What does the future world we desire require of us now?

At this time of great challenge, we need to ask how we created the world we currently inhabit and how we can develop the skills and understanding to act wisely, and in harmony with the needs of the Earth and wider society.

Internationally renowned teacher and mentor Jeddah Mali combines experiential wisdom with the latest scientific discoveries to throw new light on the role of harmony, coherence and empathy in human life and suggests positive new directions in the eternal search for peace on Earth.

Using a combination of presentations, discussion, written exercises and closed eye analysis (analytical meditation), this essential course offers participants the opportunity to spend deep time with Jeddah, in the tranquillity of the Devon countryside, to learn how to discover solutions to the many questions that existence asks of us.

• How do you find answers to the many questions you have?
• Discover how science and spirituality combine to offer new directions in our search for peace.
• Find out how through expanded awareness, we as individuals can make a significant difference.

For more details:

http://www.schumachercollege.org.uk/courses/what-makes-our-world-work

Email: admin@schumachercollege.org.uk

Call: +44 (0)1803 865934

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The Observer Ethical Awards 2011 are now open for entries! We are asking Observer readers to vote for their favourite ethical retailers and campaigners. Ethical Junction members are precisely the types of business the awards are designed to showcase – grassroots organisations with a passion for making ethical living accessible and inspirational. 

We have produced a “Vote for Us!” button which you should be able to download and embed on your website. Make sure it points to the Awards URL which is:

www.observer.co.uk/ethicalawards

If you make the shortlist we’ll look forward to seeing you at the awards party in June. Last year the ceremony was hosted by Colin Firth at the V&A in London.

If you have any questions please get in touch – my details are as follows:

Andrew Williams

020 7515 5775

andrew@seventeenevents.co.uk

Good luck!

Seventeen Events is an active member of Ethical Junction, learn more

We were thrilled to receive an invitation to the ‘Join the Revolution’ event which was organised by the Co-operative Group to re-launch their ethics. At the event they revealed a new three-year Ethical Operating Plan, something they have never officially had as part of their business plan. They want to lead the way for other businesses to follow – hence the name ‘Join the Revolution’.

They are doing this now as they feel there is a need for a ‘steep change’ in ethics given the climate we are living, and trading, in. The plan covers many areas including protecting the environment, keeping communities thriving and supporting co-operatives.

We are very pleased that a vital element of the plan is devoted to tackling global poverty through Fairtrade. Subsequently, the Co-operative Group will continue to show their commitment to Fairtrade in the UK, remaining second to none in terms of availability and overtrade, and will now aim that if a primary commodity from the developing world can be Fairtrade, it will be Fairtrade by 2013. They plan that 90% of the primary commodities sourced from the developing world will be certified to Fairtrade standards by 2013.

They will also develop a unique range of projects and initiatives that benefit producers. For example, in Malawi, they are running a three year project to provide water pumps, toilets and fuel-efficient cooking stoves to over 10,000 people in Fairtrade communities with whom they trade.

We fully support this new revolutionary approach to social responsibility. You can view the plan by clicking here.

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Promoting luxury with a conscience

www.ecoluxelondon.org

Menswear, Womenswear, Bridal, Jewellery,
Footwear, Skincare, Accessories and
Cosmetics

More details here: Ecol-Save

Quakers & Business Group’s Spring Gathering & AGM 2011:  Saturday April 2nd, 9.30 am – 6.00 pm
Edinburgh Central Friends Meeting House.

Come and find out how can we move Friends’ ethical foundations into the mainstream of economic and business life.

The Eigg Community will demonstrate their practice, RBS will explore the practical issues of mainstreaming ethical practice, and Alastair McIntosh with help us create visions of a better, ethical economy and business set up.

Our World Café discussions will enlighten us each and help move the Quaker & business group’s work forward.
We finish the day with The Q&B Lecture, by Alastair McIntosh, author of Soil and Soul and Hell and High Water.

Come and share our working search for better economic and business way via our website.

