24 hours of Reality – Truth In Action 20th Nov 2019

UK delegates at Berlin Training 2018 (including me!)   This week I’m focussing on presentations I will be doing for the Climate Reality Project’s 24 hours of Reality - Truth in Action. Usually at this time of year the organisation has a 24 hour telethon to raise awareness of the climate crisis. This year they … Continue reading 24 hours of Reality – Truth In Action 20th Nov 2019

Transformational Leadership!  John Malcolm Melling & John Chisholm Cole.

  Don’t panic folks! This isn’t going to be too heavy, just some musings after the final send off for a friend committed to the service of others. A new experience last Thursday! I attended a Quaker memorial service for John Malcolm Melling, a lovely man I’ve known for over 15 years. I was a … Continue reading Transformational Leadership!  John Malcolm Melling & John Chisholm Cole.

Climate and Ecological Emergency Declared By Highland Council

I am so pleased to be able to report this following a debate at The Highland Council today. It's the first time since I left that I really wanted to be in the chamber to contribute. The good news is that many councillors did contribute and contribute passionately and well. What started off as a … Continue reading Climate and Ecological Emergency Declared By Highland Council

Circles (circles of influence, circles of concern, & circles of Hell)

To start with the health warning #politicsklaxon #Brexit It’s been a quiet winter, quite clement for the north of Scotland where the rhythms of life have continued largely unaffected by much of the great affairs of state.  I’ve done my best not to get unduly drawn into the ongoing Brexit debate arguing that, while it … Continue reading Circles (circles of influence, circles of concern, & circles of Hell)