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By Roger Higman on 17th June 2025

Come and Work with Us!

The Network of Wellbeing (NOW) is looking to recruit a Network Development Manager – someone to take responsibility for growing our relationships with our followers, especially wellbeing changemakers in the public, private and third sectors. Whoever fills the role will

Our community - Wellbeing Together

By Mirella Ferraz on 27th May 2025

Community, Creativity and Connection at the WoolFest

Over 700 people gathered in Buckfastleigh in Devon, this week, for a celebration of wool, creativity and community – the WoolFest. Hosted by the Share Shed – A Library of Things and the much-loved Woolly Nanas, and supported by the

Your wellbeing - Happiness

By Wise Fools on 27th May 2025

We Have a Present for You!

Sarah Howard from WISE FOOLS recounts her voyage through Paul Rebillot’s rite of passage The Hero’s Journey, which she is bringing to Eden Rise in July. She also explains its ‘gift economy’ ethos and why they are offering it as

Your wellbeing - Happiness

By Roger Higman on 15th May 2025

What’s on at Eden Rise – Summer 2025

It’s the middle of May and a fabulous Spring in Devon is slowly turning into Summer. The days are nearing their longest and are genuinely warm. The trees are in leaf and the woods, fields and hedgerows are alive with

Our world - Beyond Growth

By Roger Higman on 13th May 2025

Global Flourishing Study to map the “mystery of humanity”

The Global Flourishing Study is a $43.4 million, five year study, involving more than 200,000 individuals from 22 countries. It which aims to start a global dialogue on what it means to flourish as a human being. Roger Higman explores

Our community - Projects

By Mirella Ferraz on 7th May 2025

Share Shed Gets £252,316 to Help Sharing and Repairing

The National Lottery Community Fund has awarded the Network of Wellbeing £252,316 over four years for the Share Shed – A Library of Things and activities to encourage sharing and repairing in South Devon. Here, our Projects Manager, Mirella Ferraz,

Our world - Beyond Growth

By Roger Higman on 14th April 2025

Purpose – the Movie

Purpose is a new film from Omnipolis Media. Directed by Martin Oetting, it follows the economists, Katherine Trebeck (above) and Lorenzo Fioramonti, as they develop ground-breaking political projects to shift our economies — away from endless GDP growth, towards what

Your wellbeing - Health

By Angela Rook Claire MacKenzie on 14th April 2025

Physical Activity for Mental Health in the Workplace

Angela Rook from MH Scot Workplace Wellbeing and Claire Mackenzie from Venturing Out have partnered to create Thrive and Connect – a life changing employee programme like no other. Here they talk about the importance of building physical activity into workplace

Our community - Wellbeing Together

By Roger Higman on 27th March 2025

Wanted! Two New Trustees

The Network of Wellbeing (NOW) is looking for two new Trustees to guide and support the NOW team (above). We’re particularly keen to find someone to act as our Company Secretary and another to advise and guide the management of

Our world - Kindness

By Roger Higman on 20th March 2025

World Happiness Report highlights Sharing and Caring

Trust in other people’s kindness is more important to our happiness than previously thought. Yet people all over the world don’t realise how kind people in their communities are. So says the World Happiness Report 2025. As a result, the

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