Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:56:32 +0000 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=2214#Comment_2214 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=2214#Comment_2214 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:31:08 +0100 GBP-Keith
Our journo will visit the town and talk to traders, the local authority and eco-activists about what they intend to do to move away from oil dependency. As usual, I'm skeptical and have pre-concieved ideas that it will be just the usual suspects that actually do the transition while everyone else goes about their normal activities - the heath food shops the old hippies and the weekend environmentalists. i hope I'm wrong. if anyone on the forum lives in a transition town let me know how its going please.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=2222#Comment_2222 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=2222#Comment_2222 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 07:52:17 +0100 biffvernon http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=2322#Comment_2322 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=2322#Comment_2322 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 21:22:31 +0100 alexc Coming from Biff's point of view, I do not believe the culture/mindset in this country has what it takes.
I drove(amen) round Lewis two weeks ago and didn't see any great cycle routes, early days, yes, but the groundshifts required I think are beyond politicians / goverment in the UK. The is always money to made selling what you have come up with to those who need it. You need to get in their early. The Uk's been lagging for a while.
Heres hoping, I for one would like to Live in a town thats more user friendly, I left Ghent/Gent/Gand last weekend feeling slightly envious. A place that seemed better to live in.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=2325#Comment_2325 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=2325#Comment_2325 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 22:00:23 +0100 biffvernon http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=2412#Comment_2412 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=2412#Comment_2412 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:09:49 +0100 Guest
On April the 2nd a meeting was held by the Soil Association to discuss the transition town idea with the general public. After the meeting a show of hands was taken to ascertain the support for proceeding with the project, the result was an emphatic yes. My main concern is that the vast majority of the meetings attendants do not live in Lampeter, or in fact, anywhere near Lampeter. I estimate, that out of the 450 people who are said to have attended the event, only some 15-20% of them where actually from Lampeter, or from the immediate locality. The local business community was barely represented at all, I would estimate somewhere in the region of half a dozen business owners where present, not exactly a promising turnout. Funnily enough the meeting was mostly attended by "old hippies and the weekend environmentalists".

If you read the Guardian article you would believe that the towns people are enthusiastically behind the project, but the fact of the matter is that only a small number of them are even aware that the idea even exists. Very little advertisement was made for the meeting in the local area, most people I spoke to prior to the event had not heard of it. In fact the local County Council member was first made aware of the matter after, by chance, reading an article in the Western Mail.

If Transition Culture wishes to involve Lampeters general public by “engaging people on a heart level” (I quote Mr Hopkins answering a question from the floor) then surely they must be the ones who are consulted with, and not an audience whose majority will be largely unaffected (if in fact at all) by the scheme. It is my opinion that there is a lot of work to be done in the local community, spreading information and actually asking the local population what they would like to see come out of the project, before this project can attain any level of success.

I've included some links that relate to the subject:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/oil/story/0,,2051911,00.html
http://transitionculture.org/
http://www.transitiontowns.org/Totnes/
http://www.transitiontowns.org/Kinsale/
http://www.transitionpenwith.com/index.html]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=2421#Comment_2421 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=2421#Comment_2421 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 16:24:44 +0100 biffvernon http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=2422#Comment_2422 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=2422#Comment_2422 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 16:56:42 +0100 Guest
The meeting seemed to generate a lot of interest form all over Wales, of course there were a lot of people from Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Powys, Pembrokeshire and Gwynedd; but there was also a number of people travelling much further for instance, Swansea, Cardiff, Bristol and even Cumbria. Of course the people who travelled long distances were in the minority, and the majority of attendants lived within 50 miles of the Town. However I do not think that just living somewhere in West Wales qualifies one as local to Lampeter.

