A few weeks ago, our Youth Reps headed to the Gloucestershire County Council Environment Scrutiny Committee to share their views alongside local leaders. They took part in discussions on electric vehicle charging schemes and the Local Nature Recovery Strategy In…
On Tuesday 14th October, a group of young people who regularly attend 3rd Space went on an afternoon trip to Woodchester Park. We took a local taxi to Tinkley Gate and spent three hours meandering through the woodland paths, observing…
On Monday, 24th March, as part of Gloucestershire Youth Climate Group (GYCG), I had the pleasure of delivering a guest lecture to some politics students at the University of Gloucestershire on community involvement with local government. I talked about who…
A strategic model for Stroud District’s Community Hubs has the potential to create an inclusive and resilient district-wide network that is fit for both current purpose and perma-crisis, and an uncertain future with sudden shocks and unknown challenges. The Covid-19…
On Monday (20th Jan) GYCG Young Leaders Amber and Bowie ran a session with young people and cross-party MP’s/County Councillors from Gloucestershire, to share youth voices on Climate and Nature. This included youth speeches from different groups we collaborate with.…
The Creative Sustainability Digi Team, Helen Elliott-Boult and Nick Turner, braved a damp Monday to run a digital drop-in session from on board the NHS Outreach bus, which they commandeered for the day. The event was part of the annual…
We are delighted to invite everyone to join us for our Creative Sustainability Open Day on Monday 21st October, drop in any time between 2-6pm. Find out more about our great community programmes, meet the team and find out how to…
Creative Sustainability colleagues are shocked and saddened to learn that the projects based at Brimscombe Mill face eviction again. We want to express our support and empathy for the infuriating situation facing the people and community based at the Mill.
"I can’t say I was thrown in the at the deep end, but there can’t be many jobs where your first day of work involves pulling colleagues and participants out of murky canal water."
Ian reflects on his first few months as Outdoor Activities Lead at Creative Sustainability
Creative Sustainability is one of six local organisations awarded funding by Barnwood Trust through its latest themed funding programme, Short Breaks. The six projects will test some best-practice delivery principles and learn about what impact this could have on Short Breaks…
