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== Campaigns ==
*Save a space in your local area, [https://locality.org.uk/policy-campaigns/save-our-spaces/save-a-space-in-your-local-area/ locality.org.uk]
== Library of things ==
[https://www.libraryofthings.co.uk/ Library of Things] is a women-led circular economy start-up affordably renting out useful items like drills, sound systems and sewing machines from high street hubs like libraries. Having developed the service in [[London]] since 2016, we are now working with local authorities, businesses and communities to bring borrowing to every neighbourhood that wants it. This is all part of fulfilling our mission to make borrowing better than buying – for individuals, communities and the planet. <ref>[https://content.libraryofthings.co.uk/blog-2/2019/11/28/press-release Library of Things press release], Nov 28, 2019 </ref>


== Resources ==
== Resources ==
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[http://www.commedia.org.uk/ Community Media Association], UK membership association for community broadcasting. The CMA is a non-profit making organisation, supporting Community Radio, Television and community-based Internet projects. {{W|Community Media Association}}
[http://www.commedia.org.uk/ Community Media Association], UK membership association for community broadcasting. The CMA is a non-profit making organisation, supporting Community Radio, Television and community-based Internet projects. {{W|Community Media Association}}
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[http://www.communitylandtrusts.org.uk Community Land Trust Network]


[http://www.seedsforchange.org.uk/ Seeds For Change], network of non-profit training and support co-operatives which help people organise for action and positive social change. "We concentrate on working with grassroots environmental and social justice activists to help increase their effectiveness in campaigning and bringing about lasting positive change." Briefings and guides are @nti-copyright. "Please feel free to copy, adapt and distribute them as long as the final work remains @nti-copyright."
[http://www.seedsforchange.org.uk/ Seeds For Change], network of non-profit training and support co-operatives which help people organise for action and positive social change. "We concentrate on working with grassroots environmental and social justice activists to help increase their effectiveness in campaigning and bringing about lasting positive change." Briefings and guides are @nti-copyright. "Please feel free to copy, adapt and distribute them as long as the final work remains @nti-copyright."


=== Quotes ===
=== Quotes ===
"One day soon, our high streets, parks, libraries, housing hubs, train stations, and cafes will become spaces for us to meet, repair, make, borrow, lend, grow, bake, reflect, care, and eat together." Rebecca Trevalyan FRSA <ref>[https://www.thersa.org/discover/publications-and-articles/rsa-blogs/2017/05/creating-thriving-community-hubs-what-does-it-take RSA]</ref>


