Great ideas and inspiring stories about communities, collaboration and co-production.
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An incredible large scale production with a cast of over 100, a giant mechanical baby, tanks and cherry pickers shines a spotlight on the experiences of parents with learning disabilities.
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Maria Passingham takes us into the world of Tuneless Choirs who create inclusive spaces for people to feel good whilst singing out of tune.
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We spoke to Julia Skelton, Executive Director of the visionary theatre company Mind the Gap about inspiration, collaboration and their new production ZARA.
A great example of people being engaged through free workshops to contribute towards creating artwork and props for the city's international festival.
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Alex Fox OBE shares an article from his personal blog which exposes some of the barriers to building co-production into the public sector.
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The film is a great example of how we can tell important stories together and how these stories are even more powerful when they are told, made and shared by those affected by the issues the stories are about.
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Contact before content is a theme of asset based community development and one I think should be remembered and reflected on when starting out on any project.
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Researchers Becky Seale and Catherine-Rose Stocks-Rankin share their perspectives on traditional measurement of community-based approaches to health and wellbeing.
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The future of health and care lies in collaboration, in new relationships and a broader approach to what supports us to be and remain healthy and well.
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We caught up with Sue Sheehan, co-founder of Incredible Edible Lambeth and learned all about urban food growing and building the community.
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We've been thinking about the 'art of co-production' and learning more about the use of theatre to co-produce ideas, projects, and even change the law!
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The start of a new year will lead many of us to think of adopting healthier lifestyles and seeking new opportunities. Healthy living implies not only exercise but healthy eating, access to good quality food, and by extension, a healthy environment. So what happens when healthy eating becomes the basis of change and strength in communities? It goes without saying…
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In this end of year blog, Azad Sharma reflects on a year of community storytelling, lessons, and inspirations.
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GoodGym helps people get fit by doing good. They are a group of runners that combines regular exercise with helping local communities.
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Youcan is a recycling initiative in Tayside creating employment for workers with additional needs as well as a great reinvestment in their local economy.
Read article“The Hub acts as a glue bringing together people and organisations who are doing so much to positively disrupt their local systems.”
Burcu Borysik, Mayday Trust