#votebinface to save the British taxpayer £380,000...

All set for @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP Group #Facilitation Methods training today & tomorrow in London, followed by ToP Participatory Strategic Planning #ToPfacilitation

Thanks to all involved!

Proud to be out today with #PrideInLondon - happy Pride!

📅 Free tomorrow? 👇 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱! We’re hosting Democracy Drinks, a friendly, informal gathering to connect, swap ideas, and unwind together. 🎟️ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: luma.com/ynmvceo3

Another fabulous day's walking with the Western Midlands group of @goc.org.uk, this time around 8 miles from the Falcon Inn via Ravenscar and Boggle Hole to Robin Hood's Bay #LGBToutdoors - thanks all!

Thanks all for today's gorgeous coastal walk from Scarborough to Filey - the first of this year's summer seaside walking weekend of the @goc.org.uk Western Midlands group. It's been a little warm at around 27c, but a welcome relief from the 37c this week in London #lgbtoutdoors

We have two IAF England & Wales free #facilitation meetups in London next month, July 8 & 15 - this one with me, our first afternoon Walk & Talk meetup, and our regular monthly coffee meetup in Kings Cross, this time with Alin Sneha - all welcome, join us! www.linkedin.com/events/74711...

Exploring ways to have more purposeful and productive conversations, develop creative solutions, and build group consensus is essential for effective collaboration. Join me to learn how, at ICA:UK ToP Group Facilitation Methods training, 7-8 July in London www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/top-group-...

I’m biased obviously, but it’s good, come along and see…! 👇🏽

New to IAF England & Wales? Start here to understand everything on offer for IAF facilitators and #facilitation friends www.linkedin.com/company/iaf-...

Are you interested to connect, chat and learn in London with others who share an interest in #facilitation? After our free monthly coffee meetup on 8 July, @martingilbraith.com will host a free walk & talk meetup on the afternoon of 15 July. All welcome - do join us! lnkd.in/eCxhYkfH

New on the blog: the essay that I wrote and submitted for my IAF Certified Professional Facilitator | Master (CPF | M) re-certification in April, which has now been approved martingilbraith.com/2026/06/16/e...

“How can I have more purposeful & productive conversations, develop creative solutions and build group consensus?” Join me for ICA:UK ToP Group #Facilitation Methods to find out, 7-8 July in London - last few places remaining! #ToPfacilitation www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1635661620...

Today's beautiful 10 mile circular walk from Minchinhampton via Gatcombe Park and Avening Court was a fundraiser in support of Horsfall House, where my mum is being very well cared for - thank you to all involved!

The Psychology of Military Incompetence is back (I am sorry to say). How a bizarre conference session 20 years ago connects with today's disturbances. My latest on Substack. markmckergow.substack.com/p/105-the-ps...

We can do this, people! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Our boots Wear the stone Wears the boots Wear the stones SOLE EROSION Creative writing workshop and competition bit.ly/4eCUQXS With @walklistencreate.org Bring your old boots 🥾

Today's hike was a 10 mile circular from Cubelles up into the forest and past the cave of St. Antoni, and back along the coast and across Foix river - thanks to Niki and all of today's Sitges Happy Hikers group, see you next time!

Thank you everyone who joined our IAF España #facilitation meetup today in Barcelona, great to meet up with you all - and thanks to Allison & Elana for hosting again next time in July! #IAFmeetup

This week's hike was a 12 mile circular from Sitges to Campdasens and back via Vallcarca and the Ermita de la Trinitat, which we found open for a change - not a cloud in the sky, it was a little hot at around 28c but with a cooling sea breeze. Thanks Seb & all of the Enjoy Sitges group!

Lots to see and do in Zaragoza, well worth a visit!

In our latest episode of Facilitation Stories, Olivia is joined by Abimbola Olajide, serial social entrepreneur and Chief of Play, to explore tactile, hands-on #facilitation and what it means to work with the whole person in the room.l #IAFpodcast facilitationstories.libsyn.com/fs81-abimbol...

Our boots Wear the stone Wears the boots Wear the stones SOLE EROSION Creative writing workshop and competition bit.ly/4eCUQXS With @walklistencreate.org Bring your old boots 🥾

Our Barcelona #facilitation meetup is a week tomorrow - please let us know if you are coming, or if you are not, and if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you then! www.linkedin.com/events/iaffa...