"Most people participate in their communities not as part of organised groups, but in doing acts of kindness" Professor Carolyn Kagan, Professor of Community Social Psychology at [[Manchester]] Metropolitan University.
"Most people participate in their communities not as part of organised groups, but in doing acts of kindness" Professor Carolyn Kagan, Professor of Community Social Psychology at [[Manchester]] Metropolitan University.
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== News and comment ==
== News and comment ==
'''2020'''
'''May 10''' Who can be trusted to develop us? Yes, we the people. But local Trusts have been strengthening communities for decades. Covid-19 shows it's their time <ref>[https://www.thealternative.org.uk/dailyalternative/2020/5/10/dtni-trusted-to-develop-us thealternative.org.uk]</ref>
[[File:Princes Street Gardens.jpg|240px|left]]
'''Mar 16''' [[Scotland news]]: We don’t need institutes, we need constitutes… and they should live in a Makar House, Pat Kane <ref>[https://www.thealternative.org.uk/dailyalternative/2020/3/22/kane-makar-house thealternative.org.uk]</ref><br clear=all>
'''2019'''
'''Nov 29''' Library of Things is helping UK go zero waste <ref>[https://content.libraryofthings.co.uk/blog-2/2019/11/28/press-release Library of Things press release], Nov 28, 2019 </ref>
[[File:Brindleyplace Birmingham.jpg|140px|left]]
'''Jul 21''' "Play Out Til Tea" is a great [[Birmingham]] Impact Hub idea - but their "neighbourhood of the future" is even better <ref>[https://www.thealternative.org.uk/dailyalternative/2019/7/21/impact-hub-brum-play-civic-square The Alternative UK]</ref>
'''Jun 16''' From Impact Hub [[Birmingham]] to Civic Square <ref>[https://birmingham.impacthub.net/2019/06/16/from-impact-hub-birmingham-to-civic-square/ birmingham.impacthub.net]</ref><br clear=all>
[[File:Cornmarket St, Oxford.jpg|140px|left]]
'''Apr 24''' [[Oxfordshire]]: The library of things: could borrowing everything from drills to disco balls cut waste and save money? <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/apr/24/library-of-things-borrowing-scheme-conquer-world The Guardian]</ref><br clear=all>
[[File:Barking Park - geograph.org.uk - 600864.jpg|140px|left]]
'''Mar 20''' [[Barking and Dagenham]]: Every One Every Day, new makerspace opens in London <ref>[https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/every-one-every-day-makerspace-opens-in-london-151577/ 3dprintingindustry.com]</ref>
'''Jan 24''' Could this community project be the start of a national transformation? George Monbiot <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/jan/24/neighbourhood-project-barking-dagenham The Guardian]</ref><br clear=all>
[[File:AlleeImFruehling.jpg|140px|left]]
'''Jan 3''' [[Towards sustainable economies news]]: Nesta's 'ShareTown' interactive shows what a cooperative, tech-enabled economy might look like <ref>[https://www.shareable.net/blog/sharetown-illustrates-what-a-cooperative-tech-enabled-economy-might-look-like Shareable]</ref><br clear=all>
'''2018'''
[[File:Allotments - geograph.org.uk Sheffield.jpg|140px|left]]
[[Social inclusion UK]]: The Common Room — designing a future for all ages, Oct 2 <ref>[https://www.ageofnoretirement.org/stories/thecommonroom @agenoretirement]</ref><br clear=all>
Britain’s shared spaces are vanishing, leaving us a nation of cliques, John Harris, Sep 4 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/sep/04/britain-shared-spaces-pubs-youth-clubs-libraries-austerity The Guardian]</ref>
[[File:Dartmouth.town.jpg|140px|left]]
[[Devon]]: What kind of space can welcome a diverse community? Apr 28 <ref>[https://www.thealternative.org.uk/dailyalternative/2018/4/29/what-kind-of-space-can-welcome-a-diverse-community The Alternative UK]</ref><br clear=all>
[[File:Milleniumbridge2.JPG|140px|left]]
[[London news]]: Why Smart City London should be a #NetworkedCity: participatory, sharing, inclusive and accessible, Feb 9 <ref>[http://www.connectinglondoners.blog/2018/why-smart-city-london-should-be-a-networkedcity-participatory-sharing connectinglondoners.blog]</ref><br clear=left>


'''2017'''
'''2017'''
[[File:Totnes High Street.jpg|140px|left]]
[[Totnes]]: How the Share Shed in the UK is Building Community, Jul 5 <ref>[http://www.shareable.net/blog/how-the-share-shed-in-the-uk-is-building-community Shareable]</ref><br clear=left>
What Does it Mean to Unlock the Next Economy? Jun 7 <ref>[http://www.shareable.net/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-unlock-the-next-economy Shareable]</ref> "If churches survive – architecturally and even as places of worship – it will be because they have become a social resource."


Creating thriving community hubs: What does it take? May 2 <ref>[https://www.thersa.org/discover/publications-and-articles/rsa-blogs/2017/05/creating-thriving-community-hubs-what-does-it-take RSA]</ref>
Creating thriving community hubs: What does it take? May 2 <ref>[https://www.thersa.org/discover/publications-and-articles/rsa-blogs/2017/05/creating-thriving-community-hubs-what-does-it-take RSA]</ref>
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*[http://commonlibraries.cc/ Common Libraries], "Prototyping the Library of the Future - today..."
*[http://commonlibraries.cc/ Common Libraries], "Prototyping the Library of the Future - today..."
*[http://www.cdf.org.uk/ Community Development Foundation]
*[http://www.cdf.org.uk/ Community Development Foundation]
*[https://www.pubisthehub.org.uk/ Pub is The Hub]
*[http://somewhereto.com/ somewhereto], programme which gives 16 to 25 year olds the support to access spaces they need, to do the things they love doing  
*[http://somewhereto.com/ somewhereto], programme which gives 16 to 25 year olds the support to access spaces they need, to do the things they love doing  



