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Love Your Enemy
Looking for people with an appreciation of the ‘radical’ teaching of non-violence a la Jesus, Tolstoy and Gandhi. (Quakers, Anabaptist and Mennonites very welcome- even serious agnostics) The purpose of the community would not be ‘saving souls’ but ‘being the change we want to see in the world’
I am trying to establish meetings in the West Midlands, but willing to establish a community anywhere.
I’m up for suggestions, get in touch.
Message posted by Wambledack on Sep 7 2010
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Over 50s Community/CoHousing
I am looking for like-minded ‘mature’ people (singles or couples) with some capital with a view to buying a property in rural North West (Cheshire, Shropshire, Staffs) or possibly North Wales.
I am 57 years and live in a small 2 up 2 down in North Staffs. I am unemployed/ semi retired and living off savings. Until 2 years ago I was living and working in a community in Devon. I enjoy some aspects of living alone but miss other aspects of ‘loose’ community living.
So the ideal would be living in a large house in the country with a combination of private and shared space. I am vegetarian and would idealy like to share with others who are also veggie.
I try to live as sustainably as possible - energy conservation, organic veg growing etc.
If the above sounds interesting and you would like to know more or explore further please send a message.
Thanks.
Message posted by John H on Aug 31 2010
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Orphaned by life, seeking family
I want to find some similar-minded people to form a ‘family’ and then make a home. For me, finding and building the family comes first. That way finding and making the home is a joint venture, a collective process that everyone is equally involved in and committed to.
At this time my thoughts are around trying to find a large property to buy rather than rent. I see that as preferable because it offers security and a degree of permanence and commitment. I would not have a huge amount of money if I sold my flat (most of it is owned by a bank) but I would have some – and my hope is that with pooled resources it might be possible. This ‘home-hunting’ stage will be some way off. The first stage has to be finding the people.
A bit about me: I’m female, 50, single – and of course lots of other things! For several reasons I want to stay around Brighton & Hove where I currently live. Not necessarily in the city, but close enough to commute for work (until such time it became possible for me to give that up!)
I have absolutely no pre-conceptions about who I would like to live with in terms of age, gender, sexuality, single people, couples, biological families, etc. What matters most is that people have the desire to connect and commit, share basic ideas about respect, relationships, how they would like to live together and so on. The kind of stuff you only find out about each other by spending time together and getting to know each other.
I don’t have a timescale, it will take as long as it takes, the most important part of the plan is building the firm human foundations. If you think you might be into making a start get in touch.
Message posted by Di on Aug 28 2010
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Mature healthy Carpenter
I would like to find a non-ageist eclectic group low on isms and high on personal communication. Few absolutes but prefer a low intensive diet. Rural area, but location not paramount. Housing benefits received at this time. Passionate about world music, and Argentine Tango.
Message posted by Graham J. Slatter on Aug 16 2010
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Hertfordshire Community
Hi there
I’m looking to connect with people interested in forming a small community or house-share in Hertfordshire.
I’ve lived in a northern community in the past and really enjoyed it but I now wish to be closer to London and can’t find anything here.
If this sounds of interest, please contact me via this website.
Message posted by Energy on Aug 15 2010
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Want a family in Cumbria
Brought up a catholic but prefer pagan beliefs and lifestyle, not alternative just have my own views, would love to be part of something mysterious and giving.
Message posted by Shaun on Aug 14 2010
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Sangha
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Am single mum sick of struggling on alone - looking for other families with dharma background to start thinking about a community - ?
Message posted by Lizzie on Aug 12 2010
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People interested in forming commune in north Wales
Hello all, I am interested in setting up a commune in north Wales area. I would ideally love a piece of woodland to live in peacefully and self sufficiently but would be happy to initially start with a shared house/ farm/ smallholding. Anyone interested in similar please contact me.
