Gary Austin (circleindigo)
@circleindigo.bsky.social
Professional Facilitator.
Engagement Lead - Training at Involve.org.uk
Engagement Lead - Training at Involve.org.uk
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Interesting -- exploring the links between deliberation and democratic resilience. Great topic.
www.idea.int/news/interna...
www.idea.int/news/interna...
International IDEA champions dialogue and resilience at IPU-UNDP Conference
www.idea.int
November 20, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Interesting -- exploring the links between deliberation and democratic resilience. Great topic.
www.idea.int/news/interna...
www.idea.int/news/interna...
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Excited to welcome Olivia Bellas, Sam Moon & Umah Ganeshalingam as the new hosts of the IAF England & Wales Facilitation Stories Podcast!
Huge thanks to Pilar Orti, Helene Jewell & Nikki Wilson for building this amazing series.
Explore past episodes here: facilitationstories.libsyn.com
Huge thanks to Pilar Orti, Helene Jewell & Nikki Wilson for building this amazing series.
Explore past episodes here: facilitationstories.libsyn.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Excited to welcome Olivia Bellas, Sam Moon & Umah Ganeshalingam as the new hosts of the IAF England & Wales Facilitation Stories Podcast!
Huge thanks to Pilar Orti, Helene Jewell & Nikki Wilson for building this amazing series.
Explore past episodes here: facilitationstories.libsyn.com
Huge thanks to Pilar Orti, Helene Jewell & Nikki Wilson for building this amazing series.
Explore past episodes here: facilitationstories.libsyn.com
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📅 Last weekend saw the beginning of the NG Citizens: a citizens’ assembly on the future of The National Gallery, followed by a 4-year citizens’ panel to help make that future a reality.
🗣️ Marianna Mooney shares thoughtful reflections in her latest blog, written just before the first session.
🗣️ Marianna Mooney shares thoughtful reflections in her latest blog, written just before the first session.
“Culture doesn’t belong to institutions. It belongs to all of us.”
For Involve’s Marianna Mooney, this belief started long before she worked in democracy. It began in a small-town gallery — where she saw how art could bring a community together.
🧵 👇
For Involve’s Marianna Mooney, this belief started long before she worked in democracy. It began in a small-town gallery — where she saw how art could bring a community together.
🧵 👇
November 20, 2025 at 9:29 AM
📅 Last weekend saw the beginning of the NG Citizens: a citizens’ assembly on the future of The National Gallery, followed by a 4-year citizens’ panel to help make that future a reality.
🗣️ Marianna Mooney shares thoughtful reflections in her latest blog, written just before the first session.
🗣️ Marianna Mooney shares thoughtful reflections in her latest blog, written just before the first session.
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➡️ Read Marianna’s blog to explore why giving citizens a voice in culture matters more than ever: www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...
www.involve.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 9:15 AM
➡️ Read Marianna’s blog to explore why giving citizens a voice in culture matters more than ever: www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...
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Now, through NG Citizens, members of the public are being invited to shape the National Gallery’s future. (🔗 www.involve.org.uk/our-work/our... )
Marianna shares why this project matters to her — and why democratising culture matters to all of us.
Marianna shares why this project matters to her — and why democratising culture matters to all of us.
What if a national gallery was shaped by the nation?
Art belongs to everyone, everywhere. But too often, the decisions how it’s shared, and who it’s for… don’t.That’s beginning to change.We’re working with the National Gallery on something big and…
www.involve.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Now, through NG Citizens, members of the public are being invited to shape the National Gallery’s future. (🔗 www.involve.org.uk/our-work/our... )
Marianna shares why this project matters to her — and why democratising culture matters to all of us.
Marianna shares why this project matters to her — and why democratising culture matters to all of us.
Reposted by Gary Austin (circleindigo)
“Culture doesn’t belong to institutions. It belongs to all of us.”
For Involve’s Marianna Mooney, this belief started long before she worked in democracy. It began in a small-town gallery — where she saw how art could bring a community together.
🧵 👇
For Involve’s Marianna Mooney, this belief started long before she worked in democracy. It began in a small-town gallery — where she saw how art could bring a community together.
🧵 👇
November 13, 2025 at 9:15 AM
“Culture doesn’t belong to institutions. It belongs to all of us.”
For Involve’s Marianna Mooney, this belief started long before she worked in democracy. It began in a small-town gallery — where she saw how art could bring a community together.
🧵 👇
For Involve’s Marianna Mooney, this belief started long before she worked in democracy. It began in a small-town gallery — where she saw how art could bring a community together.
🧵 👇
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We should stop the boats because it's dangerous, and we should stop the scapegoating of immigrants because it's wrong and cruel.
Controlled migration is good for the country, helps build our economy and diversity strengthens our communities. (1/6) 🧵
Controlled migration is good for the country, helps build our economy and diversity strengthens our communities. (1/6) 🧵
November 17, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We should stop the boats because it's dangerous, and we should stop the scapegoating of immigrants because it's wrong and cruel.
