Programme released: Festival of Commoning 2026 in Stroud, October 2nd & 3rd 2026
By Amrit Sachar and Louise Romain, Festival Organisers
Growing the Commons
Growing the Commons is a collaborative blog sharing stories, practices, and tools to help build a world of thriving commons.
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Come to the third Festival of Commoning, in Stroud, Oct 2-3, 2026
In an age defined by division, inequality, and a deep-seated sense of isolation, the concept of “commoning” feels less like an archaic tradition and more like a radical, necessary blueprint for the future.
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