Giroscope 40: Our Origin Story - Part 1

Fri May 22 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm UTC+01:00

St Matthews Community Enterprise Centre | Kingston Upon Hull

Giroscope
Publisher/HostGiroscope
Giroscope 40: Our Origin Story - Part 1
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How and why did Giroscope form, and could a similar organisation develop now? Join our panel discussion to find out
About this Event

'Our Origin Story' is a series of three talks and panels in 2026 with the theme of radical ideas, DIY culture and community activism from devolution down to street level.

These are part of the Giroscope 40: Lunch Plus programme, celebrating 40 years of Giroscope.

Hear our reflections on direct action and community activism from the last few decades and how these actions are relevant to today’s challenges in communities across the UK.

We will kick off in May with a panel of Giroscope founders reflecting on what inspired them to start the organisation and whether they think similar models are relevant to today’s social and political climate.

The panel will be chaired by local journalist Angus Young, who has reported on Giroscope since its inception in 1986.

We will allow plenty of opportunity for Q&A.

A free vegetarian lunch will be available.


Agenda

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Panel discussion hosted by journalist Angus Young
Host: Angus Young
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch and Connecting

Info: A tasty vegetarian lunch is provided by Giroscope Cookery Project. Please let us know any dietary requirements when booking


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

St Matthews Community Enterprise Centre, 345 Anlaby Road, Kingston Upon Hull, United Kingdom

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