Controlled migration is good for the country, helps build our economy and diversity strengthens our communities. (1/6) 🧵
Controlled migration is good for the country, helps build our economy and diversity strengthens our communities. (1/6) 🧵
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💥 In just 5 days, more than 12,000 people have signed our petition to the Democracy Minister.
Can you help make it even bigger?
The government's Elections Bill could be published any day. We need a fairer voting system to be part of it.
Sign & share ✍️
Can you help make it even bigger?
The government's Elections Bill could be published any day. We need a fairer voting system to be part of it.
Sign & share ✍️
Petition to Democracy Minister
First Past The Post undermines our politics.
It leaves most of us with MPs we didn't vote for, and keeps delivering results that don't represent public opinion.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chan...
actionnetwork.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
💥 In just 5 days, more than 12,000 people have signed our petition to the Democracy Minister.
Can you help make it even bigger?
The government's Elections Bill could be published any day. We need a fairer voting system to be part of it.
Sign & share ✍️
Can you help make it even bigger?
The government's Elections Bill could be published any day. We need a fairer voting system to be part of it.
Sign & share ✍️
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Last few places still available for my @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP #facilitation training in Brussels next month - Group Facilitation Methods, Dec 2-3 & Participatory Strategic Planning, Dec 4-5 - register now at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1099082157... #ToPfacilitation
ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - Brussels
ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - Brussels
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Last few places still available for my @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP #facilitation training in Brussels next month - Group Facilitation Methods, Dec 2-3 & Participatory Strategic Planning, Dec 4-5 - register now at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1099082157... #ToPfacilitation
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Something special happened in Derry and Strabane.
Everyday people came together to discuss their environmental future. Their key recommendation?
An independent EPA.
Last week, Minister Muir announced he's seeking agreement for exactly that.
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/ministe...
👇🧵
Everyday people came together to discuss their environmental future. Their key recommendation?
An independent EPA.
Last week, Minister Muir announced he's seeking agreement for exactly that.
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/ministe...
👇🧵
Minister Muir sets out proposals for future of Environmental Governance in NI
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is seeking agreement for the establishment of an independent Environmental Protection Agency in Northern Ireland following publication of an expert independent panel report.
www.daera-ni.gov.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Something special happened in Derry and Strabane.
Everyday people came together to discuss their environmental future. Their key recommendation?
An independent EPA.
Last week, Minister Muir announced he's seeking agreement for exactly that.
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/ministe...
👇🧵
Everyday people came together to discuss their environmental future. Their key recommendation?
An independent EPA.
Last week, Minister Muir announced he's seeking agreement for exactly that.
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/news/ministe...
👇🧵
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Which one is more English?
November 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Which one is more English?
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To be or not to be – a democracy
The importance of voting cannot be understated - it is fundamental to our democracy
The importance of voting cannot be understated - it is fundamental to our democracy
To be or not to be – a democracy
The importance of voting cannot be understated - it is fundamental to our democracy
sussexbylines.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
To be or not to be – a democracy
The importance of voting cannot be understated - it is fundamental to our democracy
The importance of voting cannot be understated - it is fundamental to our democracy
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Can citizens and journalists unite to hold back authoritarianism and protect democracy?
On 4th November at 7pm, join our live online event with:
- George Monbiot
- Nafeez Ahmed
- Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
- Nick Lowles
Book now: bit.ly/BylinesHope
On 4th November at 7pm, join our live online event with:
- George Monbiot
- Nafeez Ahmed
- Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
- Nick Lowles
Book now: bit.ly/BylinesHope
October 31, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Can citizens and journalists unite to hold back authoritarianism and protect democracy?
On 4th November at 7pm, join our live online event with:
- George Monbiot
- Nafeez Ahmed
- Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
- Nick Lowles
Book now: bit.ly/BylinesHope
On 4th November at 7pm, join our live online event with:
- George Monbiot
- Nafeez Ahmed
- Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
- Nick Lowles
Book now: bit.ly/BylinesHope
Reposted by Gary Austin (circleindigo)
Can citizens and journalists unite to hold back authoritarianism and protect democracy?
On 4th November at 7pm, join our live online event with:
- George Monbiot
- Nafeez Ahmed
- Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
- Nick Lowles
Book now: bit.ly/BylinesHope
On 4th November at 7pm, join our live online event with:
- George Monbiot
- Nafeez Ahmed
- Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
- Nick Lowles
Book now: bit.ly/BylinesHope
October 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Can citizens and journalists unite to hold back authoritarianism and protect democracy?
