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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 - 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

Your wellbeing - Health

By Melissa Noble on 20th March 2025

New Beginnings …

New Beginnings is a collaboration between Melissa Noble, Hannah Barth and Sue Holden. It’s a six week programme, starting this April, for people, aged 50+, who’ve lost their mojo. It involves nutritional advice, physical activity and mindful practice. Melissa explains.

Our community - Wellbeing Together

By Roger Higman on 26th February 2025

Could you be a NOW Ambassador?

Wellbeing changemakers are people, with a passion for wellbeing, who use their skills and experience to improve the lives of others, They can work as sole traders or for charities, government or the private sector. The Network of Wellbeing aims

Our community - Projects

By Ronke Ayoola on 26th February 2025

Repairing Intergenerational Relationships for a Thriving Planet

Ronke Ayoola is the Youth Programmes Lead UK at the Resilience Project. She helps young climate leaders sustain their activism and avoid burnout by training them to develop and lead ‘Resilience Circles’, spaces of community and support for youth navigating

Your wellbeing - Creativity

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

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