The Oxford Guild Business Society and the Oxford Union are co-hosting a very exciting and unique forum with John Bird MBE, social entrepreneur, writer and founder of the Big Issue Foundation.
This is an unprecedented opportunity to hear from and ask questions of such a high profile figure and promises to be a truly exciting event on a very interesting topic. REGISTER your interest here: http://tinyurl.com/JohnBirdTOG
Bird’s fascinating life experience – he was homeless at the age of 5, grew up in an orphanage and also went to prison – will serve as a backdrop for an insightful talk about the gap between rich and poor.The Big Issue Foundation has provided services and referral to address issues around housing, health, finances, education, employment and personal aspirations, helping vendors to regain their independence and turn a livelihood into a life.
Bird will also talk about his book “Necessity of poverty”, and his upcoming new title, “Necessity of privilege”. Be there early, as he will be distributing copies!
“The Big Issue represented dynamic street trade, not degraded street aid” – Daily Mail
There will be an opportunity for photos and to meet and speak to the speaker over drinks but spaces are limited so please apply by sending a few words about why you would like to attend to president@theoxfordguild.com ASAP before the event!
The event is free and open to everyone. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A UNION MEMBER TO ATTEND AND CAN JUST BE A GUILD MEMBER – IT IS FREE TO SIGN UP AND TAKES UNDER 1 MINUTE TO DO HERE: http://theoxfordguild.com/join/
This is a truly invaluable event AND NOT ONE TO MISS OUT ON! The event begins at 6pm in the Goodman Library of the Oxford Union.
WHEN: 18:00, Tuesday 24th February (6th week)
WHERE: The Goodman Library at the Oxford Union
HOW: REGISTER your interest here: http://tinyurl.com/JohnBirdTOG
