Current notices
Quiet workspace pilot: a small trial for focused work Low priority
From 12–30 October, Cedar House is trying a quiet workspace in Room 2 beside reception. It is open 09:00–17:00 on weekdays for focused individual work. Keep calls outside the room. The Workplace Coordinator collects comments about noise, access and whether the room is useful; the pilot applies only to Cedar House.
Repair and reuse session: bring a question, not a promise of repair Low priority
Join the repair-and-reuse conversation on Thursday 22 October, 12:30–13:15 in the Cedar House workshop room. A second discussion at 17:15–18:00 covers the same ideas for later shifts. Bring a question or a photo of an everyday item. This is a discussion, not a repair service.
Suggest a story for a future edition
Share a concise idea with the Northstar Together editorial team through your local communications editor or the established editorial submission route. Include what happened, which colleagues or locations it affects, and a role the editor can speak with to understand the details. The editorial team will follow up through that route before using a contribution or quotation.
If you are unsure who handles editorial submissions at your location, ask your site communications lead to direct you to the right role. No story is included without checking its context and obtaining contributor consent.
What to expect
A few practical answers for readers and potential contributors.
Does the quiet-workspace pilot apply at every Northstar location?
The pilot is at Cedar House only, in Room 2 beside reception, from 12–30 October. The Workplace Coordinator receives feedback about access, noise and usefulness.
Can I suggest a story from an evening or weekend shift?
Yes. Share the idea through your local communications editor or established editorial submission route. Include a role or shift context the editor can follow up with so the story reflects the people doing the work.
Will a submitted quote appear automatically?
No. The editorial team follows up to check context and obtain contributor consent before publishing a quote.