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The Wifi In September 2024, before we officially took over the hub on October 1st, the council removed the wifi. This was part of the transition process from council to community ownership, as the wifi would no longer be their responsibility, relieving the district of one more expense. However, the small management team that took over the hub needed wifi to set up the booking system, work on the website, communicate with the council and funders, as well as with the groups that use the hub, trustees, and members. The necessity of efficient communication for a community hub cannot be overstated; without internet access, operations would become slow or impossible, we could have potentially failed. the sustainability manager, took it upon himself to purchase a mobile data wifi dongle for £30 a month to maintain the hub's internet connectivity. This enabled the hub’s email addresses, website, and booking management system to remain functional for all users. More than six months prior...

  Our composting and food waste initiatives have officially begun, and this is truly a cause for celebration! It marks a significant step towards a brighter and more sustainable future for our community. By embracing these practices, we're not only reducing waste but also fostering a culture of responsibility and care for our environment. Together, we can make a difference, cultivate our gardens, and inspire others to join us on this journey toward sustainability. Let's celebrate this achievement and continue working towards a greener tomorrow! It’s well-known that the future of agriculture is concerning and in need of change. The global population is growing at about 1 percent per year, with some countries experiencing even faster growth. Feeding this increasing population will undoubtedly pose a challenge as time progresses. At the hub, composting practices have had to be started, waste disposal is now a significant challenge for our charity, the waste removal services have b...

         No Mow May No Mow May is Plantlife’s annual campaign urging everyone to set aside their lawnmowers, allowing wildflowers to grow freely and supporting nature. Whether you live in a city, town, or the countryside, it’s easy to participate. This year 2025, we at PCHub had sought permission from the council to stop mowing the open grassland at the hub, which spans nearly two acres.Having this amount of grass that's not allowed to flower is a tragic waste of arable land,this could be an area that produced enough food to end the hubs users current reliance upon supermarkets, what we do at present is try to shop local, as per circular economy innitiatives, At the hub, we see ourselves as leaders in advancing our community toward environmentally friendly organic food-growing objectives. We are environmental protectors, viewing ourselves as part of nature, rather than in opposition to it -  unfortunately the broader community are lagging in this ...