Transition Haslemere continued its activities in raising awareness of climate change and peak oil and with projects to increase the resilience and sustainability of Haslemere through 2011. Awareness raising activities included hosting a talk by international peak oil expert Dr Mamdouh Salameh in March and a regular presence at the monthly farmers’ market as well [...]
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With petrol prices showing no signs of falling back, it’s a good time to develop more fuel efficient driving habits. This is especially true if you are about to set off on your family holidays and have a long drive to your destination. And saving fuel means saving carbon emissions, so it’s good for the [...]
As we enjoy the glorious Spring, it is a good time to review our energy bills and look at ways of reducing our winter costs and of keeping them down through the summer. Now is a good opportunity to investigate some of the bigger measures you might take to improve energy efficiency if you haven’t [...]
This Saturday (12th Feb) there will be a peaceful protest in Alice Holt Forest to draw media attention in the area to the Government’s plans to sell off our publicly owned woodlands. Supporters will be meeting at the cafe in the woods at 11am. Anybody who enjoys using Alice Holt Forest, Bourne Wood, Crooksbury Common, [...]
In 2010, Transition Haslemere continued its efforts towards making Haslemere a lower carbon, less oil dependent, more resilient and more sustainable community. Ours are early steps, and much of the effort is of necessity still about awareness raising. To that end we had a presence at many of Haslemere’s events over the year, including the [...]
Now that planning permission has been granted, the National Trust are pleased to present the Swan Barn development project to local people and explain a little about what they are trying to achieve. The presentation takes place on Friday 28th January at 7.30pm in Haslemere Hall (free admission, donations welcome). This will be an opportunity to [...]
New Year is a time for resolutions and a fresh start, so here are some suggestions for how you can make your life a little greener in 2011. Leave for journeys a earlier so you can drive a little more slowly and efficiently. With petrol prices being sky-high at present, you will not only save [...]
SUPPORT SWAN BARN
Posted in Articles, Campaigns, Events, News on Dec 1st, 2010
UPDATE: WAVERLEY HAVE GIVEN FULL PLANNING PERMISSION FOR THIS TO GO AHEAD. THANKS TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED THE APPLICATION Transition Haslemere are asking all our supporters to back The National Trust’s application to build a new sustainable volunteer center at Swan Barn. The building’s proposed design, materials and construction methods are as sustainable as they could [...]
Walking Bus
Posted in Articles, Campaigns, Events, News on Dec 1st, 2010
Transition Haslemere are delighted with the success of the walking bus operated for St Batholomew’s School and will be very happy to assist any other local schools to set one up. For more information please see here.
HOW TO SET UP A COMPOST BIN
Posted in Articles, Campaigns, News, Project on Nov 21st, 2010
Thinking of setting up a compost bin but not sure how? Well, now you can watch our video for a step by step guide here. Composting is a great way to recycle your kitchen scraps into food for your garden. And it’s not just potato peelings and vegetable trimmings that can go in the bin. [...]
November has come and with it the first signs of winter. The clocks have gone back, the leaves are falling off the trees and we start to think ahead to Christmas. It’s also when our energy bills shoot up. The central heating settles into its daily routine, we turn the lights on in the early [...]
As part of the food festival Transition Haslemere are celebrating Do-It-Yourself foods. Come and see at the Haslemere Museum on Saturday September 18th between 12.00 and 4.00 pm. There are talks on bee keeping at 12.30, how to get more out of your food and waste less at 1.30 and all you need to know about keeping chickens at [...]
Haslemere Museum is committed to reducing its ecological footprint and improving its sustainability and recently asked Transition Haslemere if it could help. In July, Naomi Clarke and Clive Davidson meet Julia Tanner, the museum curator, to discuss ideas and see if there were areas where we could work together. The museum has already taken a [...]
Help Us To Shape Haslemere's Public Transport
Posted in Events, News, Project, Uncategorized on Jul 23rd, 2010
We are conducting a survey about transport issues in the Haslemere area, let us have your thoughts and views by completing the questionnaire. It will only take 3 to 4 minutes to fill in. Just click on the picture in the sidebar, complete the survey and have a chance to win an energy monitor or fresh food [...]
