This is a very busy time for the Positive Money network. Throughout the summer months, our supporters pitch up at festivals, attend conferences and run stalls at local events. They use these summer gatherings to engage people in conversation. Probing the assumptions of passers-by about where money comes from, who has the power to create it, and what this means for our economy and society. They use these conversations to raise awareness of the Positive Money message: that money can be created free of debt and used in the public interest. These conversations build our movement. Already this year, more than 100 Positive Money events have taken place across the country. Below are snippets from some of the events supporters have been to so far this summer.
Ingrid Prosser, Cheltenham and Gloucester
Cristina Bancora, Camden and Islington
Guy Harper, Bristol “Several members from the Waterloo Local Group, attended the Rethinking Economics annual conference, based in Greenwich. The conference featured some high-profile speakers, such as Steve Keen and Ann Pettifor. We found that people coming out of the conference lectures were keen to talk about what they had just learned, and wanted to take their understanding to the next level. Therefore, it was also the perfect opportunity to highlight Positive Money’s network of local discussion groups.” Sasha Karim, Waterloo “No matter if it’s at Glasto or your local village fete, telling people about Positive Money is key to making change happen. Everything starts from somewhere and to repeat the words of William James that were printed on the back of the Speaker’s Forum: “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” Amy Coats, Glastonbury Festival
Ian Chan, Camden Joining a local group is the best way to get involved with the Positive Money community and help our campaign to reform the money system. Find out if there is a local group in your area here. No local group in your area? Get in touch with me by replying to this email and we can work together to set one up. |