Meredith Matters!
Tina Cribbin shares insights from tenant-led research into the needs and experiences of older people at Meredith Court tower block in Hulme. Continue Reading
Ageing Well in Place at Hopton Court: Achievements and challenges
Tina Cribbin and Gill Edwards from Aquarius Community Savers reflect together on the rollercoaster ride of developing a pilot Naturally Occurring Retirement Community at Hopton Court tower block in... Continue Reading
“When we know each other, we build each other” – the power of international exchange.
These were the words of Rashid, Chair of Muungano Wa Wanavijiji, at the opening session of a week-long international exchange in Nairobi between Muungano and Community Savers leaders from... Continue Reading
Women Thriving: a transformative year for Community Savers
The announcement of the third national lockdown on 6 January 2021 was not the start to the year that anyone had hoped for… the rollercoaster ride of the COVID-19... Continue Reading
Digital inclusion, confusion and that Aha! moment
Tina Cribbin of Hulme Writers & Savers shares reflections on her digital skills-sharing sessions as part of GM Savers Go Digital! project – supported by the National Lottery Community... Continue Reading
Manctopia: Reality TV in a journalism jumper*
“We want Manchester to be this cosmopolitan city…but at what cost?” Judith from Lifeshare in the trailer for Manctopia The series trailer and episode lead-ins for this 4-part BBC... Continue Reading
Its the little wins
Tina Cribbin celebrates recent achievements of local residents and members of On Top of the World in Hulme. In our tower block there was always a sense of hopelessness... Continue Reading