Message posted by Cheryl on Aug 12 2010
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Oxford cohousing group looking for land
Oxford CoHousing Group is a newly formed group actively seeking out new
members and land (ideally for new build) in or very close to Oxford. If
you are interested in joining or know of any potential sites in this
area, please make contact with us via Fran Ryan 07889 209448
fran@peopleincharge.co.uk
if you would like to attend our next meeting on the evening of Tuesday, August 24th phone Michele Wates (07711 904024) for details and for an update on where we have got to after our first two meetings.
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Brighton and Hove
Would you like to live in a creatively minded and nurturing house share in a lovely place?
Would you like to check in with your house mates once a week to share life experiences and to discuss any practical issues?
Would you like to cook a veggie meal once a week and have others cook for you?
Would you be happy without a flat-screen television being the focal point of the house?
If the answers are ‘yes’ then read on!
I have lived with others before in this way and it suits me - sharing with other mindful adults who live with others because they choose to. The property where I used to live is currently under long-term renovations, so I intend to re-create this style of living with new mates in a different property. There’s nothing vastly different to the normal houseshare; just that we check-in with each other once a week to let each other know about what’s going on for us, and we have a shared food system which makes financial sense and saves you a great deal of time as you cook approximately once a week and have a meal made for you most evenings.
So I’m looking for like-minded, stable and conscious adults to help make this happen by mid/late September. You should be mature and sympathetic to personal growth and creativity. I am looking for a spacious unfurnished 4 or 5 bed house (with at least 2 bathrooms but hopefully more) in a quiet street in the Hove area (with Aldrington/Poets Corner being the furthest away from town), for four or five people in total, depending on the space. I have seen suitable properties available for long-term let, so once others join me, it will be easy to make progress. You should be working or have a provable income or guarantor, as it will likely have to go through an estate agent. I estimate the rent including bills will be between £450-£550 per calendar month which would include a cleaner. This will be for a really nice place in the Hove area. The idea is that the house will run on a long-term basis.
About me - I’m 36 years old, spiritually minded and sane guy, currently working full time (shifts) with lots of projects on the go. I love to connect with others, like playing games, spending time in nature, philosophy, naturopathic medicine, hypnotherapy, comedy improvisation, performing, reading books and laughing as much as possible. I’m allergic to cats! Looking to connect with like-minded souls who are on the same wavelength.
If you are interested, you think you fit the bill and you feel that you have the energy and the money to do this and can commit for six months, or if you would just like to talk about it some more, please give me a call.
Many thanks
Sam 07961 021245
Message posted by Sam Cotton on Aug 2 2010
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Woman and dog
I am fed up with life alone and would love to get back into community living. Used to live in a community but it got sold up so 7 years experience of the ups and downs. Have money.
Message posted by Helen on Aug 1 2010
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Looking for co-owners - Wales
Single mama of 2 little ones, looking to find that perfect place (not necessarily a farm, but characterful house with good outdoor space) somewhere around Machynlleth. Have some capital but not enough to make it happen. Is there another woman or family that would like to join me? Be interested to hear from you. Myself, I´m easy going, no particular ideology other than to live with respect for the planet, others and myself.
Message posted by Claire on Jul 30 2010
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Community in Spain
We are a couple in our 30s, looking for other couples, singles and families who would be interested in forming a small intentional community in southern Spain.
There’s no particular ideology in mind, just a group of easy-going people who care about people, animals and the planet, who believe that living as a communal/co-operative group is better than living separately.
No capital required, as we envisage finding somewhere to rent for at least a few years before we consider buying.
Ideas include growing our own food, generating our own energy, and enjoying the outdoor life that Spain is so suited to.
If this sounds interesting to you, please contact us.
Message posted by Louise on Jul 30 2010
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Open to ideas
I am a TEFL teacher who is interested in sharing a house and or living in a community. I am open to options maybe have students in to teach? I love to cook grow my own veg. Open to spiritualy minded people. My partner is a musician and we have a six year old daughter who we are aiming to home teach. Need to get out of the rat race and make something happen. I am 45 and my partner is 56 and loves playing the eukelalie (not sure if that’s the correct spelling. We live in Kent - Westagte on Sea. As I have said OPEN TO Ideas!!