I myself look forward to the next transition town meeting, and hope that a few more local people will turn up. Hopefully the participation of more locals will create some realistic and desirable methods of turning Lampeter into a Transition Town.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=3198#Comment_3198 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=3198#Comment_3198 Mon, 14 May 2007 17:04:44 +0100 Guest I have to say, I was excited enough by the meeting to pursue my own research into Transition Towns and think they have a lot of merit in them, particularly combining groups which have been working on low energy development for a while, with the wider community, who may want to do something but aren't sure what is involved. Peak oil looms, climate change is here already really, and will only get worse for a while at least. The key thing is that there was a lot of energy there and now it is up to Lampeter to carry on and hold its next meeting as you say, and for Machynlleth, Llandeilo and all the others to have theirs but to continue to network and meet together, to provide support and inspiration.
Good luck in Lampeter, I'm sure we'll meet somewhere again one day!]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=3208#Comment_3208 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=3208#Comment_3208 Mon, 14 May 2007 19:50:52 +0100 biffvernon http://environment.guardian.co.uk/waste/story/0,,2077992,00.html]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=3237#Comment_3237 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=3237#Comment_3237 Tue, 15 May 2007 17:06:13 +0100 Guest
It seems to me that Machynlleth would make a good candidate for a Transition Town; you seem to have a lot of environmentally conscious people there which I applaud.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=3593#Comment_3593 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=3593#Comment_3593 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 09:33:06 +0100 biffvernon http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=3614#Comment_3614 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=3614#Comment_3614 Sat, 02 Jun 2007 08:32:09 +0100 biffvernon http://transitionculture.org/2007/06/01/transition-network-inaugural-conference/#more-692
and
http://ruscombegreen.blogspot.com/]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=3692#Comment_3692 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=3692#Comment_3692 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:20:30 +0100 dancing_sam I am part of a newly formed Aberystwyth Transition Town group. This group came about by someone attending the soil assoiciation meeting in Lampeter, so whilst it wasn't strictly a local event, some positive things elsewhere are coming out of it.

As there seems to be a fair few people from west wales around I think I can get away with a plug for our very first public event: We will be showing the film 'The End of Suburbia', followed by a discussion and introduction to the transition towns idea from Sarah Pugh (of Transition City Bristol). This is taking place at the Morlan Centre, Aberystwyth, 14th June 7.30pm, all welcome.
Cheers]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=3713#Comment_3713 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=3713#Comment_3713 Fri, 08 Jun 2007 09:13:21 +0100 bobirving http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=3829#Comment_3829 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=3829#Comment_3829 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:44:01 +0100 jonesg6c From what Bob Irving says, it may be a hard story to illustrate on TV as it's all a bit didactic at the mo. But I did meet people at Cilia Aeron who were engaged in various activities and I would be very keen to hear from more people about what's happening. I'm especially interested in stories about people changing the way they live in radical ways or people struggling to change etc.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=3831#Comment_3831 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=3831#Comment_3831 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 16:44:30 +0100 Henry Sears
If you want to come and investigate then get in touch - transitiontowns AT henrysears DOT com.

We're having the first meeting/seminar on Friday 29th June at the Memorial Hall, Newport, Pembs.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=6176#Comment_6176 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=6176#Comment_6176 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 11:46:01 +0100 Green Lantern
I'm part of the Transition Town Llandeilo movement, which was sparked by several locals attending the Lampeter event. Our Launch day is today (2nd Sept) at the Civic Hall.

I, and the rest of the group, would be happy to give you any info we can, and/or meet with you.

We also have a real live project on the go (officially separate from the TTL initiative but strongly in tune with it) to turn the redundant local former Provisions Market into a multi-use business, retail and community centre, run as a social eneterprise by a Development Trust of which I'm a director. This is in the face of stiff competition from property developers and on a very tight time scale imposed by the County Council (which would like to be rid og it and get as much fast money as possible).]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=6370#Comment_6370 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=6370#Comment_6370 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:06:18 +0100 Nanuls Posted By: jonesg6cHello there-I make films for BBC (Wales mostly) and I am interested in following developments in mid Wales re Transition Towns. From a meeting I attended at Ciliau Aeron recently it seems a disparate and far-flung movement so I hope that by joining this discussion I can see what's going on. (I hope Green Building Forum don't mind me piggy backing this way).
From what Bob Irving says, it may be a hard story to illustrate on TV as it's all a bit didactic at the mo. But I did meet people at Cilia Aeron who were engaged in various activities and I would be very keen to hear from more people about what's happening. I'm especially interested in stories about people changing the way they live in radical ways or people struggling to change etc.

Hey jonesg6c are you one of the producers of the 'Warts and All' type program that TTL have been talking to?]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=14702#Comment_14702 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=14702#Comment_14702 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:27:36 +0000 shabs100
I thank you all in advanced for your help and reply.]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=43028#Comment_43028 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=43028#Comment_43028 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:58:44 +0000 Shepherd http://www.transitionnc.org/.

This is providing support and information and a website area for North Cornwall, and basically suggesting that here we approach the topic on an approximately parish sized basis - except for the towns. (This often coincides with the council electoral areas in terms of towns, some parishes are two or three per council seat.) So far looks interesting on paper/screen - my own view is that the best thing to come from the first pass, will be a place to find out about local services and useful web resources. Always need to remember that many people are not that happy with on-line searches, so a site with a good starter set of green issue websites will be helpful.

