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I asked people what they would do if they could get everyone to do one thing and made a video of what they said.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxTIJL3J3Q4 23 February 2010, 15:04
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I cook vegan food for people who believe in eating meat every day. I take people to charity shops and fleamarkets who usually buy their clothes at big, scary shops. I talk to strangers about the things I am passionate about. To celebrate my sister's birthday I donated a bit of money in her name. I try to spread enthusiasm. 06 April 2012, 20:46New Year's resolutions
Just sent email inviting people to check this website and become a member. Good inspiration for New Year resolutions! I am convinced a few people I sent the email to will run with the idea! 29 December 2010, 18:13we did it!!!!
me and steph young did an assembley to 900 people at harrogate high school and made them aware of all the changes they could be making :) xxxx 23 June 2010, 22:47=]
My class did a philosophy demo on 'Human Rights' for compass. 13 May 2010, 09:59DONE!
School projec 07 May 2010, 08:32Our presentation at plashet school
we had shown a presentation to all the year 7 form groups in plashet, and to 1 year 8 form. it was really enjoyable, but was also quite nerve-wrecking because it was in front of such a big group. overall i think it went really well!! 30 April 2010, 19:45Sustainability
Teaching sustainability through International Curriculum. 27 April 2010, 18:39Our presentation at Highlands Primary School
We ran workshops in Highland Primary school to Year Six's where they made posters and a role play in various WAWWD actions. They were able to understand more about WAWWD and had various inspirations from the workshop! 21 March 2010, 11:26Our presentation at St Bonaventure's Secondary School
Abigail Enye + Myself volunteered to do a presentation at St Bonaventure's Secondary School. There Was around 180 students and although they we're all in year 7 we were quite nervous, so we came in around 10-15 mins earlier to practice. Then they came in, sang a him and it was ready for us to start, we took a deep breath and started. They loved it, especially the video! they all laughed. we even interacted with them, asking how many people had brushed their teeth today etc.. we told them about the actions and our favourite one. They weren't so scary after all. We enjoyed it and so did they. IT WAS FAB! 20 March 2010, 11:59Our presentation at Highlands Primary School
we went into highlands primary school today and did a workshop sessions with three year 6 classes. We split each 45 mintues session into half and had the first half of poster making and the second half in roleplaying. At the end of each sessions the children got together and we had a feedback session as well as seeing somefantastic roleplays they had prepared. It was really good to see that so many of the children remebered the WAWWD slogan as well as loads of actions... The young speakers did a great job at presenting today and we all had a real good time! :) 19 March 2010, 19:28My fault, again.
First Presentation to Primary Children. Well lets say it could have been better, My fault for forgetting to save the powerpoint in the old version, but we coped, just about. Thank goodness I saved the video onto my memory stick, and we could improvise. Even if we did have to make a joke up on the spot, and to be fair it wasn't very funny.Head, shoulders, knees&toes was defo the highlight in which all the staff and pupils joined in, even if our member of staff didnt, and he just laughed at us. But to be fair I think I would have laughed if I was watching us.
And even though Lis was ill, and Phil and Pat got thrown with us quite late, well 10 mins before we were going, I think we were awesome. And my directions to the school GOT US THERE!!!! :) even if I don't know my right from left :)
Fingers Crossed next time the powerpoint works 18 March 2010, 16:00
Our first presentation
It was our first presentation and we were incredibly nervous to say the least, we hadn't practised or anything. Next time we definitely will, but all things considered it wasn't too bad.At first the year 7s were hard work because they were reluctant to put their hands up and join in and we didn't know the dance too well ourselves so they were copying us and well I was rubbish. Megan did especially well in getting them involved and well i think we were all relieved that she was in our group :) But we have been told that it was inspiring people to get up and do something they think they are unable to do, including some members of staff.
Fingers crossed the next one is better, and we know the dance 14 March 2010, 19:58
Spread the word :P
I am telling all my friends to join this site and start making a difference...one step at a time...one day at a time.. Together we can make a change. Love xxx 14 March 2010, 07:54Our presentation at cps
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heres a few more photos for this event!Our presentation at Chrstchurch Primary School
We went to Christchurch Primary School and did a workshop session for an hour and a half with 30 students..We, the young speakers organised ourselves into various teams and we had a station stop system going on whereby the children would move aroun to each workshop and learn actions and do designing work such as creating posters with actions that could be displayed around the school. The event was very exciting and inspiring as we could see by the end of it so many children had learnt different actions and had set themselves targets to do these actions and tell their friends. We finished off with the students showing us their roleplays they had made that reflected on different actions!It was a great afternoon for us young speakers and for the children!
Our presentation at Christchurch Primary School
We went twice to Christhchurch primary schoolWe went and gave a presentation about we are what we do and explayined to the children through an interactive way about what changes they could make.
It was really good to se such a big response and hearing some really fantastic ideas on what they could do at home or/and school!
i really enhoyed giving out this presentation and we also showed the children pictures from our training at bristol and gave them an insight on what we have done!
it was a really good afternoon and im glad we went back and did the workshop! 12 March 2010, 19:20
im proud
ive done it and it feels good!!!!=) 10 March 2010, 19:56Its all about the girls!
A few of our young speakers went to a local rainbows and brownies unit to get them involved with WAWWD. We ran both meetings, and had activities for the girls to do, which were both fun AND meaningful. They did a few actions on the night and had even more to do when they got home. It was a very successful evening! 08 March 2010, 19:00Workshop at Christchurch Primary School
We held an afternoon of workshops for the eco warriors at Christchurch Primary School. We had previously visited to do an assembly to years 3-6 and were now working with a select group of pupils. We got them doing roleplays, making posters and taking part in the 'Walk your dad' action. 08 March 2010, 18:55FairTrade Presentation.
I gave two presentations to AS students about FairTrade Fortnight, and encouraged them to participate in the big swap and swap one everyday item for a fairtrade item :) 24 February 2010, 15:28What would you do?
I asked people what they would do if they could get everyone to do one thing and made a video of what they said.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxTIJL3J3Q4 23 February 2010, 15:04
Our presentation at Blackburn College - FairTrade
As FairTrade Fortnight is soon, we did a presentation encouraging people to buy more fairtrade items and visit a stall which we will be holding selling fairtrade things :) 09 February 2010, 14:10My presentation to a tutor group at Blackburn College Sixth Form
I spread the WAWWD word in my college and got one tutor group to make posters for the money jar i gave them so they can complete the action 'give your change to charity'. 07 February 2010, 16:28Our presentation at St. James' Primary school
Second presentation, so Nerves weren't as high! I was there really early so had time to go through it all! We had a few hitches before the start, but once we got going, the assembly was brilliant. We played a video and used similar actions to the first assembly I did (as we thought they were effective the first time)! The school is now interested in classroom sessions! 03 February 2010, 20:50Our presentation at Upton Cross Primary School
It was my first presentation, so we were really nervous! First, we presented infront of the younger years. We talked about various actions such as recycle old toys, make someone smile, avoid using plastic bags and turning off appliances from the wall. Our main action was to walk your dad! We played the presentation for the action and it went down really well! Once the assembly was over, we introduced a programme for the school to undertake. On the action of "walk your dad", we proposed to give every child a pedometer and an additional one for a grown- up at home! Within 2 weeks, the class with the most steps win a prize! The school council arranged how they could test this and if it would work. All in all, they were all very excited! We then did the same assembly for the older years, which went well apart from one hitch with the presnentation! All in all, a very successful first presentation :) 03 February 2010, 20:36My presentation at Darwen Acadamy
I gave a presentation about WAWWD to the class I teach for pre-teaching. They listened and promised to complete one action off the website each, though I don't think they will ^^; 03 February 2010, 19:56SSAT national conference
I presented at the National Conference in sheffield :) loved it :) 03 February 2010, 15:08NQT Meeting.
Jordan Hollowed and I presented to the NQTs at Harrogate High school and they LOVED it :) 03 February 2010, 15:01Spreading the word with stationery...
We've been showing off our new stationery range that helps to spread the We Are What We Do word. Our diaries and note pads will prompt you to do some actions and make tracking all the more easy! Coming soon to a shop near you...presentation at woodgrange primary
It was great, i love little children's response, they are such a lively audience and they participated and seemed really interested in what we had to say. We are going back very soon, ill try to get pics to upload. 01 February 2010, 22:36Presentation At Christchurch Primary School
We gave an assembly to different year groups varying from Year 3-6 about We Are What We Do :) The children enjoyed it :DWe showed various clips from the website and made the children understand the idea behind WAWWD. It was the the first presentation made to primary school children and I think it went really good :D
31 January 2010, 22:41
Our presentation at Harrogate High School
It was to the NQTs and some members of student voice. I lecttured them on how not to charge their phones over night, as it only takes 2 hours to fully charge. They thought i was AMAZING! :) 22 January 2010, 15:47my presentation at ightenhill girl guides
i did a workshop with my guide unit at one of our meetings. we did a few actions together. one of them was to write a letter, and the girls wrote some really lovely things! 18 January 2010, 22:05My presentation at hameldon community college burnley
i went to a year 10 pshe class and we did a few actions. everybody seemed to have fun and i really enjoyed working with the young people! i hope i spread the word to them too! (: 18 January 2010, 22:01Presentation to Lathom
It was really fun and enjoyable..everyone in my group had really enjoyed presenting as the children had really understood the concept of our presentation. the childen also enjoyed it.. =) 15 January 2010, 17:07Spread The Word
Every year I send a New Year message to my Friends by text or on "Facebook". On "Facebook" with my message this year I asked everyone to do some small actions to make a big change and posted the link to the site :-)31 December 2009, 18:02
year 8 day off
last week we went up to cotham school @ 1:45 to be befed on what we had to do for the day our task was if we chose to acetep it was to get the year 8 speacking with out plaining on five differnet question E.G what ios the best inventionthen they had to chose a best speacker for there group how then beformed to there tuorer group and so on 16 December 2009, 17:24
First year presentation at Blackburn College
At the beginning of term, I volunteered to give a presentation to some of the first years that were starting Blackburn College, I was pretty nervous I'd say, I used the disc to help demonstrate a little bit about we are what we do, I learnt after watching another young speaker's presentation a little while before that the disc only had sounds and images but no wording so I was able to say some things that would link with what was on the screen. I got the first years involved, in the actions of remembering each others names by getting them to face one another and find out each others names, I thought this would be a good one considering it was the first day of college and some people might not know the person sat next to them, I also made everyone in the room do the action of "hugging someone" which I found amusing but everyone seemed to enjoy participating. 24 November 2009, 23:29my presentation at blackburn college sixth form
it was the first presentation i did alone. My audience was some of the new college students. i told them about WAWWD in college and to look out for all the events going on in college and how they could get involved in the young speakers programme and why they should.i planned to use the dvd but it didnt work properly and i didnt keep to the plan i'd made of my presentation but it was still okay and they were none the wiser and still got the information i wanted to deliver. 21 November 2009, 16:50
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17 November 2009, 18:11Our presentation at Teachfirst Conference
We spread the word about We Are What We Do to teacher's from various of different places and schools. Many people are interested in the organisation and thought it was a great idea! 14 November 2009, 13:58Our presentation at TeachFirst Conference
Today I helped spread the word and the ethos of 'We are what we do'. The event entailed wearing the 'What will you do?' t-shirts and getting people (most of whom were teachers from around the country) to commit to actions. It was quite surprising who quickly people warmed to the philosophy and collectively we got about 50 people to commit to an action. 14 November 2009, 13:52Our presentation at Teach First Conference
We promoted our actions and more about we are what we do at this event at Excel. I twas great talking to different teachers from schools across the country who hadn't already known about we are what we do. We had some tasty sandwiches and gave out lots of stickers :) 14 November 2009, 13:46Our presentation at teach first
The place had a nice vibe. Many of the peoplw were interested and wanted to know more about WAWWD.Loys of people promised to do an action ^__^. 14 November 2009, 13:39
Our presentation at st angela's ursuline!!
