Intentional Communities Research Group
@i-communities.bsky.social
Intentional Communities, Communes, Cooperatives, Utopias, Communal living, anarchism, communalism, Low impact development, Ecovillages.
Starting all over having finally given up on X
Starting all over having finally given up on X
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Intentional Communities in the UK.
It is estimated that there are over 600 existing and forming intentional communities in the UK.
They are often creations of their time, communes in the 1960+70s, Cohousing in the 2000s.
(a slow thread)
It is estimated that there are over 600 existing and forming intentional communities in the UK.
They are often creations of their time, communes in the 1960+70s, Cohousing in the 2000s.
(a slow thread)
New Book:
Eco-communities - Surviving Well Together
@jennypickerill.bsky.social at Bowden Pillars, Devon.
Friday 18 July 6:00pm - 8:00pm
What can we learn as Bowden Pillars creates a new eco-village right here in Totnes?
@bloomsburypol.bsky.social
Eco-communities - Surviving Well Together
@jennypickerill.bsky.social at Bowden Pillars, Devon.
Friday 18 July 6:00pm - 8:00pm
What can we learn as Bowden Pillars creates a new eco-village right here in Totnes?
@bloomsburypol.bsky.social
July 16, 2025 at 9:06 AM
New Book:
Eco-communities - Surviving Well Together
@jennypickerill.bsky.social at Bowden Pillars, Devon.
Friday 18 July 6:00pm - 8:00pm
What can we learn as Bowden Pillars creates a new eco-village right here in Totnes?
@bloomsburypol.bsky.social
Eco-communities - Surviving Well Together
@jennypickerill.bsky.social at Bowden Pillars, Devon.
Friday 18 July 6:00pm - 8:00pm
What can we learn as Bowden Pillars creates a new eco-village right here in Totnes?
@bloomsburypol.bsky.social
Dr Kirsten Stevens-Wood joins other community experts where she discusses Intentional Community www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Free Thinking, Community
Post local elections and pre VE day events, Shahidha Bari explores ideas about community
www.bbc.co.uk
May 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Dr Kirsten Stevens-Wood joins other community experts where she discusses Intentional Community www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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Oh yeah nice one kid hook that hope for humanity right into my veins
May 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Oh yeah nice one kid hook that hope for humanity right into my veins
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Strawhouse kit from @jurajmikurcik.bsky.social / @ecococon.bsky.social 29k €. Remember that this is the best climate option material-wise for a new home.
I think that's a steal?
www.linkedin.com/posts/george...
I think that's a steal?
www.linkedin.com/posts/george...
💥 Special offer on Old Holloway a.k.a. Kit H starting at € 29,000 💥… | George Mikurcik | 49 comments
💥 Special offer on Old Holloway a.k.a. Kit H starting at € 29,000 💥
EcoCocon have a 25% discount available for this high performance, passivhaus suitable Kit H house design. Three house kits are man...
www.linkedin.com
May 6, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Strawhouse kit from @jurajmikurcik.bsky.social / @ecococon.bsky.social 29k €. Remember that this is the best climate option material-wise for a new home.
I think that's a steal?
www.linkedin.com/posts/george...
I think that's a steal?
www.linkedin.com/posts/george...
Diggers and Dreamers recorded their most recent podcast with Bridport Cohousing: diggersanddreamers.org.uk/podcasts
May 6, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Diggers and Dreamers recorded their most recent podcast with Bridport Cohousing: diggersanddreamers.org.uk/podcasts
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Trying it again: we still have apartments in Brussels new best #CoHousing in Ixelles. Anyone looking for a different style of living? We call it a village in the big city. No info-session anymore - we do individual interviews and site visits. Hurry up: we'll sign the legal acts in May!
🌿 Last call to join our Cohousing inititative in Brussels Ixelles
❤️ Shared values: community, diversity, energy transition, friendliness and caring
📅 Info-Session: 26/01, 14:00-15:30
📍 Café Solidaire, Rue de l’Ordre 29, 1050 Ixelles
👉 voltaxl.org/logements/
❤️ Shared values: community, diversity, energy transition, friendliness and caring
📅 Info-Session: 26/01, 14:00-15:30
📍 Café Solidaire, Rue de l’Ordre 29, 1050 Ixelles
👉 voltaxl.org/logements/
March 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Trying it again: we still have apartments in Brussels new best #CoHousing in Ixelles. Anyone looking for a different style of living? We call it a village in the big city. No info-session anymore - we do individual interviews and site visits. Hurry up: we'll sign the legal acts in May!