Just wondered - its been more than a year since most of you posted - those of you who have Transition Towns in your areas - how is it going?]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=43035#Comment_43035 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=43035#Comment_43035 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:32:56 +0000 biffvernon http://www.transitiontownlouth.org.uk]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=43048#Comment_43048 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=43048#Comment_43048 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:52:16 +0000 quercusrobur http://www.transitionwestcliff.org.uk We started about a year ago as a result of a pub chat, but are small in actuality, still concentrating on outreach and awareness raising plus hopefully getting some practical projects up and running over the next few months. We are piloting a garden share project (actaully one of our activists who couldn't get an allotment as the waiting list is now too long using my mums (shared house) garden to grow some veg, though not broadcasting this too far and wide at the moment), exploring the possibilities of a 'ecohouse and garden' tour modeled on the one that takes place in Brighton partly run by Brighton Permaculture Trust and maybe some other irons in the fire... We've had (moral) support from a couple of local businesses, not least our local woodburner installer Scarlett who sometimes posts to this very forum (which is how I found out about it...), and who also hosted a TTW talk/discusion evening on the potential of wood fual as a post-oil energy source http://westclifftransition.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/wood-fuel-for-a-low-energy-future/

The problem really is capacity building - we've got lots of great ideas and creative thinking emerging but not enough people with enough time or energy to make it happen!! But does that mean we shouldn't be trying?? Its easy to be skeptical and cynical, particularly for those of us who are veteran camapigners and activists and who remember past initaitives like Agenda 21 that turned out to be damp squibs in so many cases. We are also very aware of the 'usual suspects' syndrome, and are actively seeking to outreach to groups that arn't the regular green/FOE types, etc, eg, community groups, residents associations, arts groups, etc, etc. You can get an idea of where we are at, our activities and history from our blog pages.

Cheers Graham]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=43049#Comment_43049 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=43049#Comment_43049 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:56:51 +0000 quercusrobur
http://transitiontowns.org/TransitionNetwork/TransitionInitiative#Disclaimer

Cheerful disclaimer!

Just in case you were under the impression that Transition is a process defined by people who have all the answers, you need to be aware of a key fact.

We truly don't know if this will work. Transition is a social experiment on a massive scale.

What we are convinced of is this:

* if we wait for the governments, it'll be too little, too late
* if we act as individuals, it'll be too little
* but if we act as communities, it might just be enough, just in time.

Everything that you read on this site is the result of real work undertaken in the real world with community engagement at its heart. There's not an ivory tower in sight, no professors in musty oak-panelled studies churning out erudite papers, no slavish adherence to a model carved in stone.

This site, just like the transition model, is brought to you by people who are actively engaged in transition in a community. People who are learning by doing - and learning all the time. People who understand that we can't sit back and wait for someone else to do the work. People like you, perhaps... \\!! Final point Just to weave the climate change and peak oil situations together...

* Climate change makes this carbon reduction transition essential
* Peak oil makes it inevitable
* Transition initiatives make it feasible, viable and attractive (as far we can tell so far...)]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=43064#Comment_43064 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=43064#Comment_43064 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:52:50 +0000 James Norton
http://www.transitionsheffield.org.uk/

sadly I am pre-booked for another worthy cause tomorrow, am on mailing list so will try to go to next one...

J]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=43083#Comment_43083 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=43083#Comment_43083 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:45:33 +0000 quercusrobur http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=43102#Comment_43102 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=43102#Comment_43102 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:35:22 +0000 James Norton
J]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=43132#Comment_43132 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=43132#Comment_43132 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:52:33 +0000 quercusrobur
I sometimes wonder if the death-knell for LETS was when The Daily Mail described it as "So revolutionary its bound to sweep the country" ]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=43154#Comment_43154 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=43154#Comment_43154 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:10:34 +0000 biffvernon http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=43324#Comment_43324 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=43324#Comment_43324 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:58:49 +0000 chrisc Posted By: James NortonKeep meaning to go to this but am put off by the Linda Snell factor...

http://www.transitionsheffield.org.uk/

sadly I am pre-booked for another worthy cause tomorrow, am on mailing list so will try to go to next one...

Last year Transition Sheffield did 9 film screenings, one film we showed in two venues was a Rob Hopkins talk which started with a re-enactment of a scene from the Archers, but, because we found it so cringworthy, we cut this bit out and started the DVD just after this bit ended...

There were two Transition meetings in Sheffield last night, the one I was at had 28 people at it and was really good, hope to meet you at one in the future ]]> http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=43338#Comment_43338 http://www.greenbuildingforum.co.uk/newforum/comments.php?DiscussionID=197&Focus=43338#Comment_43338 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:25:56 +0000 fostertom