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Life without the supermarket

Enlightening blog here:http://ecomonkey.blogspot.com/2011/07/stupermarket-break-out.html about living…Continue

Started Aug 5, 2011

Ten ways to use less oil - from Greenpeace
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In the wake of the ongoing catastrophe of the Gulf oil spill, lots ofpeople have been asking how they can reduce their oil consumption intheir daily lives. Here's our top ten: 1. Carpool, cycle or…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by carolyn westlake Sep 5, 2010.

Raising funds for TH
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Just thinking about how we might begin to raise money for TH to help get our projects off the ground. Firstly we are proceeding with the link to Green Energy, so we should have that up on our website…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Wenderlynn Jane Bagnall Oct 26, 2010.

Save Hertford
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Has anyone else joined the Save Hertford group on Facebook yet? Here's how one of its founders describes it: "I'm sure most of…Continue

Tags: community, transition, hertford, Facebook

Started this discussion. Last reply by don carlin Aug 15, 2010.

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Towns and walkability

With East Herts Council’s executive due to discuss the authority’s draft parking and transport strategy up to 2021 at its meeting on Tuesday May 22, it seems the moment to share an article from The Atlantic on the importance of walkability for communities.It's written from a US perspective, but many of the points it makes are sure to apply here - the kinds of reasons people like to walk, and walking's benefits. And it also contains ref to a couple of good publications on why it is…See More
May 16
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Sarah Lamb commented on Ben's event 'Mudlark's Spring Festival'
"Will try and come to it.Sarah"
May 15
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Mudlark's Spring Festival at Mudlarks Community Garden

May 27, 2012 from 12am to 3pm
This fun afternoon will include activities for all the fmaily. There'll be Maypole dancing, a treasure hunt, make and name the scarecrow, and if that all sounds exhausting you can also enjoy tea and delicious cakes in the wonderful surroundings of the Mudlarks Garden. And check out the eco-buildings too!See More
May 15
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Mudlark's Spring Festival at Mudlarks Community Garden

May 27, 2012 from 12am to 3pm
This fun afternoon will include activities for all the fmaily. There'll be Maypole dancing, a treasure hunt, make and name the scarecrow, and if that all sounds exhausting you can also enjoy tea and delicious cakes in the wonderful surroundings of the Mudlarks Garden. And check out the eco-buildings too!See More
May 15
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Alex Benham commented on Ben's event 'Mudlark's Spring Festival'
"Sorry Ben, I am on Holiday, but I hope it goes well; it sounds fantastic!"
May 15
Ben replied to Alex Benham's discussion Tar Sands
"And here's a nice piece on American communities standing against the Keystone XL tar sands pipline... "...These are ranchers, farmers, landowners, businessman, housewives and civic leaders who cross the political spectrum but are unified…"
May 15
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Learn to scythe at Hatfield Forest

August 4, 2012 all day
My name is Beth Tilston and I teach scything.  I’m writing to tell you about a scything course that I am running on National Trust land in Hatfield Forest on the 4th August 2012. Scything, as I am sure you all know, is cutting grass by using a blade on a stick.  It’s really useful for cutting lawns and soft weeds like nettles or young brambles.  You can use scythes in spaces as small as tablecloth-sized back gardens or as large as a wildflower meadow.  Here are some other benefits of scything:…See More
May 15
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Mudlark's Spring Festival at Mudlarks Community Garden

May 27, 2012 from 12am to 3pm
This fun afternoon will include activities for all the fmaily. There'll be Maypole dancing, a treasure hunt, make and name the scarecrow, and if that all sounds exhausting you can also enjoy tea and delicious cakes in the wonderful surroundings of the Mudlarks Garden. And check out the eco-buildings too!See More
May 15
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Open Eco Homes - Cambridge at Cambridge and surrounding villages

