Transition
Kidderminster
Newsletter - October 2019
Kidderminster
Newsletter - October 2019
Welcome to your TK Newsletter,
a regular monthly feature.
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+++ Upcoming Events +++
Pop in to our Greener Christmas Fayre for lots of ideas on how to lower your Christmas eco-footprint and how to make giving a more personal and meaningful event. And save a sleigh-load of money too!
We are back at our usual Youth House venue on 2nd November.
++ NEW for November++
We will have an O2
Smartphone Guru
Help will be on hand for your phone problems
All for free!
++ NEW for November++
We will have an O2
Smartphone Guru
Help will be on hand for your phone problems
All for free!
Transition Worcester free film show: Living with the Land
Nine short films exploring permaculture.
At the Pump House Environment Centre, Worcester WR1 3EZ, 7pm Wed 23 Oct.
Refreshments available to purchase in the cafe.
Nine short films exploring permaculture.
At the Pump House Environment Centre, Worcester WR1 3EZ, 7pm Wed 23 Oct.
Refreshments available to purchase in the cafe.
Recent Local Events
A protest on 20th September outside the Kidderminster Town Hall aimed at raising awareness of the Climate Crisis. It was supported by Kidderminster and Bewdley Transition groups. Also there on the day were members from FOE, Green Party, Labour Party, WF Vegans. Apologies if we've overlooked others. More ...
Kidderminster Greener Living Fair
On 5th October Kidderminster had its annual Greener Living Fair at the Town Hall. Plenty of visitors and interest. This year we had around 30 stalls, electric cars, a repair café, and KIdderminster's very own Drumbeatables.
Extinction Rebellion Update
Well over 1500 XR activists were arrested during the recent October rebellion in London.
This, from from a 93yr old arrestee, says it all:
“My generation is largely responsible for the situation that young people today face and I just need to do something … not just for my grandchildren but for children and future generations everywhere.”
This, from from a 93yr old arrestee, says it all:
“My generation is largely responsible for the situation that young people today face and I just need to do something … not just for my grandchildren but for children and future generations everywhere.”
XR has been a major factor over the last year in raising public awareness of the Climate Crisis.
Over 70% of the public now think we have a serious problem - a year ago it was under 50%
More info on XR Birmingham here ....
Over 70% of the public now think we have a serious problem - a year ago it was under 50%
More info on XR Birmingham here ....
Please Sign!
At 100,000 signatures, this petition will be considered for debate in Parliament.
It only needs a click of your time!
It only needs a click of your time!
WFDC energy advice
Energy experts 'Act on Energy' will be back to offer impartial advice to help keep residents warm and well.
Wed 23 Oct at Bewdley Library
9.30am to 12.30pm
Wed 23 Oct at Kidderminster Library
1.30pm to 3.30pm
Tue 5 Nov at Stourport Library
1.30pm to 3.30pm
Wed 23 Oct at Bewdley Library
9.30am to 12.30pm
Wed 23 Oct at Kidderminster Library
1.30pm to 3.30pm
Tue 5 Nov at Stourport Library
1.30pm to 3.30pm
Halloween really is Frightening!
In the UK alone, some 2,000 tonnes of plastic waste – equivalent to 83m bottles – will be generated from throwaway Halloween clothing. 83% of the material used is polluting oil-based plastic. Read more here ...
Food for Thought ....
Breastfeed to save the planet!
Scientists have worked out that Britain’s poor breastfeeding rates cause the equivalent of 77,000 cars worth of damage. More ...
Scientists have worked out that Britain’s poor breastfeeding rates cause the equivalent of 77,000 cars worth of damage. More ...
Are your children suffering from eco-anxiety?
Is it time to build that bunker?!?
Therapists and mental health experts are reporting that many children are now terrified of climate catastrophe. While this should be recognised as a psychological phenomenon, it is not a mental illness, because it is rational!
For a lighter take on the climate issue click here ...
Is it time to build that bunker?!?
Therapists and mental health experts are reporting that many children are now terrified of climate catastrophe. While this should be recognised as a psychological phenomenon, it is not a mental illness, because it is rational!
For a lighter take on the climate issue click here ...
Do you have a hot water tank?
It could form part of a virtual power plant which could help reduce energy demand.
Read more here ...
It could form part of a virtual power plant which could help reduce energy demand.
Read more here ...
Check out our new YouTube Channel !
Plant based tea bags without plastic Click Here
Refills at eat.love.yoga Click Here
Locally made plastic free treats for dogs Click Here
Refills at eat.love.yoga Click Here
Locally made plastic free treats for dogs Click Here
Useful Websites
Find out how to minimise your involvement with large corporations. Move the money from global to local. Click here to visit www.noncorporate.org
Find out how to move to a more sustainable life style. This site is a treasure trove of practical information. Click here to visit www.lowimpact.org
Now you can even help plant trees without leaving your Smartphone!
Simply replace your search engine with Ecosia - profits are transformed into trees!
It costs you nothing and takes only a few minutes - read about it here...
And get your Smartphone app here...
Simply replace your search engine with Ecosia - profits are transformed into trees!
It costs you nothing and takes only a few minutes - read about it here...
And get your Smartphone app here...
Avoid plastic bags & packaging - get refills at these local outlets.
Kidderminster - Eat.Love.Yoga - Comberton Hill - café and refills
Stourport - The Vegan Hub, High Street - café and refills
Bromsgrove - Nature’s Intention - High Street - see web site
Worcester - Pack It In - The Shambles - see web site
Kidderminster - Eat.Love.Yoga - Comberton Hill - café and refills
Stourport - The Vegan Hub, High Street - café and refills
Bromsgrove - Nature’s Intention - High Street - see web site
Worcester - Pack It In - The Shambles - see web site
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