Interesting information (and a pot of start up funding for Transition groups) mentioned in |-- this article --| from the Co-op's most recent newsletter.
Kudos to the Co-op for supporting like this. They're also partnering with the Transition groups in the North West with a conference/convergence later this year.
The Co-Op gave Marsden and Slaithwaite Transition Towns a nice sized grant which we have been carefully spending over the past 18months. Anyone who is thinking about starting a TT group but is worried that funding will hold them back should approach the Co-Op because they have been very good to us.
For people wanting more information, here's a recent press release of theirs
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CO-OPERATIVE GRANTS TO START TOWNS OFF ON CLIMATE CHANGE JOURNEY
The Co-operative is leading the way in the battle against climate change by offering towns and villages in the South West, assistance in taking the first tentative steps towards an oil-free existence.
The ‘Transition Towns’ movement has been gathering momentum in the UK, and involves pioneering communities making a concerted effort to reduce their carbon footprint and prepare for the changes which will take place following the demise of cheap (Peak) oil.
Almost half of the 65 official Transition Towns in the UK are in the South West and The Co-operative wants to encourage even more communities to follow their lead.
Co-operative and membership officer Pete Vallance said:
The Co-operative is committed to tackling climate change and since the South West is leading the way on the development of Transition Towns it makes complete sense for us to support the movement in any way we can.”
There are several steps on the road to becoming a Transition Town including the initial stages and the ‘12 steps’. To help communities along the way, The Co-operative is awarding grants of £100 - £150 to cover anything from organising a community meeting to developing an energy action plan.
For more information about the grants scheme please call 01884 266 892 or download an application form from www.co-operative.coop/membership/news/South-West
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