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Midsummer news

Hi all, it is suddenly midsummer, and there are lovely local and national events which bring people together to experience real sustainable projects and to envision socially fair and transformative possibilities.  There are also actions to take which can help to sustain community resources, energy and food. And finally, it is time to … Continue reading

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Encouraging sustainability in Sheffield

It’s been a while since our last news roundup, and some great things have happened across the city: Congratulations to Sheffield Renewables, for their recent installation of 50kW of solar PV for a local school in Swinton (see their blog and the Doncaster Free Press).  Also there was … Continue reading

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Autumn is calling; dreams of change…

Autumn is around the corner. The trees are changing their colours, and the city is full of dreams of change. Here are a few strands of hope and energy for you to weave into your schedule this month: Abundance Community … Continue reading

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Summer skills, play and activism

Hi there, just received a pot of honey from our local bees.  Can’t wait to try it.   Meanwhile, here’s a good mix of stuff to sample, whether you want to gear up with some serious activism, get the kids … Continue reading

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Summer events in Sheffield and beyond

Here’s a round-up of forthcoming events. There’s Peace in the Park this Saturday, an exciting North West Transition Conference coming up in July, and a grand sprinkling of other happenings too.  Saturday 14 June:  Peace in the Park 12pm to 9pm, Ponderosa (park) … Continue reading

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Events in May

There’s lots of stuff coming up fast in May that tick the boxes for sustainability and community. Take a look and see if there’s something here to put a spring in your step:

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Events and opportunities

Yet more great opportunities coming up so you can learn skills, have your say, get into recycling/reusing groove, find out about home energy improvements, and discuss possibilities for change.

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April Transition Cafe: Green Homes in Sheffield

Monday 7 April: 7:30-10pm, Fusion Café “Is solar thermal more efficient than a ground source heat pump?” “What’s the most cost-effective way to insulate walls?” For our spring Transition Café event, we’re introducing the Green Homes Sheffield project to help provide some of the answers to … Continue reading

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