Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Show and Tell!!



So after the success of the dinner and swap a cloths, there was a desire to keep going with a regular event that would serve a purpose in the community and bring people together.

Inspired by similar 'free school' ideas overseas we decided to start a monthly D.I.Y education night called "Show and Tell".

The concept is that anyone can come along and talk about a topic of their choice. Not necessarily something they know a lot about, or something that might usually be classed as 'academic' or 'intellectual' - just anything that one is interested in and keen to share with others.

The first one was in May 2009 and covered the diverse topic range of: Ecology and Dr Seuss, the Free Burma Rangers and Memoirs of a Child TV Star.

Since then they have been happening on the last Wednesday of the month with presenters giving talks with such titles as - Harry Potter and Anti Racism, NZ outlaw George Wilder and the Consice History of Weed.

The final example is an example of a lucky dip topic that is included in each Show and Tell. At the end of the previous months night people can both put forward a topic idea and their name to present a 10 minute talk on a subject selected at random for them. This way those that might want to participate but are stuck for ideas can have one chosen for them that another attendee is curious about!!

The event has been going really well with everyone learning about interesting subjects, having a laugh, and practicing their public speaking skills. You don't have to be an expert or an experienced orator, its a very inclusive supportive environment for anybody to share and grow. They are social evenings, with food and drink to share.

So come along to the next one!! Let us know if you have something to talk about!!

Last Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm. So far they have been held at Cityside but we are set to change venues for September to the Cross Street Studios.. ready for a whole new era of Show and Tell!




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