Welcome to Taunton Transition Town
Taunton became an official Transition Initiative in August 2008. We are as yet a small group but there is a lot of energy in the community which we hope will find an outlet in the new year.
Forthcoming events:
17 January 2009 The Genesis Centre, Somerset College
Looking Ahead at 2029 - What Needs to Change Now?
Taunton Transition Town and Genesis invite you to join us in exploring how to achieve a more sustainable life and low carbon future.
10am - 3.30pm - registration starts at 9.30am £10 including lunch
We have a great day planned with world café style conversations; a variety of short workshops and local food for lunch.
Stephan Harding author of Animate Earth and teacher of Gaia theory at Schumacher College will be the speaker after lunch
An opportunity to gather knowledge, ideas and expectations for the future. Come and be part of the impetus for positive change in the face of real challenge.
What are the changes we want to see in Taunton in the next twenty years? At our world café event local people have the chance to talk about the issues that matter. Here are some examples of what it may look like on the day:
Transport Looking for transport and travel options when considering a life less dependent on fuel
Energy All about energy - what is not working and what are the alternatives
Food Everything to do with food - local, organic, seasonal and commercial
Water How to protect this precious commodity and use it more efficiently
Town and Country How to reduce the impact of pollution, waste and the depletion of national resources
Family and Community Recognising and valuing the importance of the diversity of families and communities and what we each have to offer and share
Wellbeing A focus on healthy living in changing times - mind, body and soul
Education Finding ways of learning and sharing knowledge, skills and expertise, amongst all ages, to support a more sustainable way of life.
Leisure and Culture Recognising and sharing the ways in which we relax, create, learn, challenge and celebrate all that we are and all that we have.
Consumer Culture Exploring the ins and outs of our consumer culture and whether it helps us thrive or freeze.
Open to all
To book your place please contact:
Chrissie Godfrey 01823 321 731 or email chrissie@visionjuice.com
Please ring for information about discretionary concessions
Programme for 2009
Open monthly talks and informal drop-in discussions each month. Come along, find out more and meet other people interested in building resilience into our lives in Taunton
Saturday 17 January World Cafe Event see above
8 pm Monday 2 February at The Plough, Station Road, Taunton
"Living on a Smallholding" Val Grainger "The Woolly Shepherd"
This promises to be an entertaining evening so come along and find out about lambing, felting, hedge-laying, spinning, rare breeds, clothing miles and much more!
3pm Saturday 14 February - Drop-in at Rendezvous Café, Corfield Hall, Magdalene Street, Taunton
8pm Monday 16 February - Drop-in at The Plough, Station Road, Taunton
Sunday 22 February - Walk the Talk - bring the family for a leisurely walk and chat. Further details to be posted soon
8pm Monday 2 March The Plough, Station Road, Taunton
Talk by Tracey Smith author of "The Book of Rubbish Ideas"
Be prepared to be challenged, amused and most of all enthused by our local expert on rubbish, waste and how to free yourself of them.
3pm Saturday 14 March - Drop-in at Rendezvous Café, Corfield Hall, Magdalene Street, Taunton
8pm Monday 16 March - Drop-in at The Plough, Station Road, Taunton
To find out more about TTT:
Contact Vic Watson vicwatson@tauntonbroadband.co.uk
Join the forum to stay up to date:
http://www.tauntontransition.co.uk
Click here for a map to find local contacts