News from Transition King’s Lynn Friday, Feb 5 2010 

Community and Transition , , transitionkingslynn 10:26 pm

It was decided at this week’s general TKL meeting that we would no longer hold monthly meetings as they are doing little to help the group make progress, and that TKL was in very real danger of “death by meeting”.  Instead, we will hold a regular programme of events and social get togethers, when TKL ideas can be discussed and expanded on, whilst we get on with other practical stuff.  So here are some dates for your diary:

Sunday 28th February 10.30 – 12 Edible Garden, The Walks – General pre-season tidy up session – weeding, clearing up, preparing ground.  Bring tools and flasks!

Sunday 21st March – TBC – visit to local sustainable project near King’s Lynn

Thursday 22nd April – TKL Away Day to North Norfolk Coast Earth Day Sustainability Exhibition in Burnham Deepdale.  BOOK A DAY OFF WORK NOW!!!! And join us as we catch the Coasthopper bus to Burnham Deepdale for this exhibition.  You can read more about the exhibition here and see what TKL said about last year’s event here

Without the monthly meetings,it is more important than ever that we all stay connected to what’s going on with TKL and there are a number of ways of doing this:

  • Email Mailing List – Please use the contact form to let TKL know if you would like to be added to the mailing list.
  • Join the TKL and Friends Yahoo Group here:

    Click to join transitionkingslynnandfriends

  • Keep up to date with posts on the Transition King’s Lynn website.  Click on the “Sign Me Up” button on the left hand side to receive email updates whenever there is a new post.

So with all these ways to stay in touch, there’s no excuses!

 

Transition King’s Lynn in 2010 Monday, Dec 28 2009 

Transition , transitionkingslynn 6:52 pm

Meeting dates for Transition King’s Lynn in 2010 will be the first Tuesday of each month.  Meetings are held at Nourish Cafe on London Road and start at 7.30pm.  The first few meeting dates for 2010 are therefore:

Tuesday 5th January

Tuesday 2nd February

Everybody is welcome at TKL meetings so do come along!

 

Tree Planting in The Walks Wednesday, Dec 2 2009 

Community and Events and Gardening , , , transitionkingslynn 9:23 pm

Despite the somewhat inclement weather, several transitioners turned up to help plant trees and fruit bushes in the edible garden on Sunday.

The trusty open garden sign comes outTrees waiting to be plantedOne of the first holes dug!look at the lovely ruby chard

 

Slow Tree Planting Event – 29th November 2009 Tuesday, Nov 10 2009 

Community and Events and Transition , , transitionkingslynn 10:27 pm

Date and time: Sunday 29th November, 10.30am to 12.30pm
Organiser: Transition King’s Lynn
County: Norfolk
Town: King’s Lynn
Location: The Walks
Event details: Come along to the Transition King’s Lynn edible garden in the Walks (behind the multi use games area) to join us in planting fruit trees as part of National Tree Week.  Find out the best way to plant and care for your trees.  Tea, coffee and home made cakes will be available and you can find out more about how to get involved in this exciting community garden project.  All ages and abilities welcome.

 

Edible Garden Update Tuesday, Nov 10 2009 

Community and Gardening and Transition , , transitionkingslynn 9:54 pm

Well, the main growing season is now over and Transitioners met at the plot on Sunday 8th November to tidy up and clear away in readiness for planting fruit trees and bushes at the end of the month.  Whilst most crops were finished, it was great to see the Swiss chard still looking resplendent:

swiss chard at the bed

 

Zero Carbon Caravan passes through King’s Lynn Saturday, Sep 19 2009 

Climate Change and Community and Events and Transition , , , transitionkingslynn 12:31 pm

Last Monday, the Zero Carbon Caravan passed through King’s Lynn on its way to Copenhagen.  Members of TKL joined them for a ride from Shouldham into King’s Lynn, a picnic in the Walks and then on to the Green Quay for a lively evening discussion.

Members of TKL join the Zero Carbon Caravan for a cycle ride

Members of TKL join the Zero Carbon Caravan for a cycle ride

 

Zero Carbon Caravan coming to King’s Lynn Thursday, Sep 3 2009 

Climate Change and Community and Events and Transition , , , , transitionkingslynn 8:32 am

On Monday 14th September, the Zero Carbon Caravan will be coming through King’s Lynn:

The Zero Carbon Caravan (ZCC) will generate a mass movement of individuals and organisations to carry the message of action on climate change to the UNFCCC talks in Copenhagen (2009).

We are making our way to Copenhagen without using fossil fuel transportation. Along the route we’ll connect with local groups to establish an itinerary of ‘zero carbon conferences’ to build momentum for zero carbon awareness.

The ZCC will act as a coordinating hub for other ‘caravanning’ groups, encouraging worldwide participation to demand of the UNFCCC our mission: ‘A zero carbon world, as fast as we can’.

Find out more about the Zero Carbon Caravan here


Members of TKL will be joining the caravanners en route from Downham Market, picking up other cyclists along the route at Watlington and within King’s Lynn culminating in a picnic to be held at the Walks.  An evening event will be held at the Green Quay from 7-9pm, where the zero carbon caravan members will be talking about their journey from Wales through to Copenhagen and talking to residents of King’s Lynn about their own efforts in working towards a zero carbon future.

It will be a great evening, so please join us!

If you would like to join in with cycling alongside the Zero Carbon Caravan on Monday 14th, please contact us via the contact page or email transition.kingslynn [at] googlemail.com.

 

Local Transitioner in Climate Camp protests Thursday, Sep 3 2009 

Climate Change , transitionkingslynn 8:24 am

Local Transitioner, Bernie, was involved in Climate Camp this week.  Check out the link  below and see her in the red dress!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/blog/2009/sep/01/climate-camp-day

 

Transition Films – Autumn 2009 Tuesday, Aug 25 2009 

Climate Change and Community and Events and Peak Oil and Transition , , , , , , , , transitionkingslynn 12:34 pm

Transition King’s Lynn will be presenting three films as part of their autumn events programme:

Wednesday 9th September at 7pm

Friends Meeting House, King’s Lynn

The End of Suburbia


Wednesday 7th October at 7pm

Friends Meeting House

The Power of Community

Friday 13th November 2009

Venue and time to be confirmed

The Age of Stupid


 

Transition Garden Produce Giveaway Thursday, Aug 13 2009 

Community and Events and Gardening and Reskilling transitionkingslynn 8:41 am

On Saturday 8th August, members of Transition King’s Lynn set up a stall in the Walks to give away some of the produce from the bed.  The feedback from this was very positive, though some people were suspicious as to why we were giving it away for free, and others simply couldn’t bring themselves to take it for free, so gave donations (gratefully received!)  Other surplus produce has been donated to a local homeless charity to be used by the cooks in their day centres.

TKL members donating produce from the garden

TKL members donating produce from the garden

 

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