Edited by Nick Sagovsky and Peter McGrail and published in March 2015 by SCM Press, “Together for the common good: towards a national conversation” sets out to stimulate and resource a wider and deeper discussion about the common good. How, the book asks, can a ‘common good’ perspective challenge the way we do politics and help us re-imagine our cultural, economic and political life? There will be ample opportunity for discussion and questions from the floor and an opportunity to buy the book itself.
Date and time: Tuesday 16 June 2015 at 16.45 hrs
Venue: Stripe Auditorium, King Alfred Campus, Sparkford Road, Winchester SO22 4NR (get directions)
Taking part in this event will be contributors to the book and ‘critical friends’ of the process for which the book calls. Professor Andrew Bradstock, Visiting Professor in TRP, will give a brief introduction to the book and its genesis. The event will be chaired by the Bishop of Winchester, Rt Rev Tim Dakin; the panel will consist of:
Lord (Brian) Griffiths of Fforestfach (Vice President, Goldman Sachs International, and former Head of Margaret Thatcher’s Policy Unit at No 10)
Tehmina Kazi (Director of British Muslims for Secular Democracy and one of the BBC’s ‘100 Women’ 2013 and 2014)
Dr Dave Landrum (Director of Advocacy, Evangelical Alliance, and former Parliamentary Officer with Bible Society)
Jenny Sinclair (Founder, ‘Together for the Common Good’, based on the legacy of Bishops David Sheppard [her father] and Derek Worlock)
Progamme:
4.45: arrival and refreshments
5.15: welcome from the Bishop, introduction to the evening and the panellists
5.20: background to the book (Andrew Bradstock)
5.25: opening remarks from the 4 panellists – 5 minutes each
5.45: questions from the floor, responses from the panel, and discussion
6.25: closing reflections from the Bishop
6.30: drinks reception
