We are constantly increasing our products and services, we will add them to this page as they develop. We currently offer:
◆ posters, T-shirts & hoodies
◆ bookkeeping & simple accounts preparation
◆ graphic design, photography, website design (see doncopolitan.studio for samples of our work)
◆ tool-sharpening
◆ catering for small events
◆ hair-cuts and colouring
◆ cycle-training
◆ copy-writing, proof-reading and typesetting
◆ a gang of people for crew jobsOur talented team of communards includes:
Charlie
Charlie is a neurodivergent, queer, trans and gender inclusive hair stylist who specialises in creating a safe and comfortable environment for exploring self expression. You can see them at the salon in either Sheffield or London, and is also available for house calls on request. Book at the salon with the link below or check out their work on instagram: https://linktr.ee/goblinlocksbycharlie
instagram.com/goblinlocksbycharlie
If you are local to Bentley or Doncaster you could also organise a home visit by contacting Charlie via acommuneinthenorth@riseup.net
Cath
Cath has worked as a bookkeeper for national groups like the Landworkers Alliance, she offers bookkeeping and simple accountancy services. She will be open for business for 2026 accounts, but we have other bookkeepers who can help in the meantime. She was a founder member of Footprints Workers Co-op (who print our posters) and is part of the commune design and print team. She has also written for publications such as Peace News and is part of our copy-writing and proofing team. Cath is also a well-respected expert in co-operatives and founder of A Commune in the North. If you would like to set up a housing co-op, working co-op or commune, then Cath is the person to talk to.
+44 (0) 7955 332 755
Katy
Katy is a veteran of the amazing Veggies Vegan Catering Campaign, if you’ve been to a festival anytime in the last four decades then there’s a good chance you’ve had a Veggies burger. Katy offers catering services for small events (the commune has already succesfully catered for meals for around 60 people) and is developing a new food business for the commune. She is also experienced in bicycle training at all ages and leads our cycle-training workshop.
Contact Katy via acommuneinthenorth@riseup.net to find out more.
Warren
Warren is an artist, writer, photographer, designer and urban farmer. He is the inventor, co-founder and designer of Doncopolitan magazine, a co-founder of Bentley Urban Farm, and the designer of our posters and greetings cards. As part of our design team he offers graphic design and web design services. He also writes for national and international publications, such as the Idler magazine, Dope magazine and Freedom newspaper, so is also part of the team which offers copy-writing and proofing. The Doncopolitan website acts as a good portfolio of his work.
+44 (0) 7846 439 982
Sam offers workshops in folk singing, green woodcraft and ethnobotany. Ethnobotany is the study of the relationship between people and plants, focusing on how humans use and interact with plants, both historically and cross-culturally. Sam has been developing his experience and skills with community herbalism and green woodworking over the last 8 years, and has long been passionate for learning and sharing folk history through singing. Currently designing a ‘Problematic folk songs workshop. Rooted in tradition – but not structural violence’.
Contact Sam via acommuneinthenorth@riseup.net to find out more.
The Crew
As a crew of people who work closely together growing food at Bentley Urban Farm and renovating our two nearby houses, we’re also available to work on projects as a gang when you need a number of people simply to get things done. Whether this be stewarding for an event, catering for children’s parties, moving paving slabs or moving house, we’re available on per-half-day bookings. As an income-sharing commune we offer very reasonable rates (available upon request). Whatever the job, if many hands are going to make it go smoother, then you should consider giving us a try. Email acommuneinthenorth@riseup.net for further information and a quote.
