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Our Heart & Soul Group
celebration, outreach & the psychology of change
~ building identity and community ~
The Heart and Soul concept is about bringing people together , in a joyous way, and helping them create a vision for their own community. What do you love in your community, and what do you want to grow? The Heart and Soul movement reflects the idea of building a resilient community in a manner that looks more like a party than a protest march.
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What we've done :
Gathering the Genius - an inspiring evening with local practitioners of the best sustainable practices all in one room. A chance to meet so many people about whose work we had only heard and a chance to collaborate with them.
Mini Fest Part of the Locavore Banquet - another great event bringing food, music and community together in one place!
Discussion "Salons" - small group intimate meetings where invitees could learn about Transition Cheltenham and about the challenges that face our community and where they could share their passions and ideas
Community Visionary Awards : Recognizing leaders that are shaping the character of our community. Click here to see our 2011 recipients .
Outreach creation of website /email lists / media contact /calendar, etc
What's in our plans :
Continue Discussions community wide wherever possible - with other groups in homes or in "Salons".
Gather the Local Genius - foster every opportunity to engage all the Cheltenham groups in unison
Awards - plan to honor those who are making a difference in our communityContinuing Outreach - list and implement ways to join all the groups in events and activities that reach out to the community. Maintain those in effect
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