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Welcome to the New Forest Transition web site. The concept of Transition is that we all need to make changes in the way we live our lives to reduce our consumption of energy and resources if we are to avert future environmental problems. If you'd like to learn more about the Transition network click here...
Our site aims to collate all the many and various activities taking place across the New Forest area aimed at building local communities' resilience to the environmental and economic challenges we are facing. Please browse the entries and find out more by selecting from the links just above this post. Become part of the movement by taking action where you live...
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Find out more about the New Forest Food Challenge

The site for our New Forest Food Challenge is open for business. We're aiming to support local producers and farmers and get everyone growing..... Please join us and spread the word by inviting others......

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Sunday, May 19. 2013

Ringwood School Achieves Eco-Schools Ambassador

Eco-Schools Ambassador

Ringwood School has been awarded a prestigious role as an Eco-Schools Ambassador for 2013-2015. Only 11 schools across primary, secondary, independent and maintained sectors have received this award in the UK. The Ambassador award is only offered to inspirational Green Flag schools that currently extend their support and commitment to sustainability and the wider community.

The award is the culmination of a huge amount of hard work for Mrs Hickman, Mrs Fernandez-Lee and many supportive members of staff. The entire student sustainability team is recognised in the award as the assessors noted that student leadership was truly inspirational. Thus the school has been designated an Ambassador with specialist status for ‘Studentleadership for Secondary age pupils’ With students leading teams in areas as diverse as energy, biodiversity, gardening, global citizenship, campaigns and recycling, this designation could not be more appropriate

Success would not have been possible without the efforts of the entire Ringwood community, as an Ambassador the school must ensure sustainability is embedded into the curriculum and in Ringwood’s case this meant contributions from all subject areas representing all three Key Stages.

As a flagship school of the Eco-Schools programme Ringwood demonstrates successful student and community interaction far beyond the school gates. The school currently supports energy-saving initiatives in local schools, encourages reuse and recycling in the community and shares information and advice with other schools. As a Fairtrade School several students have been instrumental in the campaign to re-establish the town’s Fairtrade status and recently staged a Fairtrade and ethical fashion show for the community.

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Friday, May 17. 2013

Garden available in Pilley Bailey

A wonderful plot of land has become available in Pilley Bailey that would be able to support a couple of gardeners or somebody interested in keeping hens and bees as well as growing vegetables. It is approximately 33m by 10m average width. It is partially shaded but for only part of the day and it is well drained, fertile soil that is currently under grass so would require rotovating before planting. This small paddock is well fenced for livestock There is no water available on site but a hose could be run from nearby to fill up a container.
If you are interested in this garden please contact Emily (01590675612) or Rachel (01590683558) or email us at lymingtongardenshare@gmail.com

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Tuesday, May 14. 2013

Paul Frampton - Solar Chat

TRANSITION LYMINGTON - STOP PRESS

Paul Frampton is going to be at the Transition Lymington meeting for an hour (8-9pm) on Thursday 23rd May to chat with people about the falling cost of solar panels, clever gadgets, micro inverters and more...

Please feel free to come and talk to him and ask him your questions and queries...

We meet in the left hand bar, at the Thomas Tripp pub (oppo Waitrose) at 8pm - please come and join us.

And, if you are unable to make it, Paul is also going up to Minstead Study Centre on Friday 28th June between 7-9pm to do a similar chat.

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Saturday, May 11. 2013

FREE BIKE SAFETY CHECK - Drop In - Sat 22nd June

Free Bike Safety Check

Police Security Coding

Bike Repairs by Figgures Cycles

Raffle

On Saturday 22nd June we have invited Figgures Cycles to run a DROP IN afternoon. Bring along your bike (children and adults) for a FREE safety check.

Drop In anytime between 2pm - 4.30pm, so dig out your bike, and bring it along!

Along side this event we will also be running a Workshop where you can learn to do your own safety check and basic bike maintenance. See below.

This event is being organised by Transition Lymington and Figgures Cycles.