it was very scary and nervewracking!!! the presentation was to year 9's to 11's, and we introduced them to the way we presented to primary school children, which maybe didn't go down as well as expected! 12 November 2009, 15:50Our presentation at Chain reaction 2009
A day of mingling, spreading ideas about social change and discussing ways of moving views forward!! 12 November 2009, 15:44Our presentation at Chain Reaction 2009
Today I stepped out of Canary Wharf station not knowing what to expect from this event, the good thing is that I wasn't disappointed. I attended 2 workshops one teaching me how to better my campaign and how to connect with my audience so my message makes an impact, the other discussed the economical downfall of the UK which enticed me as I hear about these issues on the news not fully understanding it as well as I should, there are soooooo many workshops educating, and informing us. A GREAT EVENT, A GREAT DAY!!!!!!! 12 November 2009, 15:26Our presentation at chain reaction
it was great spreading our organization and telling other people about we are what we do. I got many people interested in it and hopefully most will look onto the website. 12 November 2009, 14:58Our presentation at Urban Green Fair
We talked to people about doing actions that they have never done before. They selected an action and they have hopefully followed through! 12 November 2009, 14:40Our presentation at Plant Your Future's
We met a lot of new people and we asked them to do an action that they will follow through with. Also, they gave us their email address so that we were able to email them with more information about WAWWD. 12 November 2009, 14:39Our presentation at Holland Road
We went to Holland Park- the Love London festival (:We spread the We Are What We Do message with the help of your trusty stickers! (: 12 November 2009, 14:14
My presentation to an HR department
The week after the residential course i did some work experience at my step-dads work.. i felt pretty inspired after the course and didn't want to wait until september when the hype would've died down. I booked a meeting with the human resources guy and gave him a presentation. Now he's looking into integrating the whole movement into his company and buying the 'change the world 9-5' etc.. books for everyone. :) 09 November 2009, 16:06Our presentation at Blackburn College on 3rd July
The whole technology side of the presentation completely messed up. While one of us was trying to get it working again the other 2 explained more about WAWWD. Everyone seemed to grasp the concept and see some of the video material. As it was our first presentation nerves were high , but as we had just come back from the residential we still had all that confidence. 09 November 2009, 15:31Our presentation at Radcliffe Community Festival
We went along to a Community Festival at the reopening of the Radcliffe boys and girls club which was part of the Conservative party conference social action project. We got loads of people to agree to do actions and gave books out to families, MPs and Samantha Cameron.we are what we do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I told my friend and family about this and we somtimes talk about it in school!!!!Our presentation at Branwood preparatory
Did 2 workshops for 2 hours and it was good seeing how my school has changed over the years. They asked me to go back to do more workshops later in the year and to do something with some other classes28 October 2009, 13:18
Our presentation at Plashet School
We did a presentation at the training for a group of new Young Speakers 27 October 2009, 11:44Display Board
Put up a display board outside the common room to help spread the word about WAWWDDACA Training
presentation to trainees @ DACA 20 October 2009, 07:59My mini presentation at Manchester Grammar School
I did a small presentation in front of my form as a practise and have realised 2 things I could do to improve the talk.1) Remember to bring my USB stick with media on it
2) Prepare enough material for the full amount of time
The real problem was that I intended to show some of the videos but I left my USB stick at home and then I had to improv the extra time which didn't go too well.
All in all the presentation was okay and I'm sure my next talk will be better! 16 October 2009, 21:00
Our presentation at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
It was great! 14 October 2009, 21:28Brockwell Park
Yet again, we went around meeting new people and we asked them to choose an action sticker and have asked them to give us their email address so we can email them all about WAWWD. :)wawwd on display
As well as spreading the word through my young speaker work, i have got the books on my bookshelf and have stuck the posters up today in my bedroom. It's not a place visited by loaddsss of people, but maybe it will make a difference to a few that do =] 15 September 2009, 18:37Trees For Cities
In the exhibition of Trees For Cities, an opportunity came to explain to the public and other stall holders of what We Are What We Do and the actions that are related which are enviromental but sociable actions tooSpread the word
the week after the residential course i did some work experience at my step-dads work.. i felt pretty inspired after the course and didn't want to wait until september when the hype would've died down. I booked a meeting with the human resources guy and gave him a presentation. Now he's looking into integrating the whole movement into his company and buying the 'change the world 9-5' etc.. books for everyone. :) 14 August 2009, 13:12Gave a presentation to 50 students at blackburn college on the 3rd of July
The whole technology side of the presentation completely messed up. While one of us was trying to get it working again the other 2 explained more about WAWWD. Everyone seemed to grasp the concept and see some of the video material. As it was our first presentation nerves were high , but as we had just come back from the residential we still had all that confidence. 27 July 2009, 19:22Do something for Nothing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRUJ6yPH0fk 07 July 2009, 15:58Thursday 23rd of April 3am at Outwood Grange College spoke to 20 people
This was my favorite presentation ever, with a range of students from the ages 11 to 17 I felt like our presentation needed to really be open to all audiences, to make sure everyone understood what we was here to say.
Not only was we telling these people what We are what we do is all about, we also shared our experiences, and told them what it would be like when they go on the we are what we do trip. They seemed really enthusiastic, and I was so enthusiastic with them they wanted me to come. 28 April 2009, 10:43
Tuesday 24th of March 10am at Outwood Grange College spoke to 90 people
The children were engrossed. The presentation was lively, interesting, jazzy, cool, involved everyone, funny, happy, informative and so much more. Those 90 children will never forget to smile today.The presentation at Newton Hill Junior & Infant school, was my favourite so far. We presented to years 4, 5 and 6, and it was our youngest audience so far. There was only three of us who went to do this presentation, and we went rather unprepared, we had 30 minutes to set up and prepare, we used the DVD as our basis and because the children was older, we got them to say the numbers, on the “amount of things you do in your life time†we got them involved with complimenting and smiling to each other, one of my favourite moments was when one girl turned to her friend on the right and said “you haven’t brushed your teeth this morning†as a compliment. We handed out gingerbread men and got them to share it with there friends, and right at the end we got them to do the actions to the we are what we do, idea, small actions x lots of people = a bigggg change!. I’m surprised you didn’t hear them with how loud they was.
If all presentations are that good I would do 1,000 more, it gave me such a thrill and I was happy for the rest of the day, the kids were talking to us after, and asking us questions and for help with there work.
Ultimately I think that if they was any more than 3, or 4 of us it may have scared them a little, we as a group bounced of each other and was like a show of our own. I really hope we can go back to that school again, and maybe adapt our show for the younger children at that school. 25 March 2009, 12:56
Friday 23rd of January 11am at Broomfields Junior School spoke to 102 people
Hi again, its Ben
Just got back from doing the presentation.
It went really well, we started out with the talk then we broke the room up into two and then they formed their own little groups. We got them to discuss the actions we put forward and discuss way in which they could change the world on a personal level. We wandered around asking what they had come up with, some of the things were brilliant. I got some really positive feedback from the head adn he was really pleased, he said he would have us back next year :). We handed out stickers and posters.
All in all it was good :)
Ben 22 January 2009, 18:34
Thursday 27th of November 9am at Parish Church Junior School spoke to 300 people
It's our last show~!! And it was great even when we were short of people!! Bo and Tam shared the lines of Snazzie and it was wicked!!! 01 December 2008, 11:55
Thursday 27th of November 9am at Parish Church Junior School spoke to 300 people
Thursday was our very last performance of the young speakers play "Teach Your Granny To Text" in 2008.
We were performing at a young speakers former school (Ben).
And his niece was in the crowd to watch the performance of over 200 kids and 10 teachers.
The performance preparation was eventful and due to no extra speakers being available to perform, we only had 4 actors to portray 5 roles.
But in typical MeWe style we turned a slight minus into an ocassion of huge pluses.
In the week leading up to the performance, Ben decided to that Harry and Enson would play their normal parts, and he would play BO, while the remaining lines of SNAZZIE would be shared between me (TAM) and Ben. After Noor sending an email telling all who could to come support the last performance, on one could make it unfortunately, but little known to us, one of the new speakers Elderin had travelled from Bristol just to support us and was there. So touching!!
We could not find the remote to do the music, so she did the music for us, (fantastically I must have, better than I ever could)
and as it was the last day and lots of changes were made, we totally let go of ourselves and did every scene with high energy, lots of laughs and lots of improvisation without deviating from the story, script or message.
The kids and teachers were so great!!
And after the show, Ben pulled his niece on to the stage as it was her birthday, we then invited any other birthday kids onto the stage and the whole school and young speakers sang them happy birthday.
