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Present: Viv, Urmi, Marjory. Apologies: Sarah. Minutes: MarjoryMATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGLogo and Leaflet – Viv will progressSlideshow – Urmi will liaise with KTK re uploading the photosHistory Society –Viv has contacted Carol Brooksbank re possibility of joint meetingWildflower Planting – No update yet from SarahNetwork Event – Viv has contacted the Willesden Town TeamWillesden/Sainsbury’s Green Space – Sanchia attended a recent meeting and confirmedTransition Willesden will no…See More

Present: Viv, Sarah, Urmi (Minutes), MarjoryMinutes from last meeting/matters arisingCore group/membership – we have set up a gmail account, but there is currently a problem with bulk emails. Urmi will try to resolve this.Publicity leaflet still on hold (Viv)ACTION Urmi still to post slide show from public meeting to websiteViv ran a stall at Brent FOE/Brent Campaign against Climate Change public meeting – sold 2 books, and got a few new names on the mailing listWassail was well attended, but…See More

Present: Viv, Sarah, Urmi, MarjoryMatters Arising from Previous MinutesTRANSITION NEWSPAPERWe are unable to buy the numbers required so will not be participating. We agreed only a small number of copies would be sold at meetings/events and we have no identified local shops who could sell on our behalf.TRANSITION LONDON HUBTakes place on the third Thursday of the month at the Festival HallLOCALLY SOURCED MEALNo action on thisAGENDAFINANCEWe have a balance of £235.00. Urmi has taken on the role…See More

Meeting organised by Brent Campaign against Climate Change and Brent Friends of the Earth, with expert speakers, followed by discussion. The meeting will cover the latest scientific evidence  and how the rapid disappearance of the Arctic ice cap affects food prices in Britain and the risk of further floods and droughts in other parts of the world.Phil Thornhill,National  Co-ordinator of Campaign against Climate Change, will review the latest scientific evidence of the depletion of Arctic ice…See More

Meeting organised by Brent Campaign against Climate Change and Brent Friends of the Earth, with expert speakers, followed by discussion. The meeting will cover the latest scientific evidence  and how the rapid disappearance of the Arctic ice cap affects food prices in Britain and the risk of further floods and droughts in other parts of the world.Phil Thornhill,National  Co-ordinator of Campaign against Climate Change, will review the latest scientific evidence of the depletion of Arctic ice…See More

Transition Willesden Core team meeting 17 Sept 2012Viv, Marjory, Urmi, SarahMinutes1.       Matters ArisingBread making workshop – Sustain real bread campaign group got in touch following workshop as Jonathan Goldberg had forwarded photos of workshop to them. They are interested in using the pics in their newsletter.Communications – spoke to Anna from Unlimited Printshop regarding logo. She may help, but if this doesn’t happen soon, Viv will ask Chris Wells to help.Website - ACTION Urmi needs…See More

Hi all,Our next public meeting is a film screening and discussion on Monday 22nd October at 7.30pm over at St Mungo's in Willesden.Find out more about the Transition movement and what groups like ours are doing in communities in towns and cities across the world, where people are taking action to reconnect with food, helping their local economy and even setting up community power stations.  The film features Transition Kensal to Kilburn’s tube station allotment. We’ll also have a slide show…See More

Find out more about the Transition movement and what groups like ours are doing in communities in towns and cities across the world, where people are taking action to reconnect with food, helping their local economy and even setting up community power stations.  The film features Transition Kensal to Kilburn’s tube station allotment. We’ll also have a slide show about what Transition Willesden has done so far, and a discussion to develop future activities.Free event.  Refreshments available. …See More

PRESENT: Viv, Marjory, Urmi, SarahMINUTES: SarahMATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGSarah Deco and Brian Orr have stepped down from the core group.Library consultationThere will be another round of consultation in August/September and a workshop for community groups on 11 September. WG Town TeamThere was a meeting earlier in the week to vote in members. Viv will continue to forward updates. WG Green SpaceMarcia did get in touch to report Sainsbury’s are making positive noises, and raising the…See More

Hi allTransition Willesden’s event on Monday prompted the start of a new fruit harvesting group in Willesden.  Our event also attracted a Councillor from Queens Park in Westminster and a member of Transition St Albans, so we may well have kick started three new groups in all.Jonathan Goldberg has updated his excellent video and we gained some local…See More

We've got an amazing programme line-up this year all around the theme of Urban Permaculture. Expect an even higher quality of inspiring talks, interactive workshops, global films, acoustic music and local food. All within the wonderful art & crafts Cecil Sharp House building and grounds near Camden Town.More details see hereSee More