This monthly online series offers the opportunity for South East Fellows to discover changemakers from across their region, be inspired and learn from each other.
Inspired by the RSA’s origin as an enlightenment coffeehouse over 250 years ago, our new South East Coffeehouse series offers an interactive space to share and develop ideas for social change. Each event will spotlight one South East Fellow, giving them the opportunity to share their work, challenges they’ve faced, the impact they’re having and future aspirations. Following the talks, you’ll be invited to join small group discussions to discuss the topic of the day, or anything else it brings up for you.
Join us on a Friday lunchtime every month – discover local changemakers, meet Fellows, learn from each other’s work and start your weekend with a spark of inspiration.
This Spring, we'll hear from:
Friday 26 May: Sarah Ratty FRSA - The Conscious Fashion Lab
The Conscious Fashion Lab is a collaborative Fellow-led initiative focused around rethinking fashion and developing regenerative practice, led by RSA Local Area Grant winner Sarah Ratty FRSA. Through a range of practical activities and workshops, the Lab seeks to bridge the gap between education and business, and create a thriving space for a climate positive fashion in East Sussex.
Friday 9 June: Subash Ludhra FRSA - Dadima’s Walk & Talk Sunday
This June, we're spotlighting this Thame-based Catalyst winning project, designed to change the narrative of the countryside, broaden access and create a welcoming space for people from diverse backgrounds to walk together, share stories, and enjoy a connection with nature. Join us to learn about the vision and aims of these walks, and how Fellows could get involved and further their mission.
Previous events in the series included:
12 May: Faye Brookes FRSA – demonstrating the new RSA Fellowship digital community platform
- 14 April: Toby Murray FRSA – the RSA's research on young people’s health and economic security
- 17 March: Vivienne Porritt FRSA - Empowering aspiring and existing women leaders, WomenEd
- 3 February: Martin Charter FRSA - Farnham Repair Café
- 20 January: Nyla Khan FRSA - MeaningSphere
- Friday 4 November: Aspire Oxfordshire community enterprise
- Friday 7 October: Sutton African & Caribbean Cultural Organisation (SACCO)
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. To understand how Zoom uses your data, please read theirPrivacy Policy in advance.
Zoom call joining details will be sent out via email in advance of the event.
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