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Helen Fairweather commented on Nick Wilding's group The transfer process"I've been working with a group of social entrepreneurs and activists in Shropshire on an asset-based approach to delivering services. Here is a note of a meeting we had with senior council folk to explore new routes to rural service…"
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The transfer process
This theme is about(a) How services can be effectively transferred from local authorities to new partnerships with social enterprises and the third sector; and(b) innovations in rural service design and delivery emerging from this proceSee More
Helen Fairweather replied to Nick Wilding's discussion Contributing to the final chapter of 'Exploring Community Resilience' in the group Community Resilience Handbook"1. Reflections
I think the balance between theoretical stuff and lots of very diverse examples works well - stories are inspiring and make the theory come alive, and the theoretical framework makes sense of the stories. The compass model is a…"
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Community Resilience Handbook
This group builds on the publication of 'Exploring Community Resilience'.Next Steps: Join the conversation now!See More
Helen Fairweather commented on Nick Wilding's group Inquiry into Asset Based Community Development"Hi all
I've joined this group having just worked out what it meant. I agree with those who say all community development must be asset-based, certainly my own practice in rural and urban areas in the UK is based on finding the energy and the…"
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Inquiry into Asset Based Community Development
This group builds on the publication of 'Appreciating Assets'. It focuses on sharing approaches to community-led asset mapping. See More
Helen Fairweather left a comment for geoff brown"Certainly did - colleagues here are fed up of me talking about it!"
Helen Fairweather left a comment for charlotte russell"Brilliant.
Can I put you in touch with Clare Fildes at Shropshire Hills AONB, the driving force for the LPS (and the sustainable tourism project)? We just had a good visioning meeting at the first LPS steering group I've been to, so it's…"
charlotte russell left a comment for Helen Fairweather"Hi Helen, great to meet you too, came away inspired by the discussions at Hill Holt and then had Catherine down here at Eden talking about her work, follwed by Kirsty and Kate today running a Community Land Trust event.
Love to hear about the…"
geoff brown left a comment for Helen Fairweather"hello Helen - it is like Egan Wheel -I used to have a copy of it on my desk but either threw it out or buried under papers. I produced a prosaic guidance note about how to use the petal model - and will see if I can resurrect it.
Hope you enjoyed…"
Helen Fairweather left a comment for GRAHAM CHARLES BIGGS"Hi Graham
It was good to see you at the Carnegie event & hear your very useful thoughts about influencing government at this crucial time.
I was at a Shropshire Housing group bash on Thursday night & met Keith Barrow of Shrops Council there…"
GRAHAM CHARLES BIGGS left a comment for Helen Fairweather"Hi Helen
Good to hear from you. I am just off on holiday but yes i am attending the Carnegis event
Graham"
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- Welcome! FierySpirits is for activists and professionals who are building vibrant, resilient rural communities. Tell us a little about why you'd like to join?
- Learning from others and passing it on is at the heart of making real change happen, for me. People learn & change from other people showing the way, inspiring and giving down-to-earth examples.
This is the first social/professional networking site I've heard of that seems worth joining - it was Nick Wilding's name that did it!
- About Me (areas of expertise/interest I can share)
- I'm working voluntarily to help people cut carbon & fuel bills, through the Household Energy Service run by Light Foot Enterprises, on the Welsh/English border. I also work as a consultant for an ethical, employee owned company, Resources for Change. I help rural and urban social enterprises with business planning, and carry out lots of community engagement work, especially in natural resources.
- Website:
- http://r4c.org.uk
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 10:53 on November 3, 2010, charlotte russell said…
- Hi Helen, great to meet you too, came away inspired by the discussions at Hill Holt and then had Catherine down here at Eden talking about her work, follwed by Kirsty and Kate today running a Community Land Trust event.
Love to hear about the landscape partnership work as we are looking at the options for a project based around the clay country here. Be good to talk further.
I will send you details of my lovely welsh cob breeder directly, not really part of the fiery spirits conversation!
Charlotte
- At 9:32 on November 3, 2010, geoff brown said…
- hello Helen - it is like Egan Wheel -I used to have a copy of it on my desk but either threw it out or buried under papers. I produced a prosaic guidance note about how to use the petal model - and will see if I can resurrect it.
Hope you enjoyed Hill Holt wood event
Geoff
- At 6:59 on October 6, 2010, GRAHAM CHARLES BIGGS said…
- Hi Helen
Good to hear from you. I am just off on holiday but yes i am attending the Carnegis event
Graham
- At 11:10 on August 25, 2010,
Osbert Lancaster said…
- Hi Helen
Good to hear from you - sounds like you're doing some interesting stuff. Look forward to connecting more!
Cheers
Osbert
- At 16:04 on June 28, 2010,
Nick Wilding said… - Hi Helen
BIG welcome into FierySpirits! Exciting to rekindle a connection that has been dormant for way too long.... you'll see from my pic. that Tara and I have been joined by a wee man called Eisean in February 2008. Lots more news besides but in the meantime, don't hesitate to tell me what you think about this site especially views on whether it was worth joining after all! And looking forward to hearing something more from yourself. In face, I've just had an idea... there is a monthly e-news bulletin that I produce (archive issues are available via the front page of the site). How would you fancy writing a 'guest editorial' as a newbe? Just giving impressions of the network etc., a couple of paragraphs and an opportunity to showcase your work a little... Well, maybe that's a bit full on for a first hello after a few years but if you like the idea let me know...
Best for now and let's try to meet at some point!
Nick
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