Feedback at the end of the event

Possibilities and what struck me about today?

  • I found an incredible amount of expertise and creative thinking in the room/in Lewes. The youngest people are our greatest hope.
  • Possibly overwhelming/start small now.
  • I felt I was being part of something – people working together.
  • Whoever turns up/open space principles inspired me.
  • Like-minded people and ideas.
  • People felt enthusiasm for subject. Want to be involved and help see things through.
  • Enjoyed dynamic Open Space approach.
  • Existing resources as community resource.
  • I felt a sense of community/common goal. Inspired to get gardening.
  • Something’s happening; it’s unstoppable. All we need is love, veg and a sense of humour.
  • Idea about involving/contacting other people doing related things - schools – communications.
  • We are all learners and we are all teachers.
  • Local farmer turned up who had done an analysis of how much land would be needed to feed Lewes.
  • I loved the sheer volume of ideas.
  • We need to involve and partner with local authorities and developers.
  • We need to survey current resources – land – producers.
  • We need to make everything we do accessible/communicate to everybody.
  • Planning groups could identify a realistic, accessible, realisable first step.
  • Commitment to social inclusion in the group, esp needed in challenging times, and include people who drag their heels.
  • So many ideas; maybe the first step for me and many is to be the change we want to see.
  • I enjoyed Open Space and possibility for discomfort/difficult feelings, and not being bogged down by them.
  • Loved Open Space. When we listed the overseas produce we depend on there were only 5 items; we can grow most things and so my diet in future Transition Town Lewes will be very varied.
  • Keep links with Africa and others less fortunate. The trees are happy we are here – they need us as much as we need them.
  • Light on oil makes a beautiful rainbow. We are facing chaos through oil’s misuse and abuse – today we saw how our lives can be made beautiful and light – a ripple to spread out.
  • So many ideas - we can make the difference and get the ball rolling.
  • I’m amazed at how Transition Towns are now entering the public debate in Lewes. A lot of Transition Town ideas can make the difference and get the ball rolling.
  • I’m glad not to have moved out of Lewes – excited about what’s happening.
  • The wide-ranging debate ranged from peeing on compost to whether tea will arrive on clippers. We are sowing the seeds for our children and grandchildren. Transition Town Lewes is a great vision for the future.
  • The result of what we are planning will make all our lives better.
  • I was bagging up the food and talking to people - talking and doing is what Transition Town Lewes is about. Inclusiveness – remember who is not in the room.
  • I want to put people in touch with each other to share gardens, skills, compost. Match up needs with resources.
  • I got a lot out of the day – action: I am limited as one person but I feel I can take action with other people – I’m excited about the potential.
  • I want Transition Town Lewes to do Open Space days on other issues.
  • The potential was being harnessed and people were working together.

Society post peak oil is not a bad thing but a saner society – I feel optimism, not fear.

  • I was moved by the cooperation, creativity and enthusiasm in the room. It felt poetic.

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