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We'd like to invite you to a get-together on Monday 7th March, 7-9pm, at The Pembury Tavern If you'd like to start up a transition initiative in your part of Hackney, or you have an idea for some food-growing, an energy project or film screenings, or if you'd just like to meet with other people to discuss transition ideas, come along. If you're attending, please add yourself to this event page - it helps us with planning. It is fine to bring interested people who aren't on this ning site. If it…See More

Every month we meet at the Arcola Theatre in Dalston to hear from a speaker on a subject relevant to the mission of TTH. This is followed by a chaired discussion.This month's talk:Rowena Ganguli from The London Orchard ProjectPlease arrive promptly at 7pm, the entrance is the wooden doors to the left of the main theatre entrance.We are very sorry but this venue is not suitable for wheelchair users as there are several flights of stairs.The Arcola Theatre graciously hosts our meetings - please…See More

How can we build a positive future for Stoke Newington?Transition Town Stoke Newington invites you toparticipate in exploring how at a free Open Space forum:May 15th, Stoke Newington Library Hall(Edwards Lane, just off Church Street)* Learn about and contribute to positive change in Stoke Newington* Talk about your concerns and hear those of your community* Find out about projects going on around you or promote your own* Connect with other socially minded people to make a difference* Share…See More

Our monthly get-together, this time an informal occasion at the Pembury.

Come and meet with others to share ideas, network and have fun!

Discover how to use your own bike as part of a small power station, capable of powering computers, stereos, TVs and other small household appliances. This method makes a great use of your bike when you’re not riding it around town. In just one day find out all you need to know to assemble a bike-powered generator. The classroom will be bike-powered throughout the day.The course is run by those magnificent guys and gals at…See More

Come and get involved in some hands on stuff - maybe some bike powered Wii sessions or a look at solar panel systems or water purification?Looks great fun and very informative.See More

We're trying a new format for our monthly meetings, for the first couple, we'll see how they go.The meetings will now be split into the working groups so they can plan their work for the month until the next monthly meeting.There will also be a newcomer's circle, so newcomers or those that are not sure which working group they should join are welcome to come and learn and talk about what other the groups are doing.This meeting is also a seed swap, for those of use who have bought bags of seeds…See More

 Summary: The Food group discussed ideas and initiatives for TTH to explore and develop in 2010, and identifying a growing site to develop ourselves. Working with existinggroups was discussed as a way to assist existing schemes, gain additionalknowledge, skills and to develop a wider network of contacts.Summary of existing groups and initiatives in Hackney:Growing Communities work in a number of locations around Hackney and may accept volunteers…See More

In partnership with the London Orchard Project and Hackney Tree Nursery Transition Hackney is working towards planting some orchards in Hackney's parks.We are having a preliminary meeting to discuss the twin tracks of the project, on Wednesday !0th February at the Pembury Tavern on Amhurst Road at 7pm.We will be looking at planting new trees on the one hand, and mapping existing fruit trees for later harvesting and processing on the other.Please come along if you are interested in being…See More

We're trying a new format for our monthly meetings, for the first couple, we'll see how they go.The meetings will now be split into the working groups so they can plan their work for the month until the next monthly meeting.There will also be a newcomer's circle, so newcomers or those that are not sure which working group they should join are welcome to come and learn and talk about what other the groups are doing.This meeting is also a seed swap, for those of use who have bought bags of seeds…See More

The food group focusses on how, and to what extent, we can re-localise food production and make ourselves more resilient against food supply issues in the future.