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“When Transition forgets what it’s called”: the Arts and Social Change

Welcome to our month on Social Change and the Arts. It’s a theme that has been long overdue for exploration. It could be subtitled “Why the Arts need Transition, and why Transition needs the Arts”. The trigger for our finally sitting down to give it the attention it deserves

One minute Review – The Vegan Book of Permaculture

Not just a book for vegans Graham Burnett has just released a great book combining veganism and permaculture. This book is a really comprehensive introduction to both topics interspersed with a great range of vegan recipes. It’s almost three books in one, but in a good way. I am

Transitioners’ Digest (Jan-Feb 2015)

Our theme for these couple of months has been ‘The Power to Convene’. It’s been another busy couple of months. We opened with an editorial that set out what the term means and some examples of it, setting up the exploration that followed. We then looked at different aspects

Join the Transition Bloc at the Time to Act March for Climate Change

The Time To Act March For Climate Change is nearly upon us, taking place on March 7th. Crystal Palace Transition Town have been asked to head up The “Transition Bloc” at the rally. This will serve as a rallying point for any other Transition initiatives and to welcome other Transitioners

Have you done the Transition Health Check yet?

Believe or not the Transition Health Check is not about measuring everyone’s blood pressure in your Transition group or seeing how fit you all are. It’s actually a great tool for you to use to see how your group is doing, one that many Transition groups have already

Introducing the first book about Transition in Spanish

This month sees publication of the first new book about Transition not written in English, a landmark moment worth celebrating. Guía del movimiento de transición (‘A Guide to the Transition movement’) is the work of Spanish Transition activist and trainer Juan del Rio. We will be speaking to him soon

Premier League rugby’s ‘Exeter Chiefs’ commit to handling the Exeter Pound

Fascinating story from the Exeter Pound website: The Exeter Chiefs have given their backing to a new local currency due to launch in the city this September. One of the largest independent businesses in Exeter, the Premiership rugby club has committed to become part of Exeter Pound. Not only will