Author Archives: Dave Crossland

100 Ideas for Transition

Sharon Astyk posted a wonderful article on “100 Things You Can Do to Get Ready for Peak Oil” that is full of great ideas for Transition Towns everywhere :-)

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Transition BH Progress Report

Every now and again I feel the need to post a quick update on where Transition BH Hub is as an organization. I see that I last did this in August so it’s probably time for another. Early October saw … Continue reading

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Clips and reviews of upcoming “Collapse” movie

The New York Times reviewed “Collapse” and the Wall Street Journal interviewed Mike Ruppert, the subject of the film. I look forward to the wider distribution here in the UK – it is getting many stellar reviews so I hope … Continue reading

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Transition Together!

Julie Smith wrote to the Transition BH mailing list today: The Transition Together initiative is all about forming small, social groups of friends, neighbours and colleagues and supporting them in taking a number of effective, practical, money-saving and carbon-reducing steps. … Continue reading

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UK Energy Research Council warns of Peak Oil

The BBC and the Telegraph are reporting on a new UK report about peak oil: BBC Quotes: “The 10 largest oil producing fields in the world are all in decline… More than two-thirds of current crude oil production capacity may … Continue reading

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Bournemouth: Open Meeting, 30th September

View Larger Map The next meeting of Transition Bournemouth is at the Goat and Tricycle, tomorrow, 30th September, at 7:30 pm. All welcome! Any queries to Theresa, on 07958 138053.

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Christchurch: Film ‘Earth Whisperers – Papatuanuku’ 21st September 7.30pm

View Larger Map Transition Town Christchurch is delighted to have the opportunity to show the stunning and thought-provoking film “Earth Whisperers – Papatuanuku” from our sister town – Christchurch, New Zealand. This spellbinding and challenging film focuses on ten quirky … Continue reading

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Transition Poole Open Meeting, 8th September, 7.30pm

View Larger Map The next Transition Poole meeting is at The Grasshopper on Tues 8th September at 7.30pm.

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UK Independent Newspaper: Oil Decline Starts in 10 years, Price Shock Next Year

The IEA’s Chief Economist was interviewed by The Independent and says the oil peak will be in 10 years: global production is likely to peak in about 10 years – at least a decade earlier than most governments had estimated. … Continue reading

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Wimborne: “Power of Community” showing Tuesday 4th August 7-9pm

View Larger Map The second Transition Wimborne Open Meeting will be held on Tuesday 4th August, 7pm-9pm, at The Community Learning & Resource Centre (the big building on King Street, the south west side of the Minster, surrounded by car … Continue reading

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