May 12, 2012 to May 27, 2012
Open Eco Homes is an annual eco-renovation event organised by Cambridge Carbon Footprint, a registered climate change charity. As part of this year’s event, 25 low energy venues in Cambridge and the surrounding villages will open their doors for guided tours.Open days: 12/13 May and 26/27 MayFor more details visit http://www.openecohomes.org and to book a tour call 0122301842 lines open 9-6 weekdays 9-1 saturday.Check the website as it has details of…See More
May 2
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Learn to scythe at Hatfield Forest

August 4, 2012 all day
My name is Beth Tilston and I teach scything.  I’m writing to tell you about a scything course that I am running on National Trust land in Hatfield Forest on the 4th August 2012. Scything, as I am sure you all know, is cutting grass by using a blade on a stick.  It’s really useful for cutting lawns and soft weeds like nettles or young brambles.  You can use scythes in spaces as small as tablecloth-sized back gardens or as large as a wildflower meadow.  Here are some other benefits of scything:…See More
Apr 16
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Iain Bagnall commented on Ben's event 'Learn to scythe'
"We bought a scythe last week! We'll check our dates and hopefully go to this...."
Apr 16
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Deadly geo-engineering

Justin's blog post raises a serious issue: right now, a globally-co-ordinated programme of aircraft flights high above our heads is spraying out a deadly cocktail of chemicals that threaten to destroy the planet.And a network of commerical interests is mobilising to protect the right to spray this stuff.http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/84e6dfc2-6f5e-11e1-b368-00144feab49a.html#axzz1pMTHrbt2…See More
Mar 17
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Ben commented on Justin May's blog post Mindblowing documentary on geo-engineering
"Second thought. There are more important battles to fight than arguing over some crack-pot ideas pedddled by American teenagers blogging from the Bible belt. I could almost believe that the US government is putting something in the water over there…"
Mar 17
Ben commented on Justin May's blog post Mindblowing documentary on geo-engineering
"Hi Justin interesting stuff - but smacks of conspiracy theory. Government spraying, or just airliner contrails? For an alternative view, here is a quote from a paper by the Australian Dept of Agriculture and Food (ADAF):…"
Mar 17
Ben commented on Justin May's blog post Could NASA show Cold Fusion works?
"Hi Justin I altered the title of this posting to reflect the reality that no one has yet proved LENR can generate more energy than is put in. "Anomalous heat" could be due to all sorts of things, not necessarily a fusion reaction. There is…"
Mar 14
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Learn to scythe at Hatfield Forest

August 4, 2012 all day
My name is Beth Tilston and I teach scything.  I’m writing to tell you about a scything course that I am running on National Trust land in Hatfield Forest on the 4th August 2012. Scything, as I am sure you all know, is cutting grass by using a blade on a stick.  It’s really useful for cutting lawns and soft weeds like nettles or young brambles.  You can use scythes in spaces as small as tablecloth-sized back gardens or as large as a wildflower meadow.  Here are some other benefits of scything:…See More
Mar 3
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Towns and walkability

With East Herts Council’s executive due to discuss the authority’s draft parking and transport strategy up to 2021 at its meeting on Tuesday May 22, it seems the moment to share an article from The Atlantic on the importance of walkability for communities.

It's written from a US perspective, but many of the points it makes are sure to apply here - the kinds of reasons people like to walk, and walking's benefits. And it also contains ref to a couple of good publications on why it is…

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Posted on May 16, 2012 at 12:56

Deadly geo-engineering

Justin's blog post raises a serious issue: right now, a globally-co-ordinated programme of aircraft flights high above our heads is spraying out a deadly cocktail of chemicals that threaten to destroy the planet.

And a network of commerical interests is mobilising to protect the right to spray this stuff.…

Continue

Posted on March 17, 2012 at 8:41

Cuffley Anaerobic Digester

It looks like war has broken out in Cuffley over plans to build an anaerobic digestion plant.

"THE farmers behind controversial plans to build an anaerobic digestion plant in Cuffley have rubbished claims it will pose a risk to health and believe villagers are being misinformed. 

Brothers Adrian and Howard Williams, of D Williams and Co, are seeking planning permission to build the eco-friendly plant and a compost facility at Cattlegate Farm."...…

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Posted on October 5, 2011 at 10:07

Transition Hertford Website 1 year old!

