A very successful study day looking at the Mutual Home Ownership (MHOS) model (the model adopted by LILAC) was held on 30 September. This is an approach to financing housing which takes as its starting point the idea that housing is something to use rather than a capital investment. It supports the development of affordable housing and might appeal to anyone from an emerging group that has not yet decided the financial model to use and is trying to create permanent affordability.

November Cohousing course
Creating Cohousing - what cohousing is and how to get started. Whether you are just starting your exploration, or in the perplexing thick of it, and whether you're an interested individual or already part of a group, we aim to help with your questions. Led by Threshold Centre residents.
Date: 7pm Friday 18th November (eve) - 3pm Sunday 20th November

Find out more about Threshold Cohousing Courses

LILAC Cohousing Documentary from LILAC on Vimeo.

FOR SALE: THE BYRE
We currently have a 2 bed property for sale. Part of a terrace of cottages that were previously a cow byre (hence the name!) this home comprises an open plan kitchen and living/dining area with a bathroom and bedroom downstairs and another bedroom and small mezzanine area upstairs. The latter has previously been used as office space.

Hello to My Cohousing Friends!

Some of you may know me through the research I did over the past two years on common house design and the social life of semi-private spaces. Many of you asked to be kept posted on any new research or news... and I finally have some!

Selkirk Co-housing initiative has been kicked into action by a terrific site coming onto the market in early April 2011 at a very unexpectedly affordable price. Having potential land first is a somewhat unusual way round for developing a cohousing project, but the scarcity of suitable sites has limited our enthusiasm until now.

Please read more here and see link the their Facebook page.

Unless otherwise stated, the cost of weekend courses (from 7pm Friday to Sunday pm) is £140 including lunch, tea/coffee; evening meals. Accommodation at the Threshold Centre/local B&B is £25/35 per night. A non-returnable deposit of £20 is requested to book a place on a course and £20 deposit for B&B. Concessions may be available, so please apply in writing.

For details and bookings for courses, please contact us on 01747 821929 or email: i...@thresholdcentre.org.uk

Lifetime Cohousing Community invites you to a meeting about developing cohousing in Shipley.

Information Afternoon, Saturday, 25 September 2010, 2-4:30, Shipley Library, Wellcroft

The event is free and includes refreshments. Please see advertising attachment.

If your group seeks or has sought funds from the HCA for your cohousing proposal please complete the attached form. The HCA wishes to track emerging groups and understand what support might be needed. This information is important for the development of the cohousing sector.