Empathy Tent
The Empathy Tent supported the consultation by welcoming every voice, keeping communication flowing, and offering a safe, judgement-free space where powerful or challenging emotions could be expressed and heard.
CHI’26 Storyfest: Community Consultation Summary Report
This report endeavours to relay the 'vibe' of the Storyfest as well as the harvested 'data' as it presents everything gathered throughout the whole process.
CHI’26 Storyfest Time Machine
The magic of the Time Machine and how it all came together, the process, the outcomes and a bit more background from Rob Hopkins.
Remembering the Old CC
Joyful teamwork sending out Foundation brochures worldwide, a volunteer stint that changed a life, the evocative smell of the CC and the abundance of living together.
The MAC as a Temporary Community Centre
Really, what we need as a community centre is just somewhere that's warm and undercover, with nice comfortable chairs — especially for the winter nights — somewhere we can come to play cards, watch films or just all gather.
Memories of the Community Centre
It was just such a great place to go at any time of day — you could pretty much always find someone there to connect with.
Dominic Stuart 1948 -2026
This post invites friends and family of Dominic to share their memories and tributes.
Functions of the Community Centre
It was like an extended family and a close-knit community. It was so intimate because everyone knew each other so well. Looking back, it was extraordinary that we could get warm meals twice a day just for doing KP once a week!
Reflections on the Sanctuary Fire
For me, the relief is still quite big that only these two buildings burned down. I always felt the energy was still there; it just needed a new outer form.
A Vision for the MAC in Five Years
If we can get the MAC running as a temporary community centre, these things have a habit of sticking around. I think this building will end up being permanent.
