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... because I want to see communities grow and not be afraid of technology Sep. 22, 2009

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Paul Webster commented on Aidan Kelly's blog post 'Building Bridges'

Hi Im doing some work with Voluntary Action Kirklees around a Communities event they are organising and cirrently planning for early next year. At present this is shaping up to be - an event of Inspiration, - local community sucess stories ... oh a…

December 2, 2009

Paul Webster commented on Aidan Kelly's blog post 'Building Bridges'

David / Aidan Just time for a quick reply. The people who are the best connected with local communities are the local community development workers - many of these are based at CVS / Vol Action (or the cumbersome Local Infrastructure Organisations…

November 22, 2009

... because I want to see communities grow and not be afraid of technology

September 22, 2009

Paul Webster commented on David Wilcox's blog post 'Social and community reporters - with other digital gardeners'

Yes, social reporting is a particular skill and when done well produces fantastic results and a neat package after an event together with lots of hooks to get communities started themselves. You can't attend an event as a delegate and socially repor…

September 21, 2009

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In three words ... I like cheese!

In a few more ... I work at NAVCA co-ordinating the ICT Champions network. Technology can be pretty dull for some but can be daunting for other organisations too. We're helping infrastructure groups to understand how it can help in operating more efficiently and in working more effectively with those they support. Technology for its own sake is pointless, but an organisation in control of its ICT, from strategy to support is so much more productive.

I'm also a great believer in the ways that social media can help organisations get their messages out quicker and to a larger audience, how digital inclusion of communities can reduce social exclusion and how this helps them play an active role in shaping their future.

Oh, I like Sheffield United as well and have a Twitter habit - follow me i'm @watfordgap

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At 7:32pm on November 22, 2009, David Wilcox said…: Hi Paul - taking your name in vain over here, where Aidan Kelly is suggesting, I think, that we need a conference led by non-tech community interests rather re-runs of past digital engagement events.

At 4:14pm on August 3, 2009, David Wilcox said…: Thanks Paul for joining YANN (yet another ...). Antonio Irranca has now responded in the Collaboration Workshop discussion asking if people would favour CLG doing some convening. Hope you'll drop in a comment here ... and any other proposals