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Community Notebook

Community Notebook

Communities

The stories that bring a place together.

A local journal of neighbourhood projects, shared activities and the people making them happen.

A CLOSER LOOK

The neighbourhood, in its own words.

The neighbourhood, in its own words.

Notes from shared tables, repair benches and the people making things happen nearby.

Neighbours around the table

Neighbours around the table

The shopping, shared preparation and conversations that turn a meal into a gathering. Illustrative photograph, accompanying an example story idea.

A repair worth making

An afternoon at the repair table, where familiar objects lead to new conversations.

What's coming up locally

A round-up of gatherings, volunteer opportunities and ways to take part in the weeks ahead.

The small stories are part of the place.

Community Notebook records the everyday work of a neighbourhood. We are interested in the people opening a room, fixing a familiar object or bringing neighbours into the same conversation.

A few pages from local life

A visual study of community places and shared activity.

What belongs in the notebook?

Local contributions with useful context.

A community story

The people, place and reason the story matters locally.

An upcoming activity

The confirmed date, organiser, access information and participation details.

A photograph

Your own image, with permission from identifiable people and a clear caption.

Community voices

Feedback from people taking part.

What stood out: a neighbourhood publication connecting stories with participation.

Illustrative feedback exampleSample wording to demonstrate this component, not a customer review.Your new space starts without testimonials. Add genuine feedback with permission.

What is happening on your street?

Local stories, activities and contribution enquiries.

Notebook contribution

Send a short summary and a contact method before sharing private participant information.

Example enquiry form. Enable your Contact inbox to receive private messages on your own space.

Make this your space

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