Join on the day for £35 (usually £25), including the event.  Members:  £20 for the event only.

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Following the huge success of the first networking event in October, UK AWARE is pleased  to announce the second in the Catalyst series which will be taking place on Thursday 20th January at The Hub in King’s Cross.UK AWARE is delighted to welcome Chris Arnold as our keynote speaker. Chris is the founder of the ethical marketing & advertising agency Creative Orchestra (the world’s first not for profit ad agency) and a former Creative Director of Saatchi & Saatchi.

• network and build relationships with other green and ethical organisations
• hear world class speakers with a proven track record offering knowledge and wisdom from past experiences
• pitch your ideas to the floor to gage response from trusted peers
• meet corporate innovators
• equip yourself with the tools to thrive and survive in the current difficult economic climate
• connect, innovate and share experience and contacts amongst other like minded organisations

Capacity is limited, so register for your free tickets now to avoid disappointment.

We have laws, regulations and organisation policies, but they don’t guarantee ethical behaviour. Ethics is personal and rarely simple; it’s about individuals finding, and refining, their sense of responsibility to others.

The public’s perception of what is ethical and responsible is constantly evolving, and not necessarily related to whether the current rules are followed, as many of our politicians discovered to their cost. That’s why Quakers and Business have launched a new development programme, which focuses on the unchanging fundamentals of ethics, not constantly changing rules and regulations.

A deeper consideration of ethical responsibilities helps in various ways;

• To clarify an organisation’s ethical responsibilities
• To establish what it means to lead and manage responsibly
• To embed a sense of ethical responsibility throughout an organisation
• To clarify your personal sense of ethics

The programme provides the tools to consider any aspect of ethics in your professional and personal lives. More information at www.qandb.org/ethicsprog.

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Today we launched our new Charcoal People website! It features our natural, eco-friendly bamboo charcoal water filters and our new hand-crafted bamboo charcoal pendants.

We have also added a new blog to the website and Michihiro, founder of the Charcoal People, will soon be blogging about various charcoal-related topics and his own personal experiences with charcoal.

Please come take a look at the site and let us know what you think.

Best wishes from the Charcoal People team.

The Charcoal People is an active member of Ethical Junction, learn more

All details and bookings:

http://www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk

PRUNING OLD FRUIT TREES

15-16 January 2011

18-19 JAN 2011

INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE

22-23 January 2011

BSC – A PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE

5 February– 15 May 2011 (13 weekend days)

PRACTICAL PERMACULTURE GARDENING

2-3 April 2011

SELF-BUILDING AN EARTHSHIP

15-17 April 2011

INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOVOLTAICS

19 April 2011

BUILDING WITH STRAW BALES

22-24 APRIL 2011

MUSHROOM CULTIVATION

7- 8 May 2011

COMMUNITY ORCHARD TRAINING

24 May 2011, 29 May 2011

FOREST GARDENING

25 – 26 June 2011, 2 – 3 July 2011

SCYTHING

30 – 31 July 2011

FRUIT TREE GRAFTING

13 August 2011
 

BUILDING WITH RAMMED EARTH AND CHALK

15-16 October 2011

Brighton Permaculture Trust is an active member of Ethical Junction, learn more

Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to the Quakers and Business Autumn Conference,

Our theme is “BEST BUSINESS PRACTICE IN UNCERTAIN TIMES”

And we are really lucky to have Gillian Tett of the FT as the keynote speaker.

The day will be packed with learning opportunities, networking time and a chance to reflect on how you and your business are reacting to these difficult times.

We recognized that it’s easier to hold to our principles in the good times, and that these times will test us sometimes to the limit. We wanted to take some time to reflect and build, so that we are more able to find a way through to withstand the pressure. We hope you will join us and that you will go away refreshed.

We do expect a good response to this conference and places are limited so please do book early – you can see the programme and book your place through the Q&B website at www.qandb.org

We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you on the day,

Q&B Events Working Group

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