Engagement comes naturally: Jo’s story of being a leader and a connector

This week Jo, Al and I went on a road trip to Glasgow. We had been invited to share some of our stories of connecting with the The Church of Scotland Priority Areas Big Conversation. Their theme was seeking ‘The gifts of our communities’. We want to say a massive thank you to everyone from … More Engagement comes naturally: Jo’s story of being a leader and a connector

The four essential elements of an Asset-Based Community Development process

Cormac Russell, our good friend who has been journeying alongside us in our quest to unearth the gifts, skills and talents of our community, has recently co-written this comprehensive paper outlining the four essential elements of an Asset-Based Community Development process, and most crucially what makes it distinctive. It has been written through many years … More The four essential elements of an Asset-Based Community Development process

What ‘hosts’ can teach us about how to be a community

Bringing community to your doorstep’ begins to tell the story of our street events, and the role they play in community building here in Firs and Bromford. This summer we have done 5 more street events, and they have all been wonderful. Activities and conversations have given neighbours the opportunity to show up, feel part … More What ‘hosts’ can teach us about how to be a community

#VillageVision: It takes a village to raise a child

It takes a village to raise a child is a well known proverb, attributed to African culture, which is commonly used to describe a belief that it takes an entire community of different people interacting with children in order for every child to fully flourish, and grow in a safe environment. This proverb has started … More #VillageVision: It takes a village to raise a child