A wide range of groups and councillors were represented at last month’s useful April 9th meeting at the Council Chambers. Plans were for a follow-up meeting in about 6 weeks – we will update with details once we know more).
In the meantime, our regular monthly gatherings for Transition Falmouth and Falmouth LETS continue at the PennyComeQuick pub on Falmouth Moor from 7pm on Wednesday 1st May. As ever, all are welcome!
See https://www.pennycomequick.co.uk
Details follow of these and other local community events with a Transition ethos in and around Falmouth coming up in May:
Monthly Falmouth LETS meeting
on Wednesday 1st May, 7pm-7:30pm, at
The PennyComeQuick, 16 Killigrew Street, The Moor, Falmouth, TR11 3PN
LETS is a way of exchanging goods & services with other people in the community without the need for money. New members always welcome. Find out more/join on the night.
See http://falmouthlets.org.uk
https://twitter.com/FalmouthLETS
Monthly Transition Falmouth meeting
on Wednesday 1st May, 7:30-8:30pm, at
The PennyComeQuick, 16 Killigrew Street, The Moor, Falmouth, TR11 3PN
Engaging the community in designing a vibrant low energy future for Falmouth and the surrounding area to face the challenges posed by Peak Oil, Climate Change and social justice. Please join us and participate in the process – fresh input is always welcome. Always plenty to discuss.
See https://transitionfalmouth.org.uk
https://twitter.com/Tr_Falmouth
https://www.facebook.com/transitionfalmouth
Co-Cars Car Club Promotional Event
on Saturday 4th May, 9am-4pm, on
The Moor, Falmouth TR11 3PN
See here for full details
Monthly Falmouth & Penryn Repair Cafe
on Sunday 5th May, 1:30pm-4pm, at
Methodist Church Hall, 10 Killigrew St, Falmouth TR11 3PG
Open the first Sunday of each month from 1.30 – 4pm.
There are usually sewing, electrical, mechanical, computing, and ceramic repairers present.
See https://repaircafe.org/en/location/falmouth-penryn-repair-cafe/
Annual Tregoniggie Woodland Fair
on Saturday 11th May, from 11am-3pm at
Tregoniggie Woodland, Falmouth TR11 4SP *
Plants for sale, woodland activities for all (woodland walks, pond dipping for mini-beasts, willow weaving, bird spotting, etc.). Tea, coffee and cake available! Come and celebrate the beauty and value of woodlands for wildlife and for people!
* Directions: Between Empire Way and Conway Road, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4SP
Access may be made from Bickland Water Road (opposite Bickland Hill junction), from Venton Road (opposite Polventon Close), Empire Way (just past Express Garage) and Shelburne Road (NW end).
Public Transport: Nearest bus stop: Conway Road & Conway Gardens); nearest rail station Penmere (on the Truro-Falmouth Branchline).
See https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment-and-planning/parks-and-open-spaces/tregoniggie-woodland/
Connecting Communities – Social Prescribing in Falmouth and Penryn
on Thursday 16th May, from 10am-4pm on
The Moor, Falmouth TR11 3PN
Discover how you can improve your Health & Wellbeing
Join us for a day of information, fun and activities:
Healthy food & drink | Live music & entertainment
Exercise tasters | Community cafés | Art & holistic therapies
Family activities | Many community groups attending
Find us on and around Falmouth Moor
Click here for poster and more information
Twitter: @PlussInspires
Facebook: PlussInspires
www.positive-people.org.uk
www.pluss.org.uk
Free Drop-In Session at United Downs Geothermal Project
on Saturday 18th May, 11am-1pm
See site visits page on their website for more details
More information on their website
https://www.uniteddownsgeothermal.co.uk/
Please let us know of any further events in and around Falmouth this month (or in coming months) by commenting below.
Late addition to May events
In Our Hands – seeding change is a new film from the Landworkers’ Alliance and Black Bark Films.
Watch the trailer now: http://inourhands.film/
Transition Constantine are showing this film on May 15th at the Tolmen Centre Constantine, 7.30pm – ticket £4 -please come! There will be a panel discussion afterwards and questions.
Many thanks, Euan.
I’ve added your comment to the main article, along with info about location. and also added it to the TF website Calendar and the CCCF Calendar
Do feel free to email me a full article with pictures providing more details about this excellent project.
We’d be very happy to promote it further on the TF website.
Saturday 11 May from 11.00 to 15.00 is the annual Tregoniggie Woodland Fair. Plants for sale, woodland activities for all (woodland walks, pond dipping for minibeasts, willow weaving, bird spotting, etc.). Tea, coffee and cake available! Come and celebrate the beauty and value of woodlands for wildlife and for people!