Southend in Transition, is a group of local residents supporting a personal and community level Transition to a more localised, happy and resilient lifestyle. We are part of an international network of 446 official initiatives and 566 Muller initiatives in over 43 countries
Have a look at what we are working on and support local projects by attending events, bring your friends and families and volunteer.
Local News and Events
Southend in Transition:
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Transition DrinksThur 27/06, 18/07 19:00 Cricketers Inn
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NEW Restarting the Stock Exchange 11-12 followed by
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Transition Potluck Sat 06/07, 17/08, 14/09 12-15 Growing Together, corner of Fairfax Drive/Prittlewell Chase
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SiT Community Allotment – we are back to continue the work on setting the allotment in 2013. Get in touch with SiT if you are interested in getting involved.
What is on at Trust Links:
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Wednesday 19th June Midsummer Open Garden 2pm – 4pm
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Full Permaculture Design Course, Essex, Summer 2013
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Growing Together Shoeburyness: on Friday 5th July 2013 from 2 – 5pm – OPEN DAY, Saturday 22nd June, 10th August, 7th September 11am – 2pm
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Saturday 12th October Apple Day at St Laurence Orchard In Partnership with SEEOG and SEEWEN 11am – 3pm
What is on at South East Essex Organic Gardeners:
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‘Never a Dull Moment’ a naturalist’s view of British wildlife; with Ross Gardner, a professional naturalist, currently working in environmental education. 15/07/2013 19:00 to 22:00
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May Newsletter is online – packed with goodies as usual.
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from the blog EcoHut Photos, Don’t Just Weed It – Eat It
South East Essex Women Environmental Network:
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WEN meeting – Third Thursday of every month from 7.30pm
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June 20th – Badger talk and July 18th – Pauline Laine talk re localism
Spiralseed – local Permaculture training and consultancy
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Railway Pub Garden Project pictures and recent gig Make Compost Not War
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Permaculture A Beginner’s Guide – fully revised and updated!
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Video – Growing Together – A Permaculture Learning and Network Development project
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17 August 2013 Family Permaculture Introduction Weekend
Southend Swap Shop and Community Group
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Meeting – to carry on discussing ideas for the group and swapping/exchange system 8th July at 19:30 Trust Links (Growing Together) corner of Fairfax Drive/Prittlewell Chase
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looking at setting up a group buying group so get in touch with them if you are interested in products from Suma and first swaps and shares taking place
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ideas what to pick and when, foraging in your side alley, ups and down of making nettle beer, Sea Kale coleslaw, dandelion in potato curry and Spor Bombs!
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express interest in a foraging walk on Two Three Island with an experienced tutor
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Leon Lewis Mushroom Walks
Veg Box – Southend Farm Shop and Veg Box scheme
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delivering in style – George 1961
Essex Bees – bee hive renting, adoption, training to bee-come a beekeeper,
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What a difference 48 hours makes!
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A local swarm collected
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The bees have arrived at Southend East Allotment Society
Cycle Southend events and training
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THE BIG CHARGE 10th July to 13th July @ Chalkwell Park
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Monday morning mums club: leaving Eastwood community centre 9.15 (term time only)
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Tuesday Riders: Leaving Southchurch Park/Greenways 9.00 every Tuesday
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Sunday Cyclers: Weekly leisurely group leaving Priory Park Bandstand at 10.00. All Welcome.
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Women’s Wednesday riders: 6.30 FROM Western Approaches Community Centre.
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Muckers and Mighty muckers on Saturdays and Thursday evening rides all leaving from the Recycle Centre, Progress Road.
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Cycle training is also available for both Adults and Children.
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TWEED RIDE 2013 1 September at 14:00 at Leigh Library Gardens
Ideas in Motion – Sustainable Travel Programme in Southend on Sea
Any interesting business or needing help to set one up? Contact the Eco Hub
Roots and Shoots, Hamelin Trust Charity, Sutton Bridge Farm
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fresh strawberries and opportunities to volunteer
Local Friendly chicken and poultry keepers group has been set up to help each other, buy and sell and enjoy and share our love of poultry.
Edible Essex training and events
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Foraging for Wild Food and Fungi – 19th October, Southend
Made in Essex Festival
Roger shows his PV panel output and how much he generates back to the grid
Add some local trees and food sources to Fallen Fruit
Tom’s Green Woodworking
Hinguar wins national “Green School” award
Other local people, groups and events contributing to strength of the community and make Southend and region an interesting place to live:
Southend Community in Action updates
Village Green 13th July, Chalkwell Park
ROAD TO PEACE – Film showing on 21st September 2013 at Quaker Meeting House, Leigh
Belfairs Woodland Centre
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Forest Schools refresher course
Pocket Places Southend on Sea
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RE-IMAGINING SPACES OUTDOOR WORKSHOP Victoria Gateway 11:00 am – 5:00 pm on 28th June 2013
Southend YMCA courses for young people:
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Princes Trust – community work and learning team working skills
Eileen’s musings:
From a girl called Jack
Ideas Hub Chelmford, check out their events
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Sewing & Up-cycling club, Relational Art etc.
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Ideas Festival 26th October to the 3rd of November
East Essex Smallholders Group
Transition News and Projects
June 2013 – Transition Network Newsletter
Power of Just Doing Stuff launches in Crystal Palace
Your suggestions will help us
The newsletter goes out to over 400 local people including project and group leaders raising awareness of local community action and making networking and getting involved easier.
The content of the newsletter can be be generated by you. Please send news about activities, project updates and forthcoming events to kamilpac@gmail.com.
If you would like to write for the blog just like James does about his mushroom growing experiment and on other topics of Transition please get in touch as well.
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