The Cambridge Commons

Formerly #imagine2027
The Cambridge Commons raises awareness of and tackles inequality in Cambridge
A local affiliate of @equalitytrust

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Help tackle the UK Cost of Inequality crisis - https://t.co/3nEl1mdwys

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While support for the core principles of the NHS remains high, our analysis reveals that confidence in government policies for the NHS and social care is low.

See what else we found out from our polling 📊⬇️

https://t.co/Xp6Hk24Kzr

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Why we're giving Lord Woolley a Valentine's card - https://t.co/aIisUf93SW

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How co-operative housing gave me the peace of mind I thought I’d never find https://t.co/wB9Ld5aWJw

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Some of the super-rich want to pay more tax – but society cannot afford to depend on them - The Conversation UK https://t.co/kszc20bBqa

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Sign up to support a @libraryofthings for #Cambridge here https://t.co/oJhNSdcZa3 #libraryofthings cc @ThingsCambridge

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"Having seen the Library of Things in action in London, it’s a fantastic community offering, much cheaper than traditional hire companies with great quality items." - attendee to tonight's event #libraryofthings cc @libraryofthings

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So @ThingsCambridge is looking for a venue -- needs to have wifi, washing facilities and suitable space. Works best if it is alongside another usage #libraryofthings

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To get started @ThingsCambridge needs minimum £30K .. ideally £50K, and a venue. Can you help? London library of things is set up as a Community Interest Company - Cambridge instance will be based on this #libraryofthings

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Here's what we can do to get a @libraryofthings for Cambridge - a small step to building our community, supporting people financially and reducing our environmental impact cc @ThingsCambridge #libraryofthings

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What are the benefits of @libraryofthings for Cambridge? Can build community and culture of borrowing and repairing, encourages people to connect, cuts environmental damage and increases access to tools for low income households #libraryofthings

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Here's an example of @libraryofthings - items stored in lockers. This model uses staff rather than volunteers to increase availability

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Alice Hehir describes @ThingsCambridge model based on London model - small price for items, items bought new, 25% discount for low income households

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Hearing from Alice Hehir and Lucy Gonzalez about setting up a library of things in Cambridge #libraryofthings @thingscambridge

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TONIGHT 6pm: Cambridge Commons event on creating a sharing economy. Local residents Alice Hehir and Lucy Gonzalez will be sharing their work on bringing a Library of Things to Cambridge. #inequality @ThingsCambridge @CambridgeCVS @campivotalfest Book: https://t.co/d8I0sQzG1v

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Don't forget to book for the Cambridge Commons event Wed 6pm on creating a sharing economy in Cambridge. Book here: https://t.co/d8I0sQzG1v Please RT @cambridge2030 @CamDoughnut @CambridgeZero

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Why Cambridge Needs a Library of Things - https://t.co/neimsDVKQo

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Can a sharing economy reduce both inequality and carbon consumption in Cambridge? Join our next meeting on 12 Jan. Book: https://t.co/d8I0sQRgT3 @SolidarityCam @CamCommunity @camfoodhub @cambsyouthpanel @equalitytrust @Zubhaque @FairLondon @BrumEquality @CUCTrust @FoodCycleCamb

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Why Cambridge Needs a Library of Things - https://t.co/neimsDVKQo

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Can a sharing economy reduce both inequality and carbon consumption in Cambridge? Join us for our next meeting on 12 Jan. Book: https://t.co/YjguVOcpcm @ACarpenDigital @Sam_in_Cam @anna4labour @richardhowitt @LNethsingha @CllrAlexCollis @cllrkatie @RobertTPollock @ThingsCambridge