Category: Community
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Brandon Carter: Frontside Supply
This is an interview over ten years in the making – not that I realised that was the case at any point, right up until a few weeks ago. That’s because, over a decade since we first met, I recently crossed paths with Brandon Carter: stunt scooter rider, young entrepreneur, community organiser and one half…
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Behind the Scenes: Art at The Alex
When I sat down with Chris Pegler and Steve Davies with a view to bookend the podcast about Warwickshire Open Studios with their thoughts and reflections, I sensed a bonus podcast episode taking shape.
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Art at The Alex
With Art at The Alex hosting their second ever Warwickshire Open Studios, I spent a couple of afternoons in the company of creatives.
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Junior parkrun
Every Sunday morning, whatever the weather, a community of volunteers will transform 2km of grass and paths into a field of dreams.
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Repair Cafe
Climate change, consumerism and a throwaway culture. Where even to begin. Well, I once received some wise advice: when faced by a seemingly insurmountable problem, just grab the nearest edge.
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May Blossom Farm
On the outskirts of Barby, something wonderful is beginning to bear fruit. Over the past few years the seed of an idea has germinated, taken root and received all the support and nurture it needs to grow.
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Community Climate Cafe
Here’s the theory: equip myself with a camera and microphone, wait for a bright Saturday with enough spring warmth to cast off the thermal base layers and maybe, just maybe, with a plan and a purpose, I’ll be less of a skedaddling wallflower and more like the person who set The Year of Engagement as…