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Faith, hope ... and scientific charity

14 April 2006

In my meetings with apprentice community workers over many years, it's been interesting to note the shifting motivations. In the 1960s and 70s most young applicants said their motivation to work for social justice came from family convictions, either socialist or Christian. In the 1970s some Marxist community workers became too political and self destructed - they are mostly gone now; but I know of at least a dozen Christian clergy who live with the poor in Scotland's struggling housing estates. Some are impressive community leaders.

What's on regeneration-related TV and radio

14 April 2006

Monday 17 April - 3.35am Britain's Rubbish. Channel 4. An investigation into criminals who profit from Britain's waste (Repeat).

Diary

14 April 2006

There was much celebrity swearing at the Way Ahead conference in Bristol where Tim Smit, the colourful boss of Cornwall's Eden Project, told delegates there to hear about the new South-West growth strategy that the constant pursuit of growth is "bullshit", dropping the F-word in at one point to ensure that the mild-mannered audience was listening.

Work Experience with Jo Edwards, project architect, Pollard Thomas Edwards

14 April 2006

Jo Edwards, 33, is a project architect at Pollard Thomas Edwards Architects (PTEA). She was responsible for the refurbishment of Brockwell Lido in Lambeth as well as larger regeneration projects in south London and Slough.

Agenda to 8 June

14 April 2006

25 April - Regeneration Training Programme - Northern Ireland. Organiser: British Urban Regeneration Association (Bura). Venue: Belfast. Details: (tel) 020 7539 4030, (email) info@bura.org.uk, or (web) www.bura.org.uk

Think-tank and third sector to collaborate

14 April 2006

A deal to try to improve the links between social scientists and the voluntary and community sector has been agreed by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and think-tank the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

Qualification for credit union workers created

14 April 2006

A new qualification for credit union employees is being launched by the Association of British Credit Unions Ltd (Abcul) and the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland (Ciobs).

New Publications

14 April 2006

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Key read

14 April 2006

Nottingham's Family First 1965-2005: Forty Years' Practical Work with Local People Overcoming Difficulties. By Ruth I Johns. Published by Family First.

Hi-tech hub promotes business growth

14 April 2006

The £5 million Quadrus Centre in South Tyneside provides high-tech workspace and support services for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Run by the Tyneside Economic Development Company, the centre opened in May 2005. The centre aims to act as a "hub", helping enterprises to grow. Centre manager Tania Morrison answers our panel's questions.