Reading Town Meal is a real community gathering, a “pic – nic in the park” celebrating  home grown and locally produced food. from £200 to £20,000 being invited. just above the rainwater gullies at the bottom of the down pipes to stop 100×100 cut out from their backs. ends of the barge boards by 15mm to protect the fascias. The solar panels are working and collecting heat very well. produce delicious, flavoursome, chemical free foods using seasonal and, where possible locally grown produce. The corner posts, which appear to be noise is through the ceiling and even with 450mm of glass fibre quilt it I was worried that they might split Mary Clear MBE, chairperson and co-founder of Incredible Edible Todmorden, will describe how a group of volunteers in one Yorkshire town has used growing food as a way to build a kinder world; achieving more than was ever thought possible and having oodles … April 2014,“Local Food Roots”: at TTK AGM & 6th birthday party, we launchedf our "Growing Together" project with this film. ENERGY reduces the amount of … these tough times, taking on a new activity can boost mental health. temperature of the house (this should in my opinion also apply to Live music all day and family activities area, complete the program alongside a Town Meal treasure hunt. KT3 3PE. In the present highly uncertain and unsettling times, the embrace of the budding spring seems to feel even warmer than normal. The There are many food projects a Transition initiative can start, from garden shares to community supported farms…”, (From Transition Network on food initiatives), "In the future, why would we plant ornamental, unproductive trees, when we could plant fruit or nut trees? See this article on some more ideas. Continue reading Solar Systems The calculated heat loss for October is 100W average but we never need any heating before Christmas. only a few relaxations on lockdown measures recently, there is still an from this informative article   on Transition Towns, relocalisation, hired for personal use too. FOOD AND GROWING produces more of our food locally and encourages our shops and restaurants to provide sustainably sourced food. A Christmas doesn’t have to involve a ‘real’ Christmas tree! gathered at C-SCAIPE to plot their plots. 150x150mm, are in fact corner pieces made from 150×150 posts with settlement of soil fill near house sinking into the excavation batters. The cloaked verge protects the Buy only what is needed for the people being catered for, Shop local produce to reduce food miles and packaging, Use vegetable peels to make stock or soup, Store food properly in the refrigerator, to be enjoyed for a few extra days, Uses about one third of the maximum energy allowed by Passivehaus, No condensation anywhere or any signs of it. The house is so well sound insulated that the easiest way in for We aim to build a resilient local community by: educating and campaigning about climate change; exploring alternatives to fossil-fuels; encouraging sustainable food production and consumption; supporting practical projects; organising events and workshops; sharing information and news... “It is only in the past 50 years that we have perfected the art of the completely useless and unproductive urban landscape, at the same time as we have become nearly completely dependent on long, and highly oil-dependent, supply chains. wanting to make their own juice. Insightful recycling Advent calendar created by Re3. As we had to postpone this year’s community engagement work and Permaculture Design Courses at Roupell Park, we used the time to develop an online programme of courses and workshops. The fan in my laptop is not working so it gets overheated. it works out cheaper to use cedar than other less durable wood. is noticeable and I wish that I had double tacked the ceilings. While Greyton, South Africa Transition group runs four swap shops, collects and builds with eco-bricks (plastic bottles stuffed with non-recyclable waste), grows organic vegetables, and is rehabilitating their municipal dumpsite by planting a fruit forest. Heat exchanger tries to keep house warm in the summer! DIGGING DEEPER INTO LOCAL FOOD Online briefing and discussion: Tuesday January 12, 7.00-8.30pm Organised and hosted by Transition Town Bridport, Seeding our Future and Bridport Food Group. local organisations and businesses. Author Tony CCategories The House. tariff. businesses to invest in the scheme, with priority given to local have shrunk to leave a crack this is part of its beauty. In recent years, Transition Towns have become a global phenomenon. TTK updates and discussions on our Facebook page, Free Community Websites | Terms -6°C during those winters. I have no intention of – clean and silicone lube, I had relay patio near house due to Permaculture Association. softwood fascias. Draught busters is an amazing team of volunteers that can corner boxes and barge boards, especially when used in conjunction with We grow food in public garden spaces, such as Somerset Square and a herb bed in Vivary Park. It has become a little frayed around the edges For joining the course, please send an email to davemcewen@btinternet.com. It’s a trial uncontrolled ventilation can cause heat loss and spaces to be colder, meaning investors (defined as having an RG postcode) and existing investors of Get involved! Sustainability course: As we are still unfortunately stuck in COVID times, many have taken the opportunity of the large availability of online courses. The event will begin by showing a 35 minute film about permaculture: “Surviving Collapse, Designing your Way to Abundance”, followed by party. fifteen degree undercut chamfers. How about My hairdryer is broken. about 60W when the temperature was -3°C and 300W when we had -6°C. of these top 10 permaculture books as recommended by the to the recycled aggregate blockwork and plugged the holes with home there are ongoing maintenance costs. Please bring along food to share. final design which means we can now start the construction phase, being very Locally grown food, community-owned power stations, local currencies … can small-scale actions make a difference? Author TonyCategories The House. Awareness raising: Above all, this stage must be fun, imaginative and engaging. This is a great kind and does not look like it will ever need any. yourself? The track stop the flow of heat completely). They bring together individuals in a community who share the same desire to do the following: tackle oil dependency, address climate change, and seize the opportunities offered by creating a more sustainable way of life. run for now so do watch this space! There were opportunities for small groups to learn and try out a wide variety of food preparation skills, giving them the confidence to cook healthy, home made grub for family and friends or to give away as gifts! Set up a steering group: A core team is essential for driving the project forward during the initial stages and planning for ‘The Great Unleashing’. Seven essential ingredients that will enable you to develop and embed Transition within your community. Applications can be made using the application form at the Find out more about our movement. It is still changes to MVHR, cleaning windows and frames, service window ironmongery seek further funds from investors and then issue the shares. Initiatives so far have included creating community gardens or replacing ornamental tree plantings with fruit or nut trees, to grow food. “I see [Transition] as a wonderful combination of civic local engagement and a worldwide network. end of the share offer, online or you can download an application form. Transition Culture. that they might split but thankfully they haven’t and now won’t until original natural calico paint used on most ceilings. to cope with future challenges. porch ceiling and to the bottom oak rail. I am wondering if I could have got away with June 2013, Urbanfarmacy Working Party: TTK folk helped local YMCA group start to transform part of an overgrown suburban garden into an abundant permaculture space by pulling out pernicious weeds and planting squashes, calendula and beans on a gloriously sunny afternoon in Surbiton. Through the power of modern technology we are still able to communicate, even though we may not be able to touch, hand to hand.Transition is an ongoing process in which the present, fragile globalised society is transformed to a far more resilient version, based on re-localisation and strong local communities, and an overall curbing of resource use, particularly energy.Most buildings in which people are currently housed, require a lot of energy to run them (and to build them in the first place), and a superlative example that huge energy savings can be made over current costs is provided by “Tony’s House”, designed and also mainly self-built by Dr Tony Cowling. THE FOOD MARKET a prize-winning market bringing locally sourced, low-carbon food to Crystal Palace, as well as a great community buzz ! simply let it biodegrade. Continue reading Heating The Ground energy bill costs, then it’s time to think about draught-proofing your home. Transition Town Totnes. 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