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Daring to Dream

Blue skies
Smiling at me
Nothing but blue skies
Do I see

From "Blue Skies", Irving Berlin

Published on April 4, 2013, by Jo Homan

Pat Cardis – Hats Off to a Top Head Teacher

For my final posting, I'd like to pay tribute to Pat Cardis, the headteacher at my children's school. She's not just any old headteacher. When Parkwood Primary school opened in September 1969 she took her first teaching post here, and she has been here ever since.

Published on February 7, 2013, by Jo Homan

Featuring in Finsbury Park

Local writer and journalist, Nicolette Jones, is almost an accidental local activist. What started out as an attempt at making email updates to her friends more succinct and helpful has turned into a popular and highly useful e-bulletin called which keeps Finsbury Parkers informed about everything, from recommended handymen and shops, to offers of accommodation and work.

Published on February 6, 2013, by Jo Homan

Star of Stamford Hill

Jo Roach is a local poet who is truly embedded in her area. Find out how she discovered poetry, her connection to the area, how she manages to put the "fun" back into fundraising (with Mrs Wobble the Waitress-style tea parties), how she helped save Allens Gardens  and how she came to start Pedal Power, an important local cycling club for adults with learning difficulties.

Published on February 4, 2013, by Jo Homan

Heather Led Leatherhead

For my final week as editor with the Social Reporting project I decided to do four recorded interviews of people that I would describe as “Local Heroes”. But so many people told me that the 'H' word was unacceptable I had to take a hard look at it.

Published on February 3, 2013, by Jo Homan

In the mud and in the moment

Okay, so I talk to myself. And if you'd been listening to me for the last couple of hours, all you would have heard is, “Ooh I'd forgotten about that! Ah yes, the conference … and the cardboard! I remember that debate on flying! Ooh the chocolate discussion!” etc etc. And that's because looking back over the Social Reporting posts from the last year has been an absolute pleasure.

Published on January 8, 2013, by Jo Homan

The Case for Transparency

I want to look at what happens when a project receives funding, a project that has been entirely volunteer-led, where people have provided their considerable skills and expertise for free. That is the transition Edible Landscapes London (ELL) is going through right now. It's an issue that can cause such bad feeling that a project can fall apart or stumble along dysfunctionally.

Published on November 20, 2012, by Jo Homan

Fossil Moments, June 2012

Back in June I went to Portland in Dorset and spent some time fossil hunting on Chesil beach. One of the many finds was a perfect little fossilised Trigonia, which I pulled out of a rock – what a thrill that was!

Published on October 29, 2012, by Jo Homan

Give it up for ... The Kids From The Challenge

I love The Challenge! They have given us energetic 16 year olds for two whole days and they have given us money. What more could a community project ask for?

Published on October 23, 2012, by Jo Homan

London Roundup

There's plenty of transitiony things going on in London. Some groups are taking a step back, others holding firm or coming into their own. One thing is obvious – transition has definitely 'stuck' in the city, though it's not obvious how!

Published on October 1, 2012, by Jo Homan
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