Transition Stroud is a network for local people and groups working on the transition to a locally based low carbon lifestyle.We are part of growing the Transition Towns movement in the UK. We've been running for around 2 years developing practical answers to the question: how can our community respond to the challenges, and opportunities, of Peak Oil and Climate Change? |
A future without oil could be better than the present if we use our imagination and think creatively
Rob Hopkins.
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Working Groups News
For a report from the conference see 
Transition Stroud Why a local currency?
How will it benefit local charities?
Who will operate the scheme?
12-13th Sept
This is your opportunity to visit homes around Stroud, see renewable energy in action, discuss energy efficiency and get advice on eco-renovations. There's a great range of micro renewable technologies, eco-renovation and new build... everything from solar water heating to the amazing Tranquility House, claimed in some reports to be the most energy efficient house in the world.
More info on: www.stroudopenhomes.org.uk
We have a new website - please see: www.changinggear.org.uk
Changing Gear is a project to encourage cycling to school in Stroud during (and after) national bike week on 14th to 20th June 2008. The project is being organised by Transition Stroud, Stroud Cycle Campaign, Bicycology and the local secondary schools. It is sponsored by Stroud Town Council, Stroud District Council, Ecotricity, The Greenshop, Green Fuels and Transport 21 as well as participating cycle shops, Cytek, Noah's Ark and Stonehouse Accessories.
The food group have decided that they will not meet again as a group as the members have too much practical work to do and could not fit in another meeting.
Fi Macmillan and Simon Allen recently gave a talk at the Improvement and Development agency for local government Positive Future's Conference, 5th May 2009
For a full transcript see_idea_conf_may_2009.
We have been discussing the skills which are needed in a community preparing for transition and how they are going to be shared and learned.
See Stroud Communiversity (events)
The Health Group aim to investigate the issue of community health. What is a healthy community? What are the issues that need tackling? What resources do we have locally? We will look at educating people into health and supporting one another in moving towards a vibrant, healthy community.
Our focus is on skill sharing – from basic crafts like needlework and knitting to fabric making, dyeing and printing. We want to show others that it can be fun to make your own clothes, update your old ones or exchange with others through charity shops, freecycle or clothes swap parties.
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Several general purpose computer training sessions have been setup to help anyone who wants to learn a bit more about computers, the internet and how to use technology to your advantage without it taking over your life.
Transition Libraryat Stroud Library, Lansdown, Stroud. We have a special transition section in Stroud Library with books and DVDs donated by Transition Stroud members. |
History in the making
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