Jon Jolly: My Life & Youth Work

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Entries Tagged ‘conference’

Reflections on Youthwork The Conference

I meant to post this on Monday, but didn’t really get round to writing it!
I have to say, I really enjoyed this year’s conference. The theme was ‘Deeper’, and was focused on looking after and nurturing your own soul (instead of simply giving out all the time). I actually found the theme refreshing and [...]

Youthwork The Conference

Just a quick note to say that I’m off to Eastbourne this afternoon with my colleague Pippa for this year’s Youthwork The Conference. We’ve had a great time the last 2 years, so am looking forward to listening, thinking and catching up with fellow bloggers.
Anyone else out there going?

History of Youth & Community Work Study Conference

Browsing the excellent Infed website today, I came across the History of Youth and Community Work Study Conference taking place early next year. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the name, the conference is an opportunity to explore the historical development of youth and community work.
Like earlier gatherings this will include a mix of plenary sessions, workshops and [...]

Last Minute Signup for UK Youth Online Event

OK, so I forgot to actually post details of this event before. Sorry about that. This Saturday 27th September, the first ever UK Youth Online event will be held at the DUIS offices in London. You only have until 6pm this evening to register, so that’s just under 3 hours! More about the event:
The UK [...]

Dave Sharples at the Conservative Conference

This is a great speech from Dave Sharples who set up Kidz Klub out of Frontline church in Liverpool. Given the platform at the recent conservative conference, he stirs up the audience with his message of hope and a passionate plea for a recognition of community-based workers rather than bureaucratic policies.