At 7:15pm on 17th November, the curtain will be raised on Bristol's first ever 'Wellbeing Standup' event. Co-hosted at Dom's Coffee House by Happy City and Action for Happiness, we're inviting Bristolians to share their top tips for wellbeing. You can There will be at least 6 'performances' on stage... read more →
Nov
15
Nov
07
Did you know that 81% of Britons think the government should prioritise creating the greatest happiness not the greatest wealth? But how many headlines do you read about Happiness inflation or recession? Up to now that has been partly about a lack of political courage, credible measures of wellbeing... read more →
Oct
27
Mike Zeidler answers questions from the Happier world Conference Mike Zeidler is running a workshop at the Happier World Conference in London on Saturday 5th November. The title is 'Make Happiness the most powerful tool in your change-makers kitbag' - and in advance of his appearance, Mike was asked a few questions... read more →
Oct
10
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 →
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 →