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Helping shape the planning process: Transition Belper

Back in December 2009 when a few Belper residents first met to talk about this new thing called the Transition Network, the community of Belper was already actively battling the mighty Tesco; they had bought the derelict Thornton’s site in the centre of the town, by the River Derwent,

November 2014 – Transition Network Newsletter

The website theme ‘Rethinking Real Estate’ asks “is it beyond our creativity to provide our fellow human beings with shelter and sustenance without covering more of the world in concrete?”. In ‘Thinking Aloud’ we reflect on how much gender is an issue in Transition and some thoughts on the impact

Introducing the Scottish Community Empowerment Bill…

One of my highlights at the recent Transition Roadshow at the University of St Andrews in Scotland was a workshop led by Angus Hardie, Director of the Scottish Community Alliance. He talked about the forthcoming Community Empowerment Bill. “I like the sound of that” I thought. The workshop proved fascinating,

Transitioners’ Digest (October 2014)

Our theme this month has been ‘Rethinking Real Estate’. It began with an editorial piece, Why I’m Proud to be a SWIMBY, which framed the month. It introduced a new term, SWIMBY (as in “Something Wonderful In My Back Yard”, as opposed to NIMBY), and outlined a ‘SWIMBY Manifesto’

Transition Town Totnes to hold Transition Film Festival

On the weekend of November 14-16, Transition Town Totnes will be holding the first Transition Film Festival. Some 20 screenings will be held, at the town’s Civic Hall and across the square at Bogan House. The films, drawn from around the world, feature a wide range of ground-

Guest Post by Debbie Warrener – Deepening into Despair – and Hope – in Japan

I love Joanna Macy’s Work that Reconnects – and the monthly ‘Macy Mondays’ support space I lead in North London for Transitioners and any other ‘concerned citizens’ has just entered its fifth year! This regular exploration has deeply grounded and resourced me – as well as the community who attend whose

Inner Transition goes International…

A diverse international group of Transitioners met in Copenhagen recently to share stories and explore Inner Transition – and another international group will be gathering for a workshop in London, on December 6 – 7th, with spaces still free if you’d like to join. What happens when you talk about Transition,