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Mel Smith
- Feb 16
- 1 min
Our CfG ecosystem
Did you know that rainforests are our planet's oldest living ecosystems? Incredibly diverse, complex and vital to the survival of the plants and animals that call them home. In Connecting for Good Cov we have our own (much younger!) ecosystem in the fight against loneliness and isolation. The fundamental principle is not dissimilar to that of a rainforest - with diversity and connection at its heart. The tools, methods and actions evolve too to adapt to a changing climate (a
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Mel Smith
- Feb 2
- 1 min
The nine principles of Connecting for Good Cov
Today our students begin session one of the new term at Changemaker University - Connecting for Good Cov's free six-week course to help local people use community organising approaches to bring people together around a common vision to create more connected communities across Coventry. The first session looks at why connection matters in the fight against isolation and loneliness. This brings students right to the core of why we exist and why sparking action matters so much.
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Mel Smith
- Jan 19
- 3 min
FINAL CALL: Changemaker University starts soon!
The new ‘term’ at Changemaker University starts in two weeks and we’re here to tell you – don’t miss out! At the heart of Connecting for Good Cov is the power of connecting with others to bring about the change we want to see. We created Changemaker University to further build our community of Changemakers. Connecting for Good Cov is a movement that is sparking action against loneliness and isolation in Coventry. What happens at Changemaker University? In a nutshell, we teach
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Mel Smith
- Jan 19
- 1 min
Come collaborate with us tomorrow!
Each month Coventry locals come together to collaborate and develop ideas into community-led action. People-powered social action sparked by Grapevine's #ConnectingforGoodCov movement! Each month we welcome breakout rooms focused on different ideas and social action. January's breakout rooms are: - The People's Legion, a club to welcome everyone - 'Good for the Sole' lockdown walking challenge - Stoke Aldermoor Social Action Partnership (SASAP). Click this link to register in
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