

Echoing the RSA’s origin as an enlightenment coffeehouse over 250 years ago, our regular Virtual Coffeehouse series offers an interactive space to share, spark and develop ideas for social change across the South East & Central regions.

Each month, on a Friday lunchtime, we feature impactful Fellows, giving them the floor to share their work, or to facilitate a thought-provoking discussion. We invite you to connect with your Fellowship community near and far, be inspired by innovative social change projects, share insights and learn from each other.

The themes and conversations vary month-to-month, fostering unique conversations in each session. So come along, and start your weekend with a spark of inspiration!

Here are two tightened, 30% shorter versions that still keep the tone and structure of your original examples:

• 23 Jan – Janet Palmer: Promoting Community Climate Action
  How can communities drive meaningful climate action at a local level? Janet Palmer shares her experience organising a Great Big Green Week as part of The Climate Coalition’s national campaign, and reflects on the challenges of evaluating such varied community events. She also introduces her accredited Carbon Literacy courses in Stratford‑upon‑Avon, developed with Net Zero Stratford and now running successfully for over a year. Janet highlights how residents are building climate awareness and taking practical action across the district, inviting Fellows to consider new ways of fostering a low‑carbon culture.
• 6 Feb – Toby Freeman: Creative Approaches to Cancer Awareness
  How can humour and creativity open up conversations about young adult cancer and men’s mental health? After personal tragedy, Toby Freeman founded an initiative focused on early awareness, education, and engagement- key to improving outcomes. In this session, he shares his story and the inventive, often hilarious methods he uses to reach young people and break down stigma around sensitive topics. Join a lively discussion on how creative communication can spark dialogue and support wellbeing.

Taking part in Online Events

For our interactive online events, the RSA uses the platform Zoom. It may be necessary to follow a short set-up process so please allow time for this ahead of the event starting. Zoom call joining details will be sent via email in advance of the event.

Accessibility and Inclusivity

At the RSA, we strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all Fellows. We ask that you fill out the accessibility requirements box in your Eventbrite booking form in advance of our events to ensure that we can accommodate such requirements.

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Data and Personal Information

To understand how Zoom uses your data, please read their privacy policy. We sometimes record our online RSA Fellowship events for learning purposes, publicity and/or public viewing. By attending this event, you accept that you may appear in RSA videos, audio or images as an attendee of this event.

By registering for this event you consent to receiving communications about this event, both before and after, and you agree to the sharing of your name, organisation & title with the Fellow(s) and/or partner organisation(s) hosting this event. Attendees also agree to the sharing of their name and organisation with other delegates at the event so that they might contact you. If you do not wish this information to be shared, please let us know by emailing: fellowship@rsa.org.uk.

The information you provide when registering for an event will be retained by the RSA and will be used to record attendance at the event. To understand more about how the RSA uses your data, please see our Privacy Policy.

Please note that filming/photography may take place at this event for promotional and archival purposes. If you would prefer not to be photographed please let us know by replying to this email or speaking to the event leader.

Please be aware that registrations will close two hours before the event is due to start.