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A social enterprise based in Cardiff, East London and Leicester working to unleash a social capital revolution - Modern Cockney Festival - A Very English Chat - Tummler School - Most Significant Change www.growsocialcapital.org.uk

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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Our @llannerch.bsky.social is off to Maesteg tomorrow to deliver training in Most Significant Change to voluntary sector workers
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Heading to the @moreincommonuk.bsky.social get together in Cardiff We'll be talking about how community cohesion can be nurtured from the bottom up through sharing stories and heritage with our pocket museum concept
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Join us at the @museumofthehome.bsky.social tomorrow evening to explore how #museums can reshape the stories England tells about itself, and who gets to tell them @carolinelucas.bsky.social will be joining us via video link www.tickettailor.com/events/moder...
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Select tickets – Transforming The Stories Of Us (In-person talk) – Museum of the Home
Transforming The Stories Of Us (In-person talk) – Museum of the Home, Mon 23 Mar 2026 - How museums can reshape the stories England tells about itself - and who gets to tell them. With special guest C...
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
In light of our current #AVeryEnglishChat campaign this blog for @moreincommonuk.bsky.social by @jydenham.bsky.social is a fascinating read www.moreincommon.org.uk/latest-insig...
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The Seven Segments and English Identity
Part two of our two-part series on English identities, with Professor John Denham.
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Michael Rosen @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
There are 11 free-to-use poetry workshops here for pupils, teachers, parents. Each one has the sub-heading of 'What is poetry for kids' and each workshop has a title like 'The Book' or 'Newcomers'. Use them how you want. www.youtube.com/c/MichaelRos...
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Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Official Michael Rosen Channel Every video and playlist here is approved by Michael himself. If it’s on this channel, it’s the real deal and safe for children. You may see “YTP” or “poop” remixes on...
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Brilliant event today If you missed it, it will be available on our YouTube channel soon Thanks to @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social and to Abdullah and Glyn from United East End for joining us
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
What is it about the ‘Battle of Cable Street’ that inspires today’s artists and political activists? Find out at 12.30pm www.tickettailor.com/events/moder...
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Interesting article | Erthygl ddiddorol As we have found with our #AVeryEnglishChat campaign and our pocket museum projects in Splott and for Cockney identity in #London, they engage community's diaspora effectively Maybe Cymru needs to do something similar?
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Andy Green FRSA @andy-green.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
This year's #ModernCockneyFestival (March 1-31st) features live opera, poetry, theatre, and family fun day events along with online talks. Check out at www.moderncockneyfestival.org.uk Celebrate the culture, heritage, and identity of 'non-posh Londoners'
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Andy Green FRSA @andy-green.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
What 5 objects define your story of England, Englishness, or being English, or not? #averyEnglishchat campaign launched by @growsocialcapital.bsky.social to tackle growing division & polarisation in run up to #StGeorgesDay What's you 5 objects?
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British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
'New cohesion plan offers welcome foundations – more action must follow' - our @sundersays.bsky.social examines 'Protecting What Matters', the government’s new social cohesion action plan, published today [1/2] www.britishfuture.org/new-cohesion...
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New cohesion plan offers welcome foundations – more action must follow - British Future
Sunder Katwala discusses the government’s new social cohesion action plan, 'Protecting What Matters', published today.
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
It’s real! Excited that the paperback of #AnotherEngland is out on 20 Feb - with a new chapter on how the Labour Govt needs to offer meaningful change & tell a far more inspiring, compelling story, if it’s to see off the threat posed by the increasingly populist Right penguin.co.uk/books/453710/a…
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Facetious Maximus @facetious-maximus.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Was reading about A Very English Chat today, a campaign to identify things that represent the diverse nature of modern Englishness. Here's my 5 choices. 1. The pork pie. 2. The band XTC. 3. Village cricket in beautiful locations. 4. The Lake District. 5. William Wordsworth. #averyenglishchat
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Adrian Faiers @adrianfaiers.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
My five ‘objects’ for a #AVeryEnglishChat 1) The best of the countryside and built environment; 2) Back gardens; 3) BBC Radio; 4) The NHS; 5) Tea. I don’t know why these were the first five that came into my head and I’m sure I’ll think of others that feel better.
