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‘A Fair and Just Future for Cornwall’ brings together 21 key stakeholders from across business, faith and the voluntary sector, all of whom articulate their own particular vision of a better future for Cornwall as we emerge from lockdown. There … Continue reading
As the Country begins to ‘re-open’ after 3 months of ‘lockdown’ and the talk is of bouncing back to normal, many people and groups are concerned that this is not such a good idea. We now have a real opportunity … Continue reading
In his latest book “Elegant Simplicity”, Satish Kumar, founder of the Schumacher College in Dartington, makes some compelling observations; one is particularly notable in the context of Waste and how society views it. He argues that “in Nature there is … Continue reading
Transition Falmouth (and Falmouth LETS) will continue to hold their meetings online using Zoom for the foreseeable future. Anyone interested in the environment, climate, and re-localisation issues is most welcome to join us! TF’s monthly meeting is still on the … Continue reading
This article by Kate is the first in a series of individual reflections by Transition Falmouth’s members as we adapt to the radical changes to our lives wrought by Covid-19. Comments welcome. Covid-19 is upon us, both here in Falmouth, … Continue reading
Like many other environmental groups, Transition Falmouth (and Falmouth LETS) are now holding their meetings online using Zoom conferencing software for the foreseeable future. See here for a comprehensive set of tutorials for using Zoom. We have kept to second … Continue reading
Please note that Transition Falmouth and Falmouth LETS meetings on 12th March are now cancelled due to escalation of Covid-19 virus. Updates to follow. Details follow of these and other local events with a Transition and community ethos in and … Continue reading
From February the monthly gatherings for Transition Falmouth and Falmouth LETS have settled on the regular slot of second Thursday in the month, so we will be at the PennyComeQuick from 7pm on Thursday 13th February. All are most welcome. … Continue reading
With the New Year our gatherings move to second Thursdays, though as a one-off because the PennyComeQuick is closed for refurbishment from the 6th-10th January, our first monthly gatherings of 2020 for Transition Falmouth and Falmouth LETS will be at … Continue reading
Ever since Transition Falmouth started back in 2006 we have held our meetings and events on Wednesdays, but, like ourselves and Falmouth LETS, now several other local environmental groups (XR Falmouth & Penryn, Greenpeace, and a new Falmouth Food Cooperative) all … Continue reading
The final monthly gatherings of 2019 for Transition Falmouth and Falmouth LETS are at the PennyComeQuick pub on Falmouth Moor from 7pm on Wednesday 4th December. All are most welcome. See https://www.pennycomequick.co.uk Details follow of these and other local events … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered what to do with those empty crisp packets, spent biros and marker pens, and other hard-to-recycle plastic items? Then look no further than the following recycling collection points currently serving the Falmouth/Penryn area. These points are … Continue reading
Over the past twelve months Transition Falmouth has been working closely with Transition Truro and other groups to raise awareness of the plastic pollution crisis, and on solutions required to tackle it. The following is a list of activities undertaken: … Continue reading
Our regular monthly gatherings for Transition Falmouth and Falmouth LETS continue at the PennyComeQuick pub on Falmouth Moor from 7pm on Wednesday 6th November (always first Wednesday in the month). All are most welcome. See https://www.pennycomequick.co.uk Details follow of these … Continue reading
Our regular monthly gatherings for Transition Falmouth and Falmouth LETS continue on the first Wednesday in the month at the PennyComeQuick pub on Falmouth Moor from 7pm on Wednesday 2nd October. All are most welcome. See https://www.pennycomequick.co.uk Details follow of … Continue reading
Our regular monthly gatherings for Transition Falmouth and Falmouth LETS are again at the PennyComeQuick pub on Falmouth Moor from 7pm on Wednesday 4th September. All are most welcome. See https://www.pennycomequick.co.uk Details follow of these and other local events with … Continue reading
Owners of fruit trees will soon be thinking of how they can put this autumn’s apple crop to good use. Nature’s bounty can be used in many productive ways, including cooking (delicious apple pies and crumble) and, of course, eating … Continue reading
As ever all are welcome at our regular monthly gatherings for Transition Falmouth and Falmouth LETS at the PennyComeQuick pub on Falmouth Moor from 7pm on Wednesday 7th August. See https://www.pennycomequick.co.uk Details follow of these and other local events with … Continue reading
Our regular monthly gatherings for Transition Falmouth and Falmouth LETS continue at the PennyComeQuick pub on Falmouth Moor from 7pm on Wednesday 3rd July. As ever, all are welcome! See https://www.pennycomequick.co.uk Details follow of these and other local events with … Continue reading
Tidying up your garden shed this summer? Come across any old or broken garden hand tools and wondering what to do with them? Why not consider the Garden Tools Repair and Recycling Project run by the Conservation Foundation. Unwanted garden … Continue reading
Too Good to Waste! One of the big issues of our time is the huge amount of surplus food going to waste along with its associated heavy carbon footprint. The reasons are many and varied – a significant one being … Continue reading
Cornwall Council is set to hold an extraordinary meeting at 10 a.m. on Friday 31st May to discuss their action plan to tackle the climate emergency declared by councillors earlier this year. See this article in the Falmouth Packet. We hope … Continue reading
Transition Falmouth is delighted to help promote this event by Positive People and Pluss, and will have a stall in Falmouth Library foyer. Update from Kate Elliott of pluss.org.uk All welcome to attend community event tomorrow (Thursday) on the Moor/Library/Art … Continue reading
To mark the second anniversary of Co-cars in Cornwall, the hire-by-the-hour Car Club scheme will be on the Moor in Falmouth – on Saturday 4th May from 9.00 am to 4.00pm. Those who register on the day and complete the … Continue reading