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2010 will be a vital year in the history of climate change. In December 2009, the world meets in Copenhagen and must thrash-out formulae for reducing world carbon emissions if we are to avoid climate catastrophe.

In Newent we are holding a strategy meeting for all interested people on Saturday morning, November 7th to discuss how, in 2010 and beyond, Transition Newent can provide local solutions to the twin threats of climate change and peak oil, solutions that we hope will be re-inforced by the 'Copenhagen Agreement'. 

Come along and join in the discussion at Newent Community School, November 7th, 9.30 am to 1.00 pm.

As background to the meeting, John Tiere has put together a report entitled Transition Newent: Our Progress So Far. This document lists our activities to date and possible pointers to the direction we could be taking.

Click here to read/download the pdf file:  newsletter_0809.pdf 

 Click here to read/download your personal workshop invitation: Next_Steps.pdf

FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY and with a low carbon footprint too...

As part of National Cycling Week, Transition Newent invites you to join a Family Cycling Treasure Hunt.  Starting from Newent Community School between 9.30 and 10.30am, the lovely routes will take you along country lanes towards Tibberton, where refreshments will be served, returning to Newent for about 1.00pm.

Adults £1.00, children 50p.

Booking or more info, contact Bailey Curtis: 01531 828664

Transition Newent invites you to join us for an evening with Rob Hopkins and Shaun Chamberlin on Wednesday 29th April, 7.for 7.30pm at Newent Community School.

This public panel discussion will be chaired by Mark Harper MP, with some excellent local panellists from the food and farming world, addressing questions on the effects of climate change and diminishing oil supplies on future food supplies.

Submit your question to the panel by email

Perry Walker of new economics foundation presents New Green Deal on Wednesday 4th March, 7.30pm, Newent Community School

Here is the
food debate poster A5 two.pdf which prints 2 copies per A4 sheet, as a downloadable PDF file  The full A4 size version is also available:
food debate poster april 3.pdf

A beekeeping course is starting in Newent at the library on 26 January.  There are ten weekly sessions of two hours, the cost is £25.  For further information please telephone either 01452 700271 or 01531 630060
This course is not connected to Transition Newent but may well be of interest to TN supporters. The course programme is available as a Word document:
Bee keepingCourse programme.doc

Dundry Nurseries are holding their annual Potato Event on 24th & 25th January 2009, over 150 varieties for sale (all available loose).

For more info and to check out their "Taterbase":

 http://www.dundrynurseries.co.uk

Bamfurlong Lane,
Cheltenham GL51 6SL
Tel 01452 713124

Members of Newent Transition Steering Group are visiting Rob Hopkins on Monday 12th January to prepare for his visit in April.