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
The FA Cup would be a good choice for #AVeryEnglishChat
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
So pleased to support #AVeryEnglishChat - at a time of division, by bringing individuals & communities together to share their own reflections on national identity, we can discover far more compelling & inclusive stories of who we are & who we can be 👇
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Campaign seeks 50 objects to ‘take the heat’ out of Englishness debate
Billy Bragg, Caroline Lucas and Kojo Koram among those encouraging people to share cultural artefacts
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 07/03/2026
Campaign seeks 50 objects to ‘take the heat’ out of Englishness debate
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Campaign seeks 50 objects to ‘take the heat’ out of Englishness debate
Billy Bragg, Sarah Lucas and Kojo Koram among those encouraging people to share cultural artefacts For some people it’s a Morris Minor, for others, a beach windbreak, chicken tikka masala or Magna Carta. A new campaign is aiming to collect 50 objects that sum up Englishness in an effort to move the conversation away from reductive arguments over whether to hang a St George’s flag or not. Continue reading...
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Our @llannerch.bsky.social is hosting a range of podcasting workshops after Easter Details here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/russell-todd
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
"Mum, we're in @theguardian.com!" Launch of our 'A Very English Chat' campaign www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
What an amazing start to the 2026 Modern Cockney Festival! Joan Williams from @uofcalifornia.bsky.social shared many profound insights from her many years researching class in the US with lessons for how the UK's political Left can re-appeal to working class #communities and tackle populism
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Modern Cockney Festival 2026 kicks off today Speakers include @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social, Prof. Joan C. Williams from @uofcalifornia.bsky.social, United East End, Dr Christopher Strelluff from @warwickuni.bsky.social Full programme and ticketing details www.tickettailor.com/events/moder...
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Modern Cockney
Modern Cockney – www.moderncockneyfestival.org.uk
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Our @llannerch.bsky.social is hosting a range of podcasting workshops after Easter Details here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/russell-todd
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
2026 Modern Cockney festival: What we can learn from the US in countering populism & overcoming division w/ Prof. Joan C. Williams (@uofcalifornia.bsky.social), author of 'Outclassed and White Working Class: Overcoming class cluelessness in America' 2 March, 4pm (GMT) FREE! 🎟️ lnkd.in/epiAUN-8
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
We were back in Usk today running the panel element of a Most Significant Change enquiry Heddiw nôl ym Mrynbuga oeddem ni i redeg elfen panel y methodoleg Newid Mwyaf Arwyddocaol
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Looking forward to joining @britishfuture.bsky.social today as part of a Healing The Divide event in Carmarthenshire Among other things we're bringing a #socialcapital masterclass; techniques for holding positive conversations; how to stimulate progressive change; & discussing #trust in communities
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Edrychwn mlaen at fod yng nghwmni @britishfuture.bsky.social heddiw fel rhan o sesiwn 'Cymodu’r Llen' yn Sir Gâr Ymhlith eraill, down ni â dosbarth meistr ar gyfalaf cymdeithasol; technegau i gynnal sgyrsiau positif; ffyrdd o godi bwrlwm o blaid newid blaengar; a thrafod ymddiried yng nghymunedau
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
COMING SOON We've been beavering away with a range of partners on A Very English Chat - How to have conversations for overcoming division and hatred around English national identity Part of The Story of England Watch this space
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Love this | Caru hwn! Community gardens function as essential social infrastructure www.psypost.org/community-ga...
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Community gardens function as essential social infrastructure, analysis suggests
A new review in Current Opinion in Psychology finds that community gardens are vital social infrastructure. Analyzing 50 studies, researchers report these spaces foster psychological well-being, stren...
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Love this | Caru hwn! Community gardens function as essential social infrastructure www.psypost.org/community-ga...
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Community gardens function as essential social infrastructure, analysis suggests
A new review in Current Opinion in Psychology finds that community gardens are vital social infrastructure. Analyzing 50 studies, researchers report these spaces foster psychological well-being, stren...
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
COMING SOON We've been beavering away with a range of partners on A Very English Chat - How to have conversations for overcoming division and hatred around English national identity Part of The Story of England Watch this space
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Our @llannerch.bsky.social in Birmingham discussing #communitydevelopment
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
New social capital report about social mobility in England from 3ni, @localtrust.org.uk and Capacity 3ni.co.uk/wp-content/u...
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Tomorrow | Yfory 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-fate-o...
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The Fate of Britain Convention
Join 300+ other individuals, organisers and cultural figures who agree that we can - and will - collectively make a better way to live.