Then some of Ben's former teachers jumped on stage to congradgulate him and remind everyone he used to go there and it was such a moment!
As the kids left we put the music back on and did a victory dance to celebrate the end of the tour. 01 December 2008, 11:55
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Managed to recruit 4 students to be part of We Are What We Do most people were surprised about what they could do to change the world in small actions. 27 November 2008, 10:00
Thursday 27th of November 1pm at The Credon Centre spoke to 25 people
this was a bit scary! we had to present we are what we do infornt of over 20 teachers. i was kind of nervous because up until then i had only presented infornt of young children. but thankfully, everythin went great, we played the dvd and the adults founds the animations hilarious and said young kids would really enjoy watching it because it was so interactive. we got good feedback from the teachers who had already experienced young speakers coming into their schools to talk about we are what we do. we showed the teachers the new book teach your granny to text and they loved it. many of the teachers gave their contact details so we could get back to them and hopefully do some presentations in their school. overall they wer really pleases to see young speakers like ourselves being involved in the community and helping to make a change to the world. :) 27 November 2008, 09:41
Sunday 16th of November 7pm at Go 4 It - Radio 4 spoke to 30100 people
it went quite well, the kids seemed to like getting involved with some of the actions- we had them playing Simon Says and stuff, swo it turned out to be quite good. 25 November 2008, 16:33
Friday 21st of November 12pm at Hollymount School spoke to people
fantastic today!!!!!! I filled in again as snazzy and after a great nights sleep and more coffee, the snazzie i played today was even more crazy and more wacky than the last one!! loads of improvised scenes and extra jokes and funny bits we put in...sutch as the moment we begin the searching for nicky....... as we struggled to find him, i jumped off the set nd begin playing the piano off stage. 25 November 2008, 12:43
Thursday 20th of November 8am at Cardinal Pole Rc School spoke to 12 people
Just to let you know our form presentation was really great. Our form tutor really loved it and she hung up one of the posters in our form room. Hopefully we can fill up the action counter! 21 November 2008, 18:00
Thursday 20th of November 2pm at St Johns Primary School spoke to 60 people
Having already performed in the morning we were all quiet quiet and tired on the way here and then we found out we had a really small audience so we were worried about interaction as sometimes it takes safety in numbers to get the kids going. BUT THEY WERE FANTASTIC!!! Such a great school with brilliant teachers. The kids loved it and so many nice ideas came out of the workshop including a round of 'if you're happy and you know it clap your hands'!! I think this could be incorporated in the future because it really does make you feel good!
A wonderful last performance for me. I shall miss Young Speakers, it has changed my life and I have never been involved in such a vigorous and draining performance!! xxxxxxx 20 November 2008, 11:55
Thursday 20th of November 8am at Haslemere Primary School spoke to 200 people
The teachers and the kids were so lovely and welcoming. The kids were very attentive with just the right amount of control!! They screamed when they were allowed to and were quiet as mice during the more serious parts. A very well rounded school and a pleasure to perform to. Another quick and bright performance :) 20 November 2008, 11:52
Thursday 20th of November 8am at Haslemere Primary School spoke to 200 people
a crazy day, working on a dress all through the night before and then went straight to meet the other young speakers in the morning, i was not meant to be performing but Noor asked me to fill in, as my normal character (TAM), in the morning, but first as 'Snazzie' in the morning and I had never played him before and it was soooooooo much fun, really let myself go, everyone was bouncing of the wall, and though i was running on purely coffee, both performances were alot of fun, the school in the afternoon were really clever and thoughtful, and the morning school were especially energetic and lively, but in the perfect way and made the play even more special. 20 November 2008, 11:52
Wednesday 19th of November 9am at St James Cofe School spoke to 80 people
Today we filmed the Young Speakers play. It was a very different experience as we had microphones down our boiler suits and cameras all around us. After a while I was able to zone them out but we did have to take them into consideration during parts of the play. It was quite a small school so the audience participation wasn't as raucous as it has been but it was well received none the less. I'm so happy that we can now get the play into more schools in film format and inspire even more kids to CHANGE THE WORLD!!! 20 November 2008, 11:50
Wednesday 19th of November 9am at St James Cofe School spoke to 80 people
the day of the recording, and of course you guys were there, so not much explanation needed.
It was a pleasure to perform as always and was a real buzz to have it recorded. Only downside, is that me and my silly hyperactiveness disrupted my mic and you lost my sound for a like a 3rd of the play...but hay, thats showbizz! 20 November 2008, 11:50
Tuesday 18th of November 8am at Chain Reaction spoke to 500 people
Chain reaction was a massive event that brought people who care about the world together. Everyone played their part in creating awareness of issues affecting our world today. It was an amazing opportunity giving people the chance to make contact with others holding a similar view on topics including the environment, world poverty, entrepreneurship and much more. During the event, I took the chance to show my support for We Are What We Do, an organisation which encourages the idea of small actions in everyday life, carried out by lots of people, amounting to a big change in the world. I spent my time video interviewing individuals on their view of the organisation. I aimed to record a variety of responses concerning the changes needed in the world and in particular how the youth of today could engage in building a brighter future for themselves and those around them. As well as playing my part for We Are What We Do, I heard many inspirational speeches by different people explaining how they had travelled to various parts of the world to help the needy, from providing medical support to poor countries to meeting with world leaders in aid of creating a Peace Day. The event was an excellent way of allowing groups of people with similar targets of making the world a better place to join and discuss their ideas. It helped me remember the purpose of supporting the need for positive change around us and it gave me great pleasure to view the evidence of everyone’s hard work actually impacting the world. 20 November 2008, 11:31
Monday 17th of November 8am at Chain Reaction spoke to 500 people
hi,
the event allowed us to see how other people used their ideas to create a change and it was particulary beneficial to meet those who had been in that sort of business or field for a long time. The event was a definate eye - opener, speaking about the changes we were trying to make in our own way as We Are What We Do young speakers, as well as the ideas that were being discuessed and developed around us.
:) priya 20 November 2008, 11:30
Monday 17th of November 8am at Chain Reaction spoke to 500 people
this event was absolutely wicked! we made contacts with hundreds of people who guided us into ways to get involved with further social enterprises. we also had unique opportunities to interview people on their view of we are what we do and what we could possibly do to encourage more young people to join us! :) 20 November 2008, 11:30
Friday 14th of November 11am at St Luke Cofe School spoke to 0 people
Excellent. It was highly energetic and kept all the children captivated and eager to participate. Our pupils considered how to keep themselves safe and the impact of their actions on both the environment and each other as a result. Kathryn Wier, TeacherWe were an actor down and performed the play slightly differently, by doing it more as a workshop and going scene by scene action by action, interacting with the kids and involving them, asking their views and ideas about what we performed and it was very powerful, we did a full workshop as well at the end, and the teachers as well as the kids did some brilliant acting and really let themselves go.
I know you probably can't put this on the site as it is a bit bias, but that is the best school I have ever bin to!
The kids were so bright and well behaved but very interactive and confident as well as well mannered. The teachers were truly inspirational.
After we finished and began packing up, we were playing some instruments of the schools as we waited to be let out, suddenly the class we did the workshop with, appeared and said they wanted to play a song for us on the steal pans instruments.
We were happy to listen and I must say I expected a big rush of noise that would not really sound too musical, but they proved me wrong and played an amazing tune, almost professional standard and we left only after giving them a huge round of applause.
I had a wonderful time and the speakers I performed with were amazing.
And James, (our driver and music man), did some acting and directing as well.
Brilliant day!
Vernon. 17 November 2008, 11:07
Friday 14th of November 11am at St Luke Cofe School spoke to 0 people
Excellent. It was highly energetic and kept all the children captivated and eager to participate. Our pupils considered how to keep themselves safe and the impact of their actions on both the environment and each other as a result. Kathryn Wier, TeacherDespite having one less actor, today's play/rehearsal/workshop thingy... was probably one of the most enjoyable performances I've been involved in, and the kids had so much fun. Everyone, from the children to the teachers, and even our non-acting music-man helped contribute and create the play as it went on and I think the kids in particular learnt so much from the experience. After the 'proper' workshop, some of the kids demonstrated their musical skills by treating us to a steel-drum performance too. 17 November 2008, 11:07
Thursday 13th of November 9am at Longshaw Community Junior School spoke to 250 people
Excellent - just right for our pupils. It kept them interested and got the message across. We have started action challenges as a school. They responded really well to 'make someone smile' - some even kept tally charts to show me! Pam Barnes, TeacherIt was really good there was abuot 250 people we had no sound on our presentation so had to rely a little more on us speaking!!
We spoke from 9 till twenty past adn it was realy good all the kids enjoyed it and the staff. The school are going to concentrate on an action every two weeks and put them in the newsletters as well so all the paretns will know =) 14 November 2008, 15:55
Thursday 6th of November 5pm at Blackburn Rovers Fc spoke to 30 people
Just the right amount of talk and exmples, all pupils were engaged and remembered key points. Jo Walsh, BRFCpretty well the kids all enjoyed the presentatio adn were full of ideas! 14 November 2008, 11:36
Wednesday 5th of November 5pm at Blackburn Rovers Fc spoke to 30 people
I enjoyed your presentation on 'We are what we do' The children were obviously interested and were happy to contribute further ideas, as were the adults, like my husband, who remembered that newspapers were often cut up and hung by string in the outside toilets during the 40's.'An interesting and informative presentation with lively animation and plenty of scope for children's ideas'
Best Wishes
Patricia Jones
rather well the kids were all really enthusiastic adn loved the books!! 14 November 2008, 11:35
Tuesday 2nd of December 9am at St Antony's Rc Primary School spoke to 60 people
We thought we were going back to do a re-cap presentation with the year 6's but ended up doing a presentation for year 5's. We wernt totally prepared for it but done our best! 14 November 2008, 10:59
Thursday 13th of November 8am at South Haringey Primary School spoke to 300 people
Dear Ann Marie,Your team has just left our school and the feedback has been fantastic!
Thank you very much for coming along to our school. I hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as the children did.
