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Building low carbon economies – Wed 7th of March 6.30pm, Exeter University
Transition Exeter University presents: Building low carbon economies: partnership, activism or transition?
Peter North-Low Carbon Liverpool/University of Liverpool
Pete North gained his BA in History and Politics in 1984. After a few years
working for the Departments of Employment, Trade and Industry, and
Environment, he gained his MA in Peace Studies from the University of
Bradford (1993) and his PhD from the School for Advanced Urban Studies at
the University of Bristol (1997). He was a post-doctoral Research Associate
on a project on Local Business Representation in Local Economic Development
at the University of Sheffield (1996-7). Between 1997 and 2002 he was Senior
Research Fellow at the Local Economy Policy Unit at South Bank University.
He joined the University of Liverpool in 2002. His research focus is on
alternatives to neoliberal globalisation, from a political economy
perspective. Peter is currently working on a one year Economic and Social
Research Council-funded project “Building the Low Carbon Economy on
Merseyside.” The project is a ‘knowledge exchange’ involving the
University, Liverpool Vision, Liverpool Chamber, and Groundwork Merseyside.
The project aims to understand the practical opportunities and constraints
in building a low carbon economy on Merseyside, moving from an emphasis
primarily on economic growth for what has been seen as an economically
lagging city. He is a founding member of Low Carbon Liverpool-the local
Transition Initiative.
Poldhu Room, Kay Building, University of Exeter
6.30pm Wednesday 7th of March
Seedy Saturday 11th February BOVEY CLIMATE ACTION
Seedy Saturday
Saturday 11th February 10am-2pm
Methodist Hall,
Le Molay Littry Way, Bovey Tracey
Free Entry – Seeds only 50p!
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a complete beginner, come and stock up on really good vegetable seeds at 50p a pack!
Bring your saved seeds, to swap.
There will be expert advice, home-made refreshments, tombola and a junior-gardener area, where under 16s can pot up and take home free seeds!
Good wheelchair access.
Ring Gail on 01626 832478 for more information
Or e-mailgailbanham@talktalk.net
Teignbridge Core Strategy Consultations
Teignbridge Council is seeking public opinions on its preferred options core strategy. The draft plan shows what the Council is planning for the next 20 years in terms of providing new housing, jobs and other facilities.
Copies of the Plan are being made available for comment on Saturday, January 28th at the Teignmouth Heritage Centre, French Street, between 10am and 4pm. Also on Tuesday January 24th at The Strand Church, Dawlish, 2 – 8pm and Saturday, February 11th, Mary Hall Suite, Kingsteignton Community Hall, 10am – 4pm.
Printed copies of the draft Core Strategy are available from the reception at TDC offices, Forde House, at a cost of £5 and the plan can also be viewed online at: www.teignbridge.gov.uk/planteignbridge
Tuesday 24th January: Free Film-Screening
Free screening of the film Money as Debt II.
All of a sudden, bankers have no money and we the taxpayers have to rescue them! Bailouts, stimulus packages, debt piled upon debt…Where will it all end?
Money As Debt II – Promises Unleashed explores the baffling, fraudulent and destructive mechanisms of the money system that holds us hostage to ever-growing debt… and how we might evolve beyond it into a new era.
Following on from Teign Estuary Transition’s successful screening of Money as Debt I last year, this event will provide an opportunity to consider the importance of a thriving local economy. We will view Money As Debt II and excerpts of Money as Debt III: Evolution Beyond Money followed by discussion and development of an action plan for a sustainable local economy that is not based on a traditional model. Suggestions made last year included the use of Credit Unions, LETS schemes and developing our own local currency.
Please join us at TAAG’s Arts & Community Centre, Northumberland Place, Teignmouth on Tuesday 24th January 7.30pm.
Free entry; donations welcome. Refreshments available at a small charge.
Please download the poster here if you are able to display a copy:
Thursday 15th December: The Weather Gods
Transition Exeter University Presents: “The Weather Gods” at Exeter University, Amory building, Room B316, Thursday 15th December, 18:30-20:30.
Africa is on the frontline of climate change and the effects of climate change can be felt across the continent. The Weather Gods, a new hard hitting documentary, tells the story of the people in the front line of climate change: rural communities in Mali and Kenya and South Africa.
Sunday 16th October: Baked potatoes in Eastcliff Park’s Walled Garden
Friends, neighbours and local residents are invited to join Teign Estuary Transition in sharing their first crop of potatoes, which will be baked by bonfire within Eastcliff Park’s Walled Garden on Sunday 16th October.
Potatoes will be dug up and the bonfire prepared between 11am – 1pm. The main event starts at 3pm, with Teignmouth Community Choir singing to celebrate the harvest.
There is also a Compost Competition at 4pm, where you can bring along a sample of your own compost for analysis and feedback.
Entry to the event is free, though donations are welcome, and you can buy potatoes and home-made chutney to provide funds for next year’s crop.
Click below to see our poster for the event with full details.
Teign Estuary Transition 