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TD AGM + Film Screening – 18th October
Even if you’re not interested in becoming active with Transition Darebin then please come down to hear what we’ve been up to this year, talk to members and hear about plans for the future. As an added bonus we’ll also be showing ‘the Wild Thing Project’ as part of the discussion about how children can be encouraged to get out from behind computer screens into the ‘outside world!’.
This is free event though Transition Darebin memberships which give discounts at local shops and support Transition Darebin actions will be available for $5.
18th October 2PM
Camellia Reception Centre
2 Gooch Street, Thornbury
Transition Coordination Group
Do you want to get more active in promoting a re-localised and resilient Darebin? Do you have an idea for a project that TD can help with or a skill that can help us build community engagement? Or do you just want to connect with people taking an active role in addressing climate change and peak everything? The TD coordination meetings provide these opportunities and many more. All are welcome.
When: Wednesday 15th October @ 7:30pm
Where: 52 Johnson St, Thornbury
What: Yourself and your ideas!
Transition Coordination Group
Do you want to get more active in promoting a re-localised and resilient Darebin? Do you have an idea for a project that TD can help with or a skill that can help us build community engagement? Or do you just want to connect with people taking an active role in addressing climate change and peak everything? The TD coordination meetings provide these opportunities and many more. All are welcome.
When: Tuesday 9th September @ 7:30pm
Where: 19 Mitchell st, Northcote
What: Yourself and your ideas!
Jonathan
Fruit squad maintenance training sessions for August/September
Fruit squad are taking bookings for the following maintenance workshops:
Session B: Fig and olive tree training, Northcote – Sunday 31st August 2-4pm
Session C: Pomegranate tree – Saturday 13th September 2-4pm
Session D: Orange and lemon tree – Sunday 28th September 2-4pm
All the training will be undertaken by Elspeth Ferguson, a very experienced horticulture trainer. The sessions will cover tree care, pruning, harvesting and how to tell when the fruit is ripe. The cost per session is $15 for TD members and $20 for others. Places are strictly limited so first come, first served.
Please RSVP on ecoze@mmnet.com.au ASAP if you are keen to attend, and specify which sessions you would like to book in to.
Two Upcoming TD Events…Food Swap & Building Resilience
Food Swap:
TD’s Northcote food swap is this Saturday 12th July 11-12noon at Chalice garden (251 High St). Heaps of produce and free planting materials – seeds, seedlings, cuttings. All welcome!
Survive and Thrive:
Transition Darebin invite you to Survive and Thrive, only Melbourne event of the speaking tour by Nicole Foss and David Holmgren, this Tuesday 15th at Chalice Hall, 251 High St Northcote (7pm for 7.30 start).
Special musical performance by Priestessa and Dash.
Building Resilience in an Era of Limits to Growth
Nicole Foss will explore the links between the converging pressures facing us – economic contraction, peak energy and geopolitical stress. She will outline the implications for our everyday lives and share practical solutions she has observed from around the world.
Permaculture Surfing the Property Bubble Collapse
Drawing from 30 years of permaculture teaching, designing and demonstrating rural and urban agriculture food production systems for sustainable living, Transition activism and personal example, David Holmgren will outline practical strategies to help households and communities survive, thrive and contribute to a better world.
Survive and thrive – public talk by Nicole Foss and David Holmgren!
Survive and thrive, strategies for a new economy, the public talk by Nicole Foss and David Holmgren at Uniting Church in Northcote is presented by Transition Darebin in association with Holmgren Design.
Please check the event page for the venue details and more info.
To book your place for the evening go to the website below. $20 now or $25 at the door.
Change of Venue for Transition in the Pub – Wednesday 25 June
Please note the venue for the Transition in the Pub discussion for Wednesday 25 (tomorrow night) has changed. It will now be at: Nest Co-working 829a High St Thornbury 7.30pm.
Kathryn from Rossmoyne Street Thornbury tells the epic tale of how they’ve created a vibrant and friendly community (complete with Scarecrows!). Mary from Transition Banyule will also be coming down to talk about a new resource to help you take steps to do exactly the same in your street.So come down for an evening of informal discussion as we show how you can build community literally at your doorstep!
Transition in the Pub – Wednesday June 25 – With special guest speaker
Hi TD,
Bundoora Farmers Market cycle outing 3rd May
TD is doing another bike ride on the 3rd May, following the successful one in March.
We will meet at 9.15am at Darebin parklands entrance on Separation st – which is the most easterly end (note: the train gets into Alphington station at 9.05 and it is a short ride from there). If you could let me know if you are keen to join us that would be great. Children are very welcome, and this will be a leisurely cycle which should take us under an hour each way. Make sure you bring your panniers with you, so that you can take some fresh veggies and goodies home with you on the way back.
Market specials are the huge field mushrooms which are delish, and the smoked hocks of ham for a yummy winter soup. The tea stall is worth perusing as is the honey stall, and the 100% Australian peanut butter is made of – you guessed it. Bring a mug with you too for your morning coffee and there are plenty of tasty treats to choose from.
We hope you can join us on this trail, it will be off road the whole way. Register interest with ecoze@ixa.net.au.
Beginner’s guide to organic pest and disease control training – Wed 26 March
Hi folks,
Please come along to this first in a series of training workshops/presentations for Darebin Fruit Squad Volunteers.
‘Beginner’s Guide to Organic Pest Control’ – with Kat Lavers. A light dinner will be provided. Transition Darebin members can attend at a reduced cost.
Where: The presentation will be held at CERES, Van Ray Centre, Rooms 2 & 3, entry via the main entrance, corner of Stewart and Roberts St, East Brunswick.
When: 6:30pm Wednesday 26 March
Bookings Essential: Call 9482 5100 or Email: liz@jikajika.org.au
Cost: $20 or $15 if TD members. Free for Fruit Squad Volunteers and registered Fruit Donors
It’s also open to the public so if you know of someone else who would like to attend feel free to send them these details.
Cheers, Liz.
Transition Darebin 