Skilling Up For Local Economic Change – this two-day course is designed for members of community groups, organisers, activists, local leaders – anyone, really, who is interested in making real economic change where they live. Based on our experience in Totnes and elsewhere, this course will include useful ideas and theories, and lots of practical tools. Participants will come away with a solid understanding of local economics, how to organise change making project, and a real feeling of confidence. Topics include:

• economics – assumptions and aspirations
• community engagement
• key ideas in local economics
• mapping and assessments
• networks beyond the usual suspects
• messages and frames
• design charrette

This is course is offered on a sliding scale basis from £ 5 – £100.