Here is our programme of events from April to June 2008. Designing Our Future Locally Events Thursday, 3rd April, 19:30, Donations Falmouth W.I. Hall, Webber Street, Falmouth Films and Discussion: Consumerism Short films and discussion on theme of consumerism. All … Continue reading
Organisers of a Conference in Bodmin are claiming that there are a lack of community projects in Cornwall, which are addressing the environmental challenge of Climate Change. Community organisation Cornwall Waste Action is co-ordinating the Sustainable Action in your Community … Continue reading
The programme of closures proposed by Post Office Ltd for Cornwall is due to be announced on 15th July together with Dorset – it is anticipated that approximately sixty sub-offices will be ear-marked for closure across the two areas (Source … Continue reading
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Megan Quinn, of The Community Solution, and co-writer and producer of “The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil” who is speaking in Bodmin at the Shire Rooms, Shire House this Saturday. Transition … Continue reading
Due to the popularity of Falmouth’s first ever Community Seed Swap last year, known as ‘Seedy Saturday’ it is now to become an annual event and will be held this year on Saturday 15th March from 11 am to 3pm … Continue reading
A one-day event organised by Cornwall Waste Action and Rezolve Kernow. A £300 prize will be awarded at an innovative event for individuals and community groups wanting to implement practical sustainable actions within their local communities. The one day event … Continue reading
Press release for Community Supported Agriculture events on 7th & 8th March involving Transition initiatives in Falmouth, Truro and Penwith follows. Click here for a poster and booking form for these events in Adobe PDF format. Calling communities to support … Continue reading
University College Falmouth’s RANE research cluster and The Design Centre, Tremough in association with Transition Falmouth and Transition Truro, invite you to engage in dialogue and collaboration on the subject of sustainable architecture and design for Cornwall. InTransition Sustainable Architecture … Continue reading
Cornwall Climate Change Bike/Bus/Train Relay for Transition on 8th December 2007. Anyone who was on a bike or waiting for a bus or train on Saturday could not doubt the effects of Climate Change, as a group of dedicated people … Continue reading
Two days to go and we are organised: Gale force winds and horizontal rain predicted – just a Cornish blessing? But if more of a curse then the couriers will resort to public transport to reach their destinations. Here is … Continue reading
Cornwall joins Global Climate Change Day of Action. December 8th 2007. Join with us to send a Cornish message to the governments of the World to show how Cornish Towns and Villages are working locally to minimise Climate damage. “Thinking … Continue reading
A Sustainable Community Strategy sets out what is important for quality of life and what can be done to protect or improve it in a way that is sustainable. It articulates community needs and aspirations and provides a framework to … Continue reading
Here is our programme for November 2007 – February 2008. Designing Our Future Locally New Skilling Up for Powerdown course starting January 2008 For further details call 01326 317587 or email lorely@transitionfalmouth.org.uk. Events Wednesday 21st November, 19:30, Donations Falmouth … Continue reading
Hello fellow transitioners. Its that time of year again, when the days are becoming shorter and the central heating is staying on longer; that the truly comforting warmth of home cooked soups and stew are warming to the heart and … Continue reading
10 week evening class, starting 27th September, aiming to explore the challenges of the 21st century with the practical and mind skills needed to aid the creation of a sustainable and enjoyable future. See this page for details, and location. … Continue reading
Here is our programme for August – October 2007. Designing Our Future Locally Regular Powerdown Parties — Films and Discussion See here for details. Courses From September: Evening class: Skilling Up for Powerdown — 10 weeks, Thursday evenings, from Sept … Continue reading
Waste : Recent Developments locally as of 14th July 2007. Reclaim; Refurbish and Re-Use A new community-based, not-for-profit furniture and appliance re-use centre has recently opened in Bodmin. RE:SOURCE has been set up through Rezolve Kernow to reclaim goods that … Continue reading
Ben Simpson of Community Energy Plus gave Transition Falmouth an excellent talk and presentation on Wednesday at Miss Peapods Cafe, Jubilee Wharf, Penryn. His presentation included a sobering overview of Climate Change issues, and an information packed and encouraging look … Continue reading
See here for details of Transition Falmouth’s first Powerdown Party. These are regular informal events held in individual’s homes, film showings with space for discussion and sharing of feelings and ideas. … Continue reading
FalChi in association with Transition Falmouth is compiling a comprehensive directory of all statutory, complementary and informal healthcare provision and resources for Falmouth and the surrounding area. If you would like to participate please come to a meeting on 4th … Continue reading
Here is our press release to the local papers following Rob Hopkins excellent presentation on May 11th. Press Release: Rob Hopkins Talk for Transition Falmouth May 11th Rob Hopkins, originator of Transition Towns gave a presentation at The Falmouth Beach … Continue reading
Here is our programme for May – July 2007, plus information about projects for later in the year. Designing Our Future Locally Regular Powerdown Parties — Films and Discussion See here for details. Events Friday 11th May, 19:00 for 19:30, … Continue reading
The Transition Towns Model is coming to Truro. Transition Truro Background The world has reached, or will soon reach, ‘peak oil’ – the point at which demand for oil exceeds supply. From that point on it is estimated that we … Continue reading
Cornwall Hospice Care is opening its first Furniture and Lifestyle shop in Cornwall on May 1st selling a range of furniture and other items for the home. The address is :- Unit 2, Commercial Road, Penryn CHC needs over four … Continue reading