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Jules Birch @julesbirch.bsky.social · Sep 6

Saw this on C4 News earlier and if anything beats it to the Stirling Prize it will have to be pretty astonishing

www.architecture.com/awards-and-c...

Appleby Blue Almshouse

by Witherford Watson Mann Architects for United Saint Saviour’s Charity, winning a RIBA London Award 2025 and RIBA National Award 2025.

www.architecture.com

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Cohousing Scotland @cohousingscotland.bsky.social · Sep 5

Ecology Building Society supporting cohousing in UK
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7tY...

Community Living

YouTube video by Ecology Building Society

www.youtube.com

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Cohousing Scotland @cohousingscotland.bsky.social · Aug 27

any budding cohousers fancy living in this pile?

Andy Wightman @andywightman.scot · Aug 27

Great opportunity for the right person or organisation. search.savills.com/property-det...

Kinloch Castle, Isle of Rum, PH43 4RR | Property for sale | Savills

Property details for Kinloch Castle. One of many properties for sale in Isle of Rum, PH43 4RR from Savills, world leading estate agents.

search.savills.com

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Emma Mitchell @silverpebble2.bsky.social · Aug 25

If my photos have ever relaxed your brain on here & you'd like to support me I now have 5 different collections of my greetings cards & a discount if you buy 2 sets.
I create my photos using recent neuroscientific research to move your brain away from fight or flight: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...

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Dr Kirsten Stevens-Wood @kirsten-s-w.bsky.social · Aug 16

Looking for communal living in the Uk?
Diggers and Dreamers produce an online directory as well as publishing books and a monthly podcast with guests from Cohousing, 2960s and 70s communes and other communal projects.
#IntentionalCommunities

diggersanddreamers.org.uk

Diggers and Dreamers – Intentional Community in Britain

diggersanddreamers.org.uk

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Citizen State @citizenstate.bsky.social · Aug 7

Do you know what we hate? EMPTY HOMES! England alone has about 265k long-term empty homes, whilst a housing crisis destroys generations. EDMOs are one solution, or you could give us a call!

#Housing #EmptyHomes #TimeforChange #Transformation #RenewalNow

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Number of empty homes on the rise across England

The number of vacant properties in England is rising, causing problems for residents and councils.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Cohousing Scotland @cohousingscotland.bsky.social · Jul 9

for those of us interested but don't have access to the Independent ( also in the National? ) more details here.
techxplore.com/news/2025-07...

Underwater turbine spinning for 6 years off Scotland's coast is a breakthrough for tidal energy

Submerged in about 40 meters (44 yards) of water off Scotland's coast, a turbine has been spinning for more than six years to harness the power of ocean tides for electricity—a durability mark that de...

techxplore.com

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scothousingday.bsky.social @scothousingday.bsky.social · Jun 11

📢 We are pleased to announce the date for this year's Scottish Housing Day!

The importance of good neighbours and communities is the focus for this year’s Scottish Housing Day, which takes place on Wednesday 17 September.

Find out more about how to get involved:

▶️www.cih.org/news/scottis...

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Cohousing Scotland @cohousingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 24

if a current account the banks do it all for you. CASS.

How To Switch Current Accounts | Uswitch

Find out how to switch current accounts to get a better deal or service.

www.uswitch.com

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Cohousing Scotland @cohousingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 24

ohh! don't tell everyone 🫣

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Cohousing Scotland @cohousingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 23

totally depressing, then next under your post I see THIS! #joy floods back - 😬 wincing a little bit at "the poor..." as a description.

The Times item ="Celebrity chefs including Ken Hom and Alain Ducasse help create the menu at La Refettorio Paris, where the poor and homeless can enjoy gourmet meals"

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Confederation of Co-operative Housing @coophousinguk.bsky.social · Jun 16

Scotland: A new role of housing secretary has been created in Scotland as the devolved administration steps up its efforts to tackle the housing crisis. Meet Màiri McAllan!

Housing promoted to Cabinet level with Màiri McAllan appointed as secretary

First Minister John Swinney has said that tackling the housing emergency will be at the heart of the Scottish Cabinet with the appointment of Màiri McAllan as cabinet secretary for housing. Upo...

www.scottishhousingnews.com

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The Poverty Alliance @povertyalliance.org · Jun 19

Better homes. Better services. A thriving natural environment. Join the march for all of us. Edinburgh - 25 Oct. #WeDemandBetter scotland-demands-better.com

A cartoon showing tenement flats with solar panels on the roofs. Scotland Demands Better. The march for all of us. Edinburgh 25 October 2025. scotland-demands-better.com

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Jimmer @jmheatherly.bsky.social · Jun 16

"The Global Story of Cohousing" #CSStride open.substack.com/pub/solidari...

