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
Rob Hopkins, the man behind the Transition Towns movement, is speaking in Falmouth on May 11th. Designing Our Future Locally Friday, 11th May 7pm for 7:30 Falmouth Beach Hotel, Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth An exciting opportunity to hear Rob Hopkins … Continue reading
Transition Falmouth’s first major event, Seedy Saturday was held at the W.I. Hall on 21st April and was well attended. As well as plenty of keen seed swappers, Community Energy Plus’s stall offering free energy saving light bulbs and loft … Continue reading
There are now three official Re-Use Centres in Cornwall run by Recycling Westcountry (for SITA). The one currently closest to the Transition Falmouth catchment area can be located at :- Mount Hawke Garage, Highfield Road, Mount Hawke nr. St.Agnes Contact … Continue reading
Our Seedy Saturday event takes place at the W.I. Hall in Falmouth on the morning of April 21st. A Seedy Saturday: The first Falmouth Community Seed Swap 9:30am-12:30pm, 21st April Falmouth Women’s Institute, Webber Street An exciting opportunity to meet … Continue reading
Following the example of others (FoE and WMN) the NFU has just launched its own “Buy Local” Campaign. Support can be pledged by going to www.countrysideonline.co.uk. … Continue reading
According to press reports the recent DTI consultation over the future of the post office network has drawn such a large response that a decision on the process (criteria) for “stabilising the network” has been delayed for two months. Under … Continue reading
The Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment Directive (WEEE) is due to come into force on 1st July 2007. The County Council advises that following current discussions with SITA, DEFRA and Environment Agency on the implications, recommendations will follow, and information … Continue reading
Following is a personal resume of the six month history of TF by Lorely Lloyd. Rob Hopkins at PC Convergence In September 2006 I attended the annual Permaculture Convergence and was excited to hear Rob Hopkins present the Transition Town … Continue reading