Message posted by Dawn on Jul 28 2010
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Cohousing in Oxfordshire
Meeting at Friends’ Meeting House, Oxford on June 23rd 2010 was attended by a
dozen people who all wanted to make something happen in the next few years.
As a result there were the beginnings of two clusters i) one based
around Chipping Norton and ii) the other based in or around Oxford cluster.
The Oxford Cohousing Group is meeting again on Thursday August 5th 7-9 pm at the
home of Michele Wates in Summertown Oxford. Contact Michele if you would
like to come, email: michele.wates@ntlworld.com t: 01865 430367
For further Information about the Chipping Norton group contact
barbsaund@aim.com
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A place to jointly buy.
I’m looking for a place to buy outright with someone else thereby avoiding a mortgage. It could be a self build? The ideal would be a place that has enough space where you can choose to be private or sociable with a shared (or otherwise) workshop for painting, woodwork, sewing or anything else. I have been told by a solicitor that there are ways of making this watertight so both or all parties feel secure ie. if one person wants to leave, dies! etc
I’m creative, reliable and considerate and used to work for the BBC as an assistant film editor and I can provide references. If you think you may be interested we could meet up and get to know each other first I’d be very interested to hear from anyone or for any ideas or relevant leads.
Message posted by Ella on Jul 20 2010
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New Low impact community
Seeking to contact people keen to form new intentional community along Low Impact development lines. Looking to a gathering of many interested people able to form groups as people wish!
Message posted by Peter Linnell on Jul 17 2010
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Creativity and Relaxation
Looking for anyone who might be interested in forming a community of creative artists, e.g., musicians, writers, poets etc, and especially people into all forms of yoga, meditation, crafts, pottery, woodworking, etc, permaculture, eco-friendly living and self sufficiency in food and fuel.
Looking for somewhere to rent, at first, in the South of England. This is not a spiritual or political community, just people who want to eventually live a self sufficient low-impact lifestyle. If not rural at first then urban or suburban with a community based business to save for a property of our own, as renting will be the initial option.
I am interested in speaking to other people who are interested in getting together to put forward their ideas and dreams for setting up a community. I am currently residing in the Midlands.
Message posted by Samantha on Jul 16 2010
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Nichiren Buddhists wanted
I’m looking for other Nichiren Buddhists who are interested in buying a largeish house in Forres, in Scotland, to open a retreat-type space for other Nichiren buddhists. I’m particularly interested in hearing from other Nichiren Buddhists who’ve spent time at the nearby Findhorn Foundation.
Message posted by James Pretlove on Jul 10 2010
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Freeman Eco Village
Just to inform you all that the London site address is 1-7 Pier Road London E16 2JJ just opposite the woolwich foot tunnel on the East London side so if anyone would like to come over & stay or help out your most welcome. just to add the Tunnel is out of service in the day but the ferry runs until 10:00pm then the Tunn...el is open. have a look at our wish list if you have anything of use that you do not need please bring it over, Peace, Love & True Freedom to all. see you soon..!
more details can be found on our facebook group FREEMAN ECO VILLAGE.
peas love and freedom
Hi Everyone Dom and Mirthful here.
Hope that this message finds you well and at least some of you ready to begin a new way of living with all of the excitement and uncertainty that this involves. We have found land in London and are now on the land.
Calling on all freemen/women that would like to live differently, be independent, take down interest based money and all acts (excepting those that support the common law), especially the 4000+ private acts of enclosure beginning in 1600s and being completed with the General Acts of Enclosure of 1836, 1840 and 1845.
The eco villages will be set up using the law of the land , establishing permaculture practices and harnessing the free energy available from suppressed technology, such as Nikola Tesla.
We would therefore like to invite you to become involved at any level and in any way you wish ie. in the swoop itself, building structures once we’re on, such as benders, cob structures, chicken coops, compost toilets, etc., outreach to the community, permaculture, planting, beekeeping etc., sharing your ideas, what you would like to see coming from this experience either for yourself or others.