With best regards
Shelley Porter
School Business Manager
It was the original cast today performing at Sara-Jane's old school and her nephew was in the crowd and that was sweet. The school had a strict time table to keep to so we had to hurry our scenes and it just made the play more intense and more hilarious! 14 November 2008, 10:40
Thursday 13th of November 8am at South Haringey Primary School spoke to 300 people
Dear Ann Marie,Your team has just left our school and the feedback has been fantastic!
Thank you very much for coming along to our school. I hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as the children did.
With best regards
Shelley Porter
School Business Manager
This was oen of out most fantastic performances!! Some of the old gang were reunited to perform at Sara-Jane's old school. Time was tight so we had to speed it up a bit and the energy was just zinging around the room! The kids were very involved and were great in the workshops and the teachers seemed really pleased too :) 14 November 2008, 10:40
Wednesday 12th of November 9am at Fircroft School spoke to 200 people
Lively and engaging, good idea to sit with the space in the middle. I would recommend Young Speakers to another school - Thank you! J. Kelly, teacherChris was really helpful.
Nobody forgot lines, and it was great! 14 November 2008, 10:35
Wednesday 12th of November 9am at Fircroft School spoke to 200 people
Lively and engaging, good idea to sit with the space in the middle. I would recommend Young Speakers to another school - Thank you! J. Kelly, teacherThis was my second time playing Nicky today and it's getting pretty tough trying to stay 'disinterested' for practically the whole play. The kids were having fun, so were the rest of the cast, and even the teachers were enjoying themselves but poor old Nicky has to sit out most of it... Well at least there's always that song at the end. 14 November 2008, 10:35
Wednesday 12th of November 9am at Fircroft School spoke to 200 people
Lively and engaging, good idea to sit with the space in the middle. I would recommend Young Speakers to another school - Thank you! J. Kelly, teacherToday went really smoothly very relaxed with the speakers but when it came to performing we all hyped up the kids! Great teamwork ! 14 November 2008, 10:35
Wednesday 12th of November 9am at Fircroft School spoke to 200 people
Lively and engaging, good idea to sit with the space in the middle. I would recommend Young Speakers to another school - Thank you! J. Kelly, teacherThey were an actor short and I played a totally different character which was amazing fun! The school were lovely and the new speakers are improving all the time. 14 November 2008, 10:35
Monday 10th of November 9am at Bond Primary School spoke to 200 people
It was funny first of all but it taught me something it taught me to be nice to deaf people using sign language and standing up for yourself, and turing off lights and not charging your mobile. Rajan, Age 10, Bond Primary School pupilThe performance went swimmingly today and I've really started to get more at ease with my characters and have fun on-stage, which in turn is making the performance more fun for the kids. 14 November 2008, 10:31
Monday 10th of November 9am at Bond Primary School spoke to 200 people
It was funny first of all but it taught me something it taught me to be nice to deaf people using sign language and standing up for yourself, and turing off lights and not charging your mobile. Rajan, Age 10, Bond Primary School pupilThe kids were brilliant today they really got involved! Lots of screaming and singing! 14 November 2008, 10:31
Monday 10th of November 9am at Bond Primary School spoke to 200 people
It was funny first of all but it taught me something it taught me to be nice to deaf people using sign language and standing up for yourself, and turing off lights and not charging your mobile. Rajan, Age 10, Bond Primary School pupilWow, this was a slow one to get started this morning! The kids were great but I felt a bit funny because it was in theory my last performance. Our aeroplane soon took off though and we were flying, soaring with our messages! The kids were really on the ball and took a little while to get confident with their interaction. I'd taken the direction Noor had given us after our last performance to try and improve my own performance. It definitely helped. The performance was one of our strongest and Sarah Jane joined us as Snazzy with Isobel as Nicky. It was great to perform with 2 of the old speakers. James did a stirling job as usual on the old cd player! The kids were great and the play is really getting through to them, you can just tell from the workshops after. And oh Wow, the Workshops!! I used to do security at my Students' Union and leading over 100 kids in a workshop - my skills learnt definitely came in useful! Just hope I didn't seem like a drill sergeant......
I should just say too that I have just the utmost respect for Noor and the other Speakers involved with this initiative: We had rehearsed for about 3 weeks before putting on the play and she managed to not pull out a single hair! Sadly this might have been my last performance and I can say hand on heart being involved as a young speaker has changed my life. I have met hundreds of wonderful kids, had the opportunity to have a change on their lifetsyle and have also on a personal level reaffirmed my love for performance, something I don't think I would have realised if I hadn't done this play. I owe Ann-Marie, MeWe Youth, The Old and New Young Speakers and We Are What We Do a huge thank you for the small difference that will have a huuuuuuge impact on my future. This initiative really does do what it says on the tin! Thank-you and I can't wait to spread the word further.
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Sunday 2nd of November 10am at Holy Trinity Church spoke to people
It went fantastic i got loads of positive feedback from various members of the congregation.
I was thrilled with the reception :)
There were at least 100 people at the service...not sure on the action count.
I apologise for the lateness of this information
It was at Holy Trinity Church, Market Gate, Warrington
at 10:30 to 12 on Sunday the 2nd of November.
We interspersed the service with various prayers, readings and songs sketches related to the WAWWD message...there are countless links with Christianity.
Ben 10 November 2008, 13:00
Tuesday 4th of November 9am at Lovelace Primary School spoke to 300 people
It's my first presentation as Young Speakers. The kids were really lovely and friendly. I felt quite nervous at the begining but when I saw them, I became very comfortable soon. Everyone did great job! Loads of actions and loads of fun!! 04 November 2008, 17:30
Tuesday 4th of November 9am at Lovelace Primary School spoke to 300 people
This was my first time playing Nicky and I thought it went really well. The kids really enjoyed themselves and judging by their ideas in the workshop, really learnt something too. 04 November 2008, 17:30
Tuesday 4th of November 9am at Lovelace Primary School spoke to 300 people
Today went well the kids were really well behaved! And they were so good at remembering the actions that in the workshop after the performance they hardly needed our help at all! Well done yr 5! 04 November 2008, 17:30
Tuesday 4th of November 9am at Lovelace Primary School spoke to 300 people
Wow, another incredibly early early start! We had Noor, our director and old speaker, in the play today. I felt a bit odd because she used to play Bo, the characer I now play, but she did an amazing job as Snazzy.
The school had a beautiful hall, and we set up in time for the kids to come in. There was loads of them!! They were very polite to begin with but we soon got them completely overexcited, so much so we had to stop the play at the end just to chill them out a bit: Crowd control! They were amaaaazingly interactive and by the looks on their faces they were loving the play. I get so excited by doing this play that it's not hard to stay in character through the workshops! It's great to not be sitting doing a desk job but instead burning off some energy and educating kids, and teachers alike, throughout the play. We are running more smoothly as we get to know the play better and I feel that we are more comfortable as actors with our characters than we were to begin with.
The workshop was great, and the kids were very vocal; their acting was particularly enthusiastic! Another great show. I took great pride when reading back over some of the feedback forms! 04 November 2008, 17:30
Friday 7th of November 12pm at St John's Primary School spoke to 0 people
This performance proved to be the most challenging so far but despite a few hiccups, we ended strongly and the kids really learnt the importance of the actions and seemed overly enthusiastic to show us during the workshop. 31 October 2008, 12:36
Friday 7th of November 12pm at St John's Primary School spoke to 0 people
Today was sooo much fun and I think the kids really liked it! 31 October 2008, 12:36
Friday 7th of November 8am at Hollymount School spoke to 60 people
- Performed 21st Nov instead -
This was mine and a few others last scheduled performance and so it was a little sad at the end when we were saying our goodbyes, but it was a great performance to end on as the energy and enthusiasm today was over the top. The kids really enjoyed the performance and joined in at every opportunity, and they got really involved with the acting in the workshop.
I hope this isn't my last performance, but if t does turn out to be, then this is a good-a space as any to comment about how much I've personally learnt and gained from being involved with MeWe young speakers the last few months. 31 October 2008, 12:35
Monday 3rd of November 12pm at St Thomas More Primary School spoke to 200 people
Really enjoyed it! – very engaging for the children and it went very smoothly considering some of the young speakers were doing the play for the first time. Their energy and enthusiasm really stood out and the audience participation was amazing – largely down to the way the team made sure they interacted with them as much as possible. The children followed up the production by bringing up issues at school council.Please thank them from us
Nige, Amaka, Tammy from v
It's a strange feeling going and doing a second performance: that sounds odd I know but the way I felt after the first hadn't really sunk in until this one! The school was so much smaller but we were incredibly warmly welcomed. We had a bit of a different cast today and I was wondering how that was going to work out....it was great! The realisation of how important this play is is starting to sink in. I'm finding interacting with the children just amazing: they are seeeeriously intelligent, shrewd and relish in being the chance to perform themselves. The performance went well today, I don't think I'll feel like I did in the first again, that was a truly magical moment for me, not that the following performances won't or haven't!!
I did get so so sweaty today! Jumping around is hard work but it realllly wakes you up in the morning which is just fantastic and despite a few hiccups to begin with the kids were scrambling for autographs at the end. Autographs!! Haha, amazing. A very rewarding performance at a great little school. I also had a head swell moment when I read on a few of the feedback forms that Bo had been their favourite character.....within the context of the play obviously ;-) That's gives me great confidence as a performer to really do something like this again in the future: It makes me realise how much the kids really do relate to us during the performances. xx :-) 31 October 2008, 12:23
Monday 3rd of November 12pm at St Thomas More Primary School spoke to 200 people
Really enjoyed it! – very engaging for the children and it went very smoothly considering some of the young speakers were doing the play for the first time. Their energy and enthusiasm really stood out and the audience participation was amazing – largely down to the way the team made sure they interacted with them as much as possible. The children followed up the production by bringing up issues at school council.Please thank them from us
Nige, Amaka, Tammy from v
im just being bref it wasnt as good as the first one bt went remarkably well 31 October 2008, 12:23
Monday 3rd of November 12pm at St Thomas More Primary School spoke to 200 people
Really enjoyed it! – very engaging for the children and it went very smoothly considering some of the young speakers were doing the play for the first time. Their energy and enthusiasm really stood out and the audience participation was amazing – largely down to the way the team made sure they interacted with them as much as possible. The children followed up the production by bringing up issues at school council.Please thank them from us
Nige, Amaka, Tammy from v
I had an amazing time the kids were great and really got involved i did think i let the group down a little because i forgot some of my lines but over a
ll i enjoyed the show 31 October 2008, 12:23
Friday 24th of October 10am at Tolworth Juniors spoke to 340 people
Oh. My. Gosh!!
