London Community Day 2026

Welcome to a long afternoon of community, connection and play – all with a Nonviolent Communication twist.

Welcome

Are you wanting to develop empathic and resilient community and friendship?

Are you interested in Nonviolent communication or are you longing for more after reading Marshall Rosenberg’s book or your Intro course.

Whether you are curious about NVC, or a beginner or facilitator or somewhere in between. this is a friendly and welcoming space to connect and learn.

This is our 6th iteration of the NVC London Community day.

Timetable for the day

12.00- 1.00pm Bring lunch to share

1.00- 1.30pm    Opening circle

1.30 – 2.30         Listening Circles (inc an all-ages circle)

2.45 – 3.45         Session 1 (inc an all-ages option)

3.45 – 4.00        Break

4.00 – 5.00        Session 2

5.00-6.00          Tea & Cake and Closing circle

You might want to participate in Listening Circles or Breakout spaces in the afternoon. You might want to come and chill and smell the roses.

2026 Theme – to be confirmed – Do you have input on the theme?

We have always had a theme; in 2016 we integrated the Brexit referendum result; in 2017, 2018 and 2019, we explored Community, Belonging and Play respectively. On our return post-pandemic in 2024,  we focussed on Collaboration.. For 2025, the theme was Becoming grounded  or  Returning to Groundedness – which was all about getting curious about and taking responsibility for our own nervous system experience. The theme related to interpersonal situations as well as larger scale, social and political contexts.

Workshops

We (or maybe you) will offer different kinds of workshop; something for the complete beginner, something more intermediate, some embodied practices and something with systemic/political focus. Let us know here if you want to offer/request something.

We will also have a ‘Needs’ collage/ craft table.

All-ages gathering

This is an all-ages gathering. Children are welcome to come with parents/guardians. There will be an All-ages Listening circle to include children and Session 1 will have an All-ages option. Parents/Guardians are responsible for your children at all times. Read our Safeguarding assessment here.

Olden Gardens – a sanctuary space in North London

The venue is a delight and you might want to explore the 2 acre oasis at this peak flowering time. More info here

Financial contribution

The cost of the ticket covers our basic costs. We don ‘t want this to be a barrier for anyone. Please contact us if you would like a free or more discounted place. Most important is that you book a place. Places are limited.