"As an ex-dairy farmer in Cumbria I find the example above fascinating. The type of cattle management explained above was typical of small holder milk production in Nicaragua - I worked there for four years in the 1980s. I'm looking forward to…"
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Viv Lewis left a comment for Justin Kenrick"Thanks for the story and link - I'll send it on to the HOP group. Things are moving along, the local press has been great and we're doing a lot of lobbying. Next step is the the results of the counsultation process (v. poorly done).…"
Justin Kenrick left a comment for Viv Lewis"Viv,
I just noticed this extraordinary story about how suppliers get destroyed by Tesco's (and how this one refused!) and thought it might be of interest/ use:
http://www.lochfynelocalheroes.org.uk/10201.html
best, Justin"
Justin Kenrick commented on Viv Lewis's blog post Penrith says Hop off Sainsbury's"Hi Viv,
Here in Portobello (Edinburgh) we successfully fought off a proposed superstore. The fight culminated in a local public inquiry in 2005 where we weren't allowed to simply say that "WE DON'T WANT IT!" but were allowed to…"
Viv Lewis posted a blog postPenrith says Hop off Sainsbury's
Penrith like lots of small towns is fighting to stop being swamped by a large supermarket.Paul Allen and I were out there on our pink space hoppers to lobby our local councellors (who unfortunately are pro the development and it's a long story) at a 'consultation' event.The campign has started and we'd like to learn from other's experiences. Does anybody in the Fiery Spirits network have experience of successfully resisting a large supermarket? Do you know of a tool kit/ manual that could help…See More
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Cumbria Green Build aims to show the public, business and communities what has already been achieved within the county and inspire them make changes themselves.
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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 learn and share ideas with others
- About Me (areas of expertise/interest I can share)
- I am a member and director of a cooperative created to provide high quality suport and solutions to rural social enterprise. I also have considerable experience of livestock farming as I used to run a dairy and sheep farm.
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Penrith says Hop off Sainsbury's
Posted on September 23, 2009 at 18:08 1 Comment 0 Likes
Penrith like lots of small towns is fighting to stop being swamped by a large supermarket.
Paul Allen and I were out there on our pink space hoppers to lobby our local councellors (who unfortunately are pro the development and it's a long story) at a 'consultation' event.
The campign has started and we'd like to learn from other's experiences. Does anybody in the Fiery… Continue
Paul Allen and I were out there on our pink space hoppers to lobby our local councellors (who unfortunately are pro the development and it's a long story) at a 'consultation' event.
The campign has started and we'd like to learn from other's experiences. Does anybody in the Fiery… Continue
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 14:42 on October 13, 2009, Justin Kenrick said…
- Viv,
I just noticed this extraordinary story about how suppliers get destroyed by Tesco's (and how this one refused!) and thought it might be of interest/ use:
http://www.lochfynelocalheroes.org.uk/10201.html
best, Justin
- At 17:37 on February 11, 2009,
Kate Braithwaite said… - I've just started a group to plan the English 'polixy blitz' event if you would like toget involved - come along!
Kate
- At 15:29 on August 31, 2008, Viv Lewis said…
- Hi Paul,
Yes I'm planning to go. See you at CREA.
Viv
- At 17:36 on August 30, 2008,
Paul Allen said… - Hi Viv,
Are you in Penrith next week for for Cumbria Green Build? I will be at the Zero Carbon Cumbria talk on Weds at Redhills.
Best regards,
Paul
- At 10:15 on August 27, 2008,
Nick Wilding said… - Welcome, Viv...
Hoping that you find this site intuitive and easy to use. If you have a picture of yourself that you could upload, that would be great - it really helps folk to be able to put a name to a face.
Also, if you've any events or news feel free to post it up...
This site is officially launching in november so you'll see it change before then - feedback welcome
best for now
nick
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