Transition Network conference, June 2010
Lisa and Helen enjoyed a fascinating roller-coaster of learning experiences with over 300 delegates at the 2010 Transition Conference. The official conference details are available here: http://www.transitionnetwork.org/newsletter/2010-jun/june-2010-0
More evidence for ‘Peak Oil’
The UK’s former chief scientific adviser, Sir David King, has said that as global oil demand starts to outstrip supply, oil companies will be forced to drill in unconventional places. This, in turn, might create great environmental, social and technological challenges.
See the article in the BBC New web site published yesterday: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/science_and_environment/10278831.stm
TET Open House day
Summary of ‘Food Group’ meeting
On Monday 24 May we welcomed some new members, identified lots of ideas and actions, and also took the opportunity to recommend names of favourite local suppliers to each other. Discussions ranged from farmers markets, pros and cons of car-parking, harvesting local mussels, how to define ‘local’, promoting seasonal vegetables e.g. in greengrocers and the Co-op, gardeners’ problems with slugs and snails, possible ways forward with the garden-share scheme, the importance of including children, and the Teign Estuary Transition’s summer picnic. We had a busy and enjoyable evening – and hope to meet more of you at the next Food Group meeting on 30 June.
Transition Network Training
Mike and I were very pleased to receive financial support from the group to attend a Transition Network training weekend in April, 2010. We’ve each produced a summary of key points highlighting aspects of the training that felt particularly significant to us, and we’re keen to cascade the information we’ve learned. Notes are available here:
Teign Estuary Transition ‘Food Group’ Meeting
Teign Estuary Transition ‘Food Group’ Meeting: 7.30pm Monday 24th May,
at the South Pacific, Regent Street, Teignmouth.
If you are interested in local food we hope you will join us on the 24th May
to discuss how we can support and increase local food production and
distribution among the communities of the Teign Estuary.
The Teign Estuary Transition Group are actively looking for land for
community use and are initiating a garden share scheme. Ideas around both
these initiatives will be shared on the 24th May and your input would be
very welcome. If you already produce local food for private use or for
distribution, we would love to hear what you are doing. If you are
interested in supporting new initiatives in this area or want help to
develop some ideas of your own, we would also love to meet you. If you just
enjoy eating local food – come and tell us about it. Whatever your interest
in food – we look forward to meeting you.
Teign Estuary Transition 