Training
At Spare Handle we are in the process of making sure that we understand how to run a Cohousing project. We are currently undergoing a training and development programme with the help of Leeds Community Housing. Details of our Training events are available on request from: comms@sparehandle.org
Further Training events to be announced soon....
Training to date
Community Led Housing
Workshop Thursday 10th June at 7-8.30pm
Sites updates
Question and Answer Session with Tim Moon Community and Self Build officer at City York Council Wednesday 26th May 3pm via Zoom
'Sociocracy'
It's a system of helping the group to work effectively and to make fair decisions.
Sunday 11th April at 4pm via Zoom
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Living in Community-led housing
Presentation with a resident, Francis from Marmalade Lane, Cambridge.
Thursday 25th March at 7.30pm via Zoom
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Decision Making
Workshop with James Newton from LCH
Friday 12th February 2021 via Zoom
Consolidating a Steering Group
Workshop with James Newton LCH
Saturday 31st October 2020 via Zoom
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Site virtual Walk through
Question and Answer Session with Phil Bixby, Passivhause Designer
Saturday 5th June at 5pm via Zoom
Developing the Brief
Workshop with Jimm Reed, Development Director, from LCH.
Wednesday 12th May at 3pm via Zoom
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CREATING A VISION
Workshop with Phil Bixby a Passivhause Designer
Sunday February 28th 2021 2pm-4pm
March 21st 2021 2pm-4pm via Zoom
Tenure, Allocations and Finance Options
Workshop with James Newton LCH
Sunday 7th February 2021 via Zoom
Agreeing Purpose and Values
Workshop with James Newton LCH
Sunday 26th April 2020 via Zoom
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