National Bike Week 2013 - http://www.bikeweek.org.uk/

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BIKE Maintenance Workshop - Sat 22 June

Learn how to do your own Bike Safety Check

Learn how to do your own Bike Maintenance

On Saturday 22nd June, we have invited Ron Hawker - the Lymington Triathlon Bike expert - to run a bike workshop.

The workshop will take place from 2 - 4.30pm at 9th Lymington Scout Hut, King Saltern Road, behind the Haven, SO41 3QD

The workshop is open to teenagers and adults and the are a limited number of spaces. To book your place, please email Kate on lymington@newforesttransition.org The cost will be via a donation to the cost of the venue hire (£4-5 ish). BYO bike along.

Along side this event we will also be running a drop in session for a Free bike check and bike security coding by the local police. More information to come...

Organised by Transition Lymington www.transitionlymington.org

National Bike Week 2013 - http://www.bikeweek.org.uk/

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Sarah

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Friday, May 10. 2013

Training Courses - Southampton and Hants

The Conservation Volunteers have some upcoming training courses. Do have a look at the courses and links below. Also please forward on to anyone who might be interested.

Regards

Rachel

Introduction to Digital Photography £80

Saturday 18th May http://shop.tcv.org.uk/shop/stock?l=level4;lid=21;sid=9998

Practical Water Safety for Environmental Groups & Individuals Workshop £50

Tuesday 4th June http://shop.tcv.org.uk/shop/stock?l=level4;lid=16;sid=10042

Leadership of Practical Projects for Local Conservation Groups £80

Tuesday 18th June http://shop.tcv.org.uk/shop/stock?l=level4;lid=43;sid=9961

Risk Assessment for Local Conservation Groups £80

Tuesday 2nd July http://shop.tcv.org.uk/shop/stock?l=level4;lid=16;sid=9962

Rachel Moroney

Senior Community Project Officer

02380 402593

07917 460477

The Conservation Volunteers

Rangers Depot, Manor Farm Country Park
Pylands Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 1BH

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Tuesday, May 7. 2013

Green Doors - Wiltshire

Green Doors - Weekend 18th/19th May

The first Green Open Homes event in Wiltshire will take place in Salisbury, Wilton and the surrounding villages on the weekend of May 18^th and 19^th. Up to 10 low energy homes from new-build eco-homes to retrofitted older houses will open their doors to visitors and share their experience of energy saving. Similar events have been held elsewhere in the UK, and have proved very effective in stimulating action among visitors.

The event is organised by Wilton Community Land Trust, working closely with South Wiltshire Agenda 21 and other local organisations, and supported by Wiltshire Council. There are all sorts of ways to get involved, whether by putting your own home forward for inclusion, by volunteering to help beforehand or on the weekend itself, or even organising a related event. In return, you’ll get a behind the scenes glimpse of energy saving action, be invited to the launch and maybe meet some new friends...

If you’d like to find out more, please phone 07506283689 or contact southwiltshiregreendoors@gmail.com.

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Hale Market - monthly dates

Hale Market is the third Saturday of each month. 9am - 12 noon.

2013 dates ahead:

Sat 18th May

Sat 15th June

Local food for local people. New Forest Marque producers.

Meat, fish, cheese, bread, eggs, seasonal fruit and veg

honey, preserves, flowers, homemade produce, refreshments

For more info visit http://www.halemarket.org

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Sarah

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Sunday, May 19. 2013

Ringwood School Achieves Eco-Schools Ambassador

Eco-Schools Ambassador

Friday, May 17. 2013

Garden available in Pilley Bailey

Tuesday, May 14. 2013

Paul Frampton - Solar Chat

Saturday, May 11. 2013

FREE BIKE SAFETY CHECK - Drop In - Sat 22nd June

BIKE Maintenance Workshop - Sat 22 June

Friday, May 10. 2013

Training Courses - Southampton and Hants

Tuesday, May 7. 2013

Green Doors - Wiltshire

Hale Market - monthly dates

Six Ways to get involved with New Forest Transition

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