We will be posting the meeting place and date of swoop very soon so keep in contact if you are interested. This is as well an open invitation to visit even if you cannot be there on the day of the swoop.
Please feel free to come on day of swoop even if you do not wish to stay living on the space.
Please if you are interested in any of the above leave your details on the facebook group FREEMAN ECO VILLAGE and the discussion board entitled, LONDON SWOOP on the group.
or contact us direct on
07727046200 or 07864845803
or on skype..... dominic.of.the.lohan.family.
so please leave details get in touch
Onwards Upwards and Forwards
peas love and free dom x
Message posted by Commonly Known As Dom, Mirthful Merryweather on Jul 8 2010
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Co-housing in East Lothian
People who are interested in a proposed co-housing project in rural East Lothian. We are at the start of this venture and are looking for others who are interested in co-housing /eco-village aims and could see themselves being part of a co-housing project in East Lothian. We are at the embryonic stage of planning and need more people to share ideas.
Message posted by Anne and Alan jamieson on Jul 6 2010
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Looking for others to start a communal home in rural Scotland...
After several years living in Glasgow for work and university (and other stuff...), I’m really keen to move back to a rural area (I’m from Galloway originally) and find somewhere more settled, (self-) sustainable and homely to be. I’ve always been drawn the coast/ the isles ... Have only vague ideas at the moment so would be brilliant to meet up with others so we can work something out!
I’m inclined to politics (anarchist) rather than spirituality etc but am very open-minded about set-ups and would love to live with down-to-earth folk from any backgrounds/ ages/ families/ ideologies/ orientations/ ...
Hope to hear from you soon x
Message posted by Lucy on Jul 5 2010
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Single Mum
Hi - I am a young 35 single mum - my little boy is 2. I am quite the free spirit and love yoga and teach it too. I am also a holistic therapist. Love to sing. Was wondering: was there other single mothers who would like to share a house in Brighton. As it would be lovely for the children to have each others company. And for us too. I know how lonely it can be - bringing up a child alone - even in this vibrant city. I am a bubbly person - yet laid back. Look forward to hearing from other lovely mummys.
Message posted by Maria on Jun 26 2010
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Young Family Seek the ‘Good LIfe’
We are a young family (30, 25 and 8 months) and for a long time we have felt the need for something more.
We want to begin a new life where we can be self-suficient as much as possible (Dad still wants to work). Baby wants a garden and mum wants to grow veg, keep animals, sew, bake and be outside!
We are not religious or spiritual, we simply want to live a happy, stress-free life together.
To make this possible we need somewhere to live (ideally in the West Country). We have a small amount of capital but not enough to achieve our dreams. Could you join us and make this work together?
Please contact me if you are a couple/young family who shares our dream and have a little to contribute too.
I look forward to hearing from you, warm wishes,
Hayley
Message posted by Hayley on Jun 23 2010
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Moving back to Sussex
Hello, I will be moving back to Sussex shortly and need to find some land / yard for my three horses and two goats. Interested in setting up fab horse friendly yard or helping somebody already in the process. Have lots of horse experience.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Message posted by Jemma on Jun 21 2010
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Moonlight Meadows seeking land and members
We are a very small group (2, maybe 4) at the moment that would like to form an eco-village and historical/magical type community. We are not looking to drop out of society, but find a better, more fulfilling way to live. At the present we have no land and no money. We would like to find an old farm or manor to restore. Our principles involve sharing knowledge, skills and community activities. We would like to be involved in permaculture, going off grid, arts, especially theatre and dance and would aslo like to run a business. We both have skills and experience in all of these areas and would like to have a bookstore/brunch shoppe or even a B&B.
Part of our insipration for this is spiritual, but we would not have a required belief system. Our philosophy is pagan in nature, but with a wizarding twist. Yes, you read right and yes we are aware that this world doesn’t necessarily exist. But this is one of the reasons we wanted to build our own community. We would like a place where we bake our own bread, make our own clothes, grow our own food and are free to believe and act out whatever way of life we want.
