However, the pace of change is painfully slow and there is even evidence that Trident warheads are now being updated. This is where Citizens' Forums come in. Several of these have now taken place or are in the planning stage. Organisers, usually local peace groups, have been nervous at first but have ended up delighted with the results. There has been little opportunity for this to happen through the media.
Experience shows that personal contact is the best way of recruiting members.
A letter of invitation to a prospective Member should point out that this is a real opportunity to consider an important issue in depth, and for this to have an effect. It will probably be a good idea to have the actual Forum chaired by someone who is well known locally, with a reputation for fairness. It would be best if he or she were not an energetic peace activist. There is, however, nothing to stop someone who is well versed in the matter sitting in simply to provide factual information. These are just the bare bones of what can be done.