26 Articles where Tag includes Community

Winter
In the calmness of deep winter. Krysia reflects on the revival of textile growing and manufacturing in northwest England
Obituary
Sorrow at the loss of a friend that gave great support to permaculture in Northern England.
inspiration
Angus Soutar looks through his archive and finds a Bill Mollison article on burnout.
From Sheffield
Saleema gives us some diversions for the long winter evenings ahead.
Review
Nicola Talbot reports on a training programme that highlights different ways of organising and the use of new technology.
From Sheffield
Saleema reports from South Yorkshire
Design
Our abandoned coal mines hold an important source of heat that could be of great benefit to local communities.
Pioneers
Maureen Boustred remembers arriving on the North Downs in Kent - another in the series of reminiscences on a "sustainable" country life in the 1960's
Opinion
Abigail Woodman explores the power of a 'Yes' campaign that is mobilising a local community in East London
Inspiration
Angus Soutar reviews David Goodhart's book "Head, hand and Heart" and offers some thought on its relevance to permaculture designers
From Sheffield
Saleema Imam reports from the city built on seven hills where there are many interesting community projects. In this issue she looks at Sheffield Environment Weeks, the inspiring Heeley City Farm, the delightful Greave House Farm Trust and the beautiful Crabtree Ponds.
From Sheffield
Saleema Imam reports from the city built on seven hills where there are many interesting community projects. In this issue she looks round Burngreave and Pitsmoor with their diverse family cultures and a common desire to improve the neighbourhood.
Reviews
Once you have finished reading Northern Edge, there is still lots out there to feed your appetite for good writing. The Northern School team offer more of their favourites. Robert Harris, Murray Bookschin, and Vivian Tuffney on nettles.
YourSpace
Maureen writes about the Maori and Boyd muses on water as a currency and floating homes from a 3D printer.
Pioneers
Chris Gathercole discusses his approach to community activity with Angus Soutar. In this final part, we discuss how to go about establishing a community project.
Inspiration
Saleema reviews some of the positive reports about social eating during the coronavirus pandemic, including Pitsmoor Adventure Playground and Pulp Friction.
Pioneers
Chris Gathercole discusses his approach to community activity with Angus Soutar. In Part 5 we discuss Transition Towns, John McKnight, and the Whalley Forest Garden team of Trevor and Martin.
Inspiration
Paula interviews George Bate and they celebrate raised beds and low maintenance gardening.
Editorial
In the midst of a virus pandemic and a national lockdown, we can see signs of the dawn of a new era.
Pioneers
Chris Gathercole discusses his approach to community activity with Angus Soutar. Part 4 includes Ernesto Sirolli and enterprise facilitation, also Peter Checkland and rich pictures.
Pioneers
Chris Gathercole talks to Angus Soutar about starting the Forest Garden in the Lancashire village of Whalley, sharing his experiences of community activity.
Pioneers
Chris Gathercole talks to Angus Soutar about the challenges of getting going with community projects.
Pioneers
Chris Gathercole talks to Angus Soutar about community projects, Transition Clitheroe, and the success of local projects in the Lancashire village of Whalley.
Editorial
Let's continue to connect and, through our actions, provide inspiration to others.
Editorial
Let's work together to create the year that we want.
Editorial
Marie writes about the importance of being connected.