| > One thing being rich gives you is the ability to make things happen. Money does not have exclusivity on this ability. I'm a member of the Friends of Northampton Castle[1], a group of people interested in the heritage of my home town. Time is far far more important than money to groups like this. We've had an architect put together a 3D reconstruction in his spare time (which I scripted and voiced in my spare time).[2] We've spoken with the local library to get copies of some photos of the castle to put on our website (gathering local press attention by doing so). We've lobbied and met with various groups with huge amounts of success. Not because we're well funded but because our members are able and willing to give their time to the project. I've given my time to blog, tweet and facebook for them, etc etc. In large part thanks to our activities, the people in charge of redeveloping the site (now a train station) have performed an archaeological exploratory trench - and found castle walls and a saxon brooch.[3] Don't be tempted to think that you can't make real changes without money. [1] http://www.northamptoncastle.com I run the website, would be interested in feedback. [2] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp6TCRc9KVo [3] http://www.northamptoncastle.com/posts/castle-station-evalua... |