Turns out that we've been building our community on this website for exactly one year now.



Those with geek tendencies might be interested to know that in this time we have been visited by over 2,900 different visitors from Europe, the US and Asia. In all they've looked at our pages some 26,000 times, and they spend over 4 minutes on average, looking at over 4 pages each visit.

Recently we average some 30 visitors a day, but our busiest day was November 17th, when we attracted an… Continue

Posted on December 8, 2010 at 17:16

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At 13:33 on October 11, 2011, Douglas Smith said…
Thanks for the welcome Ben.

I may be potentially interested in being one of those suppliers featured, as I'm hoping to set up as a small local producer delivering fresh, growing in Hertford, loose salads to resturants and shops (for resale to customers)!

http://www.sweetpeasalads.co.uk/about-us/
http://www.sweetpeasalads.co.uk/our-salad-bags/
http://www.sweetpeasalads.co.uk/how-to-order/

I'm currently not in Hertford yet, but am reaching out to source land as we speak for 2012. The enterprise aims to:
  • To deliver the best tasting, freshest salads within a day of harvest to local outlets (5 miles)
  • To grow healthy, happy food along organic lines, even if not officially certified
  • To care and manage the land sustainably, encourage biodiversity and use non-polluting methods
  • To share the love of growing with the community, through open days; guided tours, volunteers
  • To employ local labour, services and buy key farm inputs from local suppliers

I'll keep things updated as I find out more about the availability of land to set something up - but in the meantime if you or one of the other Transition Hertford members do know of people or members who would be interested in renting land for an enterprise like this, please do get in touch!

The various councils (Hertford, Ware, East Herts & Hertford County Council) have all been contacted as have the Veolia Water Central and I'll keep working from there...!

At 21:55 on December 7, 2010, Madela Baddock said…
Hi Ben

Thanks for your message.

I have to say that I am out quite a lot at the moment. Would you be delivering evenings and/or weekends? I finish work early on Friday so sometime Friday afternoon/early evening could be good. Please let me know if you need cash or cheque - They are £10 each aren't they?

My mobile number is 07778 298605 if you need to contact me.

Speak soon

Madela
At 12:23 on November 12, 2010, hus sain mahmud said…
I am not but want to pracise all these
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swat pics are from some years ago
At 11:36 on October 25, 2010, Sandra White said…
Hi, Ben,

the photos of Apple Day are lovely - well done!

Is there a way of posting up the recipes too, as we talked about?

I now can't find the write-ups of Apple Day on the site - it's obviously disappeared from events because it's passed - has it gone somewhere else that we can draw people's attention to ... or can we reinstate it?

Thanks,

S xx
At 8:51 on September 10, 2010, Michelle Ward said…
It is Fenella the Kettle Witch from Chorlton and the Wheelies. :D I loved that programme when I was little.
At 16:49 on October 26, 2009, Dick Warn said…
Hi Ben - Are you ok for tomorrow's W'minster mtg? I shall still go, as although the original (Macquarie Bank) speaker is no longer coming, they have a good replacement. I suggest the 16.32 H North train which should (via Highbury-Islington / Warren St) get us to HoC by 6pm.
See you at H North?
At 13:10 on October 21, 2009, Ben said…
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At 11:27 on October 13, 2009, Viv Jones said…
Ben - I cant huggle? when I click I get a page error - am i doing something wrong?
At 21:07 on September 30, 2009, carolyn westlake said…
United States Minor Outlying Islands?????????/
 
 
 

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11th April: Chris Jones asks Hertfordshire County Council what plans it has for Peak oil. See the response here

29th Feb: Transition Hertford is one of the charities presently in Hertford's Waitrose in the community funding boxes  beyond checkout.

11th Jan 2012: The animation from the 2011 East Herts Eco Filmfest is up on the site


Green Drinks: these are held on the third Thursday of every month. Usually at the White Horse on Castle Street, Hertford. Second Thurs in Dec.

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'Community Gardening' at Salisbury Hotel

June 13, 2012 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
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