Inspiring PeopleAs chosen by Community Organisers

Emily Lorna Howard – “Elizabeth 1st a strong

independent woman who ruled with an iron fist”

Ian Brocklebank – “Roméo Dallaire commanded the UN forces in Rwanda throughout the 1994 genocide and by his actions saved many lives in spite of his mandate and a lack of interest from the wider international community”

Katrina Jordison - “Suffragettes they did so much for women to give us equal rights. And some died fighting and were tortured and beaten for protesting. We are still fighting for some equality but thanks to the suffragettes it’s a lot easier.”

Clive Kingshott – “Albert Einstein, a dyslexic Patent Clerk with an incredible brain who will be remember in history for his many theories, and my favourite quote from him is "We cannot resolve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them“”

Ian Brocklebank – “Jane Tomlinson was a tireless fundraiser for a variety of causes in her native Yorkshire. Again at quite an early age, she took a pragmatic but aggressive stance against her illness and how debilitating it became, a real example of the indomitable human spirit.”

Kevin Hambly – “Oliver Cromwell stood against the tyranny and dictatorship of the King then with the help of the people changed our History for the good of the people. I also love the fact that when the fat cats in parliament weren't doing what they were elected to do, with the use of the Army he kicked them out and forced a 're-election of the entire Parliament. I am hoping our Community Organising Army can achieve the same!”

Ian Brocklebank - “Sarah Outen is currently starting a cycle traverse of Canada having previously rowed the pacific solo, before that as part of a self powered journey round the world from London to London she cycled across Europe china and Japan. It's being done in support of a range of charities including water aid and arthritis care and to raise funds for the same. The last leg involves a solo row across the pacific back to London, she is a truly inspirational young woman.”

Emily Lorna Howard - “In general I've always been in awe and inspired by the playwright Sarah Kane”

Emily Lorna Howard - “Sarah Kane isn't everybody's cup of tea, but I have always loved how she was a leader in the implementation of the emerging In-Yer-Face theatre movement in the early 90's, and that she wasn't afraid to break the tradition and create things that were completely out of the ordinary and that questioned the traditional linear nature of the theatre world”

Ian Brocklebank -“…likewise Ruth Picardie chronicled her battle against cancer which killed her very young highlighting the inequities of our health system and societal attitudes to terminal illness”

Pete Garcia - ”I grew up listening to these guys. Both groups are about questioning the way things are and taking action to change things. I know they inspired a whole generation to

not accept what they were given and demand more. We are the generation that have quietened down with kids marriage and family but the fire is still there. As a kid I was really impressed when I saw that Zac De La Rocha wasn't just an angry

front man he (and most of the band) was supporting local action where they lived. Personally I look out for PE and Rage fans on the doorstep. They burn for change so

much!!!”

Zac de la Rocha – Rage Against the MachineChuck D – Public Enemy

Pamela Smith – “Churchill, Inspirational Speaker”