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Help tackle the UK Cost of Inequality crisis - mailchi.mp/0022252a9823/c…

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 📊⬇️ health.org.uk/publications/l…

Why we're giving Lord Woolley a Valentine's card - mailchi.mp/dc95f591321e/c…

How co-operative housing gave me the peace of mind I thought I’d never find theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Some of the super-rich want to pay more tax – but society cannot afford to depend on them - The Conversation UK apple.news/AZprG6gvjTv6_o…

Sign up to support a @libraryofthings for #Cambridge here libraryofthings.co.uk/heatmap/cambri… #libraryofthings cc @ThingsCambridge

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: tinyurl.com/dcsdt6dm

Don't forget to book for the Cambridge Commons event Wed 6pm on creating a sharing economy in Cambridge. Book here: tinyurl.com/dcsdt6dm Please RT @cambridge2030 @CamDoughnut @CambridgeZero

Can a sharing economy reduce both inequality and carbon consumption in Cambridge? Join our next meeting on 12 Jan. Book: tinyurl.com/dcsdt6dm @SolidarityCam @CamCommunity @camfoodhub @cambsyouthpanel @equalitytrust @Zubhaque @FairLondon @BrumEquality @CUCTrust @FoodCycleCamb

Why Cambridge Needs a Library of Things - mailchi.mp/c0aebbc20cb6/c…

Can a sharing economy reduce both inequality and carbon consumption in Cambridge? Join us for our next meeting on 12 Jan. Book: tinyurl.com/dcsdt6dm @ACarpenDigital @Sam_in_Cam @anna4labour @richardhowitt @LNethsingha @CllrAlexCollis @cllrkatie @RobertTPollock @ThingsCambridge