Transition Bro Ddyfi - From oil dependency to local resilience

From oil dependency to local resilience

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As the Festive Season draws near...

As the festive season draws near, so does my sense of foreboding. “Only six weeks left ‘till X-mas!!!” Only six more weeks for THE annual shopping fest. Only six more weeks to spend, spend, spend, because you’re worth it, and they are worth it and because we love’em...

And to show that we care for the planet, we’ll shop green and buy from responsible suppliers who uphold Sustainable Practices and go for Fair Trade and Organic and Recycled and Educational...

Every year I swear I… Continue

Posted by Ann Lamot on November 12, 2009 at 21:00

Project Discovery: Energy Market Scenarios - OFGEM

Hi folks,

Reports of steep hikes in energy prices circulating widely in this morning's news. Here's a link to the actual OFGEM report (PDF, 1.425 Mb)

Link: Here

Interesting to note that the expected steepest hike in energy prices will be with the "Dash for Energy" business as usual-type scenario (60% by 2015). Compare that to the 23%… Continue

Posted by John Mason on October 9, 2009 at 8:47

The Future of Food - BBC series takes on the issues

http://bbc.co.uk/i/m9xk9/
The Future of Food on BBC iplayer
Peak oil, cimate change and water shortages - how will they impact on the future of food. At last the BBC is starting to engage with the issues. The first part of a new series. Well worth watching and a good intro for people who are new to all this.

Posted by Mandy on August 25, 2009 at 1:04

My personal transition: learning to grow veg!

As promised: some time ago a friend mentioned that he didn't use his garden and that we'd be welcome to use it to grow veg. As my mates had other projects ongoing too, I took the initiative and spearheaded the whole thing. At first sight it was a daunting prospect, sloping uphill with tangled brambles at double head height, overgrown Leylandii, sycamore and so on. We cleared, rebuilt and planted it up and the first crops are now starting to be had. I've made a few mistakes along the way but… Continue

Posted by John Mason on July 8, 2009 at 12:25 — 3 Comments

Spring Open Day

Following on from Y Lawnsiad Mawr / the BIG Launch at Y Plas on Thursday night...

Saturday 20th March
Spring Open Day
Y Plas
Machynlleth

ALL WELCOME!

11am - 5.30pm Be the Change Symposium
A unique and inspiring one day workshop which explores how we can help build a fulfilling, just and sustainable society.

4.30 - 5.30pm in the big hall - Open Space Session
What is our vision for the Dyfi Valley in 2030?

Following on from the big launch an opportunity to propose or explore further the theme groups.
So far there are (formed or suggested):
Food, Heart and Soul, Energy, Building, Waste and re-cycling, Re-skilling

Lunch and refreshments provided

More info visit:www.bethechange.org.uk
To register for the symposium e-mail Steve steveh2005@gmail.com

The Age of Stupid 5.45pm till 8pm
A great opportunity to watch this award winning film, followed by refreshments and discussion
Kindly funded by the Wales Council for Voluntary Action

Music and Dancing 8pm til late
Ceilidh band, licensed bar

For all Spring Open Day events contact Steve on e-mail above or on 07906 355613

We really look forward to seeing you there!