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
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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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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*IT IS TIME* p.7 of Endowing the Future by @CIVIC_SQUARE @ImmyKaur @indy_johar
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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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Ocean in a drop 💧 #Quotes #Quoteoftheday
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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 NW's newsletter:bit.ly/46aypBV Subscribe: bit.ly/2XDCz3K #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
Replying to @MprezEnterprise
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
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What Shall We Make Here? medium.com/@wearemakeshift/w…
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