I hope this isn’t true. There are times when it’s more important to put country before party. This is one of them. Burnham’s longstanding commitment to a fairer voting system could transform our democracy & counter the dire threat of a Reform UK government elected on a minority of the vote

Another weekend, another hike, another group - thanks Marcos & all of Colors Sitges Link hiking group for today's 8 mile circular from Sitges to the Ermita de la Trinitat and back - a slightly different route and in reverse to what I have done before #LGBToutdoors

Last few days to enjoy discounted ICA:UK ToP #facilitation training, deadline Tuesday! #ToPfacilitation

Today's walk in the Garraf was a 10 mile circular in much sunnier weather, from Sitges to La Fassina via Levantina and ending at the Sitgetana Brewery - thanks Niki & all for a fabulous day!

Thanks to Seb and all of today's Enjoy Sitges hiking group for a great 12 mile walk from Sitges to Sakya Tashi Ling at Palau Novella and on for lunch at Begues just before the rain

In this ward & many others, progressives held a combined majority, but the seat went to Reform on less than 30%. Voters will now be represented by a party that stands against everything they voted for. That's a progressive tragedy, created by our chaotic voting system.

Britain faces a simple and inescapable choice - stability and strong government with Proportional Representation, or chaos with First Past the Post.

Will you join me for @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP Group #Facilitation Methods, 23-24 Jun in Brussels or 7-8 Jul in London? "Surpassed my expectations - practical, time for reflection, confident & excited to try the methods!" #ToPfacilitation www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1635655653...

The Right have absolutely no qualms about uniting if they need to. And it would be catastrophic for the country. Progressives need to be willing to put their differences to the side and do the same. It will be necessary up and down the country come Friday! www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ On 25 June, 12:00 UTC, the Facilitation Impact Awards (FIA) bring together the people and stories redefining what facilitation can do in the world. Save the date. Show up. Get inspired. #FacilitationHasImpact #AwardCeremony #FacilitationImpactAwards

#Sketchnote 'The Serious Power of Play' session #T3S4 by Kelsey Kate, last Thursday at the Learning Technologies Exhibition and Conference #LT26uk at Excel, London.

We’re excited to share that the Call for Proposals is now open for the IAF Africa Conference 2026 – Facilitating Africa’s Future in the Digital Era: People, Processes and Platforms. Learn more and submit your proposal here: iaf-world.org/call-for-pro... #IAFAfricaConference2026

Thanks Shaun and all for a glorious day's walk around Shoreham in Kent, with the London group of the @goc.org.uk #LGBToutdoors

Gorgeous summery weather in Woodchester valley this morning, bluebells almost gone but still lots of wild garlic, and maypole and mini-cheese rolling slope at the ready for May Day festivities at the Mansion

Thanks @rosemaryforest.bsky.social, our newest #ToPfacilitation lead trainer, for bringing our flagship Group #Facilitation Methods training to the West of England again - and with a 25% early booking discount! buytickets.at/rosemaryfore...

Also in 1996 (not entirely a coincidence) I attended my first European ToP #facilitation trainers gathering in Brussels - I have been visiting more or less regularly ever since, and am looking forward to my next visit for more #ToPfacilitation training in June!

Loving Ventnor and it's botanical garden in glorious spring sunshine!

None of the history and impact of our Village Volunteers sponsorship programme would have been possible without the loyalty of a small number of sponsors who have contributed to the scheme over many years... ica-uk.org.uk/village-volu...

Our first ICA:UK public ‘ToP’ #facilitation training course was held in London in March 1996 #ToPfacilitation martingilbraith.com/2026/04/22/c...

“How can I have more purposeful & productive conversations, develop creative solutions and build group consensus?” Join me for @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP Group #Facilitation Methods to find out, 23-24 June in Brussels or 7-8 July in London! #ToPfacilitation martingilbraith.com/top-facilita...

Thank you again to everyone who helps to make this IAF England & Wales conference #facilitate2026 and this #facilitation community so special - see you again soon at an #IAFmeetup, and then again next year, same time, same place, for #facilitate2027! @iafenglandwales.bsky.social

Personal standup for Saturday 18 April 2026 youtube.com/shorts/UYQng... (YouTube Short) featuring @iafenglandwales.bsky.social's #Facilitate2026 conference, #Birmingham, Damascena and @janethughes.bsky.social ♥️

What a buzz! @iafenglandwales.bsky.social conference day 1 filled me with joy and insights, thank you!

Reconvening for a closing plenary to end a full and rich first day of peer-led #facilitation sessions - thank you to all our volunteer session leaders and helpers, and to all who participated and shared their experience and insight so generously! @iafacilitators.bsky.social #facilitate2026