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Transition City

This is on hold at the moment due to lack of interest...

Following the screening of two films about  peak oil  we are looking into the possibility of organising a Transition City group in Plymouth

It seems the first place to co-ordinate a collection of these 'green' ideas under the umbrella name of 'Transition Culture' was Kinsale, Ireland  with the initiative of  Rob Hopkins  .

Although  Kinsale  has a population of some  3000 , the idea is being developed in cities and larger communities like  Bristol  and  Falmouth . Local towns include  Totnes  and  Ivybridge .

If you would like to get involved  get in touch with the Plymouth Environment Centre (Erica) or you can post views, comment and questions on a more permanent and interactive basis on the bulletin board. See footnote.

Update

Well the Tuesday 29th May 2007 meeting was attended by 10 people and two of the Totnes crew.

A few major issues arose. Much focused on having a greater awareness of the underlying issues of Peak Oil amongst the general population.

An open air party, some obvious permanent City Centre focal point and lobbying of Council and other major buisnesses seems a good way to go. Once more people are involved, a 'core group' could help define areas or projects of practical application, like how would Plymouth generate it's electricity, grow it's food, get all the kids to school in a safe ond comfortable way without recourse to parents having to drive them the few miles they so often feel they have to.

Those attending will keep in touch by email via the PEC and there is the option of furthering discussions via a bulletin board. Otherwise important and general info will be placed here, apended to this page.

Things to consider.

• Please read up on existing  Transition Towns and Cities  so you will know a bit about the topic.
• Analyse what you read, it won't all be relevant to Plymouth.
• Try and come up with your own ideas, these will be preferable.
• Watch out for experts leading you astray and don't try to change anyone's mind but challenge anything you are uncomfortable with.
• Your unique mind is the source.
  "You can lead a man to war, but you can't make him think" Roy Harper.
  
• There is a  presentation (10Mb) from Naresh, Totnes Transition Town, available if anyone would like an idea of his views.