Self-help and personal development play a part in creating happier cities. Emma Ledger spotted the connection and wrote a piece for The Best You magazine which aims to be a one-stop-shop on all things self-help and personal development. Emma's article (read it here) was inspired by her connection to us... read more →
Oct
10
Sep
21
Ben Anderson, aged 6, from Bishopston in Bristol has become our youngest Happiness Champion by winning a national short story competition on the theme 'Feeling Happy'. His entry to the E-ACT competition was called 'Peacock Mantis Shrimp Went for a Walk', and was brim full happiness wisdom inspired by his mum's enthusiasm... read more →
Sep
20
If you share our mission to improve lives through a focus on happiness and wellbeing and have some time to contribute your skills and experience - read on! This news item will be updated on a regular(ish) basis from our Happy City Volunteers group page on Facebook and is here for... read more →
Sep
12
Huge thanks to our most recent in-kind donors Over the past 6 years of research and development, Happy City has been remarkably lucky in receiving pro-bono support from professionals who belive in what we're doing, and whose services we couldn't afford. Last week, Andrew Allan-Jones of DAC Beachcroft very kindly... read more →
Sep
09
Frome town in Somerset is researching ideas to help them, and towns and cities like them all over the world, to realise a better future with wellbeing at the core. Della Duncan and Robert Raymond run Upstream - a podcast show about economics telling stories of how we live and... read more →
Sep
05
A broadcasters reflection... Never underestimate the effect of public praise. The HappyList is so much more than a bunch of nice stories pulled together once a year on a page. It's a vehicle for inspiration that drives people to action, moving thousands arrive where they can get help, or... read more →
Jul
27
On 7-8th September, Happy City will run it's Wellbeing Champions Training in central Bristol. Six of the 12 places have gone, including two participants from Leeds, and the next opportunity is not scheduled until 5-6th January 2017. This comprehensive 2-day programme equips people with all they need to deliver 5... read more →
Jul
20
It's someone remarkably like you.... I am frequently asked ‘what is a Wellbeing Champion?’ And whilst my response might differ depending on who I am speaking with and where I might be, the central principle remains the same. It’s about simple and practical steps we can all take to make a real difference... read more →
Jul
07
A piece of research by Happy City wellbeing measurement advisor Saamah Abdallah at the New Economics Foundation released this week shows a strong correlation between inequalities in wellbeing and votes to leave the EU. Entitled 'The one graph that could explain Brexit', Abdallah explains how parts of the country with... read more →
Jul
05
Britain's National day of Adventure is 16th July Posted by Belinda Kirk Do you remember climbing trees, kayaking down rivers, riding your bike all day? Ask anyone over 30 for their fondest childhood memories and most will talk about outdoor adventure. But now most of us can’t find the time... read more →