I have never, ever found a performance so rewarding as my first as a Young Speaker at Tolworth Juniors today. I was so so SO nervous beforehand as I haven't been on stage (plus we hadn't had a proper proper run without loads of mistakes!) for a few years but the kids at Tolworth were the best audience we could have hoped for! Old Speakers Harry and Ben were amazing at keeping our energy levels going, although I was so buzzing by the end I think Harry had to throw a few stern looks my way to calm me down! The performance today has made me realise just how important the play, the initiative, the amazing support from Noor our director and Ann-Marie is in encouraging children to make small changes to their everyday actions. It was so funny after we had to finished the play to see all the kids swarming around Tope, who plays Snazzy: It was like he was a celebrity! I feel privileged and proud after today's performance to be a Young Speaker: bring on the rest!! 24 October 2008, 13:43
Friday 24th of October 10am at Tolworth Juniors spoke to 340 people
That was ourr best performance 24 October 2008, 13:43
Friday 24th of October 10am at Tolworth Juniors spoke to 340 people
Today was my first performance and it was amazing! The kids got so excited and their screaming was so loud we all had to cover our ears! It was so much fun and I can't wait to do it again. 24 October 2008, 13:43
Friday 24th of October 10am at Tolworth Juniors spoke to 340 people
Obviously being the first performance, it was a nervy display but the kids were awesome and really got involved with all the songs and also in the workshops. 24 October 2008, 13:43
Friday 17th of October 10am at Avenue Primary School spoke to 180 people
It went reeally welll, i was really nervous at first cos I thought it would be hard to make the kids laugh and get them involved, but it turned out great - they were really amazed by the FACTS (esp. the one about farting) and they started to grow a lot of interest ... 20 October 2008, 13:59
Friday 17th of October 10am at Avenue Primary School spoke to 180 people
It was very interesting since this time I've presented in a different way as there was no interactive white board, so we did a role play and asked the children questions. The children was very friendly and seem to have a very good knowledge of environmental issues. I glad to know that children are aware of environmental issues and WRWWD 20 October 2008, 13:59
Wednesday 8th of October 9am at Valentines High School spoke to 28 people
It went really good as vinija and i got through all the points about what the organisation is and what is the purpose of this organisation.
we also managed to recruit six people to join this organisation and spread the word!!!!!
We asked every one to think about one thing they would ask everyone to do if they want to change the world.
Most of them were interested in the action not charge the phone over night and we think that the animations had a great impact on them and delivered the action more to the audience. 20 October 2008, 13:55
Friday 10th of October 12pm at Canon Palmer Catholic School spoke to 180 people
we introduced the we are what we do organisation. we told them exactly what the orgainisation was about, what we believe in, and how we can achieve it. we asked the students to start taking actions within their own school to start of with. We will be going in again after a few weeks to do the actual presentation where we can present a certificate to those that contributed. Also, when we do go to do the presentation again, we will probably speak in front of year 8 as well. 20 October 2008, 13:47
Tuesday 25th of November 9am at St Antony's Rc Primary School spoke to 30 people
The children responded really well to the ideas we told them about! unfortunately the technology failed on us last minute so we had to improvise slightly, but it went well and the response was very enthuisiastic! dropped off a wall chart that afternoon as we forgot to take one in the morning, and hope to revisit them to see how they've taken onboard the ideas!! :) 20 October 2008, 11:39
Tuesday 25th of November 9am at St Antony's Rc Primary School spoke to 30 people
Our presentation didn't work again but we mangaed to do it without. I thought it went quite well and the children seemed to be really interested. At the end they asked lots of questions which was nice. We didn't have the posters for them so i dropped it off the next day, hopefully they would have completed it by next week and i look forward to going back. 20 October 2008, 11:39
Friday 17th of October 2pm at Harbinger Primary School spoke to 30 people
It was so awesome. The kids were so bright, it was inspirational to hear all of their ideas. I was so nervous at first but once we started talking and saw how focused they were on the subject it was just great. I would love to visit Harbinger again! 17 October 2008, 16:20
Friday 17th of October 10am at Outwood Grange College spoke to 360 people
the audience were really cocky
but it was loads of fun and a good confidence boost 17 October 2008, 16:05
Thursday 16th of October 10am at Outwood Grange College spoke to 360 people
This presentation was to year 10, they was not as bad as I thought they would be I thought that they would not respect us and be hard to control, but they was not, they enjoyed the actions and had a lot of fun watching Jo being hugged and spun around the room. 17 October 2008, 16:02
Wednesday 15th of October 10am at Outwood Grange College spoke to 360 people
This was to year 9, this was quite nerve racking, but I came over it and we had a great presentation. Even if they did get told off at the beginning. 17 October 2008, 15:56
Tuesday 14th of October 10am at Outwood Grange College spoke to 360 people
This was to year 8 at our school, this went well and we had people come upto us through out the day and do an action on us.
I got a lot of hugs that day. 17 October 2008, 12:01
Monday 6th of October 9am at Norbury Manor Primary spoke to 200 people
Todays performance was hillarious!!!!! As it was some peoples last performance we put in lots of extra bits that made it even more funny than ever before and the teachers loved It. We even left enough time for a full workshop plus improv with the kids and teachers and it was a wonderful day. Vernon actor/ 08 October 2008, 10:04
Monday 6th of October 9am at Norbury Manor Primary spoke to 200 people
Had a great time with the tiny inhabitants of norbury today. Bags of energy and loads of good ideas. Kids are a way lot smarter than they are taken for 08 October 2008, 10:04
Monday 6th of October 9am at Norbury Manor Primary spoke to 200 people
I'm missing performing but i'm already having great fun with th new young speakers. I have a new action- send someone a happy good morning text as it makes you both smile and are then in for a good day! 08 October 2008, 10:04
Monday 6th of October 9am at Norbury Manor Primary spoke to 200 people
*WENT OUT WITH A BANG* Yesterdays Grande Finale performance (6 oct) was one of mixed emotions! RELIEVED because we had a great performance, & a receptive crowd! (they liked me the best).. UPSET because it was our last show, i'm HAPPY to get a rest after a 3/4 week tour but i'm SAD bcoz it was so much fun
& i'll miss it! .. Oh yeah! & PRIVILIGED to have worked with such talented people! THANK U ANN-MARIE & MEWE & W.A.W.W.D 08 October 2008, 10:04
Thursday 2nd of October 7pm at Walker Books spoke to 200 people
This was at the book launch for 'Teach Your Granny To Text'. It was a fanbtastic experience and went really well. 06 October 2008, 18:27
Friday 3rd of October 12pm at Holy Trinity Ce Primary School spoke to 300 people
Great show school were great. Another fantastic performance from the folk that do what we do. Another 300 children performed too, teachers loved it. 03 October 2008, 17:32
Friday 3rd of October 12pm at Holy Trinity Ce Primary School spoke to 300 people
Was a great show 2day. Really glad 2 b performing again. Great crowd an teacher seemed very happy.. 03 October 2008, 17:32
Friday 3rd of October 12pm at Holy Trinity Ce Primary School spoke to 300 people
Fantastic performance today, everyone brought their A-Game! the teachers were real sports, allowing the kids to have some real fun! MEWE RULES!! 03 October 2008, 17:32
Friday 3rd of October 12pm at Holy Trinity Ce Primary School spoke to 300 people
Hi, todays show went very very well, great cast, great kids who were very enthusiastic and energetic, and all the teachers joined in and were great fun and support. They took a lot from the performance and workshops and discussed what they had learnt with their pupils at the end. Vernon. 03 October 2008, 17:32
Friday 3rd of October 12pm at Holy Trinity Ce Primary School spoke to 300 people
Today? Really exciting. It was funny and all the kids learnt something. The teachers were pleased with the work and the performance. The kids loved the workshops and really want the book to learn more action's. Once again another great performance by the 1 and only MEWE YOUTH GROUP. Young speakers. Barry 03 October 2008, 17:32
Thursday 2nd of October 9am at Atwood Primary School spoke to people
Today was amazing! The kids were wonderful & we got some brillitastic (brilliant&fantastic) feedback from the kids and the teachers! It was excellent! Sara-Jane 03 October 2008, 17:15
Thursday 2nd of October 9am at Atwood Primary School spoke to people
Today i got to watch th play for th first time! I felt so proud. Th kids were really sweet and i enjoyed being in amongst them. Th feedback was really go od: put across a brilliant message in a child friendly way. Yay! 03 October 2008, 17:15
Thursday 2nd of October 9am at Atwood Primary School spoke to people
Hi the play was good and the energy increased as we went on, had to speed it up coz of time but that and the workshop were well done and very interactive 03 October 2008, 17:15
Thursday 2nd of October 9am at Atwood Primary School spoke to people
I had an amazing time the kids were great and really got involved i did think i let the group down a little because i forgot some of my lines but over a 03 October 2008, 17:15
Thursday 2nd of October 9am at Atwood Primary School spoke to people
nce again... It was amazin... Luv it 03 October 2008, 17:15
Tuesday 30th of September 2am at Outwood Grange College spoke to 75 people
I thought it went very well, we had a great responce afterwards and everyone seemed very enthusastic. 03 October 2008, 15:41
Tuesday 30th of September 2am at Outwood Grange College spoke to 75 people
It went great, we has some small technical promblems so it took a little longer than we orignaly planed but it still went great 03 October 2008, 15:41
Friday 7th of November 8am at Sarah Bonnell School spoke to 180 people
The presenation ws slightly daunting at first because it was in a really quiet assembly hall and we were told we only had 8 mins to spread the Wearewhatwedo message!!!! that was not enough as we soon found out!!! first, our DVD didn't work, then we uploaded another presentation off the internet which worked but with no sound!! :( !!! In about 5 mins we tried our best to give a good presentation but we left feeling slightly weary about what the girls there had learnt about wearewhatwedo....maybe go back again soon....but one good thing ....one of the girls there had one a prize for giving an action...so maybe she can tell her friends a bit more about wearewhatwedo!!! 02 October 2008, 11:35
Friday 7th of November 8am at Sarah Bonnell School spoke to 180 people
the presentation had to be done with limited time but we tried our best to get the message through anyway. we also had a few problems with the audio so much of the presentation was us speaking about our own experiences with we are what we do. just a little advice for other young speakers...try to prepare yourself incase the school doesn't have the video facilities because you can still spread the word about we are what we do by improvising and verbally telling the children about small actions. :) 02 October 2008, 11:35
