AGM and Members Weekend 6th-11th November here at Braziers Park. Please click here to download a booking form.
Members Weekend January 30th 2009
Please click here to down load Veronica Wallace Member’s talk (01/02/09)
TOWARDS A TEN YEAR PLAN
What will Braziers be like in Ten Years’ Time? Braziers in 2017
Accepted by the AGM, May 2007.
BASICS
” Conscious Evolution – generate a new understanding of our participation in overall processes
” Finances – producing a surplus beyond delivery of central aims, for refurbishment and development
” Friends of Braziers – to be supported, and encouraged in raising funds for projects
” Legal Structure – to be researched, resolved and implemented – perhaps a Registered Charity
” Public Benefit – Braziers to be seen to work towards the public benefit
” Social Justice – to work towards reversing injustices near and far in the surrounding world
” Ecological Sustainability – examination of all our activities in order to reduce our footprint
” Braziers Land – careful management to support residents’ & visitors’ holistic experience
PEOPLE
” Employment – certain key posts to be salaried positions
” Informal workers – aim to recognise and regularise informal arrangements (non-cash exchanges)
” Volunteer work to continue and be developed to run co-operatively alongside employed situations.
” Overseas volunteer participation to continue, and be developed.
” Membership, Active Associateship and Associateship – to continue and be re-examined
” Resident Community – empower and develop with a view to sustainability and diversity
EDUCATION
” All Braziers activities are experimental in nature – they are likely to evolve and change
” Braziers Curriculum – integrative study developed and managed by Director of Studies
” Camping, Outdoor Activities and Courses – to continue and develop
” Promote and Document our educational activity
” Recognise the value of using and developing our educational resources
” Develop connections with non-BP courses, fostering partnerships and mutual dialogue
BUILDINGS
” BP Heating Source – conclude feasibility study and install new system to improve sustainability
” Assess Space Needs across accommodation, catering, studio and service functions etc
” Accommodation – increase bedrooms available to visitors and residents
” Re-appoint Barn as Alternative Venue – increase revenue and provide a large indoor space
” Develop Outbuildings – Coach House, Chicken House, Apple Store, Egg House, Cowshed, Studio
” Alternative shelters – to be encouraged for educational and temporary accommodation purposes
” Several new permanent eco-dwellings – to be encouraged and funding solutions found
SEP & VARIOUS
” Sensory Executive Process to continue evolving
” Conscious Research and Integration of other recognised group procedures
” Resolution and Clarity Regarding Businesses operating from BPSISR’s premises
” Disciplinary & Grievance Procedure and Code of Conduct applicable to all members and residents
” Financial Contributions and Legacies to BPSISR to be encouraged
HERITAGE & SPIRIT
” Our Intellectual, Spiritual and Practical Forebears to be remembered, especially BPSISR founders
” Research Communications to be encouraged and valued as the record of the experiment
” Ongoing Purpose behind Braziers – continual awareness of slight and great changes
” Promote Reasonable Optimism about BPSISR’s future existence and purpose
” Promote Optimism about the ability of humanity to rise to the challenge of our modern predicament
” Spirit of Braziers to remain as ever one warm welcome and many shared words
Becoming a Member
Braziers welcomes enquiries about membership of both the Society, legally known as the Braziers Park School of Integrative Social Research, and of the Friends of Braziers, which is a registered charity established to support the educational work of Braziers and the maintenance of the buildings.
Anyone who is interested in the development of the ideas and philosophy of Braziers may join as an Associate. Those who do so will receive notice of, and be invited to, various meetings and seminars to discuss the advancement of these ideas. The annual subscription for Associate membership is £18 p.a.
Download an application form to become an Associate.
If you are interested in supporting the work of the Friends of Braziers, with its particular focus on the upkeep of the buildings, you are welcome to become a Friend. Friends of Braziers receive invitations to various events, including previews of art exhibitions, use of the library by prior arrangement with the resident community, and other benefits. Membership costs £15 p.a. for an individual or £20 p.a. for a couple at the same address.
Download an application form to become a Friend.
Those who take an active part in the work of Braziers Park, either as Associates or Friends, become eligible to be made Active Associates, possibly leading to appointment as full Members of the Society with a vote at the AGM and eligible for nomination to the Committee of Management.