Author Archives: People United

Beach Art Hut

Posted on 21/05/2013 by People United

Artist Karen Simpson is spending time at our beach hut in Herne Bay. Here she describes the start of her project and how everyone can get involved. Hut 136 is all set up to become the Beach Art Hut for … Continue reading →

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Empathy – Blog by Sarah Woods

Posted on 24/04/2013 by People United

Tuesday 30th April, 2013 “Have you ever been disinterested in – even repulsed by – a product then, after time, changed your mind? Maybe a style of shoe you think is hideous until you see it on every third pair … Continue reading →

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Penny’s Blog

Posted on 24/04/2013 by People United

First missive Wednesday 24th April, 2013 I studied photography at the Nottingham Trent University (BA) and the London College of Communication (MA), after originally training and working in the theatre. Since then I have created work which has been exhibited … Continue reading →

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Imagining Autism: Autism, Play and the Science

Posted on 03/04/2013 by People United

Project Manager Sarah Fox learnt about a fascinating project involving the arts and autism… At the end of last year, I got to fly in a spaceship for the first time with Purdy the birdy, and meet an alien who … Continue reading →

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I’m Phoebe and I am Learning

Posted on 04/03/2013 by People United

Thursday 2nd May, 2013 Usefulness & Delight So I rock up to the BBC feeling like a total don. I’ve tweeted the hell out of this one. “Just heading over to the BBC for a podcast workshop #standard” I am … Continue reading →

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Belogging – Janetka’s Blog

Posted on 28/02/2013 by People United

9 April, 2013 What does ‘belonging’ look like during an ice hockey training session? Each player is represented by a puck. 28 February, 2013 London is often described as a cold, unfriendly place. I want to question this perception in … Continue reading →

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Maria’s Blog

Posted on 26/02/2013 by People United

Wednesday 8th May, 2013 The week before last I received my invitation to Curiosity: Art and the Pleasures of Knowing. This is all the information I have so far about the show. By choice, I might add. I like the … Continue reading →

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Kindness Challenge Badge

Posted on 07/02/2013 by People United

Sarah Fox, People United’s Project Manager, gives an insight into a project that has been going on quietly behind the scenes… A lovely project that we are currently working on is the development of a kindness badge aimed at all … Continue reading →

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Drums Not Guns

Posted on 08/01/2013 by People United

Phil Moore is currently travelling through the Americas on a Permaculture tour meeting all kinds of people, projects and places that work to restore the natural world and unite people. Here he writes about a project and its inspiring leader … Continue reading →

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Collective Spirit and the Roadless Trip

Posted on 04/12/2012 by People United

Jo Broadwood, People United’s Head of Research and Innovation, talks about her visit to two inspiring art projects involving connections to both the past and the future. One of the (many) benefits of working for People United is our Go … Continue reading →

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