CURIOUS COMMUNITY TIMETABLE - AUGUST 2021

WEEK 4

SUNDAY 22nd: 7-8pm BST

The planning session

Dedicated time in which to look ahead (to tomorrow, next week, next year, the rest of your life) and think about what you'd like to do - and when. Plus a chance to find an accountability partner, if you'd like one.

MONDAY 23rd: 5-6pm BST

A focused and friendly coworking space 

We'll say a quick hello and then get stuck into 50 minutes of focused activity in silence, alongside one another. Bring your work, your knitting, tackle something you've been putting off - the choice is yours. Just do it with us.

MONDAY 23rd: 6-7pm BST

Social hangout on Ozzo

Come and explore new events platform, Ozzo - an opportunity to hang out and chat with other community members.

TUESDAY 24th: 7-8:15pm

Discussion and Q&A with special guests: Unlocking creativity

A conversation exploring a range of approaches to making, doing and thinking creatively with Steve Chapman, Elena Cobez and Bruce Anderson. 

WEDNESDAY 25th: 5-6pm BST

A little farewell

An opportunity to catch up with people you've met over the last few weeks, exchange details, make plans and share your experiences of being part of the Curious Community.

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WEEK 1

SUNDAY 1st: 6:30-7:30pm BST

Welcome gathering 

Meet others and find out more about what will be happening throughout the month.

MONDAY 2nd: 1-2pm BST

An Unhurried conversation with Johnnie Moore

Find out what you can expect from an Unhurried conversation here.

TUESDAY 3rd: 9-10am BST
​A focused and friendly coworking space 

We'll say a quick hello and then get stuck into 50 minutes of focused activity in silence, alongside one another. Bring your work, your knitting, tackle something you've been putting off - the choice is yours. Just do it with us.

WEDNESDAY 4th: 5:30-6:30pm BST

Community show-and-tell 1: Something not many people know about me is...

A chance to get to know your fellow community members in a relaxed and light-hearted atmosphere. Share a little of who you are and what makes you tick - or just listen, if that's what you prefer. Absolutely no pressure to be in the limelight. Do whatever feels right for you.

The theme for this show-and-tell is: "Something not many people know about me is..."

Bring along an object, an old photo, a story, something that amuses, inspires or fascinates you or anything else you feel like sharing to help us get to know you better. 

THURSDAY 5th: 7-8:30pm BST

Workshop with Katie: Noticing and ways of knowing

Explore different ways of tuning into the things you know - but may not realise you know! An interactive session with time for reflection, writing and very small group conversations.

FRIDAY 6th: 7-8:15pm BST

Discussion and Q&A with special guests: Talking about 'difficult' things (part 1)

A conversation with Kate Monro, author of Losing It and Jude Claybourne, co-host of the Past Imperfect podcast, exploring the challenges of talking about sex, trauma and addiction.

SATURDAY 7th: 5-6pm BST

The Reciprocity Ring: a chance to ask for and offer help 

A chance to reflect on something you might like to ask for and to offer your help to others. No matter how big or small your request - come and join us to see what's possible when we get together. 

WEEK 2

SUNDAY 8th: 7-8pm BST

The planning session

Dedicated time in which to look ahead (to tomorrow, next week, next year, the rest of your life) and think about what you'd like to do - and when. Plus a chance to find an accountability partner, if you'd like one.

MONDAY 9th: 9-10am BST

​A focused and friendly coworking space 

We'll say a quick hello and then get stuck into 50 minutes of focused activity in silence, alongside one another. Bring your work, your knitting, tackle something you've been putting off - the choice is yours. Just do it with us.

TUESDAY 10th: 6-7:15pm BST

Discussion and Q&A with special guests: Play, movement and embodied knowing

A conversation with Kay Scorah, Jude Claybourne and Duncan Alldridge.

WEDNESDAY 11th: 5-6:30pm BST

Workshop with Katie: Identity, drivers and limiting beliefs

Who do you think you are? What beliefs do you have about yourself and what's possible for you? An interactive session with time for reflection, writing and very small group conversations.

(PLEASE NOTE: The earlier time listed here before was a mistake. I'm really sorry about that. If you planned your day around this and are now frustrated because you can't come, please drop me a line and let me know. I'll see if I can run another session on this subject at a time that works for you. Sincere apologies for any inconvenience.)

THURSDAY 12th: 9-10:15am BST

Discussion and Q&A with special guests: The power of pausing

A conversation with Danielle North, founder of Pause Global, and Rob Poynton, author of DO Pause.

FRIDAY 13th: 1-2:30pm BST

Workshop with Katie: Your personal gifts and skills

What is the difference between skills and gifts - and how can uncovering your gifts help you to get clearer about your direction and purpose in life? An interactive session with time for reflection, writing and very small group conversations.

WEEK 3

SUNDAY 15th: 7-8pm BST

The planning session

Dedicated time in which to look ahead (to tomorrow, next week, next year, the rest of your life) and think about what you'd like to do - and when. Plus a chance to find an accountability partner, if you'd like one.

MONDAY 16th: 6-7:15pm BST

Discussion and Q&A with special guests: Talking about 'difficult' things (part 2)

A conversation with yasmin Marrero-Garcia, Kath Chapman and Kay Scorah exploring the challenges of talking about social inequality, mental health and class. (And probably a lot more...)

TUESDAY 17th: 9-10am BST

A focused and friendly coworking space 

We'll say a quick hello and then get stuck into 50 minutes of focused activity in silence, alongside one another. Bring your work, your knitting, tackle something you've been putting off - the choice is yours. Just do it with us.

WEDNESDAY 18th: 7:30-8:45pm BST

Discussion and Q&A with special guests: Rethinking community

A conversation exploring ways in which people are building meaningful new communities both online and offline, with Teju Ravilochan, Sophia Kokores, Alex Oh and Nikolay Borisov. 

THURSDAY 19th: 1-2pm BST

The Reciprocity Ring: a chance to ask for and offer help 

A chance to reflect on something you might like to ask for and to offer your help to others. No matter how big or small your request - come and join us to see what's possible when we get together. 

FRIDAY 20th: 9-10am BST

An Unhurried conversation with Johnnie Moore

Find out what you can expect from an Unhurried conversation here.

FRIDAY 20th: 7-8pm BST

Community show-and-tell (theme to be confirmed)

A chance to get to know your fellow community members in a relaxed and light-hearted atmosphere. Share a little of who you are and what makes you tick - or just listen, if that's what you prefer. Absolutely no pressure to be in the limelight. Do whatever feels right for you.

SATURDAY 21st: 5-6:30pm BST

Workshop with Katie: Practical ideas to help with behaviour change

How can we make it easier for ourselves to do more of the things we want and fewer of those we don't? An interactive session incorporating simple, practical ideas from behavioural science, with time for reflection, writing and very small group conversations.