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By NOW on 29th January 2020

Wellbeing in Changing Times: An Update from NOW

As we head further into 2020 it is clear the world around us is changing rapidly. We witness an intensification of the challenges faced in wider society, alongside an inspiring growth of the movements standing up for justice, equality, sustainability

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By Mirella Ferraz on 27th January 2020

Britain’s Biggest Repair Cafe Encourages Sharing and Repairing

On 15th February towns and cities across the country will take part in the Big Fix – Britain’s Biggest Day of Repair. In Totnes, Devon, where Network of Wellbeing (NOW) is based, we’ll co-host a local Big Fix to support

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By NOW on 6th January 2020

A Message of Wellbeing from Satish Kumar

Peace activist, author and NOW Trustee Satish Kumar reminds us of the importance of celebrating the meaningful things of life. Learn more and share: If you enjoyed this video, please share it with others. Watch more wellbeing-related videos. Subscribe to our

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By Roger Higman on 30th October 2019

How Do We Build Community Resilience in Austere Times?

What can we do to help communities become resilient in the face of austerity? NOW’s Director, Roger Higman reports from a recent study tour of Gloucester. How can communities build resilience in austere times? This may seem an odd question

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By Roger Higman on 29th October 2019

How Do We Come Together in Difficult Times?

In mid-September, nearly fifty community activists and wellbeing enthusiasts came together at Hawkwood in Stroud for the Network of Wellbeing (NOW’s) second Building Wellbeing Together weekend. NOW’s Director, Roger Higman was there. What links people with a passion for wellbeing?

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By Kate Harveston on 28th October 2019

How to Stop Yourself in the Middle of an Overreaction

Can you recall saying things you didn’t mean in the heat of anger or other strong emotions? Me too – how human of you! While such instances may not necessarily cause lasting harm, developing a reputation as a “hothead”, “drama

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By Tracy Cheesman on 6th June 2019

Twinning UK Towns For Wellbeing

With Brexit looming and many small towns suffering job losses, high street decline and low community motivation, Carnegie UK Trust stepped in to establish the UK’s first domestic town twinning programme. In this webinar, Jennifer Wallace shares stories of how

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By Roger Higman on 6th June 2019

Join us at Building Wellbeing Together 2019!

How can we build wellbeing together – in our lives, with others and in harmony with nature? Climate change, high inequality and rising levels of mental distress are just some of the challenges we face in today’s world. At NOW,

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By NOW on 24th May 2019

Share Shed To Become World’s First Mobile Library Of Things

Totnes’ Share Shed – a library of things in Devon – has won £48,599 in this year’s People’s Projects. We won the award in a public vote organised by ITV and the National Lottery Community Fund. Thank you to everyone

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By Tracy Cheesman on 22nd May 2019

Seven Ways To Build Resilience

Resilience is the skillset of our time. And in today’s fast-paced world, the need for upskilling with resilience training is paramount. How can we transform from a state of collapse to a state of presence and flexibility? This video shares

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