ABCD Talent Quest
January 29, 2014
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“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” It might seem strange to start a talent quest with Aristotle....
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As we look toward the year ahead a thought for central and local Governments: There are things that only a community can do – so...
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As 2013 comes to its end, I look back with great pride on a year of big hopes and very practical actions realised. I...
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Providing better ambulances at the bottom of the cliff instead of fences at the top is a half-baked and wasteful endeavour for policy makers...
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"Some people think children are just there to grow into adults, but they're actually very important. Maybe adults should listen more to children's ideas...
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The following blog has been written by a Community Builder in Torbay, one of Nurture Development’s Learning Sites, and was posted to the dedicated...
Read MoreGlobal Health Futures
Over the next few days I am privileged to be attending the ‘Global Health Futures’ Conference hosted by the College of Medicine, UK and...
Read MoreLet the children play!
When we assume that police keep us safe and accordingly we completely hand authority for the production of our safety - at neighbourhood level...
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Perhaps not as intrepid nor far-reaching as the inspirational venture behind the title of my blog (Around the World in 80 Days), next week...
Read MoreAn afternoon of sharing and inspiring – ABCD in action!
This blog was originally posted on the You're Welcome, a new ten-year plan set up by Barnwood Trust. It’s all about creating more welcoming and inclusive communities...
Read MoreThe Need for Leadership in Building Community Resilience. Lessons from ‘Shane’
Written by Les Billingham, Head of Adult Services at Thurrock Council. Thurrock is one of Nurture Development's Learning Sites. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I remember being a fourteen year...
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