A get-together worth reflecting on
Let's catch up and chat about June's event...
The June event was designed for people who already care about Scunthorpe and want to be part of positive change. It wasn’t meant to be a passive presentation or a polished showcase. It was about getting people in the room who were ready to talk, listen, share ideas and connect with others.
Despite the heat, a strong mix of long-standing Scunthorpe Tomorrow supporters and newer faces came along. The atmosphere felt engaged and purposeful, with people wanting to understand what Scunthorpe Tomorrow is becoming, how they might contribute, and what they could take back to the communities they serve.
Jono opened the event by setting out the future vision for Scunthorpe Tomorrow. A key point was that Scunthorpe Tomorrow is not trying to be the organisation that “does everything”. Its role is more about understanding what is already happening locally, connecting people with shared aims, signposting good work, and making sure positive activity across the town is more visible.
During the event, attendees also heard from Anisa. Her family lives in the area, and Anisa returned to their home while she looked for work. Now employed and really settled in the area, Anisa has been an invaluable part of bringing a community voice to Scunthorpe Tomorrow, showing just how important networks like this are for young people trying to make a start in the town.
The event also helped tee up the next gathering in September. That next event seems to be about bringing together people who are already doing good things, alongside people who want to help but are not yet sure how. The aim is to explore how Scunthorpe Tomorrow CIC can continue acting as a catalyst for positive action in and around the town.
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A recurring theme from the past three years - not just this standalone event - is that young people are one of the groups most in need of support. There is still work to do in understanding how best to support them, but the ambition is clear: we need to help young people see a future in Scunthorpe, feel proud of where they live, and become advocates for the town rather than feeling they need to leave to find education and opportunity.
Scunthorpe already has an incredibly strong offering, in North Lindsey College, John Leggott College, university-level provision and spaces like Central Park, and there is so much untapped opportunity to make more of these strengths, both for people already living locally and for those who might be encouraged to come into the town.
There was a clear energy in the room, an appetite for action and conversation. While we look ahead to September’s event and continue to play our part as a connector and catalyst, we’d love for you to join us. We exist to connect people, amplify good work and create the conditions for more positive action across the town. If you’re bringing something good to the table and the town, we’d love to see you in September.