The presentation that Rob Hopkins gave in Godalming in June is now available and can be seen here
He did not actually come to Haslemere but Rob Hopkins came to Godalming last night (June 7th) in a joint event organised by Transition Haslemere, Transition Farnham and Transition Godalming. Our thanks to Chris in Godalming and Finn in Farnham and for their parts in the organisation. Particular thanks go to Debs at WWF who invited [...]
Haslemere again joined communities around the world in supporting Earth Hour on Saturday 27th March; spearheaded by the Beacon Hill community. Hundreds of businesses, schools, residents and local landmarks took part by switching off their lights for one hour. Mayor Melanie Odell led the Haslemere big switch off at Hindhead Furnishings in Beacon Hill and special candlelit [...]
Responding to climate change can benefit the community This is the first in a series of monthly columns by Transition Haslemere, a community group developing local responses to the long-term threats of climate change and the decline of cheap oil (known as ‘peak oil’). Recently, the Haslemere Herald has carried a series of letters debating [...]
Transition Haslemere is Granted Official Status by the Transition Network
Posted in News on Jan 24th, 2010
Transition Haslemere is proud to become an ‘official’ Transition Town, it was announced on January 23rd by the Transition Town Network. There are 272 official transition towns in 16 countries and the list is growing quickly. The complete list is here. In making the announcement, Ben Brangwyn, co-founder of the Transition Town Network said, ”This [...]
Message from the Mayor
Posted in News on Jan 19th, 2010
“My thanks as Mayor on behalf of the Town for the Steering Group’s unstinting commitment and enthusiasm and for the work that has been done in the last year. Also congraulations to the whole group for their achievements. We look forward to the very exciting programme planned for this coming year” Melanie Odell Mayor of Haslemere
“Our annual general meeting on 18 January 2010 marked the first year of activities of Transition Haslemere. We have achieved a lot in that time, establishing the foundations of our group and initiating a number of projects. These include a household and schools energy efficiency programme, a community garden, a local food survey and a [...]
One local authority in Italy has REALLY embraced the Transition Town Culture and has signed up in partnership with their Transition Town Organisation Click here to read more…the Monteveglio story …and in case you ask, this link has already been sent to both Waverley and Surrey Councils by our colleagues at Transition Farnham.
Waitrose in West Street, Haslemere is supportingTransition Town Haslemere We are delighted that Waitrose have selected Transition Town Haslemere to be one of their three local causes to support in December. Waitrose donate money to the three causes in proportion to amount of green tokens placed by their customers. This is a great way for [...]
Transition Town Haslemere Backs The 10:10 Campaign
Posted in News on Oct 13th, 2009
Transition Town Haslemere has signed up to the 10:10 Campaign that aims to unite the country in reducing its carbon emissions by 10% by 2010. Members of the group have individually committed to making the 10:10 reductions, and the group is also helping local schools and families to meet the target. Full details of our [...]
The Debate – Wood Fuel and Small Wind Turbines
Posted in News on Sep 24th, 2009
The Surrey Hills has a role to play in the green energy debate… The Energy from the Surrey Hills debate at the British Science Festival on Tuesday 9th September 2009, produced a ringing endorsement for carbon neutral wood fuel, and a compromise on wind power. Tom Heap, BBC Environment Correspondent, chaired the debate and challenged [...]
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Green Haslemere Tweets
- Great news - our veg garden will be one of Waitrose's February community projects - make sure you put your green tokens in our slot!15:15 17/01/2012
- Great Transition AGM tonight. Loads of energy & ideas for the new year. Join us on 2nd Feb for next get together at Georgian Hse Hotel!22:16 09/01/2012
- Join us Monday 9th (Town Hall 7.30 pm) for our AGM & Steering Group meeting and learn how you can contribute to Haslemere's sustainability15:37 07/01/2012
- It's a new year and another chance for us to improve our sustainability. Make your New Year's resolution to think and act "green" daily15:44 07/01/2012
- Great news - our veg garden will be one of Waitrose's February community projects - make sure you put your green tokens in our slot!
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