Transition Chesterfield

Our last meeting was 9 June, and the minutes are here. Our next meeting will be 14 July at 7pm, at Colin's house. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate. For Colin's address and to let us know you're coming, please call Bill at 01246 239289.

The second Inkerman Buzz takes place on Saturday 10th July. Inkerman Park off Ashgate Road. Transition will have a large display including our solar panels that were made during one of our workshops. Hand ground flour to take home, a bike generator plus our usual display.

National campaigner Rod King will be at the Winding Wheel on Thursday 8th July between 7.00pm and 8.30pm giving a talk about why a 20mph urban speed limit benefits all road users. Free, no booking required.

www.20splentyforus.org.uk

or contact 01246 569426

We've organised a new set of Skill Share Workshops. All are £2 per person, and for booking and further details, call Lisa on 01246 239289 or email workshop@transitionchesterfield.org.uk.

We've rolled out another exciting series of workshops for you! Traditional wildflower uses, cooking with children, wild food foraging, knitting and crocheting, and solar panels. All workshops are £2 and booking is essential. Download this poster for full information and hang it up at your workplace while you're at it.

Today's second transition Chesterfield Potato Day went very well!  Being indoors was much more comfortable and our location seemed good with plenty of people popping into the shop that we took over for the day in The Pavements, Chesterfield.

Transitioners concerned about climate change gathered in New Square on Saturday to hold a half hour candle lit vigil.

Climate change action - Blue Wave – 5th Dec. 2009
For those who didn't make it, today saw thousands of people across the country showing their support for the need to take action to reduce our impact on the climate. 

No need to go to London! Clay Cross are having their very own march while the climate change talks are taking place in Copenhagen.

One of our group has suggested a cycle ride from Chesterfield to take part;