On 4th November at 7pm, join our live online event with:
- George Monbiot
- Nafeez Ahmed
- Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
- Nick Lowles
Book now: bit.ly/BylinesHope
On 4th November at 7pm, join our live online event with:
- George Monbiot
- Nafeez Ahmed
- Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
- Nick Lowles
Book now: bit.ly/BylinesHope
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Interesting to see the @belfasttelegraph.co.uk reporting on growing calls for a citizens' assembly to help keep Stormont on track. 🔗 bit.ly/3WpNjRQ
For those asking "what exactly is a citizens' assembly?" we can help:
🧵👇
For those asking "what exactly is a citizens' assembly?" we can help:
🧵👇
Calls for Citizens’ Assembly to help keep Stormont on track growing
Fresh calls for a new Citizens’ Assembly in Northern Ireland are growing — with the aim of helping keep the Stormont Executive on track.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Interesting to see the @belfasttelegraph.co.uk reporting on growing calls for a citizens' assembly to help keep Stormont on track. 🔗 bit.ly/3WpNjRQ
For those asking "what exactly is a citizens' assembly?" we can help:
🧵👇
For those asking "what exactly is a citizens' assembly?" we can help:
🧵👇
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Are you a community organiser looking for paid work? Our job board is designed especially for you. Here are some current highlights ⬇️ 🧵
#JobBoard #CommunityOrganiser #Activist #Campaigner #Hiring
#JobBoard #CommunityOrganiser #Activist #Campaigner #Hiring
October 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Are you a community organiser looking for paid work? Our job board is designed especially for you. Here are some current highlights ⬇️ 🧵
#JobBoard #CommunityOrganiser #Activist #Campaigner #Hiring
#JobBoard #CommunityOrganiser #Activist #Campaigner #Hiring
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About to talk at the UN about democracy and development. The live stream, if you are interested in that sort of thing, is here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x...
3rd Meeting, 12th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development
Item 5 (cont'd)
webtv.un.org
October 28, 2025 at 9:32 AM
About to talk at the UN about democracy and development. The live stream, if you are interested in that sort of thing, is here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x...
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Last chance to register for @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP Group #Facilitation Methods training, 4-5 Nov in London - available again, after selling out and now increasing capacity with the help of @rosemaryforest.bsky.social joining me as co-trainer! #ToPfacilitation www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/top-group-...
ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - London
Group Facilitation Methods training - London
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 27, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Last chance to register for @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP Group #Facilitation Methods training, 4-5 Nov in London - available again, after selling out and now increasing capacity with the help of @rosemaryforest.bsky.social joining me as co-trainer! #ToPfacilitation www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/top-group-...
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Join us tomorrow!
📣 Join us to learn how to level up your organising strategy.
We will share examples of real campaigns that our teams have worked on, as well as drawing on your experience to get creative in the world of organising campaign strategies.
🗓️ Tue 28 Oct | Online
actbuildchange.com/events/hope-...
We will share examples of real campaigns that our teams have worked on, as well as drawing on your experience to get creative in the world of organising campaign strategies.
🗓️ Tue 28 Oct | Online
actbuildchange.com/events/hope-...
Hope Is Not a Strategy
Learn how to build effective strategies and tactics that broaden and deepen your power-building base.
actbuildchange.com
October 27, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Join us tomorrow!
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Applications are closing soon!
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
Find out more👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
⏳ Apply before 2nd November!
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
Find out more👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
⏳ Apply before 2nd November!
October 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Applications are closing soon!
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
Find out more👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
⏳ Apply before 2nd November!
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
Find out more👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
⏳ Apply before 2nd November!
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Now available again, after selling out and increasing capacity with the help of @rosemaryforest.bsky.social joining me as co-trainer! Last chance to register for @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP #facilitation training, 4-5 Nov in London #ToPfacilitation www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/top-group-...
ToP Group Facilitation Methods training - London
Group Facilitation Methods training - London
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Now available again, after selling out and increasing capacity with the help of @rosemaryforest.bsky.social joining me as co-trainer! Last chance to register for @ica-uk.bsky.social ToP #facilitation training, 4-5 Nov in London #ToPfacilitation www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/top-group-...
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Citizens’ Assemblies give ordinary people a seat at the table to debate evidence and reach fair conclusions. buff.ly/3jZxsgf
October 23, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Citizens’ Assemblies give ordinary people a seat at the table to debate evidence and reach fair conclusions. buff.ly/3jZxsgf
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📣There are a few tickets left for our book launch on Friday, see details below, including how to get your free pdf of the book 👇
🌐 Online book launch (open access) 📚 'Climate Assemblies: New Civic Institutions for a Climate-Changed World' - Everyone welcome of this online event, which will feature editors, authors and discussion. Organised by DemFutures #Democracy. Free registration 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-as...
October 22, 2025 at 11:50 AM
📣There are a few tickets left for our book launch on Friday, see details below, including how to get your free pdf of the book 👇
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October 21, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Come and join this great programme, and please share widely. 👇🏽
⏳ Applications for The School for Everyday Democracy are now closing in 2 weeks!
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
🎓 The School for Everyday Democracy is a UK-wide programme that empowers people with the skills, connections and opportunities they need to bring about positive change – locally and beyond.
👇
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
School for Everyday Democracy
The School for Everyday
Democracy is for people like you
— people left out of the
conversation, who still show up,
still care, still believe in better.
everydaydemocracy.org.uk
October 17, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Come and join this great programme, and please share widely. 👇🏽