Transition Diary Dates...
Grow your own veggies events – help, please ………
We are holding “Grow your own veggies” events on:-
Saturday 19 May, 10 till 1 at Bridges Community Centre – as part of Adult Learning Week +
Sunday 20 May, 2 till 6 at Coed Cefn, Tregare – as part of a Gwent Wildlife Trust Open Day
What we need is young vegetable plants to give out to those who haven’t done this before + might find it a bit daunting to start with a packet of seeds – so, please, if you are sowing any plants, sow some extra + let us have them for the events – further details from Ann Eggleton – 01600 780449 or anneggleton@waitrose.com.
Communication, Climate Change + Behaviour Change - facilitated by Rachel Lilley who has extensive experience in communications + issues related to sustainability, climate change, development + behaviour change to enable the shift to good practice. Tuesday, 9 May, 9.30 – 1.30 in Cardiff. To book your place at this free seminar go to http://wales.eliesha.com/courseoutline.asp?Course=308
Environment Matters: Welsh Government Environment + Sustainable Development Minister – to hear about his vision for developing local environmental improvements while improving the well being of citizens over the long term in a way that creates resilient + sustainable communities, particularly for those experiencing poverty + deprivation. Monday 14 May, 10 till 4.30 in the Morgan Cole Lounge of the SWALEC Stadium Cardiff.
And now – if you want to run your very own transition café there is one available in Llandrindod Wells – see www.herbgardencafe.co.uk/sale.htm. This successful venture has become the home of Transition Llandrindod but for health reasons the owner needs to retire. Guide price: £110K. Contact Sally Bramhall on 01597 823082 or sally@herbgardencafe.co.uk.
Steering Group: Tuesday 1 May @ 7.30pm in the Punch House – all welcome
and the local produce markets:-
Garway – Thursday 3 May – 3 till 5
Usk – Saturday 5 May – 10 till 1
Skenfrith – Saturday 12 May – 10 till 3
Llangrove – Friday 18 May – 2.30 till 5
Usk – Saturday 19 May – 10 till 1
