Matt Coston
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Film Night- You've Been Trumped at Hertford Quaker Meeting Room

March 1, 2012 from 7:15pm to 9:30pm
In this David and Goliath story for the 21st century, a group of proud Scottish homeowners take on celebrity tycoon Donald Trump as he buys up one of Scotland's last wilderness areas to build a golf resort.The film was made in 2011, and is back in Hertford by popular demand!Please join us for the film, as well as tea coffee and very-nice cake. If you haven't been to one of our Film Nights before (and of course if you're a regular), it would be lovely to see you there.See More
Feb 23
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Matt Coston commented on Justin May's blog post Aquaponics and Permaculture at Sawbridgeworth
"Thanks for posting this Justin."
Feb 11
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Film Night- The End of the Line at Hertford Quaker Meeting Room

February 2, 2012 from 7:15pm to 9:30pm
Come along to our February Film Night, where we'll be viewing The End of the Line.The End of the Line is the first major feature documentary film revealing the impact of overfishing on our oceans.The film chronicles how demand for cod off the coast of Newfoundland in the early 1990s led to the decimation of the most abundant cod population in the world, how hi-tech fishing vessels leave no escape routes for fish populations and how farmed fish as a solution is a myth.The End of the Line also…See More
Jan 24
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Film Night- The Vanishing of the Bees at Hertford Quaker Meeting Room

December 1, 2011 from 7:15pm to 9:30pm
The Biggest Environmental Mystery of our Time. Come along to our last film night of 2011, where we'll be screening 'The Vanishing of the Bees'. This remarkable film documents the mystery of disappearing bee populations through the 2000's. The film involves the perspective of both small and large scale Bee farmers in the USA, and is both interesting and moving. There will be time for discussion after the showing, as well as tea, coffee and (as always) lovely cake! The event is free, but to cover…See More
Nov 23, 2011
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Century of the Self- Film Night at Hertford Quaker Meeting

November 3, 2011 from 7:15pm to 9:30pm
On Thursday 3rd November we'll be showing Century of the Self as part of our Film Series. Adam Curtis' acclaimed series examines the rise of the all-consuming self against the backdrop of the Freud dynasty. We will be viewing the first episode in this series, which looks at the beginning of the 'Consumer Culture', as well as the impacts of marketing. There will be time afterwards to discuss thoughts on the film, as well as the usual tea, coffee and cake! Suggested Donations: £2.00See More
Oct 26, 2011
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For or against nuclear power?

In July 2011, Transition Hertford organised for professor Chris Lawn to give a public presentation about the arguments for and against nuclear power. Here are the notes following that presentation:Nuclear Argument - Notes from Chris Lawn's presnetation Coincedentally; the Royal Society of Chemistry held a debate only a few days before Chris' presentation on the same subject. Here…See More
Oct 13, 2011
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Film Night- The Economics of Happiness at Hertford Quaker Room

October 6, 2011 from 7:15pm to 9:30pm
The Economics of Happiness features many voices from six continents calling for systemic economic change. The documentary describes a world moving simultaneously in two opposing directions. While government and big business continue to promote globalization and the consolidation of corporate power, people around the world are resisting those policies and working to forge a very different future. Communities are coming together to re-build more human scale, ecological economies based on a new…See More
Sep 23, 2011
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Harvest Feast at Mudlarks Community garden

October 2, 2011 from 12pm to 3pm
The annual Mudlarks/Transition Hertford Harvest Feast takes place on Saturday 2nd October. Come along from 12-3 to enjoy delicious home made soups, cakes and other nibbles. There'll be entertainment, and games to enjoy, plus a veg swap (go out into the garden and tell your veg to get their party frocks on ready!). It'll be a general fun time for the whole family.Plus this year's highlight will be the grand pumpkin competition... See More
Sep 16, 2011
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Matt Coston commented on Matt Coston's event 'Discussion on nuclear energy'
"Yes was great thanks Alex, I think it was our best turn out yet."
Jul 12, 2011
Alex Cornish commented on Matt Coston's event 'Discussion on nuclear energy'
"Oh fiddle!  I thought this was on Thursday... just read the invitation again... it finished 30 minutes ago!  Hope it went well!"
Jul 12, 2011
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Discussion on nuclear energy at St Andrew's Church Hall

July 12, 2011 from 7:45pm to 10pm
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Jul 11, 2011
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Matt Coston commented on Matt Coston's event 'Discussion on nuclear energy'
"Recommended viewing before coming to the discussion.   http://www.thereaction.net/explore/The-Nuclear-Debate/"
Jul 11, 2011
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Discussion on nuclear energy at St Andrew's Church Hall

July 12, 2011 from 7:45pm to 10pm
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Jul 10, 2011
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Discussion on nuclear energy at St Andrew's Church Hall

July 12, 2011 from 7:45pm to 10pm
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Jun 21, 2011
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Transition Hertford AGM at St Andrews Hall

June 23, 2011 from 7:45pm to 10pm
Come along to the most important event in the TH calender, the annual AGM!Help make key decisions about this coming year's events, contribute ideas, try our delicious nibbles and enjoy our surprise entertainment...Come to St Andrew's Hall (behind St A's church) at 7.45 for 8pm. Dress casual. Smile required.See More
May 27, 2011
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TH Film Night "Greening the desert" at Quaker Hall

June 2, 2011 from 7:30pm to 10pm
Permaculture pioneer Geoff Lawton narrates his journey whereby his team transformed the arid, infertile soils in Jordan, the lowest place on the planet, with incomprehensible salt levels, into a lush green oasis, growing mulberry trees and date palms, and with fertile, humus rich soil. Come along and enjoy a film, tasty cakes and tea, and take part in a discussion with friendly folk from TH.Suggested Donations £2.00See More
May 25, 2011
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For or against nuclear power?

In July 2011, Transition Hertford organised for professor Chris Lawn to give a public presentation about the arguments for and against nuclear power. Here are the notes following that presentation:

Nuclear Argument - Notes from Chris Lawn's presnetation

 

Coincedentally; the Royal Society of Chemistry held a debate only a few days before…

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