Today, I find myself shopping for a wind-up radio after reading this article saying Brits should be better prepared for war. And I keep thinking, is this really the world we're living in now? https://apple.news/AzU2KjasTSSqQt2FecMY4Xg

Not sure how to react to this. I mean, sure, it makes sense, they are all idiots. But what’s the strategy to counter stupidity? Resiliency? https://www.theguardian.com/news/2025/oct/02/critique-pure-stupidity-understanding-donald-trump-2?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Autumn colours come to #Stroud and the valleys.

Happy Autumnal #equinox lovely people. Today we shall all share roughly the same amount of daylight and to celebrate this moment with you, here’s some pictures from the morning dog walk.

I want to live in a world where president Macron just shrugs and says ‘so what if she was?’ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/18/macrons-submit-scientific-evidence-us-court-prove-brigitte-not-man?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Reinforcing stereotype

The Event Strategies Network: Managing Multi-Stakeholder Tensions Peer learning is at the heart of The Event Strategies Network. Each session is a space to exchange experiences, approaches, and inspiration drawn from our collective work designing and convening events for social change. Our next […]

#kingfisher looking for a meal on the canal in #Stroud last night.

Last night’s #redmoon in Estoril. Also, I can no longer say “I’ve never been to Portugal.”

Today, optimism feels like the most radical thing I can actually accomplish.

Ruining or enhancing the shot? #dogsofmastodon #stcwyfan #anglesey #wales

Yesterday at #stcwyfan #anglesey #wales

FabRiders helps organisations co-create participatory strategies that are both vision-driven and responsive to real needs. https://www.fabriders.net/collective-power-strategic-planning/

Why a Collective Power Approach to Strategic Planning Matters In a rapidly changing world, civil society and social change organisations are more than ever called to innovate, adapt, and strengthen their collective purpose. FabRiders’ Collective Power Strategic Planning Methodology stands out […]

With social media dismantling the 'pay for news' model and donors quickly withdrawing from the information integrity space, the future of media development vital to strong democracies depends on you! Please join me in supporting @globalvoices to ensure local news can reach a global audience […]

Last night's #moon over #Stroud #nightphotography

Grateful this Kingfisher held still long enough for me to get this shot.

I love birds too! @lzg. Thanks for the pics Here’s our local heron just before deciding I was too close and taking off.

I give you the musical wild horses of May Hill

I usually start a Friday with a lofty goal, like 'Today I'm going to completely redo my website,' and then I end the day having only cleared out my inbox.

How have I managed to survive all these years without taking a late-afternoon nap?

An invitation to join the session design lab https://youtube.com/shorts/_5Yn1d2Rd7s?si=aZU5bEal2dRsjlCz

An invitation to join the session design lab https://youtube.com/shorts/_5Yn1d2Rd7s?si=aZU5bEal2dRsjlCz

“15 years ago, I wanted to radically change the world, now I just want to comfort people.” - This article about Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova police state art exhibit in LA is just… Damn […]

FabUpdate June 2025: News, Resources & Opportunities for Civil Society Organisations and International NGO’s to Harness Collective Power Over the past few months, FabRiders has been busy collaborating, convening, and developing new resources to support civil society organisations and […]

Creating Safe Space: Insights and Practical Steps Creating truly safe and inclusive spaces, whether online or in-person, is a nuanced, evolving challenge. Drawing from discussions The Event Strategies Network held during three sessions in March and April of 2205, this post explores confidence […]

I’m staying in one of the most expensive accommodations i’ve ever stayed in my life, in order to be in one of the most beautiful and inaccessible parts of the California coast, and what has the weather decided to serve me? Dense fog. I might need to pay more attention to karma

In times of rising authoritarianism, strong facilitation skills are essential for fostering collective power, collaboration, and resilient movements. How do we create spaces where all voices are heard, power is shared, and people can organize effectively? […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Last week's cohort was truly a gift. We’re running our final cohort this week, and there are only a few spots left if you would like to join. We’ll commence at 4 pm UTC tomorrow, Tuesday, 18th February. Scholarships are still available as well. You can learn […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Do you strive to break down knowledge hierarchies and build solidarity when you bring people together? Join us at #RightsCon2025 to strengthen your ability to support communities and networks in their efforts to achieve social change. Register for RightsCon […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

🌟 Holding Space in Uncertain Times 🌟 In these uncertain times, the way we gather and facilitate discussions is crucial. The Session Design Lab is your go-to space for honing session design skills, ensuring every meeting is inclusive, impactful, and adaptable. Join us and enhance your […]

Dawn’s light on Butterrow Hill, #Stroud #photography

Obviously, Facilitation has been a key skill for my nearly three-decade 😮 career. Now more than ever, I see facilitation as essential for positive social change. So, I aim to help others learn how to design sessions that bring people together and give them a sense of collective power.

Tesla Gigafactory, Berlin - right now! In cooperation with @ledbydonkeys.org

🌐 Read the latest post on Fabriders about enhancing remote team cohesion! 👥✨ It highlights the significance of fostering trust, clear communication, and adaptability. Ideal for anyone managing remote teams or aspiring to improve collaboration across distances. Dive in and discover valuable […]

Taken during a frosty morning canal-side photoshoot, Ada demonstrates her modelling expertise by striking a ‘bum just off the ground’ pose that accentuates the design of the jumper. #dogsofmastodon

Thanks for all your work with @GlobalVoices this year, Dirk! You've bene a huge help facilitating for our smaller "online retreats”, and our huge in person summit this year 🙏🏻💚🫡 @FabRider https://mastodon.social/@FabRider/113783054006230781

2024 was a challenging year in many ways, and we are happy to see the back of it. The incredible work we get asked to do and the inspiring people we get to work with get us through every year. Here’s a recap of what we did for clients and our work to help […]

A highlight of 2024 was collaborating with Sarah Allen on developing and running The Remote Team Cohesion Lab. I'm grateful to Sarah for this reflection on what we learned. https://www.fabriders.net/what-weve-learned-about-remote-team-cohesion/

What We’ve Learned about Remote Team Cohesion The Remote Team Cohesion Lab is part of a suite of workshops designed to strengthen organisations’ abilities to achieve social change through empowering individual and team structures. This lab series is a collaboration between Sarah Allen, drawing […]