Transition Swansea - Be a part of the transition movement and help make Swansea a Transition City!

Transition Swansea

Be a part of the transition movement and help make Swansea a Transition City!

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Transition Swansea Steering Group meeting at Environment centre

January 19, 2012 from 7:30pm to 9pm

The Transition Swansea Steering Group meets monthly to discuss where Transition Swansea is going and plan upcoming events. All welcome.See More

Event posted by Martin Willson Jan 17

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Sue Maw left a comment for Tim Woodall

Thanks for adding me!

Jan 16

Jill Ireland commented on Jill Ireland's event 'Transition Swansea Food Group Meeting'

Hi Rob Welcome to the food group. Until recently, I worked at Swansea University and was active on the sustainability forum. I am more than happy to discuss your plans on Wednesday or if you are unable to make it, I can contact you…

Jan 16

Jill Ireland commented on Jill Ireland's event 'Transition Swansea Food Group Meeting'

Hi Evelien Thanks for the message and welcome. Sorry for not replying sooner-my computer skills are not always their best!! We do meet in the Singleton Pub. We usually meet behind the pool tables in the pub. Hope you can…

Jan 16

Transition Swansea Food Group Meeting at Singleton Pub (opposite the Grand Theatre

January 18, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm

Hi everyone. Happy new Year!Our regular food group meeting will be held at the Singleton Pub (opposite the Grand theatre) to talk about various projects we are involved in: The Vetch Veg patch plot http://vetchveg.tumblr. , a potential new allotment site in Townhill, The environment Centre Garden and more!! All welcome!!See More

Keith Malcolm Ross, Tim Woodall and Ben Grigg are attending Jill Ireland's event Jan 16

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Tim Woodall left a comment for Sue Maw

Welcome to our Group!

Jan 15

Evelien Bracke commented on Jill Ireland's event 'Transition Swansea Food Group Meeting'

Hi Ben, thanks, will do! Rob, I'm in Swansea University too (in the History and Classics Dept). Let me know what you guys are up to, I'd love to help out! Evelien

Jan 15

Sue Maw is now a member of Transition Swansea Jan 15

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Rob Abrams commented on Jill Ireland's event 'Transition Swansea Food Group Meeting'

Hi guys, I'm the environment officer at Swansea Student's Union, and with our conservation society I just recently helped launch our first ever student allotment and bee-hives project. Everyone involved is currently in the middle of…

Jan 15

Transition Swansea Food Group Meeting at Singleton Pub (opposite the Grand Theatre

January 18, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm

Rob Abrams might attend Jill Ireland's event Jan 15

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Ben Grigg shared Jill Ireland's event on Facebook

Transition Swansea Food Group Meeting

Jan 15

Ben Grigg shared Jill Ireland's event on Facebook

Transition Swansea Food Group Meeting

Jan 15

About Transition Swansea

The effects of peak oil and climate change will transform the way we eat, work, travel and consume within our lifetime. Reducing emissions and building resilient local systems now, will help aleviate the blow of diminishing oil reserves. The transition culture is sweeping across the nation and the world, helping to build communities and prepare them for the future. The energy Descent Plan is a vision by Rob Hopkins and his students inspired by the film 'The End of Suburbia.' It contains constructive and positive ways to prepare our communities and adapt to the consequences of a reduction in resources.
Building community and co-operating with each other are essential. As well as consuming less and using renewable and sustainable energy. To find out more go to www.transitiontowns.org

Events

February 25

Saturday

Urban Permaculture Weekend

February 25, 2012 to February 26, 2012 – Swansea Environment Centre

Groups

car sharing

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the pretty city project

6 members
Employment

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Cycling

6 members
Public Transport

13 members

Waste

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Energy Conservation and …

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Psychology of Change

24 members
Food

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Blog Posts

Empathic Civilisation: The Race to Global Consciousness in a World in Crisis

This video of a talk by Jeremy Rifkin may be of interest to those who are interested in ecological education :

He shares his thoughts on the changes that are needed in educational practice and philosophy in order to bring about the change in consciousness that is needed in order to protect the future of the biosphere ,

Highly recommended watching !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EZv9H62xm0

Posted by Chris Day on November 6, 2011 at 10:41pm

Mahatma Gandhi, the grandfather of the Transition movement!

The Gandhi, King, Ikeda Exhibition 18^th – 30^th October @ the Swansea Museum.

Mahatma Gandhi, the grandfather of the Transition movement!

Mohandas Karamchand…

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Posted by Nick Pearce on October 12, 2011 at 1:18pm — 1 Comment

Tarnished Earth exhibition and free film shows

Hi all

The Tarnished Earth exhibition is currently on display outside the National Waterfront Museum until late October - do try to to visit it as it has a strong message about the impacts of our dependency on oil.

There are also two FREE film screenings at the Museum to link with the exhibition:

Dirty Oil - about the Canadian tar sands industry will be shown at 5.30pm, Sunday 16th October.

Gasland -…

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Posted by Philip McDonnell on October 11, 2011 at 3:56pm — 2 Comments

Swansea Marina Herb Bed

Our balcony got a bit crowded so we've planted our herbs in a bed in St Margarets Court in the Marina where we live.... For anyone who's interested-http://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Margarets-Court-Herb-BedSwansea-Marina/242480172468984

Jonathan

Posted by Jonathan Upton on October 8, 2011 at 9:27am — 1 Comment

Forum

Thoughts on Some Recent Meetings 1 Reply

I've attended some meetings recently and here are some thoughts and feedback which seem particularly relevant to me. Maybe they relate to some of yours. The first thing that strikes me is that in…Continue

Started by Tim Woodall. Last reply by John Childs Nov 29, 2011.

Fracking in Swansea?

Not many people in Swansea are aware that back in 2009 Swansea granted two planning applications for methane gas test drillings in the Mawr Ward, the rural area to the north of the city. This…Continue

Started by John Childs Nov 25, 2011.

Swansea University Big Green Makeover

Hi everyone! I've just recently helped launch a Swansea University branch of People and Planet's national 'Big Green Makeover' campaign. We've had over 30 sign-ups recently from people interested in…Continue

Tags: heat, students, Swansea, University, waste

Started by Rob Abrams Nov 7, 2011.

Getting our Internet Hub going 1 Reply

COMPARISON OF SOCIAL NETWORK SITES:Ning.com & FacebookThe function of such sites is exactly what the name implies: social networking, allowing for speedy communications between members singly or…Continue

Started by Tim Woodall. Last reply by Tim Woodall Oct 12, 2011.