Transition Newton Abbot
Transition Newton Abbot has emerged from the energy and enthusiasm of people living, working and caring about the environment and community of the town and surrounding area of Newton Abbot.
Starting from deep concerns around the issues of Peak Oil and Climate Change, the Group is setting up projects in our own locality. We are part of a worldwide movement of over 453 official initiatives plus 377 places mulling it over (Mullers) in 34 countries (set up since 2006!) and the movement is still growing.
At the same time, our group is growing rapidly and the more people we have to help, the more we can achieve.
Transition Newton Abbot is about practical action. It is about local people caring for their own environment and getting out there and doing something about it. The problems created by Climate Change and Peak Oil are real and are happening. Transition is about positive action and doing things in our own locality that make a difference.
Some of this work is practical, such as the community garden, some is about relaying the message, such as the events. For more details contact Postie@TransitionNewtonAbbot.org.uk
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NTT - Newton Transition Together Come together Cut your household costs Cut your carbon emissions Make a New Year Resolution to reduce your carbon footprint with a little help from your friends
The aim of the NTT programme is to become more aware of the areas in your own house where consumption is the greatest and decide what you want to tackle. You delve into your household’s habits in SIX key areas : Electricity, Heating, Water, Food, Transport and Waste . You will find that reducing your carbon footprint can be fun as well as useful to the household purse. You won’t be doing this alone. The programme brings together different households to discuss areas to be tackled and to share successes and challenges. 4-5 households is ideal. You take it in turns to host your meetings.
NTT- Newton Transition Together is here.
Come and join us. It’s FREE and now includes a FREE HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENT
We are happy to organise an info session for you and some friends so for more info contact us at postie@transitionnewtonabbot.org.uk or Massimo max.ktt@transitionnewtonabbot.org.uk
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Just a butter fun! Transition Newton Abbot Local Food Group took up the “Come Dine with Me” local sourcing challenge and re-skilling.
It just got better and better- pud being local plum crumble and home-made fruit ice-cream from last year’s frozen fruit. Organic cream from Riverford topped it all off. PHEW!!!
The whole exercise makes you stop and think about what we buy and where it’s produced , but also what a real challenge it is to source everything locally. We plan to do more of these evenings. If you are interested in finding out more about the concept or hosting one yourself contact TNA Local Food Group via Postie@TransitionNewtonAbbot.org.uk We are passionate about local food we hope you are, Come Dine with Us ! For more info on local produce and producers go to the Local Food and Drink Guide at www.newtonabbotlocalfood.org.uk |
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TNA’s Response to the Teignbridge LDF Core Strategy (Preferred Options) Consultation Jan/Feb 2012
Our understanding has always been that an LDF is designed to manage new development in a sustainable fashion to meet the current and future needs of the town, its surrounding settlements and hinterland. We were constantly assured that the LDF will provide a set of policies to achieve the vision and aspirations expressed by the community and reflected in the council’s own inspirational statements, both verbal and written. In effect the LDF CS would provide a definition for the term ‘sustainable development’ as it applies to Teignbridge. Follow this link to download the full document. |
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Teignbridge strategy under scrutiny: to build or not to build?
Naturally we are all concerned about the latest development proposals for the Heart of Teignbridge. Rightly so, as these proposals will affect all of us directly or indirectly for a considerable time to come. One thing is certain, if there is no Local Development Framework (LDF), then it will be a free-for-all with unchecked, piecemeal development. We are sure no-one, neither planners, councillors, nor residents, relishes that prospect. Whatever you think, we urge you to make your voice heard during this consultation period. |
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Kingsteignton Transition TogetherWe have been very fortunate to receive a grant from Awards for All, Big Lottery Fund for a project called “Kingsteignton Transition Together”. We have now appointed a Facilitator to manage the project, more information to follow soon. |
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TNA party and community garden open day
The food we cooked was a lot of produce from the garden with a few extras. Herbs we had a plenty and chard plus squashes, marrows and potatoes which we baked over an open fire.Truly delicious and proving that you can have a lovely barbie with your own produce. Part of the philosophy of the garden is to show people how much you can grow for yourself and how satisfying it is come harvest-time when all your hard work pays off. If anyone would like to get involved just contact the garden group via postie@TransitionNewtonAbbot.org.uk or simply pop along any Sat morning.
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Having decided to spice up our meeting by eating a meal together, what a magnificent meal it turned out to be! The cooks showed amazing resourcefulness in providing a super local spread. The greens on display were a combination of allotment produce and foraged plants , including wood sorrel, ransoms and dandelion leaves. Our dressing prepared with rape seed oil from Kingsbridge and cider vinegar produced by one of the team and local honey. Even our salt was sourced from Cornwall ! All accompanied by home-baked bread with flour from Otterton Mill. This was just for starters! The mains were allotment-grown leeks and purple sprouting with Somerset spelt risotto with home-made cider from Newton Abbot apples and for the carnivores tender succulent Occombe Farm beef stew. Washed down with local beer , cider or apple juice.
After all that intake you think we might have needed a rest, but no the intrepid diners had a further challenge. Another batch of Riverford cream whipped us up into a frenzy when we tried to churn butter manually, armed solely with a whisk. Everyone of us had several goes with many a secret technique being employed. In the end we had to give in and go electric for the final churn. What satisfaction to do this together and produce something for everyone to take home. The elbow grease certainly made us appreciate the process. As you can see we did end up with quite a creditable product. Chop up some ransoms and hey presto – garlic butter!
Alternative ways to get involved are our Energy Group which has been going strong for the past couple of years or come along to our lively Book/DVD discussion group or join the Local Food Guide initiative. There’s so much to do and we’re a friendly, enthusiastic bunch. Hope to see you at one of our gatherings. Let’s make the next years in the life of Transition Newton Abbot the best yet.
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