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Let's face it, cohousing, Baugruppen, bofællesskaber is the way forward. Most of the other models are getting increasingly questionable wether from a social, economic or ecological point of view.
bofaellesskab.dk/ledige-bolig...
bofaellesskab.dk/ledige-bolig...
March 16, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Let's face it, cohousing, Baugruppen, bofællesskaber is the way forward. Most of the other models are getting increasingly questionable wether from a social, economic or ecological point of view.
bofaellesskab.dk/ledige-bolig...
bofaellesskab.dk/ledige-bolig...
The latest Diggers and Dreamers Podcast is now available:
Matt Holland describes being born into a Bruderhof Community in the UK then moving South America! His story then takes us to Lower Shaw Farm and the community that formed there.
sites.libsyn.com/525283/matt-...
Matt Holland describes being born into a Bruderhof Community in the UK then moving South America! His story then takes us to Lower Shaw Farm and the community that formed there.
sites.libsyn.com/525283/matt-...
February 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The latest Diggers and Dreamers Podcast is now available:
Matt Holland describes being born into a Bruderhof Community in the UK then moving South America! His story then takes us to Lower Shaw Farm and the community that formed there.
sites.libsyn.com/525283/matt-...
Matt Holland describes being born into a Bruderhof Community in the UK then moving South America! His story then takes us to Lower Shaw Farm and the community that formed there.
sites.libsyn.com/525283/matt-...
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My first monthly column for @coopnews has just been published: The Invisible Co-op
Why are co-operatives invisible in public affairs - especially in the UK?
thenews.coop
Why are co-operatives invisible in public affairs - especially in the UK?
thenews.coop
February 5, 2025 at 10:46 PM
My first monthly column for @coopnews has just been published: The Invisible Co-op
Why are co-operatives invisible in public affairs - especially in the UK?
thenews.coop
Why are co-operatives invisible in public affairs - especially in the UK?
thenews.coop
Intentional Communities in the UK.
It is estimated that there are over 600 existing and forming intentional communities in the UK.
They are often creations of their time, communes in the 1960+70s, Cohousing in the 2000s.
(a slow thread)
It is estimated that there are over 600 existing and forming intentional communities in the UK.
They are often creations of their time, communes in the 1960+70s, Cohousing in the 2000s.
(a slow thread)
February 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Intentional Communities in the UK.
It is estimated that there are over 600 existing and forming intentional communities in the UK.
They are often creations of their time, communes in the 1960+70s, Cohousing in the 2000s.
(a slow thread)
It is estimated that there are over 600 existing and forming intentional communities in the UK.
They are often creations of their time, communes in the 1960+70s, Cohousing in the 2000s.
(a slow thread)
Thank you - done!
Do you forget to use alt-text when you post images? I'm forgetful, too. Fortunately, you can turn on reminders!
Settings -> Accesibility -> Require alt text.
Done! Easy accessibility.
Settings -> Accesibility -> Require alt text.
Done! Easy accessibility.
February 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Thank you - done!
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Why is UK infrastructure so attractive to investors like Ka-shing and Warren Buffett, a man famous for his “moat”-based investment strategy?
Is it because we are open to business, or because we are up for sale?
These profits are paid by us.
Is it because we are open to business, or because we are up for sale?
These profits are paid by us.
February 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Why is UK infrastructure so attractive to investors like Ka-shing and Warren Buffett, a man famous for his “moat”-based investment strategy?
Is it because we are open to business, or because we are up for sale?
These profits are paid by us.
Is it because we are open to business, or because we are up for sale?
These profits are paid by us.
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What role can citizens juries and assemblies play in scaling-up community action on climate change? 👨👩👧👦🌍
I'll be sharing some examples from our work at @sharedfuture.bsky.social at this event hosted by the Centre for Alternative Technology!
📅 6th March 2025
🕜 9:30 - 5:00
cat.org.uk/events/zero-...
I'll be sharing some examples from our work at @sharedfuture.bsky.social at this event hosted by the Centre for Alternative Technology!
