Unite The City: Creating Community Cohesion with Toni Jarvis, Michael Henry, Jagdish Patel and The Sumac Centre

How do we build successful community support? In this Talkshop, four community activists will first discuss their journeys successfully building for and with the people of Nottingham. This will then lead into a workshop, exploring ways to develop strong local networks alongside others.

Michael Henry (he/him) is the Strategic Director at Communities Inc. He is a passionate advocate for community development with an outstanding record in community cohesion and anti-racism work in Nottinghamshire. He brings extensive lived experience and is dedicated to fostering strong, inclusive communities and driving positive social impact.

Jagdish Patel (he/him) is a multi-disciplinary artist, writer, and researcher whose practice interrogates the intersections of social practice, anti-racism, and archival research. Jagdish’s interests lie in the role of visual art, performance, and memory in shaping narratives of resistance, care, and political agency.

Toni Jarvis (she/her) has spent most of her adult life running businesses, starting her first venture at 21 - The Shirt Workshop. She fell into the Third Sector 16 years ago, working for a Membership organisation. When she was made redundant she set up Tiger Community Enterprise CIC and has had community in her blood ever since.

Heather Ince (she/her) is an activist working with the Sumac Centre - a volunteer-run social & community space based in Forest Fields, Nottingham. Established in 2001, Sumac provides a space for groups and individuals working for positive social change in a spirit of co-operation and mutual aid.

Please note: We know there will be a desire to debate and discuss within these workshops and we really do encourage participation, to the level you are comfortable with, to get the most out of these. In order for sessions to run smoothly and to time, we encourage all attendees post workshop to make their way to either the Space, Blend Café or our Conversation Corner to continue conversations and networking.

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Access

This event will take place in The Studio on Level 2 accessible by stairs or lift.

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