Vaughan Discovery Circles Launch Event

Do you love learning? Do you enjoy discovering and sharing knowledge with others?

We know that members of Leicester Vaughan College love learning. They also value discovering and sharing knowledge together. We want to create a context in which this enthusiasm for learning is part of the life of Leicester Vaughan College, alongside the more formal Vaughan Open Research Forum. This is where the Discovery Circles come in. 

What are Discovery Circles?

Leicester Vaughan College’s Discovery Circles offer the opportunity for like-minded people to get together to explore ideas, topics and things (e.g. ethics, architectural history, poems, films, etc.) in a small group context. 

Discovery Circles consist of groups of people who share their knowledge with each other and what they have ‘discovered’ about whatever is being discussed at each meeting. The focus of each gathering is agreed cooperatively and democratically by the members of the Circle.  The Circles gather at a time decided by its members so this might be often or just a few times a year. Members share the chairing and any related organising needed for the gathering.

Each Circle will have its own page on the LVC website. Details of gatherings will be shared using LVC mailing lists and via LVC social media.  LVC will be there for support and advice.  You can see a sample idea for a Discovery Circle here. This is just to give you an idea of what a Discovery Circle might look like and how it might work.

What will happen at the launch?

Those attending the launch will discuss various ideas for Discovery Circles. These can be suggested before the launch or on the evening itself. You can come along and pitch an idea or just attend to see if anyone has suggestions which appeal to you. There’s no obligation to join any circle.

If you are interested, intrigued or simply puzzled, come along to the launch and find out more!

Refreshments 

Hot and cold drinks, snacks and cake will be provided during the evening so please sign up here to help us provide the sufficient catering.

Venue details

The Launch will take place in the Satta Hashem Hall at the Leicester Adult Education College on 18 September from 6.30pm. 

With thanks to the Central England Cooperative Community Fund

Our venue hire for the launch has been covered by a grant from the Central England Cooperative Community Fund. We are very grateful for their support in helping us launch our Discovery Circles.