In brief…. - Energy Group Open Invitation to discuss PV & meeting – Weds 29th June (7.30pm)
- Visioning Group meeting – film ‘Gasland‘ followed by discussions about ‘fracking‘ – Thurs 30th June (7.30pm)
- Family Fun Day at Over Farm with strawberries – Sunday 3rd July (10am to 12 noon)
- Food Group meeting at Chill Out Zone – Weds 6th July (7.30pm)
- Coordinating Group meeting, Thurs 4th August, (7.30pm, Newent Library)
- Plus other events:
- Invitation to visit to the Biodynamic farm and gardens in Newnham. Tues 26th July (10am – 12 noon).
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- Feedback on the Sow & Grow Workshops (from Sharon Hockey)
- News from Transition Network (from Ken Allen)
TN Energy Group – An Open Invitation
to learn about/ discuss /share experiences of PV (Photovoltaic)
WHAT - Put any questions to the team you have about making renewable electricity from PV panels
WHO - The team are volunteers from Transition Newent who have direct experience of this technology
WHERE - Beauchamp Arms, Dymock
WHEN - Wednesday evening 29th June 7.30 till 8.30 pm
…… followed by the TN Energy Group meeting, which will discuss detail of the forthcoming Eco Open Homes (Sept 10th & 11th), the plans for an Open Evening at Much Marcle on ‘Is Your Energy Costing the Earth’?
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TN Visioning Group meeting: Thursday 30th June, 7.30pm. Watching and discussing the film ‘Gasland’about shale gas and fracking (already happening in the UK). If you are coming, please let Paul Kinnaird know as there is limited space <moc.t1337427260ruocs1337427260rrab@1337427260luap1337427260/" target="_blank" wotsearchprocessed="true" style="color: rgb(7, 77, 143); ">moc.t1337427260ruocs1337427260rrab@1337427260luap1337427260
TN Food Group - Family Fun at Over Farm + strawberries - Sunday 3rd July (10.00 – 12.00 noon ish)
FREE - A family fun day with a tractor & trailer ride, picking and tasting strawberries and a tour of the farm
How do we teach children about food, farming and the countryside? – experience some of the activities we do!
Families welcome. Meet at the Cowbyre Classroom (turning before farm shop signed school visits).
Please let Mo Braham know on 01531 820808 / 07970 619850 moc.t1337427260enret1337427260nitb@1337427260mahar1337427260b.om1337427260/" target="_blank" wotsearchprocessed="true" style="color: rgb(7, 77, 143); ">moc.t1337427260enret1337427260nitb@1337427260mahar1337427260b.om1337427260 ace="arial, sans-serif"> if you wish to come as she will be organising the tractor trailer rides.
TN Food Group meeting: Wednesday 6th July, 7.30pm, Chill Out Zone, Newent.
Agenda will include details on Newent Seasonal Food Market under the Market House on 30th July 2011.
Please let Mo Braham know if you are coming to the meeting on 01531 820808 / 07970 619850moc.t1337427260enret1337427260nitb@1337427260mahar1337427260b.om1337427260/" target="_blank" wotsearchprocessed="true" style="color: rgb(7, 77, 143); ">moc.t1337427260enret1337427260nitb@1337427260mahar1337427260b.om1337427260
INVITATION TO Visit to the Biodynamic farm and gardens in Newnham.
Tuesday 26th July 2011, 10am – 12 noon.
(sent by Lita Power)
Biodynamic farming and gardening is a world wide practice inspired by Dr Rudolf Steiner in the 1920′s and is very successful. There are a few of them in Gloucestershire, two of which are in The Forest. Needless to say, they are all organic with the aim of preserving the earth in a healthy way using biodynamic preparations and an intricate knowledge of the stars and planets.
This small farm (about 8 acres), is situated in the heart of the Camphill Grange Village between Little Dean and Newnham-on-Severn. There will be a guided tour led by the farmer (David Herman)/the gardener (Toni)/main garden apprentice, depending on who is available at the time. At present it seems that they will all be there.
DIRECTIONS : From Newnham, take the Little Dean road opposite the Post Office. It is about one mile away and signposted ‘Grange Village’ on your left. Go over the cattle grid and park as near to it as possible. Parking is restricted so it is wise to share transport. The offices are on your left and Lita will be there to meet you.
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Lita Power – Transition Newent
Sow & Grow Workshops – feedback from Sharon Hockey…..
8 volunteers attended 8 playgroup sessions in Newent, Gorsley and Cliffords Mesne …… Approximately 150 toddlers planted seeds and took them home to look after them. The hope is that more and more families will be tempted to grow at least some lettuce in a window box or for the children to see where peas and beans come from through first hand experience.
Last years sessions inspired some families to get an allotment, others to share a piece of land to grow vegetables and allow the children to grow and play together ….. Already this year families come up to me and tell me how their plants are doing …… I just hope that it will bring more and more families together in the local community
It would be great to organise a few more family type events like the walks and activities at Castle Fruit Farm or in peoples gardens and we would be happy to promote them to the families around Newent. Any suggestions for future events and activities, please contact Sharon Hockey on 015310821606, mobile: 07780-656204 or email (intermittent) <ten.o1337427260cset@1337427260yekco1337427260h.nor1337427260ahs1337427260/" target="_blank" wotsearchprocessed="true" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(7, 77, 143); ">ten.o1337427260cset@1337427260yekco1337427260h.nor1337427260ahs1337427260
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And from us all in Transition Newent: – Well done to everyone – we would like to say a BIG THANK YOUespecially to Sharon for organising everything and taking the responsibility to make it happen!! Much appreciated.
News from Transition Network (from Ken Allen)
A short report of what is happening in the world on Transition…..
Here is a link to a great 20 min film on Growing Food Locally Initiatives, perfect for a local showing with follow up discussion, also for food group etc a must see.
http://transitionculture.org/
Money is rolling in to TT Totness once you have momentum look what is possible – money being loaned to the community and individuals to support the installation of renewables etc
Also it contains a video on ‘Transition Together’ this is a street by street approach to your town aimed at creating practical action by local people who have not yet started reducing their carbon footprint. An excellent workbook to get individual streets doing stuff for themselves – sounds perfect for unexplored streets of Newent. Its not about Climate Change and Peak oil head on, but about taking action which deals with the issues best we can.
http://transitionculture.org/
Here is Robs end of May report on the worldwide Transition activities: WOW!
http://transitionculture.org/
If anyone is inspired by this material, contact Ken <ku.oc1337427260.nell1337427260annad1337427260nanek1337427260@nek1337427260/" target="_blank" wotsearchprocessed="true" style="color: rgb(7, 77, 143); ">ku.oc1337427260.nell1337427260annad1337427260nanek1337427260@nek1337427260
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That’s it for now. Enjoy!
Look forward to seeing you at one of our Transition Newent events or a meeting soon.
Best wishes
ANN ALLEN
On behalf of Transition Newent
01989-720646
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