Category Archives: Celebrations

A rant on personal fulfilment

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

I haven’t listened to Radio 5 Live’s morning phone in for quite a while. I gave in after one too many occasions on which it seemed simply to be inviting bigots to air their views in public. I tuned in … Continue reading →

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The Community Cup Final

Posted on May 6, 2012 by

When I was growing up, the FA Cup Final was a really big thing. For football supporters, like me, it was the pinnacle of the season, and, even for non-football followers, it was probably the one time of the year … Continue reading →

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Alternative Boat Race?

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

This is not a political point, I myself went to a fairly elitist university so I might be on difficult ground. But, it occurred to me that the annual Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge has the same 2 teams … Continue reading →

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The IslandGovCamp Odyssey

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

I’m thinking there should be a klaxon going off at this point and a flashing banner, reading DAFT IDEA. But… here goes anywhere. Announcing the IslandGovCamp Odyssey… or, at least running it up a flagpole to see who salutes. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Bradford Citypark & Celebration 2.0

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

So, you live and learn. Celebration 2.0 is a project about experimentation. On Saturday I took it to the Grand Launch of Citypark Bradford. It was a glorious day, both weatherwise, and because of the wonderful spirit engendered by the … Continue reading →

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Celebration 2.0 and the Grand Opening of City Park, Bradford

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

Saturday 24th March marks the Grand Opening of City Park, Bradford, as the centre of the city completes its transformation with the official opening of its amazing new water feature. I’m taking Celebration 2.0 to the event for a number … Continue reading →

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Celebration 2.0 and LocalGovCamp North-West

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

The first Celebration 2.0 event, Murder on the Flat Track Express, the roller derby in Sheffield, was a great success, and, true to the spirit of the endeavour, a lot of fun to be involved in. I’ll write it up … Continue reading →

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Celebration 2.0 – Programme coming together

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

It’s been a bit difficult with Christmas intervening since the start of the project, but the programme of events for Celebration 2.0 is now coming together. I’m really excited about the varied nature of the activities I’m going to be … Continue reading →

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Celebration 2.0 – How do we measure this?

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

I’d like to thank everyone who has wished me well for, and expressed interest in, the Celebration 2.0 project. One of the key things I am grappling with in the project is just how we measure the change we are … Continue reading →

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Introducing Celebration 2.0

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

I am extremely pleased, and not a little proud, to announce the launch of a new project. Celebration 2.0 is funded by Nominet Trust, and I will be delivering the project in collaboration with Talk About Local. My estimable colleague, … Continue reading →

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