Success Stories

There are so many examples of the wonderful things that people are doing in their communities. Sharing ideas, making connections, finding the right resources and joining forces with other people, places or organisations can all help turn ideas into a reality. Click on the links below to find out more about the impact people are having in their communities and about how Making it Happen can help turn ideas into action.

The Making it Happen Annual Review

The Annual review provides an overview of the work of the team illustrated with photo's and examples of projects and activities from people we have worked with.

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Marline Court Garden and Craigs Cabin – Hastings

Denise from Marline Court Community Garden and representatives from Craigs Cabin talk about the connection they've made and the positive impact this has had for the garden and residents of Marline Court.

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Selby Meadow, Uckfield – Case Study

Chiara, the Community Development Worker for Uckfield, chatted to Velda from the Selby Meadow group to find out what had inspired the group to get started and what the garden means to her. Download the case study below.

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Bexhill Men’s Shed

Derek, Mark, and Alan of Bexhill Men's Shed, and Alice Davey (Making it Happen/Rother Voluntary Action) speak to Bexhill News about the origins of the project, and the valuable social role Bexhill Men's Shed plays in combatting loneliness and depression, and developing shared technical skills amongst retirees, older people and other members.

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