Training Events

Taster Training – Bristol

May 10, 2013 in Training Events by Movement for Change

This will be a half day training on the basic principles of community organising. The training will take place in Bristol and is open to all Labour Party members.

We’ll look at the theory and practice of community organising, and how to develop campaigns and build campaign teams. The session will be very practical and is most suitable for people who want to take action in their communities and bring change.

The session will run from 12pm –  4pm and will be held at:

Cadbury Heath Hall, School Road, Cadbury Heath, BS30 8EN

Tea and coffee will be provided.

You can register for the training here.

Taster Training – Southampton

May 2, 2013 in Training Events by Movement for Change

A Movement for Change training session will be held in Southampton on Wednesday the 8th May, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, at the Quaker Meeting House, 1a Ordnance Road.

This aim of the session is to talk about and practice the 1-2-1 meeting technique, which is central to community organising. Feel free to bring anyone along who has an interest in community organising!

You can register for the event here.

Taster Training – Lewisham

April 30, 2013 in Training Events by Movement for Change

This is an introductory training session on the basic principles of community organising, and is open to all Labour members.

We’ll look at the theory and tools of community organising, how to develop campaigns and strategies, and how to build campaign teams to take action on issues that matter in your area.

The session will introduce the basic theory of organising and basic tools we can use, and will finish with a practical session on how we can apply what we have learned in our communities.

The session will run from 10.30am –  1pm and will be held at:

New Cross Library
283-285 New Cross Road
London
SE14 6AS

Tea, coffee, and a light lunch will be provided.

You can register here.

Labour Party Women – Cardiff

April 22, 2013 in Training Events by Movement for Change

Movement for Change is organising a training session on political narratives and community organising for Welsh Labour women in Cardiff.

Movement for Change will be delivering a full day of training focusing on the essential tools of organising – from using 1-2-1 meetings to develop strong public relationships, to taking action on an issue.

The training will be held on Saturday, May 18th and will run from 10am until 4pm. Lunch will be provided. The training will cover:

  • Building relationships through 1-2-1 meetings
  • Developing your personal political stories
  • Finding issues that matter in communities
  • Strategising to develop your organisation and make change

This will be a great session whether you are looking to develop local organisations to run campaigns, run actions on local issues or if you are considering standing as a candidate for Labour.

Movement for Change has run successful campaigns across the country on things like problem landlords, access to fair credit and women’s safety at night.

The session will be engaging, participative and fun! And, as well as lunch, drinks and refreshments will be provided throughout.

To register, please send an email: joanne_galazka@labour.org.uk

This event is strictly for women only.

Unison Wales – Cardiff

March 22, 2013 in Training Events by Movement for Change

Movement for Change will be running community organising workshops for young members at Unison’s young members development weekend in Cardiff. For more information, please contact R.Williams@unison.co.uk

Welsh Labour Party Conference

March 22, 2013 in Training Events by Movement for Change

Movement for Change organisers and activists will be attending the Welsh Labour Party Conference.

Taster Training – Gloucester

March 4, 2013 in Training Events by Movement for Change

We are sorry to inform you but we have had reschedule this Training Session to 1 June to be held in Bristol. You can register for the new session here.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Taster Training – Walthamstow

March 4, 2013 in Training Events by Movement for Change

One day training on the basic principles of community organising. The training will take place in Walthamstow and is open to all Labour Party members.

We’ll look at the theory and practice of community organising, and how to develop campaigns and build campaign teams. The session will be very practical and is most suitable for people who want to take action in their communities and make change happen.

The training will be a joint session run by Movement for Change and Unison community organisers. The morning will look at some of the core principles and tools of community organising, and the afternoon will look at practical next steps and action plans.

The session will run from 10am – 3:30pm and will be held at:

Quaker Meeting House, 1A Jewel Rd, Walthamstow, E17 4QU

Tea, coffee and lunch will be provided.

You can register here.

Scottish Labour Party Conference

February 27, 2013 in Training Events by Movement for Change

Movement for Change organisers and activists will be attending the Scottish Labour Party Conference, speaker events tbc.

Cornwall Taster Training

February 27, 2013 in Training Events by Movement for Change

This will be a half day training on the basic principles of community organising. The training will take place in Liskeard but is open to all Labour Party members.

Contact the SW Regional Labour Party to sign up and for more details