Welcome to Transition Telford’s website and blog!
We are a locally run charity taking small community steps to tackle big global issues.
Explore our page for more information on how you can help us achieve more.
Also, see our blog for various news about our activities around Telford!
Transition Telford began in June 2012 and over the years we have engaged in several different projects, mainly around the the themes of energy, textiles and growing food. Our most successful project is GrowLocal – an annual gardening event which for the past 5 years has brought together local enthusiasts – both individuals and organisations… Continue reading About
A good month for air quality http://www.climateaction.org/news/carbon-brief-uk-carbon-emissions-have-fallen-by-29-in-last-decade Guardian article: ‘Tip of the iceberg’: is our destruction of nature responsible for Covid-19? https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/mar/18/tip-of-the-iceberg-is-our-destruction-of-nature-responsible-for-covid-19-aoe?fbclid=IwAR3wC6vCLnb_1sQ7o5oc2vugYy2C4bsv8DyKVtwtEIwpZ67vs3kipJtqRpg “We are creating habitats where viruses are transmitted more easily, and then we are surprised that we have new ones.” Source for articles https://mailchi.mp/sustainablehealthcare/csh-newsletter-76-march-2019-nhs-sustainability-day-edition-3918674?e=0c21a937ba
Theres never been a more necessary time, even if it is forced by circumstance to look at our culture and they way we live and survive. Permaculture can be applied to almost every aspect of our lives. We have changed, have had to change the way we live, almost it seems overnight. And elements of… Continue reading Permaculture – nows a time for change?
While we’re stuck at home, but told to keep exercising the body, why not check out some online learning.Maybe you want a more stimulation than meditation and mindfulness, for a change or a balance Futurelearn, has a selection of FREE short university backed, courses. on many topics INCLUDING nature and environment.Personally (your Admin guy writing)… Continue reading Exercise the Mind
Charles Dowding explains the very basics and simplicity of No Dig Gardening in this introductory Youtube video. Your biggest expense will be compost , and lets face it, there’s plenty of free cardboard around at the moment(no chemicals, no digging, and far fewer weeds.) Start out No Dig, one Method with Cardboard and Compost
30th Feb From 13:00 to 14:30 and 19:00 to 20:30 (UK TIME )https://transitionnetwork.org/news-and-blog/connecting-transitions/ https://www.facebook.com/events/2598413660435015/ EVENT bit.ly/transitionconnect TOMORROW From 13:00 to 14:30 and 19:00 to 20:30
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