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Woodlands and forests

This is a new discussion topic for those with an interest in community and social enterprise involvement in owning and/or managing woodlands and forests.It came about through the development of a woodlands social enterprise network which is a collection of individuals and organisations with an interest in woodlands, forestry, community assets and social enterprise.  It was felt that Fiery Spirits would be a great way of connecting up and sharing knowledge across the UK and Ireland.See More
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Woodlands and forests

This is a new discussion topic for those with an interest in community and social enterprise involvement in owning and/or managing woodlands and forests.It came about through the development of a woodlands social enterprise network which is a collection of individuals and organisations with an interest in woodlands, forestry, community assets and social enterprise.  It was felt that Fiery Spirits would be a great way of connecting up and sharing knowledge across the UK and Ireland.See More
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Woodlands and forests

This is a new discussion topic for those with an interest in community and social enterprise involvement in owning and/or managing woodlands and forests.It came about through the development of a woodlands social enterprise network which is a collection of individuals and organisations with an interest in woodlands, forestry, community assets and social enterprise.  It was felt that Fiery Spirits would be a great way of connecting up and sharing knowledge across the UK and Ireland.See More
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Woodlands and forests

This is a new discussion topic for those with an interest in community and social enterprise involvement in owning and/or managing woodlands and forests.It came about through the development of a woodlands social enterprise network which is a collection of individuals and organisations with an interest in woodlands, forestry, community assets and social enterprise.  It was felt that Fiery Spirits would be a great way of connecting up and sharing knowledge across the UK and Ireland.See More
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Woodlands and forestry

This is a new discussion topic for those with an interest in community and social enterprise involvement in owning and/or managing woodlands and forests.It came about through the development of a woodlands social enterprise network which is a collection of individuals and organisations with an interest in woodlands, forestry, community assets and social enterprise.  It was felt that Fiery Spirits would be a great way of connecting up and sharing knowledge across the UK and Ireland.See More
May 9
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Plunkett Foundation to take over as host of Fiery Spirits Community of Practice

As you will have read in the June edition of the Fiery Spirits News Burst, the Carnegie UK Trust has been working closely with the Plunkett Foundation throughout 2012 to look at collaborating more closely on the future of the Fiery Spirits Community of Practice.  In a meeting of the Fiery Spirits Community of Practice steering group in November it was agreed that Plunkett would take on the host role of Fiery Spirits from the Carnegie UK Trust. Immediately before this meeting Nick Wilding of the…See More
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What's the future for Rural Networking?

This purpose of this group is to share ideas about how rural practitioners can network effectively in the future. Questions we can address include:1) What’s the future for rural networking in the UK and Ireland?2) How can we engage online more effectively - given the proliferation of opportunities to do so?3) What kinds of organisational and network business models are most likely to succeed in the future?This topic will be of interest to the sponsors, hosts and participants of rural…See More
Dec 17, 2012
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Young, Gifted.... and Rural!

This group looks at the potential of involving younger people in the development and management of community owned land and assets.A current focus is building on an event held at  Comrie Croft in October 2011 towards a big youth conference in Scotland in June 2012 in partnership with the Scottish National Rural Network. See details on the work programme  …See More
Aug 2, 2012
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This group discusses the practical side of community broadband - allowing those involved in projects to learn from others and give those considering setting up projects an idea of what is involved.See More
Aug 2, 2012
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"Looking forward to a visit to Hill Holt Wood tomorrow for their 10th anniversary conference. Great people, great place, bad weather!"
Jun 7, 2012
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Aug 23, 2011
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New help and support for the development of community enterprises offers unique opportunity for rural communities across the UK

Rural communities are being urged to take advantage of a brand new advice line, expert support and Big Lottery funding that will help them take control of the problems of rural decline in their communities by setting up community enterprises like pubs, shops transport schemes or broadband provision. Village SOS Active (www.villagesos.org.uk) is a new campaign by the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) in collaboration with the Plunkett Foundation (…See More
Aug 23, 2011
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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?
To share ideas and information, to be inspired and to help others to help rural communities.
About Me (areas of expertise/interest I can share)
I work for the Plunkett Foundation, an organisation which helps rural communities to believe in what they can achieve together. We promote and support communities taking ownership of the issues affecting their everyday lives. I am a member and volunteer at Leafield Community Shop in Oxfordshire, one of over 200 community-owned rural shops in the UK. I am also a member of the Fordhall Community Land Initiative, the first community-owned farm in England. I am working to help establish a Community Land Trust for housing and a therapeutic horticulture social enterprise in Worcestershire where I grew up.
Website:
http://www.plunkett.co.uk/

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Plunkett Foundation to take over as host of Fiery Spirits Community of Practice

Posted on January 6, 2013 at 11:00 1 Comment

As you will have read in the June edition of the Fiery Spirits News Burst, the Carnegie UK Trust has been working closely with the Plunkett Foundation throughout 2012 to look at collaborating more closely on the future of the Fiery Spirits Community of Practice.  In a meeting of the Fiery Spirits Community of Practice steering group in November it was agreed that Plunkett would take on the host role of Fiery Spirits from the Carnegie UK Trust.…



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New help and support for the development of community enterprises offers unique opportunity for rural communities across the UK

Posted on August 23, 2011 at 10:26 0 Comments

Rural communities are being urged to take advantage of a brand new advice line, expert support and Big Lottery funding that will help them take control of the problems of rural decline in their communities by setting up community enterprises like pubs, shops transport schemes or broadband provision.

 

Village SOS Active (www.villagesos.org.uk) is a new campaign by the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) in collaboration with the Plunkett…

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