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TALES OF BIG SOCIETY Robert delivered the keynote session at this year's RunCoCo Beyond Collections Event, Beyond 2011 - Crowdsourcing for Public Engagement. Watch Robert deliver his session and share his tales of Big Society and discover why the phrase "Don't panic Mr Mainwaring!" made an appearance... Watch the video here. "Thank you again, it was really good having you provoke so much discussion." Alun Edwards, Manager of RunCoCo, University of Oxford ROBERT INTERVIEWED FOR RADIO 4 Robert was interviewed by Radio 4 presenter Peter Day for his programme "Keep it Local" where Robert discusses the work he's doing with Victory Housing on their community shops project. If you missed it, you can catch up here KEEP UP WITH ALL OF ROBERT'S MEDIA COVERAGE Click here for a list of all recent coverage Robert has gained in local and national media. OXFORDJAM '11 Robert held a successful session at OxfordJam and received some shining tweets from attendees; 'Robert Ashton's approach to facilitating sessions is a distinctly peripatetic storytelling one. Delightfully stimulating' - Marmading Ceesay '"Enterprise is a process, social enterprise is an attitude" well said Robert Ashton' - Social Enterprise Ireland Just click here to see a media round-up from the event on The Guardian's website. Robert warns the Chancellor that Enterprise Zones won't help the unemployed HEAD IN CLOUDS OR FEET ON GROUND Robert is the keynote speaker at this year's National Outdoor Events Association held at the Holiday Inn, Birmingham airport, 23-24th February. Robert's session that takes place on the first day will include a dynamic group exercise set to challenge minds and open your thinking to create the future you want to see. In a very practical way you will explore the principles of collaboration, work with fellow members to create a new event and see how you really can take control of your future. To find out more and to book your tickets visit NOEA's website - www.noea.org.uk NORFOLK HEADING FOR £3M BIG SOCIETY BANK BOOST? Recently the EDP published Robert's comments on the Big Society Bank initiative where he claims, "With 1pc of the UK population we can see that £2m from the Big Society Bank, matched by £1m of local investment, could make a £3m loan fund available to support Norfolk organisations." The article came after David Cameron's deal with banks that could lead to Norfolk's voluntary organisations receiving £3 million a year to offer support after funding cuts. To find out more you can read the full article in two parts; Part one Part two KEYSTONE DEVELOPMENT TRUST LAUNCH "THE BIG SOCIETY CHALLENGE 2011" The Keystone Development Trust has edited a new book The Big Society Challenge 2011 which contains papers from 22 authors, including practitioners and academics, that tackle the issues of the Big Society from many perspectives. Robert's contribution to the book is chapter 12, "Big Society - A State of Mind" where he compares Big Society to Buddhism and outlines the 'four noble truths' before detailing what Big Society means for him and social enterprises. Following its launch at the RSA, the book is now available to download free as a PDF or a hard copy can be purchased from Neil Stott at Keystone for £10 by calling 01842 754 639. MAIL ON SUNDAY QUOTES ROBERT After 'How to be a Social Entrepreneur' appearing in Saturday's issue of The Guardian, we were pleased to see Robert making an appearance in the Mail on Sunday being quoted in the article "Recruitment agencies? We did better putting up a sign". You can download the article here. GUARDIAN RECOMMENDS ROBERT Claudia Cahalane recommends Robert's "How to be a Social Entrepreneur, Make Money and Change the World" for Guardian readers and lists it as one of the top five books about entrepreneurship. You can read the full article 'Social entrepreneurs:doing good business' here. ROBERT STREAMED LIVE! If you subscribe to Robert's newsletters or follow him on Twitter, then you'll know that he recently held a social enterprise session at the Wales Co-Operative's Digital Inclusion Conference 2010. What was special about this workshop was that it was streamed live on the internet so people at home or in the office could watch Robert and not miss out on any handy tips or information. Robert offered the opportunity to his Twitter followers of winning themselves a free copy of one of his books - all they had to do was tweet him and if their comment made the audience laugh in real time, a book would be sent to them. If you missed out on the live stream, all the videos recorded on the day can be found here - or you can re-live the moment! To subscribe to Robert's newsletter click here to enter your details and you'll never miss out on an update. We'd love to hear your feedback on the session if you were there or watched online - email jess@turnpikefarm.co.uk to tell us what you enjoyed or what you would've liked more of. UPDATE - View some images of the workshop here!  