Archive of: ACRE Network

The ACRE Network General Election asks

We ask that, following the General Election, a new UK Government will do this

Support Staffordshire Joins Important National Rural Network

ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) is pleased to announce that Support Staffordshire is to join us and become a member of the ACRE Network of rural support organisations; ensuring Staffordshire remains a key partner in the national conversation about rural life.

Volunteers' Week 2018

ACRE is proud to be supporting Volunteers’ Week from 1 - 7 June 2018. It is an annual celebration of the contribution that millions of volunteers across the UK make to their communities.

Where there’s a will, there’s a way: rural communities use all manner of spaces to create social hubs (Guest post by the Plunkett Foundation)

More and more rural communities across the UK are pulling together to create community hubs and provide additional services in existing community buildings.

Government Minister to launch #VillageHallsWeek in Buckinghamshire

Lord Gardiner of Kimble, Rural Affairs Minister will launch the first ever #VillageHallsWeek in his home county of Buckinghamshire on Monday 22 January 2018.

From Art classes to Zumba: Village Halls Week celebrates rural culture

NRTF lend their support to #VillageHallsWeek, with renowned poet and writer Ian McMillan writing a new poem to make the occasion.

Vital local service kept alive by dedicated volunteers

The ACRE Network, England’s largest network of rural community support organisations is running the first ever #VillageHallsWeek, starting Monday 22 January 2018.

Rural England after Brexit – a moment of opportunity?

New briefing about “Rural England after Brexit - a moment of opportunity” written by ACRE trustee, Professor Mark Shucksmith OBE (Newcastle University).

#VillageHallsWeek 2018

ACRE and the ACRE Network would be delighted if you joined us in celebrating #VillageHallsWeek – starting Monday 22 January 2018. Please put the date in your diary now.

30 Years of ACRE

ACRE is 30 years old this year. In the company of friends, colleagues and partners we toasted the milestone last week and looked to the future.