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Talks at the table in the farmhouse “Lamb Club”
Talks at the table in the farmhouse “Lamb Club”
August 27, 2021, at 18.00 - 21.00
August 27, 2021, at 18.00 - 21.00
The event "Talks at the table in the open air" was organized by both the Europe Challenge Valmiera team and the neighborhood community, which gathers around the "Lamb Club". The local community, which gathers to share stories about their surroundings, families and history, is active group that takes part in local initiatives, help each other and share a local identity.
Participants were enjoying lamb soup, waffles, coffee, and were watching the video of the conversation festival LAMPA. LAMPA is a platform for meaningful discussions and negotiations. LAMPA is convinced - it all starts with a conversation.
What did we watch? (https://festivalslampa.lv/lv/video-arhivs/1537) The conversation “Suppression of privacy and personal freedom” was looking for answers to the questions: Why have authorities always tried to keep control over people's privacy? Does the loss of intimate freedom help destroy people's ability to resist oppression? How does historical experience affect modern Latvian society and its attitude towards a person's private life?
The event brought together active members of the county. Negotiations over dinner are an informal way to bring people from different parts of the county together to share experiences and views, talk about local issues and find common goals. Video we watched served as a facilitator and discussion initiator. Dialogue is the basis of development.
Valmiera Library, in cooperation with local community, helps to promote the participation of residents in various processes, as well as reminds of the possibility for associations to use the resources available in the library for their needs - information, technologies, premises.
The event was attended by 25 participants, 21 of whom answered the questions included in the questionnaire:
• How socially active are people in my local parish, are they involved in various activities, initiatives, are happy to improve their local environment?
Everyone answered on their opinion that the residents of the parish are active.
•How would you describe sense of belonging to local community and / or place of people in my local parish?
Most considered that the residents have a strong sense of belonging to the local parish
• Do people prefer to be more passive during events (only watching, listening) or do they prefer participate more actively (discussing etc.)?
Half of the respondents agree that the residents of the parish prefer to be passively involved in events than actively participating. However, the other side does not agree with this statement, believing that people are not passive!
• I think it is necessary to strengthen people's willingness to get involved in various community initiatives.
Most respondents agreed on the need to strengthen people's willingness to engage in various community initiatives, but some respondents see this as an individual decision.
At the end of the questionnaire, it was asked to write ideas on how to strengthen the involvement of the local parish residents in local events and initiatives. Answers: "no ideas"; "I participate if there are some dinner at least "; "There is no need to strengthen the desire to get involved, as this is an individual choice"; "First of all, to find out what do people really want and then try to implement that, and not only do the ambitions of " specialists ""; "; “Organize groups with the same interests, different ages); "Educate"; “Simply by organizing local events and inviting people to participate”. Activity will not increase immediately, but gradually… ”; "But how can I strengthen it?", "Personally invited by someone who is socially active"; “Publicity. Appreciate for activity that will give motivation to do more). ;
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