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Daniel Aldrich @danielaldrich.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
Libraries as social infrastructure : We want everyone to come in with no sense of inspection or expectation to spend any money, www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
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Ten years of DLR LexIcon in Dún Laoghaire: ‘People thought it was a vanity project and too much money’
Award-winning but initially controversial building has become Ireland’s busiest public library
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
“Our work with Modern Cockney has highlighted how we need to invest and grow our shared identities, stories & narratives to tackle growing division in Britain” This is the crux of what Andy Green will be saying at this week's Fate of Britain Convention growsocialcapital.org.uk/fate-of-brit...
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Our co-founder Andy Green will be at the Fate of Britain Convention next Thursday at @conwayhall.bsky.social in London speaking on a panel about 'Celebrating our identities: how we make what we have in common the national story' Further details: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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#moderncockneyfestival | Andy Green FRSA
Looking forward to sharing the insights from our work with the #ModernCockneyFestival on creating change for a better Britain and how we need new ways to tackle growing division. Check it out and come...
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Our co-founder Andy Green is hosting this event at Barry War Museum tomorrow about the town's famous son Gareth Richard Vaughan Jones
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Daniel Aldrich @danielaldrich.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
How social capital influences exit or voice after shock: a rebuild could take years, and navigating contractors, inspectors and governmental red tape, all while recovering fro trauma, just isn’t worth the effort. But for connected residents it does. www.latimes.com/california/s...
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'I'm not going anywhere': For one Altadena fire survivor, the math makes sense to rebuild
While some fire victims are opting to sell their lots in Altadena, one woman is choosing to stay and rebuild — and she's trying to do it as quickly as possible.
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Lovely feedback | Adborth hyfryd
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Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
There’s a brand new #ArtClub 🎨 starting at Splott Community Volunteers, and everyone’s welcome! Launching on Wednesday 11 June, a free 8-week block of creative art workshops. Hosted by the brilliant #NicParsons, it’s going to be relaxed and fun — no experience needed! #SplottArt
Looking Up, a free 8 week block of creative art workshops open to all.
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Who saw our Modern Cockney #pienmash campaign featured in the @nytimes.com yesterday? www.nytimes.com/2025/06/02/d...
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
A fortnight ago we were at the More In Common and @jocoxfoundation.bsky.social conference in Manchester where we showcased Splott's co-curated pocket museum as a tool for building community togetherness through sharing stories and heritage
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Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Have you seen our new mural yet? It’s on Splott Road opposite The Imps. Read about it here: splottcommunityvolunteers.co.uk/f/our-new-mu... @misskatherinehb @c3sc.org.uk
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Here's Sidney Brown & Joanna Clancy, sisters from Virginia and Orlando respectively, at Cardiff Central this morning We were all off to Manchester. Us for the @moreincommonuk.bsky.social & @jocoxfoundation.bsky.social conference; they to fly home They've been in Wales tracing their ancestry
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Manchester, you've been great Sinking a cold one before heading back to Cardiff Diolch to @moreincommonuk.bsky.social and @jocoxfoundation.bsky.social for having us discuss all things Splott Wish we could have had @splottcomvols.bsky.social with us....maybe next year
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Early start tomorrow Off to Manchester and the More In Common conference where we'll be presenting our Splott pocket museum project
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Our crowdfunder for the Story of #Splott in 50 Objects is still live! Get your pack now by donating as little as £10 gofund.me/3a2879e8
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Donate to Make ‘The Story of Splott in 50 Objects’ museum happen, organised by Grow Social Capital CIC
You can make something remarkable happen today by just giving… Grow Social Capital CIC needs your support for Make ‘The Story of Splott in 50 Objects’ museum happen
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Decentered Media @decentered.co.uk · 15/05/2025
And with trust comes fairness... Trust is the currency of information. When we exchange information, we are implying that we trust one another. But to trust we have to understand, and we might not understand ourselves, never mind others...
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Grow Social Capital @growsocialcapital.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Our crowdfunder for the Story of #Splott in 50 Objects is still live! Get your pack now by donating as little as £10 gofund.me/3a2879e8
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Donate to Make ‘The Story of Splott in 50 Objects’ museum happen, organised by Grow Social Capital CIC
You can make something remarkable happen today by just giving… Grow Social Capital CIC needs your support for Make ‘The Story of Splott in 50 Objects’ museum happen
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Splott Community Volunteers @splottcomvols.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Yesterday we we very proud to officially launch The Story of Splott in 50 Objects at The Maltings. A huge thank you to the Lord Mayor of Cardiff, our chair Ed Stubbs and @growsocialcapital.bsky.social for helping us to celebrate our amazing card deck. Get yours www.gofundme.com/f/the-story-...
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