A TOUCHING REVIEWRobert's latest book, "How to be a Social Entrepreneur: Make Money & Change the World", has been written an "amazingly positive review - touching even" according to the man himself. www.thebookbag.co.uk has hailed the new business book as "a timely addition" just as the Government plan to make big spending cuts. "Armed with your initial 'social' idea, Ashton shares his knowledge and experience. For example, he points the reader to sources of potential funding or grant(s), making sure you enlist the help of like-minded people for your venture and crucially - how to step back and measure how you're managing your project in the initial stages. He also enters more detailed territory and explains, for instance, the difference between a social entrepreneur and a social enterprise." You can read the full review, and submit your own comments, here. THE OBSERVER The Observer's Lucy Siegle looks at how to be a social entrepreneur and be green at the same time and references Robert's 'How to be a Social Entrepreneur, Make Money & Change the World' - take a read here. THE BUSINESS SHOW Robert will be hosting a seminar at this years Business Startup on 'How to be a social entrepreneur - change the world and make money'...surely not a coincedence that it shares it's title with his latest book. The show takes place in London on 30th November - 1st December and you can order your ticket from here. OUT THIS MONTH Robert's 12th book closely follows the third edition of Checklists onto the bookshelves and is set to be another business bestseller. Read the first review for "How to be a Social Entrepreneur" in New Start magazine by clicking here. Pre-order your signed copy here and beat the queues. UPDATE - Watch a short video of Robert talking about 'How to be a Social Entrepreneur' and why it's his best-timed book yet Read the official release here ROBERT COMMENTS FOR THE GUARDIAN AS COMMUNITY SCHEMES FACE THE AXE IDEAS THAT CHANGE LIVES Robert is to speak in Leeds on Tuesday 5th October at the Festival of Ideas - an event run by successful Leeds social entrepreneurs Rob Greenland and Gill Coupland that will allow attendees to put forward their business ideas and receive expert advice on how to move forward. You can find out more about the event here or for more information on the Ideas That Change Lives project visit their website http://ideasthatchangelives.org.uk/ ROBERT ON SALE AROUND THE WORLD Robert's publisher for most of his books, Prentice Hall, revealed that his books have been on sale around the world in 80 different countries and continue to sell. Almost 800 copies of 'Checklists' sold into one of the world's poorest countries - Ethiopia. Have you seen any of Robert's books on sale in places you might not have expected them? You can view an interactive map displaying those 80 countries here.  NEW CHECKLISTS OUT NOW! Robert finds himself lurking around in Foyles and spots the brand new third edition of his bestseller 'The Entrepreneur's Book of Checklists' on the shelves. You can buy your own signed edition online here. WHAT DOES A BOWL OF FRUIT HAVE IN COMMON WITH AN NHS FOUNDATION TRUST ? Robert has captured the front page lead in Social Enterprise Magazine with a thought provoking and controversial article on Foundation Trusts. In essence he says that an NHS Foundation Trust can no more be a social enterprise than a banana can be a fruit bowl... to find out why you can read the whole article here. ROBERT BACKS UK'S FIRST BUSINESS BOOK FESTIVAL Business books are underestimated contributors to the success of Britain's entrepreneurs so celebrate them by attending the UK's first business book festival. This festival recognises and celebrates the value and contribution made by Britain's business authors and provides readers with a unique opportunity to meet business authors, hear them speak, seek their advice and buy their books. Robert will be just one of the business authors at the event and will be there to deliver a keynote speech as well as making other appearances. For more information visit www.ukbusinessbookfestival.co.uk BUSINESS GROWTH STRATEGIES, GHANA Robert is joining the Ghana Institute for Enterpreneurship Development and the Alliance Development Centre Ltd for their Business Growth Strategies seminar as facilitator. Held in the African Regent Hotel, Ghana, Robert will host a variety of sessions to help grow your enterprise in a shrinking world. Over two days and with key topics covering personal branding, understanding what business you’re really in and building profits as well as sales plus more, delegates can learn practical tools and business tips that will help them grow entrepreneurially as well as how to see the world in a different way. Other speakers include Samuel Brobey from Canada and Emelia Bartels, Founder and Executive Director of the Global Professional Achievers Awards. More information to follow. WALKSHOP SUCCESS  The weather stayed fine and the walk went off without any hitches to be thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. Robert's group saw a variety of things on their walk, each inspiring them to discuss different issues. You can download Robert's summary of the walk here. “Thanks for everything yesterday, I had a blast...which I wasn’t expecting. Please keep in touch, I feel there is much thinking we share.” Martin Lake, Copyprint “I had a thoroughly pleasant time with excellent company and ideas. Looking forward to the next one.” John Durrant, Solo Housing |