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By Melissa Noble on 28th August 2025

Calling Lone Rangers …

Are you a lone ranger – someone who works from home for a good cause? Do you sometimes struggle to get things done? You’re not alone. Government statistics show that 41% of workers now work from home at least part

Our community - Projects

By Alan Heeks on 19th August 2025

Is Young People’s Choice between Pain and Hedonism?

Alan Heeks is a writer, pioneer and group leader with a passion for wellbeing, resilience, sustainability, and how we can learn about them from nature. His latest project is aimed at young people who are concerned about climate change. Here

Our community - Wellbeing Together

By Manon Martini on 19th August 2025

The Resurgence Festival of Wellbeing 2025

For over ten years, the Network of Wellbeing has been a proud sponsor of the Resurgence Trust’s Festival of Wellbeing. This year’s Festival takes place on Saturday, 4th October 2025 and promises to be a day ‘of great wisdom and

Our community - Wellbeing Together

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

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 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

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.

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