Welcome.
Ealing Transition is being formed now by ordinary
members of the community concerned with adapting to the imminent
challenges of peak oil and climate change. Join
us.
(Or contact us by email at steering@ealingtransition.org.uk
or by using this form).
Ealing Transition Happenings...
Hanwell Carnival
We had a great day at our stall on June 19th where we were visited by over 200 people who signed up for information from us, took away plants to grow food at home (hope they are thriving!), made junk models, swapped at our swap shop and bought books as well as picking up information about Transition Town ideas.
 Official TT status!
We have now been granted official Transition Town status by the national Transition Town Network! This reflects our successful implementation of Transition ideas and organisational principles over the past 18 months of our existence. It makes us easier to find and promotes closer co-operation with other Transition Towns. (see www.transitionnetwork.org )
ETI Ward Forum proposals in Northfield and Walpole Wards
ETI put forward proposals to improve cycle parking in Northfields and for the creation of a Community Orchard in Lammas Enclosure in Walpole. However, it seems uncertain that Ward Forum funding will be available this year. We will see how we can pursue these issues further in other ways.
Ealing Transition Book Group
Our Book Group has been running for nearly a year as a way of supporting each other read and learn about Transition ideas. Having read the Transition Handbook and the Local Food guide they are currently reading ‘The Spell of the Sensuous’ by David Abram which looks at how we have become divorced from natural processes and how we can and must reconnect.
Co-ordinator Gemma Pearson says, "We will be discussing chapters 4 and 5 at the next meeting on Sunday 18th July. We will summarise the chapters so those who have not read them yet will still be able to join in the discussion. We will break for the summer and the last two chapters of this book will be discussed at the meeting on Sunday 19th September. The next meetings will take place on:
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Sunday 18th July, 7.30 pm, hosted by a book club member
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Sunday 19th September, 7.30 pm hosted by a book club member”
Contact Gemmaif you wish to attend. gemmapearson78@googlemail.com
Copies of the book are available from trevorsharman@radix.wanadoo.co.uk
ETI Community Garden
This is going strong. Check out details on our website at www.ealingtransition.org.uk under the ‘Groups’ area, ETI Community Gardens section. Come and see what’s growing!
Introduction to Permaculture 17th & 18th July
Following our ETI talk on Permaculture by Hannah Thorogood in May, we are happy to let you know about this weekend 'taster' course which will introduce Permaculture ethics and principles, design tools and methods to those interested and to learn how to navigate their way through the challenges of building a sustainable future, suited to your individual circumstances.
The course provides the opportunity to discuss vitally important issues in a positive, creative and supportive space. The course is lively, participatory and thought provoking.
Teachers: Hedvig Murray & Stefan Geyer of the London Permaculture group.
Booking: email info@LondonPermaculture.com for a booking form.
Venue: Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regents Park Road, LONDON, NW1 7AY
Arrive 9.15 for a prompt 9.40 start. Finish 4.40
Prices- Sliding scale £120 to £60
Next ETI film event
We will be showing Food Inc an award winning documentary about how production of our food has been taken over by corporations to the detriment of animals, people and planet and how and what we need to do about it.
Sunday 12th September, 7.30 p.m at St Mary’s Church, St Mary’s Rd, South Ealing, W5
Free entry. (Donations requested)
All the best,
Ealing Transition Steering Group
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