This quote sums up how I feel about my latest project.

This is not a great oak, but a bunya pine which is indigenous to our area.

As you know we live in a semi-rural area so we have neighbours but definitely not close enough to speak to them over the back fence.

I have had a germ of an idea which has been evolving in my head over the last couple of years.  I would love to promote a real sense of community among the people who live in our road.  There are probably about 20 -25 households.

I have finally bitten the bullet and contacted most people by email and we have set up a group email for us to share ideas and information that is relevant to our area.  There are so many opportunities to connect with each other, share resources and generally support each other.  I think this is a really important part of the structure of our community and one that we need to nurture.

I am looking forward to seeing what direction the group takes.  I hope to one day see great oaks (metaphorically speaking) from this seed of an idea that I have planted.

Do you have any similar networks where you live?