The Transition Town network is set to be a key focus of Prof Roberts’ free public lecture on April 2nd, and it may prove interesting to those involved with Ealing Transition. Asking ‘Locally “Green”: Does it Make a Difference?’ Prof. Roberts will examine three initiatives that are representative of many schemes to reduce local and global environmental footprints. These are: the Mayor’s annual prize for students to suggest ways of assisting the metropolis to minimise its carbon footprints,: the Transition Town network that facilitates local initiatives, and the National Symbiosis Programme aimed at encouraging businesses to work together, reduce waste, share resources and reuse materials.
We are aware that many people involved with Ealing Transition are familiar with Earth Hour, the annual event where people all over the world switch off their lights for one hour to show they care about the planet. If you’re interested in observing Earth Hour in the company of others, you might want to come to the Ealing Quakers Meeting House at 17 Woodville Road this Saturday (28th March).
Ealing Quakers will be opening the meeting house for meditation, switching off all lights between 20:30 and 21:30.
‘Switch’ explores how we are gradually shifting from coal and oil to the energies of tomorrow. Rather than advocate for how it should happen, the film travels the world to discover how it is most likely to happen. It focuses on practical realities and encourages a balanced understanding. Run time is 98 minutes.
The event will take place at St Mary’s Church, St Mary’s Road, Ealing W5 5RH. Entry is free, but we will ask for donations after the film to help us cover costs. After the screening, there will be an opportunity to discuss the film’s messages over refreshments.
Thank you to those of you who have already contributed ideas towards exploring the possibility of developing a community energy initiative in Ealing. There will be opportunities to learn more about this possibility at the ‘Switch’ event. Also, a follow-up meeting will be held in the next few days after the film showing, specifically for people interested in taking practical proposals forward.
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