Citizens MK launch and refresh campaigns
Citizens MK launch and refresh campaigns
40 people from a dozen different institutions in MK gathered at Cornerstone Church for two hours on a Saturday morning (3rd December 2022) to agree on their campaigns for next year.
Was it to avoid doing the Christmas shopping? No! It's because Assemblies are fun and inspiring! Because a buzz develops. Because that’s what happens when you have one-to-one conversations meeting new people; when you hear of campaigns making a difference in people’s lives; when you experience a different sort of democracy in action; and come to understand how we can make properly make our private concerns into public action on things that really matter to us. It is extraordinary: an Assembly is carefully orchestrated – and yet you don’t know what will happen.
As one of the leaders of Action on Climate and the Environment, I was astonished at how many people moved over to stand by the climate campaign placard at the end – what a boost. I went home elated.
Rob Paton of MK Quaker Meeting
There was a great energy in the room. It was wonderful to see familiar faces and meet new people who are passionate about seeing change in our city. Here’s to an action-packed 2023!
Rev Catherine Butt of St. Frideswide’s Church who co-chaired the assembly
It was wonderful to be assembled in person again and see many new faces as well as old friends. Our Misogyny Campaign Team attracted new representatives and I look forward to planning our next actions with them in January.
Jane Whild, The Open University and Campaign Leader
To find out more contact MK Community Organiser, Steph Laing