Sunday, July 20 2008

The Primary Task of Social Dreaming is to transform the thinking of the dreams by
means of free association so as to make links and find connections among the
dreams in order to be available for new thinking (Gordon Lawrence)

You are invited to this Social dreaming event

AIM

• Develop experience of Social dreaming
• Consolidate theory and practice
• Learn about hosting a social dreaming matrix
• Obtain a certificate of competence from the Social Dreaming Ltd, London.
• Explore dreams as a major source of new ideas and perceptions

WHO is this designed for?

• People who wish to extend their experience of being in a Social dreaming Matrix
• For experienced Social Dreamers wishing to learn how to host a SD matrix

The Dunwich Dynamo is a 200 km night ride from London to the lost city of Dunwich on the Suffolk Coast. It’s a ‘turn-up-and-ride’ event that takes place every year on the Saturday night nearest the full moon in July.

Advice for Dunwichers from Barry Mason return-coach captain

• Don’t overdo it for a couple of days beforehand.

• Give your bike a good clean/lube and check the tyres for bits of glass etc.

• Take an extra layer of clothes.

• Vaseline, calledula or some other skin balm may be useful – use it before you get sore.

• Drink a lot of water, don’t dehydrate.

• Don’t race off, settle into a pace you like. (When I did it several years ago I met several new people and we rode together at what for me was a perfect pace….and took turns to keep it going).

• Carry spare batteries – if you don’t have a dynamo – a couple of inner tubes and a patch kit.

• Take a snack or two, plus a treat for when you get there.

• A small towel is nice if you plan to swim.

• Don’t eat too much at the stop.

• You can get water, tea, coffee at Lavenham and food will be served, but – because nobody has to register for this ride – it may not be possible to cater for everyone who rolls up hungry. Carry some food, aim for self-reliance and be prepared to offer support to any distressed pilgrims you meet.

• Don’t let the thought of the distance get you down…we can all do it and will.

• It’s a beautiful ride, enjoy it.

You can get more information on FAQs and travel arrangements from the Southwark Cyclists site