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Money as Debt: review of screening on Friday 10th June
We had an excellent turnout of about 40 people to the last in our Film into Action screenings. The screening of Money as Debt sparked interesting questions and discussion, which led into suggestions of further actions. We plan to arrange another meeting in about a month’s time to discuss these ideas, including the possibility of working with local traders and exploring interest in a LETS scheme. Please check this website for further details, or join our free membership by emailing info@teigntransition.org.uk so that you can receive updates on all our Transition activities.
Free screening of Money as Debt: Friday 10th June
Everybody loves money, wants it, needs it and depends upon it. But lots of us don’t really understand the basics of money. What is money and where does it really come from? Why do banks have so much money, while countries and individuals have so much debt?
We’re screening Money as Debt for the last in our Film into Action season. This short film uncovers myths and facts regarding money’s history. It covers the background to the banking system, the problems caused by our debt-based money system, and it looks at some sustainable alternatives.
We’ve invited a small group of guests with expertise in finance and experience of alternative trading schemes and of supporting individuals in debt, who are willing to answer questions about money. Guests include Fraser Durham of Anahat Energy , who spent ten years in banking advising global investment funds, and Robin Currie of Barchester Green Investment.
Please join us at TAAG’s Arts & Community Centre, Northumberland Place on Friday 10th June, starting at 7.30pm. Entry is free; donations welcome. Refreshments will be available for a small charge. For further details call Mike on 07877 797271.
Funded through a ‘Making it happen’ grant from Teignbridge Strategic Partnership and with support from Teignmouth Film Society.
Please download our poster if you’re able to display a copy.
Sunday 12 June 10am – 1pm: bite-sized permaculture in the Walled Garden
Join us for an introduction to permaculture gardening in Eastcliff’s walled garden:
Why? The dry weather is predicted to continue and we will need to find ways to accommodate this within our gardening. This event will give us some useful ideas.
What’s involved? Jane from HogCo will give a short presentation of how a few of the principles of permaculture can be applied within a horticultural setting. It will be followed by practical application within our walled garden.
What to bring? Sun hat and water, plus sturdy shoes and gardening gloves. A trowel would be useful, also a watering can.
And what should I carry in my other hand? If you have some card, grass cuttings, spoiled straw, and a few newspapers that you could bring along, it would be good.
Cost? There is a small charge of £2 per person to cover this event including refreshment (drink and cake). No need to book – please just turn up!
Further details? Call Fran on 770318.
Sunday 10th April, 11am: learn how to make compost
We are arranging a session on making compost in the Walled Garden, Eastcliff Park. HogCO will lead the session starting at 11.00 am. It would be useful if we could bring a sack of something – garden weeds, kitchen scraps, animal manure, autumn leaves, buy a bale of straw, waste veg. from the local fruit and veg shop. Just make sure all the different types of materials are kept separate, please. The Garden is a lovely sun trap, so you may wish to bring sun-screen lotion and water to drink.
For more details about Devon-based HogCO (Home Grown – Community Owned) see: http://www.hogco-devonrcc.org.uk/
It will be an interesting and educational morning. See you there!
Saturday 26th March: social event celebrated Earth Hour
Members and friends of Teign Estuary Transition Group gathered on Saturday 26th March to celebrate Earth Hour 2011. This is an annual global event when people across the world turn off lights for one hour between 8.30 – 9.30 pm to celebrate the planet together and raise awareness of climate change. Our thanks to Neil Johns who supported the event by opening the Oystercatcher’s Cafe in Teignmouth, where members’ food was shared and eaten by candle-light.
Energy-use is one area that the Transition Group focuses on – the challenge after Earth Hour is to continue seeking ways of making a difference. The Group’s next energy-meeting is at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 13th April in the King’s Arms, Teignmouth: all welcome.
Photos show Neil Johns, owner of the Oystercatcher, along with some members and friends of the Teign Estuary Transition Group.
Saturday 26th March: social event celebrating Earth Hour
Members of Teign Estuary Transition Group are invited to a social evening on Saturday 26th March, at the Oystercatcher’s Cafe in Teignmouth, from 7.30 for 8pm.
Please bring some food to share; drinks will be on sale from the bar. There’s no charge to attend.
We’ve chosen this date to coincide with Earth Hour so we’ll be eating by candle-light. People across the world will turn off lights for one hour and join in this celebration of our planet.
Please help put Teignmouth on the Earth Hour map – turn off some lights and do something more interesting instead, for one hour, Earth Hour, 8.30-9.30 pm, Saturday 26 March. ‘Comment’ your ideas here.
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