The Global Story of Cohousing

Past, Present, and Future

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Paul Lewis @paullewismoney.bsky.social · Jun 16

Winter Fuel Payment - Scottish Pension Age Winter Heating Payment. First Minister John Swinney promises "no pensioner in Scotland will receive less than they would under the new UK scheme" bit.ly/4kLpTRo details will be set out "in due course" by Scottish ministers.

John Swinney confirms winter fuel payments will match rest of UK

The First Minister has said pensioners in Scotland will receive the same amount of money as those down South following a U-turn on the allowance…

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Cohousing Scotland @cohousingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 16

suggest research into orgs promoting alternative housing models -expand our choices from ownership to varied social housing, private renting, mutual co ownership, co-living. Good for your wellbeing & pocket too. A handy beginning see cohousing.org.uk a larger org than Scotland (try information tab)

Home - UK Cohousing Network

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Town and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · Jun 9

📣 Download your *free* copy of this special issue of Town & Country Planning journal
🏡 This issue focuses on the TCPA's Campaign for Healthy Homes and how to create safe spaces and healthy homes for all
🔗 www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/u...

#HealthyHomes #PlanningReform #HousingCrisis #NewHomes

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Cohousing Scotland @cohousingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 11

another model could be students and seniors, both get lonely, and could find friendship in the same building. The Netherlands has adopted this solution.
globalawards.news/nursing-home...

Nursing home tackling loneliness by pairing seniors with students | Global Awards NewsNursing home tackling loneliness by pairing seniors with students – Global Awards News

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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · Jun 11

Join us at this online workshop in partnership with ALACHO 🏘️

We are looking for input from members as we look to inform the detail of the legislative process and would like to invite you to attend this workshop to let us know your thoughts

Book now ⬇️
buff.ly/t2hHZ6X

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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · Jun 11

Today is #AgeWithoutLimitsDay! Champion @ageingbetter.bsky.social‬ Age Without Limits campaign within your comms by taking a stand against ageism by asking yourself these five questions. Dive into our recent blog on how you can get involved in the campaign today and beyond: https://bit.ly/3GVJdMT

A list of questions, titled "Five questions to ask this #AgeWithoutLimitsDay". The questions reads: 1. Are we accurately and positively representing older adults in our content? 2. Do we showcase older adults experiencing diverse and realistic experiences of ageing? 3. Do the images and language we use challenge ageist stereotypes? 4. Are we including the voices and experiences of older individuals in our storytelling? 5. Are we using age-positive messaging across our channels today – and every day?

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Cohousing Scotland @cohousingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 11

www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/06...

Reeves’ plan for social housing is pitifully small

As the FT notes this morning: Chancellor Rachel Reeves will on Wednesday put a £39bn “affordable housing” plan at the heart of her multiyear UK spending review, as she combines a tight squeeze on day-...

www.taxresearch.org.uk

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Cohousing Scotland @cohousingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 9

Richard Murphy could be one. The blog he writes daily is searchable, and the comments to posts are worth reading too.
He's likely to be updating this some time - taxingwealth.uk

Taxing Wealth Report 2024

The Taxing Wealth Report 2024 seeks to answer the question that every journalist loves to ask of every politician, which is ‘how are you going to pay for it?’, whatever 'it' might be. What we know is...

taxingwealth.uk

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Foysol Choudhury MBE MSP @foysolchoudhury.bsky.social · Jun 9

💜 It’s #LonelinessAwarenessWeek!

AgeScotland has launched a thoughtful new guide with practical advice on how to understand loneliness and build more meaningful social connections.

It's gentle, helpful, and worth a read: nen.press/wp-content/u...

nen.press

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Innovation Unit @innovationunit.bsky.social · Jun 5

Reimagining how we live together 🏘️

Senior Innovation Consultant Savannah Fishel will be speaking at two events as part of the Architecture Fringe next week:

📢Radical Housing Conference www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/radical-ho...
📢Cohousing Scotland AGM www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sharing-is...

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Radical Housing Conference Scotland Part 3

Get ready for the third installment of the Radical Housing Conference in Scotland, where we'll be diving deep into all things housing activi

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Cohousing Scotland @cohousingscotland.bsky.social · Jun 6

oh! that's us 😊

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