Wednesday 1st of October 9am at Selsdon Primary School spoke to people
If this wasnt the best performance, it was a close second! Definately the funniest. Teachers were exellent! A kid told me it was the best play he's ever seen! 01 October 2008, 15:47
Wednesday 1st of October 9am at Selsdon Primary School spoke to people
A good performance today and in the workshops the kids were so receptive and were great. Went very well as nicola should know, you lot seemed to enjoy it. 01 October 2008, 15:47
Wednesday 1st of October 9am at Selsdon Primary School spoke to people
Marlon here. I had a top time today at selsdon primary school. Very well behaved and lively kids. Roll on friday 01 October 2008, 15:47
Wednesday 1st of October 9am at Selsdon Primary School spoke to people
Todays performance was my favourite to date.it was an all male cast with no support or music guy and we had a ball.The kids were fun,well behaved and loved the play. and when we split up to do two workshops we covered everything and had time to do the role play with the kids, we did an improvised scene and got kids to bring there own characters in and decide what happend next in the scene. We also got the teacher to act aswell. In short, the kids were cool, the teachers were wonderful, and the actors were brilliant.definately the funniest performance of all and if not one of the best-then thee best performance and work shop to date!! Vernon actor/young speaker. 01 October 2008, 15:47
Wednesday 8th of October 9am at St Winefride's RC Primary School spoke to 60 people
The children were very engaged during the presentation. There were no interuptions or distractions from the audience which is a good indication that the children were interested throughout. Later on in the day, children were following up the actions presented eg suggesting we turn off lights in the classrooms which is some indication that the message got through.The girls were extremely well prepared and pitched the level of their input just right. The presentation was very slick and the presenters were enthusiastic in their delivery. They were confident and came acroos as being geniunely committed to the whole concept. Helen Pree, TeacherToday Roselyn and I presented at St Winifred's primary school. It went really well, the kids were enthusiastic to take part and listened. They were also able to answer questions form their teacher about what they heard and understood the message so well done us!! :P 01 October 2008, 13:22
Tuesday 30th of September 9am at Spring Park Primary spoke to people
2day the kids where so friendly & receptive, i almost forgot they were there, that was until they screamed my ears off! A good show but a bittersweet one (Noors last performance) :-( 30 September 2008, 16:52
Tuesday 30th of September 9am at Spring Park Primary spoke to people
A good performance today and the children in the workshops were so receptive. Went well. 30 September 2008, 16:52
Tuesday 30th of September 9am at Spring Park Primary spoke to people
Th kids were really well behaved today. It was a nice suprise! Th play is starting to flow so well and it's nearly over :( i think we need to take this further outside of london. Th kids love it, and seem to get so much out of it. X 30 September 2008, 16:52
Tuesday 30th of September 9am at Spring Park Primary spoke to people
Hi todays performance was nice, the kids were adorable coz they were younger than usual and the kids were really receptive and well behaved. Vernon/ 30 September 2008, 16:52
Tuesday 30th of September 9am at Spring Park Primary spoke to people
Today was fantastic. It's was my first performance and i really enjoyed it. I wanted to do it over and over again. Ready to rumble. Barry 30 September 2008, 16:52
Thursday 4th of September 1pm at Blackburn College spoke to 200 people
it was the firs day of college and i was supposed 2 have a partner but he didnt appear so i was 'forced' to go solo...altho i had to wing it things went well and the 2 actions presented were...use both sides of each piece of paper...use a biro from start to finish...even now people are holding up their pens at me sayin LOOK LOOOOKK IM USNG A PENN!! 29 September 2008, 17:50
Saturday 5th of July 3pm at Blackburn College spoke to 38 people
it went well and the general feedback was that we HADNT just skived on 2 days and been canoeing and instead we DID learn about how to give presentations on WAWWD and they have a general knowledge of what WAWWD is about...the action presented was 'bake something for a friend'... 29 September 2008, 17:47
Monday 29th of September 9am at Christ Church Primary Cofe Primary School spoke to 280 people
Very good, loads and loads of children!!! they loved it..... 29 September 2008, 17:17
Monday 29th of September 9am at Christ Church Primary Cofe Primary School spoke to 280 people
Hi sam, today went very well, I think it was the biggest audience we have had so far and the atmosphere was special. Vernon 29 September 2008, 17:17
Monday 29th of September 9am at Christ Church Primary Cofe Primary School spoke to 280 people
A good performance so many kids 280 today it was intense. Yes extremely noisy... Was not bad however! 29 September 2008, 17:17
Looking to spread this in my area
I was wondering if anyone has started this movement in the US? If not, is anyone interested? 28 September 2008, 12:56Friday 26th of September 9am at Morden Primary School spoke to 180 people
This was interesting as it was a very long stage and we all had to try hard to keep our voices on full blast through out the performance. But once again yes you guessed it success! The kids and teachers had fun and learnt a lot about small actions can lead to BIG CHANGE!!!! 26 September 2008, 13:13
Friday 26th of September 9am at Morden Primary School spoke to 180 people
I liked this one.... very good school! 26 September 2008, 13:13
Friday 26th of September 9am at Morden Primary School spoke to 180 people
Hello.. The kids today were so well behaved, they laughed at all my comical references, which is always good! 26 September 2008, 13:13
Thursday 25th of September 1pm at Malden Manor Primary School spoke to 150 people
Young Speakers came to Malden Manor last Thursday and I've just received your email asking for feedback.I thought at first that it would just be Y6 who would benefit so was very pleased to be told that Y4 and 5 could come too - a good start!
The content was appropriate and effective with the children still talking about the characters the following day.
The children were encouraged to join in with various parts and were extrememly well controlled by the actors!
It was a great performance and the children came away with a lot of ideas, so thank you very much.
Jane Daines
Assistant Head
Malden Manor
It was fab today. Best audience for me and best performance. It went on a bit too long because they were enjoying themselves so much! Noor 26 September 2008, 13:09
Thursday 25th of September 9am at St Luke Cofe School spoke to people
I think todays audience was the loudest ive performed for! My ears almost jumped off and ran away! 26 September 2008, 12:58
Tuesday 1st of July 9am at St Stephens's Church of England Junior School Blackburn spoke to 71 people
Was good the Dvd Broke so we had to improvise which made it interesting. Was a bit scary as it was the first one I had done but I really Enjoyed it! 26 September 2008, 12:53
Monday 15th of September 1pm at Our Lady Immaculate Primary School spoke to 80 people
Enson young speaker actor. 2 day went really well 4 or first performance. Even doe i was feelin nerves.. 25 September 2008, 12:45
Monday 15th of September 1pm at Our Lady Immaculate Primary School spoke to 80 people
We arrived nice and early to th school. The lady immaculate were really kind, they even brought us pepsi! Th performance went really well, th kids suprised me by being really eager to interact. At th end everyone got up and danced like one big party! I was sweating more than ever before, but it was well worth it! I feel great and know that it can only get better. We are what we do rock!! Noor lawson, young speaker. 25 September 2008, 12:45
Monday 15th of September 1pm at Our Lady Immaculate Primary School spoke to 80 people
The play went swimmingly! Benjamin Cawley 25 September 2008, 12:45
Monday 15th of September 1pm at Our Lady Immaculate Primary School spoke to 80 people
Sara-Jane Perriman aka Snazzie! Today was amazing! I had the best time. I loved it when i overheard a group of girls saying that i was the best in the play. It really made my day! I cant wait to do the other schools. I wish i could perform in all the plays. Young speaker 25 September 2008, 12:45
Monday 15th of September 1pm at Our Lady Immaculate Primary School spoke to 80 people
Hi, its Vernon Nxumale (actor/young speaker) felt no nerves, and was pleasently suprised by the kids energy and enthusiasm. Can't wait for the next show. 25 September 2008, 12:45
Tuesday 16th of September 9am at Corpus Christi Primary School spoke to 60 people
Man oh man, in snazzie's words! Doing two performances was hectic and tiring! It shows th actions are really working as we nearly inspired anarchy in th kids! Seriously, every day i realise how much impact young speakers is having on my life. It's so important kids get to see this, and have it reinforced so they can continue to make a difference. On th whole they're receptive although you do get th occasional eye roller! Noor Lawson 25 September 2008, 12:30
Tuesday 16th of September 9am at Corpus Christi Primary School spoke to 60 people
Enson Smith young speaker. Second day went really well, we had a slow start but gt betta as da day went on.. 25 September 2008, 12:30
Tuesday 16th of September 9am at Corpus Christi Primary School spoke to 60 people
Today was again a nice show... more kids lots of energy... 25 September 2008, 12:30
Tuesday 16th of September 9am at Corpus Christi Primary School spoke to 60 people
Hi, its Vernon Nxumale actor/young speakers, today was great, performances were even better, last school was abit hard to perform in as the school had loads of younger kids, year 3 etc but on the whole, great. 25 September 2008, 12:30
Tuesday 16th of September 9am at Corpus Christi Primary School spoke to 60 people
Tues was amazing but very tiring. Because of a mix up, we had to perform to 3 year groups which was very hard because of all the disruption. But what i love is that through doing this play i tend to look at my actions and see what impact im having on the world &how i can make it a better place. 25 September 2008, 12:30
Tuesday 16th of September 9am at Corpus Christi Primary School spoke to 60 people
Loads of energy in the play! Kids responded great 25 September 2008, 12:30
Tuesday 16th of September 9am at Corpus Christi Primary School spoke to 60 people
First performance 4me so very very nervous.there were more kids than we expected,but that just meant the energy was super high.kids loved singing+dancing 25 September 2008, 12:30
Tuesday 16th of September 9am at Corpus Christi Primary School spoke to 60 people
An interesting first few shows, a few niggles as expected. The energy was much better in the second performance after the first one this morning. But it is coming together. 25 September 2008, 12:30
Thursday 18th of September 2pm at Malden Parochial Cofe School spoke to 120 people
Two great shows today, the shows are becoming tighter and the schools are very responsive to our production. 25 September 2008, 12:18
Monday 22nd of September 8am at Monks Orchard Primary School spoke to 120 people
Thankyou for the excellent presentation at Monks Orchard Primary school.The children were engaged for the whole show.
