I don't think anything online can be what you're looking for. Only face-to-face
communication can do that. I'm involved with Kebele Social Centre
(www.kebelecoop.org) and I know we would love to help out with a face-to-face
group - we could provide a space to meet and facilities for tea and coffee
making.

We are at the start of 'interesting times' as the Chinese proverb would say, and
things are starting to pick up pace: the threat of the fascist Right is becoming
real, and the inevitability of a 'bash the poor' Tory government means that
Easton needs a GENUINE community ethic more than ever if we're going to see
things through, and even make a break from the old routines.

So, to put my money where my mouth is, I propose a drop-in cafe on Monday
afternoons at Kebele where people can get to know each other, face to face. If
enough people show an interest, we can then start to make it a bit more
practical - skill shares, talks, short films (we have a projector that can be
used).

What do people think? If I get 5 postive replies I'll go ahead and book it in
for Monday 25th May at 3pm. If evenings are better then maybe we could do one
then as well.

I would only ask one thing: I know that there are a lot of people out there with
pre-conceived ideas about Kebele (I would suggest a lot of them are a bit out of
date): please don't reply with tirades and let people make their own minds up by
coming themselves. If people would rather it took place somewhere else then
please reply with suggestions.

Cheers

Maff



--- In easton_bristol@..., Ale Fernandez <skoria@...> wrote:
>
> Is there a good place / online forum these days for following and maybe
> contributing to local stuff? I.e. where people are able to speak openly
> and be themselves, and perhaps where action responsibility and respect
> are sought after if not present? Anyone got a list or suggestions?
>
> Hope life is good for you all in Greenbank!
>
> Ale
>
> FreeFire wrote:
> > Yes of course you're right Royce, it is unhelpful, cowardly even, to hide my
> > identity. My only explanation is that some of the people on this list who
> > seem to take least responsibility for themselves and prefer to snipe from
> > the sidelines than to get involved, use pseudonyms. My chosen topic is a
> > sensitive one and I perhaps shamefully, chose to keep my identity out of
> > it - I had enough trouble with Pete and have no idea how much to trust those
> > that speak the same language.
> >
> >
>