Outgrowing architecture. Co-founder @thisisHost. Trustee @realfarming. Former Dep. Director @LSofARCH, ex. @ku_arch_land. Passionate about play + soil. She/her
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Our friends at @C20Society are hiring an Operations Manager. Spread the word to friends and colleagues with heads for offices, numbers, systems and processes!
cc @nicread @lucycpickford @PhinHarper @elledodd @RachelCopel
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First we went to the @ORFC talk on the role farmers can play in slowing the flow, then we lived the experience of what life is like when it doesn't happen. Hurrah for the hardy @Riverford field team, rental car rescued.
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Cry. Cry the cry. Cry on regular as needed. Just as our hearts lightens through crying, our collective grief and injury is witnessed and lightens to move with it.
When we cry, we affirm something’s worth. This here matters. It is dignifying
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Tell me farmers are interested in resilient, agroecological systems and monitoring without telling me.
Totally packed out and still they come... talk at #Groundswell2023 @Groundswellaguk
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Applications are open until 10th July to join this new Peer-to-Peer learning journey we've been crafting with @CIVIC_SQUARE & @centre_alt_tech.
For those interested in addressing systemic challenges to create neighbourhoods that are life-sustaining.
👉🏾 civicsquare.notion.site/Ecol…
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Forest of Imagination 2023 ‘Assemble in the Forest’ 14 June-14 July Our event guide is live, everyone is welcome and it’s free! 💚🌳🌈 forestofimagination.org.uk
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It's really sobering to get closer to net zero policy. It's so clear we're not being *remotely* radical enough. e.g. 30,000 annual heat pump installations when the govt wants 600,000. We're nowhere near. The problem isn't just the policies, it's the methods we're using. 🧵
Hit me up with your tips for the isle of skye and harris in early summer. Going via Inverness on train. Always happy to be diverted by an eccentric landscape/ curiosities!
This is so good. Thanks for sharing ❤️
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Hi friends can anyone help out @beyondtheb_x & a young east Londoner who is being prevented from attending the Venice Biennale in one week’s time.
Know anyone at the Italian Consulate?
Have intel with emergency travel visas for holders of Biometric residence permits? Pls share
Great evening meeting new people working in and around policy and practice on high streets. Thanks @peoplesbiz for hosting a great gathering and investing in spelling out so clearly east steps forward for govt. #takebackthehighstreet
NEW REPORT 💡| Our #TakeBackTheHighStreet report warns of rising persistent vacancy rates, discusses the challenges facing high streets and sets out clear policy recommendations for govt.🧵(1/8)
Read the full report 👉bit.ly/3VSlxwb
ALT Community Powered high streets report front cover with stacked Take Back the High Street logo
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1/ We can't quite believe it.... we've only gone and bought the Building!!
So excited to announce that we've bought Moseley Hive (old Pizza Express site) as a long term home for community activity on the High Street! ❤️
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Celebrate with us 17th May 5-8pm
Wanting to plant seed, cultivate and harvest whilst you’re still knee deep in infrastructure is tiring some days. Today is one of those days. Up hill slog.
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BREAKING: Vietnam 🇻🇳 and Laos 🇱🇦 have both set a new national heat record today. This comes just 3 weeks after Thailand 🇹🇭 measured over 45°C for the first time in its history, setting a new national heat record.
Absolutely brutal.
Fell asleep thinking about this last night also if community hubs were charities they’d be zero rates for local biz rates.
Calls for more #HighStreet hubs from @ageuklondon. Community hubs are vital assets for local people and help create inclusive economies🫂
We need to place assets in community hands to unlock the power of local communities & help meet local needs!#TBTHS
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It’s ok to be angry about this. It’s ok to feel like you don’t have agency to change it. In truth you do. We all do. Sometimes the first step is just to feel angry. Next step is action. Many, many people are working to change this globally - this will not sustain us.
🚨 Shell has again posted outrageous profits, with $12bn to be chanelled to shareholders for the half-year 🚨
In Q1, for every £1 invested in 'Renewables & Energy Solutions' Shell invested £6 in fossil fuels and handed £14 to shareholders.