As I mentioned, we have very little resources. In fact, we aren’t even British citizens, but we hope to rememdy that unfortunate mistake some day. So we are looking for like minded individuals who may have more resources than we do or property ready to be fixed up. Please send a message if this rings true for you.
Message posted by Spring Horton on Jun 11 2010
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Landsharing/ eco village in North Wales
Hi - a group of us are looking for people who are also interested in joining/ creating an eco village/ environmentally sustainable community of various ages, abilities and individualities in North/ Mid Wales.
We are looking at the possibility of creating communities of smaller groups within this eco-village, similar to Sieben Linden eco village in Germany, where communities with similar more specific ideals/ways of living live together (in separate ‘households’) in ‘neighbourhoods’, while still being part of the eco village community as a whole.
As a number of the group are vegans, at least one of these ‘neighbourhoods’ in the eco-village will be a vegan community with stock free organic food growing, and other neighbourhoods with common interests are being planned too.
We are also looking into how much freeconomy/ gift economy can be part of this eco village while still being part of the wider communities locally/nationally etc. too.
The group is open to discussion and ideas, especially at these formative stages, so there is the potential to have lot of input into this project now (as well as later on).
As well as contacting through Diggers and Dreamers, there is also a Facebook group called ‘eco village wales’ which has more information too.....
Thanks for reading :)
Message posted by Katie on May 19 2010
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LID Pembrokeshire
We are planning on setting up a mini Lammas settlement - with perhaps one or two other householders?
Message posted by Terry on May 16 2010
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Horseing around
Hello, I have three horses and two goats and live in Dorset. I currently rent land for them on my own, but would like to share a place with somebody so we could help one another look after the tribe and have fun playing ponies together! I keep the horses as naturally as possible. I am interested in allowing them to live out their blueprint using bodywork and groundwork to facilitate their spiritual, emotional and physical healing. Please contact me if you’d like to set up a fab horsey community. Even if you don’t have a horse but would like to be involved, be great to hear from you.
Message posted by Jemma Brett on May 4 2010
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Looking to set up a low impact ‘village’ in Wales
I am looking to buy land and live on it in Pembrokeshire. I am planning on taking an approach like the Lammas eco village. So if you want to join me in buying land in Pembrokeshire and being one of my neighbours, get in touch.
Message posted by Mike on Apr 28 2010
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Potential for sustainable co-housing, farm and business in Hertfordshire.
We are seeking 2 couples to share co-housing and established organic small holding (2.5 acres, Soil Association approved) with permission for B and B/education centre/retreats. Either share rent/lease or investment in region of £300-500 k per couple. This is a semi rural location, modern accommodation with development potential.
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Macrobiotic & Natural Farming Commune & Retreat Centre Business
I am seeking macrobiotic people (wholefood vegans) to set up a co-housing commune with.
This project is for those who wish to live in accordance with Nature, which is the Macrobiotic Way. With several hectares of land in a warmer climate, we will gradually set up a Natural Farm, using the methods evolved by Masanobu Fukuoka. The long-term goal is to have a working macrobiotic farm & commune, where we not only grow all our own foods, but we process them too. Grain can become flour, seitan and syrup; soyabeans can become miso, shoyu, tempeh and tofu; we can dry, smoke, bottle and ferment etc.
Our land will include a wood & areas left wild for nature & beauty. Our lifestyle will be that of working the farm, processing foods, maintaining our structures, cooking, cleaning, socialising, and having plenty of free time for ourselves & our loved ones. For cash I would expect that we can sell foods & food products, as well as offer meals and accommodation for groups & individuals perhaps as a retreat centre. However, I hope that we can be self-sufficient in most things and live without needing much cash at all.
The reason I insist on members being macrobiotic is because too many people want to grow foods that are not beneficial to their own health nor that of the environment, including potatoes & other nightshade vegetables. These foods were not traditionally eaten as they were not seen as healthy, and they require more time, attention and materials to grow than other vegetables. They are more prone to disease and are not sustainable.