Feedback from the children was very positive.
A few of the messages and sketches will have gone over the heads of some of the children but on the whole most of the messages will have been retained.
Hope you will come again next year!
Margaret Misson
Headteacher
today school was amazing, the kids went crazy and loved it. 25 September 2008, 12:06
Monday 22nd of September 8am at Monks Orchard Primary School spoke to 120 people
Thankyou for the excellent presentation at Monks Orchard Primary school.The children were engaged for the whole show.
Feedback from the children was very positive.
A few of the messages and sketches will have gone over the heads of some of the children but on the whole most of the messages will have been retained.
Hope you will come again next year!
Margaret Misson
Headteacher
This was my 1st show and yes i did go well, the audience was real good and laughed and cried at all the right places :) 25 September 2008, 12:06
Monday 22nd of September 8am at Monks Orchard Primary School spoke to 120 people
Thankyou for the excellent presentation at Monks Orchard Primary school.The children were engaged for the whole show.
Feedback from the children was very positive.
A few of the messages and sketches will have gone over the heads of some of the children but on the whole most of the messages will have been retained.
Hope you will come again next year!
Margaret Misson
Headteacher
This is Isobel. I played nicky today. I really loved every second of today, the students made it really fun and really played along with us. The workshop s brought up some really intelligent and astute insights and thoughts. And I fulfilled a lifetime ambition of signing autographs! Take it easy. X x 25 September 2008, 12:06
Monday 22nd of September 8am at Monks Orchard Primary School spoke to 120 people
Thankyou for the excellent presentation at Monks Orchard Primary school.The children were engaged for the whole show.
Feedback from the children was very positive.
A few of the messages and sketches will have gone over the heads of some of the children but on the whole most of the messages will have been retained.
Hope you will come again next year!
Margaret Misson
Headteacher
Hi its vernon actor/young speaker, the school yesterday really got the play gave amazing feed back, our best yet 25 September 2008, 12:06
Monday 22nd of September 8am at Monks Orchard Primary School spoke to 120 people
Thankyou for the excellent presentation at Monks Orchard Primary school.The children were engaged for the whole show.
Feedback from the children was very positive.
A few of the messages and sketches will have gone over the heads of some of the children but on the whole most of the messages will have been retained.
Hope you will come again next year!
Margaret Misson
Headteacher
Good show today, bit of a patchy performance from the team. The teachers seemed to enjoy the performance as did the kids. Roll on tomorrow! 25 September 2008, 12:06
Tuesday 23rd of September 9am at Robin Hood Primary School spoke to 150 people
We got a little bit lost on the way to this school. But we got here just in the nick of time. Very big audience this time round but by now i was very confident and had a good team around me. 25 September 2008, 12:01
Tuesday 23rd of September 9am at Robin Hood Primary School spoke to 150 people
Was very good! the kids loved us! 25 September 2008, 12:01
Tuesday 23rd of September 9am at Robin Hood Primary School spoke to 150 people
Not a bad performance today but some parts fell apart due to disruptions... However it was energetic and carried through well. Was well recieved by the kids. 25 September 2008, 12:01
Tuesday 23rd of September 1pm at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School spoke to 130 people
Was very good am very happy!! 25 September 2008, 11:54
Tuesday 23rd of September 1pm at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School spoke to 130 people
Hiya, it's Isobel, I played nicky today. I had a great time at st joseph's this afternoon. They all joined in dancing with us in the last song with the wigs and glasses and all the props! The year fives did the workshop and came up with great ideas for the spider diagrams. 25 September 2008, 11:54
Tuesday 23rd of September 1pm at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School spoke to 130 people
This was the best behaved school i been to yet, they really enjoyed the show and every one at the end got a "high five, Yes" 25 September 2008, 11:54
Tuesday 23rd of September 1pm at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School spoke to 130 people
I thought the kids in todays performance responded well, even though there wasn’t a full audience the energy was great. 25 September 2008, 11:54
Wednesday 24th of September 1pm at Green Lane Primary School spoke to 130 people
Went really well. 25 September 2008, 11:45
Wednesday 24th of September 1pm at Green Lane Primary School spoke to 130 people
This was a noisy bunch but they did manage to settle down after a while. They still loved the show and listened to what was being said. This was our most challenging performance but we managed to change the world and the kids behaviour too. 25 September 2008, 11:45
Wednesday 24th of September 9am at The Mount Primary School spoke to 128 people
This one was good, little girl asked me for my autograph when i was singing! 25 September 2008, 11:36
Wednesday 24th of September 9am at The Mount Primary School spoke to 128 people
By now i had found my character, full of energy and a little bit weird at times. But we were all taking part in the workshops and some of the answers were excellent from the pupils. They really enjoyed it and hoped that we come back next year. 25 September 2008, 11:36
Wednesday 24th of September 9am at The Mount Primary School spoke to 128 people
Hi it's vernon, actor/young speaker, the plays today were great and the work shops also, brilliant coz the kids always give us different actions and ideas for actions. They really do get it. The first school we did was great-it was our best performance and the kids were well behaved, it was also special because a child with autism who never really speaks in school, took part and got up in front of everyone and spoke about the play and helped us do the ending. The second school were very hyper active and did heckle A LOT, the most we have ever had! But the actors coped very well and the kids were brilliant in the work shop. Vernon. 25 September 2008, 11:36
Wednesday 24th of September 9am at The Mount Primary School spoke to 128 people
Hi it's Isobel. This morning at the mount the students were amazing with all the interactions in the play and the teachers told us that one of the children who got up and spoke in front me everyone never talks much in school so he must have enjoyed it. this afternoon we had to do the whole thing without ann-marie which was scary but a challenge. The kids were an unrelenting crowd and really pushed us. They had so much energy the play overran as they were joining in so much! 25 September 2008, 11:36
Tuesday 21st of October 9am at Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School spoke to 270 people
When I arraived there it was raining but it was a short jorney form my house to walk, and I wasn't really in the mood becasue i was wet ect. but the kids really made me happy by grabbing my hands and taking me into the hall and when the presentation was going on they were engaged and really enthiastic and i was amazed on how many kids came up to me and talk to me 10 September 2008, 15:52
Wednesday 15th of October 9am at Kensington Primary spoke to 90 people
Great! The kids really enjoyed it as well - really great introduction to what We Are What We Do is all about. Really great idea to have 6th formers coming in - they're such role models. Serin Patel, TeacherIt was really good they really listened and laughed a lot at the animations - we had to calm them down! They really liked the Mobile animation as even tho they were quite young, they did admit to charging fones up at nite. they realized from the presentation that everythign small they do is counting up and alot of them went smiling off from the presentation after they gave their own ideas like helping people, and most of them were after recycling rubish. They all enjoyed the presentation tho 04 September 2008, 18:11
Wednesday 15th of October 9am at Kensington Primary spoke to 90 people
Great! The kids really enjoyed it as well - really great introduction to what We Are What We Do is all about. Really great idea to have 6th formers coming in - they're such role models. Serin Patel, Teacheri was really nervous at first because this was my first presentation, but the kids came in smiling and it made me a bit calmer. i had practised my presentation beforehand and it really helped because i knew what i was going to say throughout the assembly. the kids seemed to have fun and interacted with us when we asked them questions. it was really fun to show them the slides, they couldnt stop laughing at some of them! 04 September 2008, 18:11
Wednesday 26th of November 9am at Feniscowles Primary School spoke to 240 people
It was really good the kids all loved the presentation and all the staff enjoyed it! 04 September 2008, 14:48
energy saving light bulbs
we purchased energy saving light bulbs for every fixture in our house. Our electricity bill dropped $35.00 in one month. Not only are we saving money but feel good about doing something to conserve on energy. 04 August 2008, 10:49
Friday 26th of September 9am at Willow Brook Primary School spoke to 120 people
wow, it was fun, the kids love the animations! They were laughing all the time. It was easier then I thought and I wasn't nervous at all (I guess i'm use 2 doing presentation now) But I love the experience!
