Happy New Year to all BD_Collective members! We hope you had a lovely time over the Christmas period. 2024 is an exciting year for the Collective as we look towards what BD_Collective will transition to from its current model and we consider how we can continue to build deep-rooted connections with one another.

See below for some key dates for your diary.

  • Wednesday 31st January 2024, 9.30am -1.30pm – This is a really important meeting where we will be coming together to think through the future governance of BD_Collective. Make sure you book in here.
  • Tuesday 6th February 2024, 10-11.15am – Adults Forum (venue tbc). You can book your place here.
  • Thursday 15th February  2024 1.30–3pm – Children & Young People Forum at Greenshoes base, Chadwell Heath library. Book your place here.
  • Tuesday 23rd April 2024, 10-11.15am – Adults Forum (venue tbc). 
  • Thursday 2nd May 2024, 10am-12pm – Children & Young People Forum (venue tbc),
  • Wednesday 15th May 2024 – BD_Collective – the big party!  Celebrating what we’ve achieved together over the last 5 years (venue and time tbc).

As we begin the period of transition, we have been reflecting on what we have learned over the last 5 years and have been compiling short reflections on some of the key learning points – we will be sharing these over the coming weeks and months. If you also have something you would like to share then please email ruth@bdcollective.co.uk