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By Roger Higman on 28th April 2026

The Joy of Online Coworking

Earlier this year, NOW’s Director, Roger Higman joined Wintering Well, a lottery-funded programme for wellbeing changemakers run by the Academy of Wide-hearted Living. The programme was aimed at people who work alone from home. Here he reflects on a simple,

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By Melanie Coutinho on 29th January 2026

One Dedicated Team’s Mission to Break the Silence Around…

In this guest blog, Melanie Coutinho – CEO & Co-Founder of Zzjimi Limited – shares the powerful personal experiences that led her to confront one of today’s most hidden wellbeing challenges: chronic loneliness. Drawing on decades in healthcare, education and

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By Mirella Ferraz on 7th October 2025

Sharing And Repairing – Learning From The Best

Accessing the stuff we need and want can cost – both the individual and the planet. That’s why we’re keen on sharing as a powerful way to live better, together, sustainably. Mirella Ferraz, who runs our Share Shed – A

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By Molly Haywood Newberry on 25th September 2025

Finding My Tribe: Welcoming a Warrior Wellbeing Family

Molly Haywood Newberry is the new Network Development Manager at the Network of Wellbeing. Here, she tells the story of what led her to join us and how she wants to build a Warrior Wellbeing Family. ___________________________________________________________________________ In the summer

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By Alan Heeks on 19th August 2025

Is Young People’s Choice between Pain and Hedonism?

Alan Heeks is a writer, pioneer and group leader with a passion for wellbeing, resilience, sustainability, and how we can learn about them from nature. His latest project is aimed at young people who are concerned about climate change. Here

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By Roger Higman on 17th June 2025

Come and Work with Us!

The Network of Wellbeing (NOW) is looking to recruit a Network Development Manager – someone to take responsibility for growing our relationships with our followers, especially wellbeing changemakers in the public, private and third sectors. Whoever fills the role will

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By Mirella Ferraz on 27th May 2025

Community, Creativity and Connection at the WoolFest

Over 700 people gathered in Buckfastleigh in Devon, this week, for a celebration of wool, creativity and community – the WoolFest. Hosted by the Share Shed – A Library of Things and the much-loved Woolly Nanas, and supported by the

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By Mirella Ferraz on 7th May 2025

Share Shed Gets £252,316 to Help Sharing and Repairing

The National Lottery Community Fund has awarded the Network of Wellbeing £252,316 over four years for the Share Shed – A Library of Things and activities to encourage sharing and repairing in South Devon. Here, our Projects Manager, Mirella Ferraz,

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By Roger Higman on 27th March 2025

Wanted! Two New Trustees

The Network of Wellbeing (NOW) is looking for two new Trustees to guide and support the NOW team (above). We’re particularly keen to find someone to act as our Company Secretary and another to advise and guide the management of

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By Roger Higman on 26th February 2025

Could you be a NOW Ambassador?

Wellbeing changemakers are people, with a passion for wellbeing, who use their skills and experience to improve the lives of others, They can work as sole traders or for charities, government or the private sector. The Network of Wellbeing aims

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