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@llannerch.bsky.social: Be clear on your values, develop your connections. That's how we unlock power within communities. It's not easy, but the effort will be worth it #LeadersF25
November 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
New social capital report about social mobility in England from 3ni, @localtrust.org.uk and Capacity

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November 4, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Tomorrow | Yfory

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September 10, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Libraries as social infrastructure : We want everyone to come in with no sense of inspection or expectation to spend any money,
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Ten years of DLR LexIcon in Dún Laoghaire: ‘People thought it was a vanity project and too much money’
Award-winning but initially controversial building has become Ireland’s busiest public library
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September 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
“Our work with Modern Cockney has highlighted how we need to invest and grow our shared identities, stories & narratives to tackle growing division in Britain”

This is the crux of what Andy Green will be saying at this week's Fate of Britain Convention

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September 8, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Our co-founder Andy Green will be at the Fate of Britain Convention next Thursday at @conwayhall.bsky.social in London speaking on a panel about 'Celebrating our identities: how we make what we have in common the national story'

Further details:

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#moderncockneyfestival | Andy Green FRSA
Looking forward to sharing the insights from our work with the #ModernCockneyFestival on creating change for a better Britain and how we need new ways to tackle growing division. Check it out and come...
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September 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Our co-founder Andy Green is hosting this event at Barry War Museum tomorrow about the town's famous son Gareth Richard Vaughan Jones
August 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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How social capital influences exit or voice after shock: a rebuild could take years, and navigating contractors, inspectors and governmental red tape, all while recovering fro trauma, just isn’t worth the effort. But for connected residents it does. www.latimes.com/california/s...
'I'm not going anywhere': For one Altadena fire survivor, the math makes sense to rebuild
While some fire victims are opting to sell their lots in Altadena, one woman is choosing to stay and rebuild — and she's trying to do it as quickly as possible.
www.latimes.com
June 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Lovely feedback | Adborth hyfryd
June 24, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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There’s a brand new #ArtClub 🎨 starting at Splott Community Volunteers, and everyone’s welcome!
Launching on Wednesday 11 June, a free 8-week block of creative art workshops.
Hosted by the brilliant #NicParsons, it’s going to be relaxed and fun — no experience needed!
#SplottArt
June 3, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Who saw our Modern Cockney #pienmash campaign featured in the @nytimes.com yesterday?

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June 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A fortnight ago we were at the More In Common and @jocoxfoundation.bsky.social conference in Manchester where we showcased Splott's co-curated pocket museum as a tool for building community togetherness through sharing stories and heritage
June 3, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Have you seen our new mural yet? It’s on Splott Road opposite The Imps. Read about it here: splottcommunityvolunteers.co.uk/f/our-new-mu... @misskatherinehb @c3sc.org.uk
May 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Here's Sidney Brown & Joanna Clancy, sisters from Virginia and Orlando respectively, at Cardiff Central this morning

We were all off to Manchester. Us for the @moreincommonuk.bsky.social & @jocoxfoundation.bsky.social conference; they to fly home

They've been in Wales tracing their ancestry
May 20, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Manchester, you've been great

Sinking a cold one before heading back to Cardiff

Diolch to @moreincommonuk.bsky.social and @jocoxfoundation.bsky.social for having us discuss all things Splott

Wish we could have had @splottcomvols.bsky.social with us....maybe next year
May 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Early start tomorrow

Off to Manchester and the More In Common conference where we'll be presenting our Splott pocket museum project
May 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Our crowdfunder for the Story of #Splott in 50 Objects is still live!

Get your pack now by donating as little as £10

gofund.me/3a2879e8
Donate to Make ‘The Story of Splott in 50 Objects’ museum happen, organised by Grow Social Capital CIC
You can make something remarkable happen today by just giving… Grow Social Capital CIC needs your support for Make ‘The Story of Splott in 50 Objects’ museum happen
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May 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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And with trust comes fairness... Trust is the currency of information. When we exchange information, we are implying that we trust one another. But to trust we have to understand, and we might not understand ourselves, never mind others...
May 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Our crowdfunder for the Story of #Splott in 50 Objects is still live!

Get your pack now by donating as little as £10

gofund.me/3a2879e8
Donate to Make ‘The Story of Splott in 50 Objects’ museum happen, organised by Grow Social Capital CIC
You can make something remarkable happen today by just giving… Grow Social Capital CIC needs your support for Make ‘The Story of Splott in 50 Objects’ museum happen
gofund.me
May 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Yesterday we we very proud to officially launch The Story of Splott in 50 Objects at The Maltings. A huge thank you to the Lord Mayor of Cardiff, our chair Ed Stubbs and @growsocialcapital.bsky.social for helping us to celebrate our amazing card deck.

Get yours www.gofundme.com/f/the-story-...
May 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Some more photos of today's event

Mwy o luniau o'r digwyddiad heddiw

@splottcomvols.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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May 6, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Some more photos of today's event

Mwy o luniau o'r digwyddiad heddiw

@splottcomvols.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Welcoming the Lord Mayor, members of the Splott community and @splottcomvols.bsky.social, Brains Brewery and more to the launch of the Story of Splott in 50 Objects
May 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Are you a Splott resident? Member of its 'diaspora'?

Here's your opportunity to celebrate its rich history by contributing to the crowdfunder for a pocket museum telling The Story of Splott in 50 Objects

gofund.me/ae04a5e1

In partnership w/ @inksplott.bsky.social & @splottcomvols.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 8:28 AM