Inspiration
Intergenerational Community Projects That Really Work
On many streets, the teenagers and the pensioners live twenty metres apart and never exchange more than a nod.
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Beth covers the how-to side of community life: setting things up, keeping them going, and knowing when to hand over the reins. She draws on conversations with organisers across different kinds of communities and writes for people who want to act, not just read.
Inspiration
On many streets, the teenagers and the pensioners live twenty metres apart and never exchange more than a nod.
Community Building
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Stories
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Inspiration
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Volunteering
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Local Action
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