Exploring the power of making and creativity to rekindle social + nature connectedness and spark change. Creative Producer Make/Shift.
East Midlands, England
Joined July 2017
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Having collective spaces where we can say out loud how the work feels, how it's really going, what's getting in the way. This really shouldn't be the exception. It's a perfectly normal, in fact essential, thing to be doing. We need so many more openly supportive & honest spaces.
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Excellent article by @romankrznaric on what we can learn from history about what makes large scale social transitions possible: aeon.co/essays/what-turns-a-…
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We loved sharing our work and showing off our collaborations with @maisonfoo and @grow_outside to colleagues at @ace_national and @DCMS this week. Thanks for joining us @RebeccaBlackma6 @ace_midlands 🌼 💚🙏 #createyourplace #letscreate #communitypower #creativepower
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“How do you grow the power of your heart as a resource for action? People who are trying to change the world get very tired and we need to be able to recharge our hearts.” Dr Scilla Elworthy during a talk she gave at our conference, watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=4k28k4AG…
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Call for an Arts baccalaureate for primary education. All schools should be art schools. +Scrap progress 8 and Ebacc
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[Yes] "I’m a firm believer that much knowledge of systems is gained from acting in them, rather than trying to study them... Start where you are & integrate with what’s there today - separating understanding from acting will lead to false models" asteriskmag.com/issues/06/ho…
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How can we create an environment where people actually listen to each other?
@ted_rau, co-founder of @Sociocracy4All & Governance Lead at @DarkMatter_Labs, describes the application of Sociocracy in DAOs and explores the past, present, & future of governance in this RnDAO talk.
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#Opportunity
No Jobs in the Arts are seeking visual art submissions for their eighth zine edition. The theme for Issue #8 is social practice.
Application deadline: 22 January 2024, 11pm
Learn more: tinyurl.com/2wbpjtp5
@Make_shiftAV
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The best cure for loneliness is not more frequent interaction. It's more meaningful interaction.
Many people enjoy solitude. They can spend up to ~75% of their time alone without feeling isolated.
What matters most for well-being is the quality of connections, not the quantity.
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Health isn’t an individual medical issue; it's a social & political one. Hence, population health improves due to collective, not just individual agency, which, in turn, means health improvement requires community building, not signposting or linking of individuals to activities:
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A must listen for anyone involved in public service reform & the power of communities 👇🏼When @MarkAdamSmith started to challenge the traditional approach to public services he was described as “dangerous” Serious reform requires dangerous thinking mutualventures.co.uk/post/ra…
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“Being social is about being interested in others; not trying to get others interest in you.”
theconnected.community
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If you, or someone you know has experienced the loss of a baby in pregnancy (at any stage) or just after birth then consider joining us for our new #StillParents programme @WhitworthArt. The monthly series starts this October. Booking essential.
eventbrite.co.uk/e/still-par…
#babyloss
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The relationships we're inside of matter. How can we make them more visible? Excited to be working with @OnionCollective @itsfic @Make_shiftAV @_Understory_ on our first Community Network Map. Read a bit more here👇👇medium.com/@wearemakeshift/u…
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ASO OKE: WEAVING COMMUNITY + free resource & events
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#Networks #NetworkWeaver #Community #Indigenous #BIPOC #SystemsChange #Transformation #Equity
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Last few days to apply for a super exciting new role!
Head of Rewilding Enterprise | Derbyshire Wildlife Trust jobs.derbyshirewildlifetrust…
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This is a great way to get involved with a really exciting and important project that @MprezEnterprise will be leading on in partnership with @derbyuni @DerbyCathedral @MuseumofMaking - pls share @DrMark_Faghy @SarahBrigham @SamRushton123 @RacheLocal @DerbyBookFest @DCCTOfficial
Ready to make waves and create change? Register now and mark September 4th on your calendar. Let's make it a day to remember! 📅🎉Xpressumeetsshed.eventbrite.…
#XpressULongCovid #SheddingLightOnChange #YouthVoicesMatter #PodcastPower #MuseumOfMaking