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Campaigns

Library of things

Library of Things is a women-led circular economy start-up affordably renting out useful items like drills, sound systems and sewing machines from high street hubs like libraries. Having developed the service in London since 2016, we are now working with local authorities, businesses and communities to bring borrowing to every neighbourhood that wants it. This is all part of fulfilling our mission to make borrowing better than buying – for individuals, communities and the planet. [1]

Resources

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Funding

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Community Shares

Networks

Community Matters, nationwide federation of community organisations

Community Media Association, UK membership association for community broadcasting. The CMA is a non-profit making organisation, supporting Community Radio, Television and community-based Internet projects. W

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Community Land Trust Network

Seeds For Change, network of non-profit training and support co-operatives which help people organise for action and positive social change. "We concentrate on working with grassroots environmental and social justice activists to help increase their effectiveness in campaigning and bringing about lasting positive change." Briefings and guides are @nti-copyright. "Please feel free to copy, adapt and distribute them as long as the final work remains @nti-copyright."

Quotes

"One day soon, our high streets, parks, libraries, housing hubs, train stations, and cafes will become spaces for us to meet, repair, make, borrow, lend, grow, bake, reflect, care, and eat together." Rebecca Trevalyan FRSA [2]

"Most people participate in their communities not as part of organised groups, but in doing acts of kindness" Professor Carolyn Kagan, Professor of Community Social Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Video

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News and comment

2020

May 10 Who can be trusted to develop us? Yes, we the people. But local Trusts have been strengthening communities for decades. Covid-19 shows it's their time [3]

Princes Street Gardens.jpg

Mar 16 Scotland news: We don’t need institutes, we need constitutes… and they should live in a Makar House, Pat Kane [4]

2019

Nov 29 Library of Things is helping UK go zero waste [5]

Brindleyplace Birmingham.jpg

Jul 21 "Play Out Til Tea" is a great Birmingham Impact Hub idea - but their "neighbourhood of the future" is even better [6]

Jun 16 From Impact Hub Birmingham to Civic Square [7]

Cornmarket St, Oxford.jpg

Apr 24 Oxfordshire: The library of things: could borrowing everything from drills to disco balls cut waste and save money? [8]

Barking Park - geograph.org.uk - 600864.jpg

Mar 20 Barking and Dagenham: Every One Every Day, new makerspace opens in London [9]

Jan 24 Could this community project be the start of a national transformation? George Monbiot [10]

AlleeImFruehling.jpg

Jan 3 Towards sustainable economies news: Nesta's 'ShareTown' interactive shows what a cooperative, tech-enabled economy might look like [11]

2018

Allotments - geograph.org.uk Sheffield.jpg

Social inclusion UK: The Common Room — designing a future for all ages, Oct 2 [12]

Britain’s shared spaces are vanishing, leaving us a nation of cliques, John Harris, Sep 4 [13]

Dartmouth.town.jpg

Devon: What kind of space can welcome a diverse community? Apr 28 [14]

Milleniumbridge2.JPG

London news: Why Smart City London should be a #NetworkedCity: participatory, sharing, inclusive and accessible, Feb 9 [15]

2017

Totnes High Street.jpg

Totnes: How the Share Shed in the UK is Building Community, Jul 5 [16]

What Does it Mean to Unlock the Next Economy? Jun 7 [17] "If churches survive – architecturally and even as places of worship – it will be because they have become a social resource."

Creating thriving community hubs: What does it take? May 2 [18]

2016

How a British Library is Fighting Loneliness with a Public Living Room, Dec 6 [19]

2015

Top findings from the open dataset of UK makerspaces, April 24 [20]

See also

External links

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