('spruce up something in your local area' is not a euphemism by the way)
We've been talking to the nice people at Spacehive, who facilitate crowd-funding for local projects, and it made us wonder whether we could get some MNer-inspired projects underway across the UK.
The idea is that MNers come up with ideas for things in their community they'd like to see spruced up, made over and totally regenerated: crumbling scout huts, abandoned toilet blocks, empty shops (have a look at this page to get an idea of what projects others have suggested, and check out their FAQs to get an idea of the process). You'll need to think about not just what you'd like to see spruced up, but what you'd like to see it turned into.
Spacehive has lots of tools and experts to help cost projects and check feasibility. Then, once we've got a few solid ideas, Spacehive (and Mumsnet - and Mumsnetters!) will promote the projects and - with a bit of luck - between us we can get the money raised to turn your ideas into actual funded projects.
Don't worry, you're not being asked to be architect, project manager or builder: at this stage we're really just interested in finding some good ideas.
We're going to have our very own Mumsnet page on Spacehive to showcase our projects, so if you have an idea, please post it on this thread and we'll take it from there - or, if you'd rather not reveal your location to all and sundry on the internet, drop us an email on [email protected] with 'Spacehive - for Rowan' in the subject line.
Thanks,
MNHQ