As I believe the economy is going to collapse at some point, and floods and fires will be on the increase due to global warming, I would like for us to be somewhere rural and well above sea-level. We will be self-sufficient in water, energy and fuel. To start with, I anticipate buying the land, and living in temporary shelter such as yurts. This way we can allow the time for observation of what the land is doing naturally, and therefore the knowledge of how best to design the site. Eventually, we can build eco-homes that will best suit the environment & the individuals living in them. We will have our own private homes and a central property that would include a professional macrobiotic kitchen, a communal dining area, guest bedrooms and a studio. We would cook and eat our meals together and share this space with paying guests and volunteers.
If you are interested in living a truly healthy and sustainable lifestyle without the need for money (eventually), and have capital to put towards buying land and building materials to get set up, then do contact me (I have approximately £50K cash to put in myself). Please do not contact me if it’s just to try and change my beliefs about the vices of potatoes! Thank you.
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Looking for like-minded people in Dumfries and Galloway
I am currently living and working in a small village in Dumfries and Galloway, I love this area and hate the thought of leaving but I would also love to live in a more sustainable way. I am a gardener by trade with good common sense for most other things I set my mind to. Would love to buy some land with the intent of being self sufficient, maybe running courses in permaculture, earth building, etc, the possibilities are endless! It would be easier to do this with a few like minded people, are there any out there? Please get in contact, would be great to hear from you.
Message posted by Catriona Muir on Apr 19 2010
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LIFESTYLE BUSINESS PARTNERS WANTED ...
Hi there,
We’re an active country couple late forties with kids nearly off our hands so now it’s our time but we’re too old for the ‘swampy stuff’! Our vision is to buy a country place with land and income B+B, rentals, tipees, yurts or whatever - develop the business, keep animals, bees, falconry etc grow our own and live the good life and share with our visitors. We’ll have approx £500K to invest but are interested in talking to like minded other couples to pool resources on legal 50/50 basis and get something bigger and better - holiday cottages, more land, country activities/courses/experience days for visitors and create something fantastic. If it sounds of interest to you and you have similar to invest, drop us a line and we can chat more - nothing ventured nothing gained!!
Message posted by Nigel Collins on Apr 17 2010
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Central London
We are a family of five looking for people to help form a community in Central London, ideally Southbank either through joint prurchase or joint rental of a large property.
Message posted by Richard Simpson on Apr 15 2010
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Joiners, leather workers, potters etc needed in Nottingham area
We are a small group looking for a land purchase
We have engineering and construction skills
We want a new Blue Village build
We want new design non-conventional constructed buildings
We want forestry to provide the materials along with recycled materials
Electricity will come from water turbines from a river source
We will have bakers blacksmiths and lost skill teachers
Musicians hunters & butchers
We will start on a small scale then develop a maximum sustainable village size
We will have horse for transport and ploughing
Food grown on site
Fuel on site heating and power off grid and on site
We need joiners, leather workers, potters etc
Investment required
Message posted by Mark Gregory on Apr 6 2010
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Starting a London based co-op need like minded people
We are a small group with an idea of creating an alternative to the 9-5 life and stongly believe that there is an alternative way. We would like to create a communal living space that also provides activities and classes that
benefit people, the community and wider London. We would like to promote love, community spirit, healing, yoga, music environmental awareness and general fun for anyone who would like to get involved! We would also like to run a sustainable community gardening project as well as a self sustaining and enviromentaly friendly allotment.
At the moment this is still very much an idea but we are looking for anyone who shares our dream and would like to join us in this project in any way shape or form. We would love to hear from you if this sounds like something you would be interested in finding out more about ...
Love
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2/3/4 people needed to set up large house-share Lewes area (kids welcome)
42 year old woman with 9 year old and 2 friendly cats, looking to find a small group of other people to rent a 4/5/6 bed house with gardens.
