Wellbeing in action Archives - Network of Wellbeing

By Roger Higman on 30th July 2024

Wellbeing for Changemakers Creative Retreat

Changemakers are people who take creative action to solve social problems. They are a vital force in making the world a better place. Yet they often put themselves in last place. Our Wellbeing for Changemakers programme, in partnership with the

Our community - Projects

By Mirella Ferraz on 11th July 2024

Embracing a Repair Culture: Spotlight on the United Repair Centre

At the Network of Wellbeing (NOW) and the Share Shed, our library of things in Devon, we’re keen to foster stronger, more sustainable communities through sharing, repairing, and skill-building. We’re always excited to connect with like-minded initiatives that align with

Our community - Projects

By Mirella Ferraz on 4th June 2024

WoolFest in Buckfastleigh: A Celebration of Wool and Community

One Sunday in May, the Orchard Millenium Green in Buckfastleigh in Devon was abuzz with excitement as the Network of Wellbeing, the Share Shed and the Woolly Nanas hosted a second highly popular WoolFest to celebrate the wonders of wool.

Your wellbeing - Nature

By Kate Barranco on 5th March 2024

Ecological Belonging: Reweaving Ourselves, Each Other, and the Natural World

Kate Barranco is the Network & Storytelling Coordinator for Ecological Belonging at The Wellbeing Project – a global initiative to catalyse inner wellbeing for all changemakers. Here, she explains what ecological belonging is, why it matters and how you can

Our community - People

By Roger Higman on 25th October 2023

Karen Creavin

Karen Creavin is the Chief Executive at TAWS – The Active Wellbeing Society – a community benefit society and cooperative, based in Birmingham, working to tackle inequality and promote community wellbeing. Here she talks to NOW’s Director, Roger Higman, about

Our community - People

By Natalie Ganpatsingh on 17th July 2023

Natalie Ganpatsingh

Natalie Ganpatsingh is a director of the social enterprise, Nature Nurture, and a Trustee at the Network of Wellbeing. In the second edition of our series talking to people in the world of wellbeing, Natalie tells us about her journey

Your wellbeing - Creativity

By Robyn O'Mahony on 27th June 2023

Weaving wellbeing with wool

The Woolly Nanas have been weaving wellbeing with wool since 2021. Now they’re joining the Share Shed and Network of Wellbeing (NOW) to host the WoolFest – a celebration of all things woollen. NOW’s Communications Officer, Robyn O’Mahoney talks to

Your wellbeing - Health

By Robyn O'Mahony on 10th May 2023

Walking for anxiety

Walking in nature helped Robyn O’Mahony, NOW’s Communications Officer, to tackle her anxiety. Here, for Mental Health Awareness Week, she writes about how walking works for her. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ I’ve always been an anxious person. It started when I was very

Our community - Wellbeing Together

By Rochelle Buisson on 25th January 2022

Building Wellbeing for People and the Planet: NOW 2021 Annual Report

“The Network of Wellbeing (NOW) believes in a world in which everyone can thrive within the planet’s natural limits. We connect, support and empower those across the UK who are working towards sustainable wellbeing – through events, network-building, our retreat

Our community - People

By Rochelle Buisson on 13th January 2022

Satish Kumar Becomes NOW’s First Patron

The long-term peace and environment activist, and co-founder of The Network of Wellbeing (NOW), Satish Kumar is stepping down as a NOW Trustee, but will continue to champion our our work as NOW’s first Patron. Join us in saying #ThankYouSatish

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