Transition Cambridge Hi everyone
There are some interesting talks and workshops coming up soon, as well as regular Transition meetings, not surprising, in the run-up to Copenhagen.
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7.30pm at the Geldart Pub on Ainsworth Street. Everyone welcome - just come along.
This is a regular sharing space where we can focus on our well-being as it relates to Transition. What's supporting us in Transition? What's hindering us? We each have time to speak and seek feedback if wanted; this is then followed by a bring-and-share dinner. This week we meet in Cherry Hinton; please contact Corrina for directions and to let her know you plan to attend
We will be meeting upstairs in the Maypole pub again (by the Park St. Car Park). The booking is provisional - if the landlord gets a big party he will bump us out so please check the Transition Cambridge website again on the day.
Our dynamic Transition café meets again. Come along to meet others interested in the transition to a low carbon Cambridge... 7:45ish to 10ish, 22a Jesus Lane. Between 8 and 9pm we will be welcoming newcomers to Transition, so come along to find out more about us.
This will be a chance to meet with people involved in Transition groups throughout East Anglia. If several people from here are interested in going, we could share transport. To book a place at the Gathering email Gary
A community meal and film in association with Emmanuel United Reformed Church on Cherry Hinton Road. The church is planning a series of evenings on themes related to sustainability and eco issues. A simple meal, with a Cuban flavour, will be served from 6.00pm (FREE - donations welcome). The film will be shown at 7.15pm (53 mins), followed by discussion for anyone wishing to stay. All welcome!
Wellbeing Group Massage Offer - One purpose of the Wellbeing Group is to support the wellbeing of those individuals actively involved with Transition. To this end, Jono Sedley, a qualified massage therapist, is kindly offering one free massage every two weeks to a Transitioner. Do you know someone who's been digging away in others' gardens? Tirelessly taken meeting minutes? Spent a Saturday on a stall? Then email their name and contact details (with their permission) to Jono along with their general times of availability. Jono can then get in touch with them to arrange a mutually convenient time. If you would like to offer your skills to benefit other Transitioners, let us know (contact Corrina)
From 7 December, 192 environment ministers and officials from around the world will meet in Copenhagen for the UN climate conference, which will decide the successor to the Kyoto Protocol. But what exactly do we want from the Copenhagen climate change conference and what is on the agenda? Join a panel of experts, chaired by Tim Radford (The Guardian), as they unpick the themes behind the summit which is set to decide the fate of the planet. Large Hall, Guildhall, Cambridge. 6.30pm - 8pm. Tickets are free, advanced booking is strongly advised to avoid disappointment. To reserve tickets call 01223 766766
Preparing for Spring, with Keith Jordan, local gardener and allotment holder. All levels of gardening experience are welcome! Special to this session: time for planting garlic, sowing broad beans and other preparations for next spring. Venue: Ross Street Community Centre, Ross Street, Cambridge. (Thanks to Cambridge Carbon Footprint)
Green Enterprise: How to turn your green idea into a social enterprise or commercial business with Anne Miller of The Creativity Partnership and George Ruddock, of Citylife. This half day workshop is for people who are unemployed or underemployed (eg recent graduates unable to find an appropriate job), who have an idea for a way to make the world a slightly better place and want to explore entrepreneurial ways to make it real. Venue: Arbury Community Centre, Campkin Road. To book or learn more, contact Naima Islam
Emmanuel United Reform Church 7.30 - 9.30pm. Organised by Cambridge Carbon Footprint. David Howarth MP (Lib/Dem), Richard Normington (Cons), Daniel Zeichner (Labour), and Tony Juniper (Green) will answer your questions about climate change and Copenhagen. Come and hold our politicians to account and press the importance of the UN Copenhagen negotiations.
Have a great week. I hope you are enjoying all those wonderful local pears as much as I am!
Bev
Transition Cambridge aims to help Cambridge make the transition to ways of life that are more resilient in the face of rising energy prices and a changing climate.