Ideally looking for open minded, realistic and earthy people who can respect difference, be conscious and self aware, emotionally intelligent and have a sense of humour!
It would be great to grow a few veg & fruit, hold small workshops and ceremonies/ events, encourage children to share toys, books and clothes and generally live more harmoniously (and economically!)
House sought in or around Lewes, East Sussex
Message posted by Lynne Charmer on Apr 1 2010
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Edinburgh housing co-op
Anyone interested in starting an independent housing co-op here in Edinburgh? I’m keen to kickstart something, just need a few others to join in.
Message posted by Dean on Mar 17 2010
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London Workers Co-op
Hello All,
I’m fed up of 9-5 life so would like to create a workers cooperative, anyone interested? It could be anything, a cafe/ bookstore/ craft shop ... I have little money but plenty of imagination and working experience!
contact me if interested ... Richard (I currently live in north London)
Message posted by Richard on Mar 16 2010
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Small room to rent in Muswell Hill, London, from 10 April
We are looking for an eco-aware vegetarian (man or woman) for our 4-bedroom house very near Alexandra Palace Park in North London (zone 3) on the Piccadilly line. Our house is tele-free, has a garden and a piano in the communal living room.
The rent is £285 plus £100 bills including our weekly veggie box.
If you are interested and share our core values please contact us.
Message posted by Karen on Mar 13 2010
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Eco-village Vegan Community
I have been 100% Ethical Vegan for over 20 years; I would like to create a strictly Vegan community, with others of a like-minded ethics, in either the North of England (i.e. Cumbria, or Borders), or Scotland, a Vegan community with no compromises. For people who value the integrity of their Vegan Ethics above everything else. Ideally, I would prefer it to be a Raw Vegan Community, or at least with an emphasis on raw foods. I am 100% Raw Vegan. The vision is of a Veganic land based, or at least Rural, project with either an existing habitable property; or, one with planning permission. The community would grow its own food employing permaculture methods, poly-tunnels and, hydroponics. I would prefer to see the establishment of ecological/environmentally sensitive buildings such as log cabins and the use of wind and solar power to generate electricity for the community needs. I am looking for people who could commit long term to the community, not part-timers. For those who are interested in this project contact me with your details, and if you are like me and value your Vegan principles above all else, then read on. If not then this project is not for you. I would also consider joining an existing Vegan community.
Message posted by David on Mar 12 2010
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Eco Village
Couple in mid fifties starting an eco village/ cohousing project www.ecovillagelimited.com based on eco-friendly, sustainable living. Available capital: £400,000. We envisage the project would have a rural bias consisting of a communal facility with separate individual and family dwellings.
As individuals we bring a number of skills which enable us to contribute in being self-sufficient, growing/ raising our own food and living a more ecologically sustainable and low impact life. We wish to share with like-minded others skills, responsibilities, resources and the joy such an environment brings.
We have lived a fruitful and rewarding life and look upon this next stage with considerable enthusiasm. We have an open mind as to what may be possible and would be happy to discuss any existing or proposed eco village/ cohousing project.
If you would like to talk or meet with us please call Doyle and Carol on 0751 817788.
Message posted by Doyle on Mar 10 2010
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Biodynamic Farm in Dorset
We are Ian and Denise (www.HeritagePrime.co.uk) working on restoring an 80 acre farm. Much hedgerow work at present pulling out old fencing before building up and planting new and then onto planting an orchard.
Message posted by Denise and Ian Bell on Mar 9 2010
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Project Slovakia
Slovakia is an ideal place to start an eco-project. Land is cheap and there are four proper seasons.
Some friends and I wish to start a not-for-profit company which will aim to create a space for people from cities to escape to in order to re-connect with nature (hence themselves). We are working on extending our ideas at the moment. So we will give more details when we have them.
Message posted by Ben on Jan 3 2010
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Interested in forming a group
I am interested in forming a group or speaking to other people who are interested in getting together to put forward their ideas and dreams for setting up community living project. Currently living in London NW5.
Message posted by Josephine Behan on Jul 21 2009