Community Chats: Stepping into the New Year Together

The Eden Project Communities Network brings community-minded people together to support one another, turn ideas into action, and help good things happen in communities across the UK.
Join us for this monthly online meet-up with like-minded community doers, projects, groups and organisations.

On Wednesday, 3 February, join Sophia for a New Year’s check-in, a chance to pause, reflect on 2026 and uncover what you’re bringing with you into the new year.

We’ll take some time to think about what we’ve learnt, what’s worth carrying forward and what we’d like to focus on in 2027. There’ll also be plenty of time to connect and collaborate with others on the call, share ideas and hear what’s happening in communities across the UK.

Taking place on the first Wednesday of each month and hosted by a member of our team, each session will:
• Start with a short round of introductions
• Lead into a focused discussion around a different theme each month
• End with an open floor for conversations, questions, ideas or challenges brought by those 'in the room'

It's a welcoming and informal space for everyone to make connections, catch up on and share projects, and support one another with new ideas, solutions and inspiration for their community endeavors. Together, we can achieve a lot in just 45 minutes.

Whether you're just getting started or have years of experience under your belt, we all need a sounding board or a fresh perspective from time to time. New people are always made to feel welcome, so don't worry if it's your first time joining us.

Let us know if there's a theme or topic you'd like to explore at one of our upcoming sessions. Together, we can make the most of the people, tools and connections we have to create a helpful and inspiring space for everyone.
We're excited to see you there!