📅 6th March 2025
🕜 9:30 - 5:00
cat.org.uk/events/zero-...
Zero Carbon Britain: Live Online - Scaling-up Community Action - Centre for Alternative Technology
The science says we must, the technology says we can, time to say we will! This course explores the radical changes needed to rise to the climate challenge.
cat.org.uk
February 21, 2025 at 8:17 AM
What role can citizens juries and assemblies play in scaling-up community action on climate change? 👨👩👧👦🌍
I'll be sharing some examples from our work at @sharedfuture.bsky.social at this event hosted by the Centre for Alternative Technology!
📅 6th March 2025
🕜 9:30 - 5:00
cat.org.uk/events/zero-...
I'll be sharing some examples from our work at @sharedfuture.bsky.social at this event hosted by the Centre for Alternative Technology!
📅 6th March 2025
🕜 9:30 - 5:00
cat.org.uk/events/zero-...
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Credit where credit is due
In a time of totalitarianism speaking the truth is an act of courage and resistance
In a time of totalitarianism speaking the truth is an act of courage and resistance
February 20, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Credit where credit is due
In a time of totalitarianism speaking the truth is an act of courage and resistance
In a time of totalitarianism speaking the truth is an act of courage and resistance
Swansea Co-Housing in collaboration with
the Down to Earth Project are excited to
host the CEO of the Community Land Trust
Network, Tom Chance, to explore
opportunities and challenges for
Community Land Trusts in Wales and how
to play a part in maximizing their potential.
the Down to Earth Project are excited to
host the CEO of the Community Land Trust
Network, Tom Chance, to explore
opportunities and challenges for
Community Land Trusts in Wales and how
to play a part in maximizing their potential.
February 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Swansea Co-Housing in collaboration with
the Down to Earth Project are excited to
host the CEO of the Community Land Trust
Network, Tom Chance, to explore
opportunities and challenges for
Community Land Trusts in Wales and how
to play a part in maximizing their potential.
the Down to Earth Project are excited to
host the CEO of the Community Land Trust
Network, Tom Chance, to explore
opportunities and challenges for
Community Land Trusts in Wales and how
to play a part in maximizing their potential.
Cant believe Tinkers Bubble has been going for 31 years.
Lovely article by @landworkersuk.bsky.social
landworkersalliance.org.uk/celebrating-....
Lovely article by @landworkersuk.bsky.social
landworkersalliance.org.uk/celebrating-....
Celebrating 31 Years of Tinkers Bubble - Landworkers Alliance
We are a union of farmers, growers, foresters and land-based workers with a mission to improve the livelihoods of our members and create a better food and land-use system for everyone.
landworkersalliance.org.uk
February 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Cant believe Tinkers Bubble has been going for 31 years.
Lovely article by @landworkersuk.bsky.social
landworkersalliance.org.uk/celebrating-....
Lovely article by @landworkersuk.bsky.social
landworkersalliance.org.uk/celebrating-....
This is a beautiful book. and here is a recorded interview with not just the author/photographer, but also members of the Bruderhof and communitarian Matt Holland
youtu.be/nPwVs3EK5qE?...
youtu.be/nPwVs3EK5qE?...
Is another way of life possible? A discussion with members of the Bruderhof community
YouTube video by Swindon Festival of Literature
youtu.be
February 7, 2025 at 11:42 AM
This is a beautiful book. and here is a recorded interview with not just the author/photographer, but also members of the Bruderhof and communitarian Matt Holland
youtu.be/nPwVs3EK5qE?...
youtu.be/nPwVs3EK5qE?...
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"Decarbonise, Decolonise, Democratize"
Stencil seen in Edinburgh, Scotland
Stencil seen in Edinburgh, Scotland
January 31, 2025 at 3:28 PM
"Decarbonise, Decolonise, Democratize"
Stencil seen in Edinburgh, Scotland
Stencil seen in Edinburgh, Scotland
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From 1919 to 1934, Vienna's socialist municipal government implemented a comprehensive program to construct affordable housing for the masses (🧵).
February 5, 2025 at 12:53 PM
From 1919 to 1934, Vienna's socialist municipal government implemented a comprehensive program to construct affordable housing for the masses (🧵).