Hopefully the children got our message and it's great to do some sign language, everyone got involved. =D 18 July 2008, 14:24
Tuesday 15th of July 12pm at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy spoke to 50 people
They were very well received, the graphics worked smoothly and T-shirts (with Hug Me etc), flower pots with sproutimg seeds and personalised gingerbread men were deployed to maximum effect.It went quite well :) 17 July 2008, 17:56
Friday 11th of July 10am at Little Ilford School spoke to 120 people
I spoke to an individual class of about 9, all were very anxious to know who we are what we do has to offer. We were able to produce great ideas on ways to conserve and other actions from the children and give back an impressive presentation to the school, all of which were very confident and who had clearly understood the aim of saving the environment. 16 July 2008, 18:15
Tuesday 15th of July 9am at Gallions Primary School spoke to 60 people
It was great. All the pupils were enthusiastic by the slides we showed to them and they were all interested in telling us inparticularly what they had grown and eaten before. I was surprised how much they enjoyed it seeing as they were all young and might not get the concept of we are what we do but getting them to repeat small actions x lots of people = BIG CHANGE and also repeating back to us the various actions they will take when they return home brought to my attention how fast they picked up the aim of we are what we do. 16 July 2008, 18:09
Tuesday 15th of July 9am at Gallions Primary School spoke to 30 people
i feel that it went really great, the children was answering questions and seemed very intrested in evrything we had to say. as it was my first presentation i felt very nervous but while doing the presentation i just felt so relaxed and loved spreading the word!! 15 July 2008, 16:41
Thursday 10th of July 9am at Godwin Junior School spoke to 55 people
It went reaaly well. I really enjoyed myself and the children were emazing. 15 July 2008, 16:39
Thursday 10th of July 9am at Godwin Junior School spoke to 30 people
It was slightly daunting at first because the IT stopped working but we got through it and evryone got involved! i was surprised to find that te children knew about the actions and what would come up on each slide!( especially after the beans slide) :) Overall, i think it went quite well and a lot of fun!! 15 July 2008, 16:38
Thursday 10th of July 9am at Godwin Junior School spoke to 30 people
It was slightly daunting at first because the IT stopped working but we got through it and evryone got involved! i was surprised to find that te children knew about the actions and what would come up on each slide!( especially after the beans slide) :) Overall, i think it went quite well and a lot of fun!! 15 July 2008, 16:24
Saturday 5th of July 10am at St Angela's & St Bonaventures spoke to 80 people
I done a 5 minute presentaion with Pooja Shah to a group of 70 year 6's plus arund 10 teachers sitting at the side at my secondary school St Angela's on the 5th of July at their last day of Saturday School having their presenation. It went really well, 15 July 2008, 16:17
Saturday 5th of July 10am at St Angela's & St Bonaventures spoke to 80 people
My very first presentation!! the audience were a group of animated year six students at saturday school, and the presentation was done without a dvd but lots of little interactive elements, such as questions, clapping to demonstrate the small action x lots of people element, and also joke telling (to make someone smile), which in this case was particularly effective :) 15 July 2008, 16:17
Wednesday 9th of July 9am at Essex Primary School spoke to 480 people
Technology didn't work 15 July 2008, 16:14
Wednesday 9th of July 9am at Essex Primary School spoke to 250 people
Technology didn't work! large group of children of varying ages so slightly daunting, unsure if some of the children understood the message but they seemed to enjoy the presentation anyway! when we called up a little boy to tell a joke he forgot! which was a sortof unplanned situation but we improvised and told a joke instead which the kids found hilarious :) 15 July 2008, 16:13
Monday 7th of July 9am at Tollgate Primary School spoke to 240 people
To start off with i felt a bit nervous because i saw all of both year 5 and 6 sitting in front of me waiting for some entertainement. Therefore my main aim was to grab their attention, which i felt i achieved. The main way to do this was to include them as part of the presentation, and when i asked for volunteers, nearly all of them raised their hands, which meant that what i had hoped for was working. Also those that did not raise their hands, or those seen to be sitting quitely in one place were given a chance to speak. As well as myself, the other presenters that came along with me were salma, and huma, who also encouraged students to speak and follow what the we are what we do organisation believe in as well as keeping the presentation alive!! Overall i would like to say that for our first presentation, it was an excellent one. Me, Salma and Huma also believe that the whole point of the presentation was to pass on our message, which we feel that we acomplished successfully. We are looking forward to many more presentations which we hope will be even better. 15 July 2008, 16:09
Monday 7th of July 9am at Calverton Primary School spoke to 105 people
smallactionsbigchange winning entrant attends this school he was awarded a prize for his idea which will be in the new 'Teach your granny to text and other ways to change the world' book. Technology didn't work! 15 July 2008, 12:42
Monday 7th of July 9am at Calverton Primary School spoke to 105 people
great! 15 July 2008, 12:42
An exhibition about going Green
I have naturally been a green person since I was a child, recycling old boxes to make a barbie house rather than getting one brought (probably because my parents wouldn’t buy me one), using as less electricity as possible etc. Now as the Exhibition Officer at Brent Museum doing an exhibition about being green was easy to programme, especially as council are attempting to give it a big push this year.
It was supposed to be an exhibition about ecology and parks in Brent but it got slightly highjacked as I began to shape it and got Ines from the Environment Policy team in on the act. The result is Greenopaedia which opened to the public on Friday 23rd May and will run until Sunday 2nd November 2008. The idea was to show people how easy it was to be green and what the benefits are to them, such as saving money if you turn off unused lights etc. Having spoken to people it’s amazing how many just don’t realise this or don’t think about it so I really hope the exhibition will highlight this and get people changing their habits. It has the same ethos as We Are What We Do, small changes from a lot of people means a big result. There are also interactives in the exhibition with green lingo/ terms explained and a spot the litter panel – you can begin being green from any age (the younger you start the better actually). I also worked with lots of local groups who are attempting to get make changes for the better and have come across some great ideas and projects and am using Greenopaedia as a way of letting people know how they can get involved with these projects.
The exhibition will tour after it has closed at the museum so I really hope that it will help spread the word and get people making those small but significant changes now! 06 June 2008, 11:00
Spread the word...
Little steps. Everyone can take them and the benefits ripple out into the world. I love this site and am new to it.
Recently, after becoming sick of my own inaction, I started my own blog. A normal person taking her own small steps to make change.
I would love to hear from people taking their own steps.... contribute at daisygreenorg.blogspot.com
love Daisy x 29 April 2008, 16:38
Tell me the rules and the game,and I will figure o
That has always been my montra, tell me the rules, and figure out a way to win. I coach young men in baseball and basketball. I tell them constantly, they must learn to play with the rules they are given and find a way to overcome. I have never let my coaching or myself be controlled by boundaries. I got out of college in 1985, I found a man that was starting a company. I loved him and the company. 11 years ago, I started getting sick, but my wife, had just delivered my daughter. We did not have a name for her but someway the name HOPE came to us and we never knew if how God had given us her.
I also have a son, he was 2, and a mini me already. I was living the American Dream. I was working 12, 15, hours a day, 6, and 7 days a week to make the company grow. I was taught if there was no bone sticking out of you...that you are not hurt. My grandmother, was part Cherokee and said when you lay down you die. I kept going, my wife, stopped working to raise our children. I started setting goals. Each year a little higher, each year a little bigger. The company was growing, then Nov 2006, I was having so many migraines, and fatigue that I was begining to struggle not to lay down. A friend told us about a Chronic Pain specialist. I relucantly went, not with an open mind. Remember this has been 11 years now that I was hurting and countless doctors had said they could fix me. Three days later we got a call to come into the office. She began by telling me my immune system was shot, she continued to tell me I had chronic Lyme disease with multiple viruses and co-infections.
I began extensive treatments, I had sold my interest in the company to help offset expense. My once partner told me I had a job as long as I wanted it. I finished treatments in May and was ready to try to go back to work. May 26th, I recieved a registered letter stating that I was fired. Shocked, angry, hurt, all described my feelings. It took me 2 more months before I could find the energy to go to work. A man named Bob Scales, called me and said he had a job for me and wanted to pay it forward. I am 45, Bob has known "of" me for at least 20 years. I accepted the job, but the stress of not getting paid by my previous employer, the disability companies never paying, and the Rage I was carrying I began to fall backwards this time mentally as well as physically. I resigned Nov 12, one day before my son's 14th birthday. It is now Febuary, I have this horrible cycle that goes something like this, a few good days, a few not so good days, and a few more bad days, and then several horrible days. Little things now throw me over the edge, I have no control of mind, body, or soul.
I have made a promise to myself, my family, my teams, my friends, and everyone else that I have had reach out to help and promised to pay it forwards and backwards. Each day I look for something simple, actually, baby steps to make someone else's day a little better. Give a mother digging through her purse in an effort to find a quarter so her daughter can ride the mechanical pony at the grocery story. Handing her that fifty cents did me much more good then it the girl enjoying the ride. I watched from outside the store so I could let her mother enjoy the ride also.
I have failed at many things. I believe failure is part of success, and those who dont fail are probably not extending themsleves enough. I lived my life with some simple rules. Rule #1 anything worth doing is worth doing again. Rule #2, is give people what they want and you will get want you need. Rule #3. If your going to JUMP, close your eyes and jump with both feet. Rule#4 is my newest rule, do a random act of kindness, help someone daily, show the ones you love really how much you love them.
Since that Nov 2006, we have had many "bumps in the road". I describe it as being in a hole so deep that you have to bend your head straight up to see the light. I am trying to climb out of the hole but at times water comes rushing in.
For those you have been in their own hole, it will get better, embrace those that offer their help and forget those who turn their backs on you. SO MY ACTION IS SPREAD THE WORD, HELP THOSE WHETHER FRIEND, FAMILY, OR STRANGER THAT HAVE FALLEN IN THEIR OWN HOLE THAT YOU ARE THERE TO HELP. IT SEEMS THAT THE MORE I TELL MY STORY THE MORE I FIND OTHERS THAT HAVE "FALLEN" SOMETIMES IN A CRACK WHERE IT IS HARD FOR THEM TO BE SEEN OR HELPED. PAY IT FORWARD! ONE WAY IS TO TAKE BABY STEPS AND DO RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS. 08 February 2008, 23:10
Simple Solutions for Change-Youth Leadership Confe
Hello,
My name is Jenn Hockema and I work for the American Youth Foundation www.ayf.com
We are doing a conference June 17-21, 2008 called Simple Solutions for Change. The area of action is the environment.
The purpose of the conference is to provide participants with new global information about the environment, during the conference they will create a community action plan to implement positive change in their local community.
Our website has many more details about the conference. https://www.ayf.com/cspMW_SimpleSolutions.asp
Please help us spread the word!
Sincerely,
Jenn Hockema
Program Coordinator
American Youth Foundation-Miniwanca
23 January 2008, 14:57
Save our 23 Primary Schools, Please, Please Help!!
Isle of Wight Council is planning to CLOSE 23 of our successful 43 Primary Schools on the Island. Many of these are fantastic village schools where the staff know every child's name and most of the parents too. Have a look at our website www.onegreenisland.co.uk, please don't forget us, think of our Carbon Footprint. We walk our children to school, we are very lucky, the Isle of Wight is very green, the crime rate is low and large areas are designated Areas Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Please support us, we need advice on peaceful protest. Beware, this could happen in you area, please help us.
Caroline 23 January 2008, 06:21
starting up
I plan to start campaigning in my local area (South Lanarkshire in Scotland) to get rid of plastic bags. I plan to start by approaching shops with the We Are What We Do poster, but I also want to be able to provide details of how to start using paper bags to retailers - any information on this would be appreciated! If anyone lives in my area then please get in touch so we can work together x 13 January 2008, 13:31
Enjoy the things you have in common then discover
Friends of mine have started up a brilliant website to help find people of like-mind - its name? www.FindLikeMinds.com
I think 'We are what we do' people we love this and it helps me achieve my 'Spread the Word' action too!
Hope people will visit, join and enjoy - Danny :)
28 December 2007, 15:44
I really think that Brazil should have a website, an organization like this one. I'm sure it would make great difference... Is it possible to start a program with you, but here in Brazil? I can help... 04 December 2007, 13:42
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