TCL What's On

 

This page is about all the events put on by TCL groups . . . (Click here for all other non-TCL News Items and Events in Lancaster and beyond . . . . .)

 

Stop press . . . . Transition is on the move in Morecambe - the first meeting was on Friday 6th Jan. Wonderful.

Click here for the brand new webpage - and there is already a Morecambe transition facebook page for anyone who wants to get in touch.

 

 

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To check out what's on in the Wider Transition World - have a look at http://transitionculture.org/ This is a great wee blog by Rob Hopkins - co founder of the international transition network . . . it's very up to date and topical - and funny as well . . . . there is also the worldwide transition network - click here. Well worth a nosey . . . lots going on!!!

 

Transition City Lancaster now has a monthly hour long radio programme on Diversity fm 103.5. If you'd like to listen to any of the shows please click on http://www.transitiontimes.org.uk/tcl-radio-show/
and select the show that interests you most.

 

TCL Groups all the groups are open to everyone.

To find out what we're up to please see the groups page on this website or else drop a line to the named contact person for each group - or just come along to the meeting . . . . you will be very welcome. If you're interested in a group that doesn't seem to exist then drop a line to info@transitioncitylancaster.org and we can see about getting it going!

 

Every
Week

Sewing cafe

In Lancaster Library - in the meeting room

2-5 pm - every monday afternoon.

 

Come and learn some 'make it, mend it' skills in good company with teas and coffees available. No charge. We're experimenting with rag rugs at the monment as well as the usual hand and machine sewing. If anyone wants to join in or donate clean textiles any shape any size they can be cut into strips which is possible - even with a t.shirt. Great fun. More info from Wendy winschild4@gmail.com

 

Jan28

POTATOES . . . for sale

If you missed the day event on sat 28th - it is still possible to buy some seed potatoes.

Viv has them in her cellar - and will sell them on to you . . her e mail is whitetara@hotmail.co.uk There are about 16 varieties - all organic - and they cost 15p each.

 

 

Feb1

TCL Network Meeting

 

Wed 1st Feb

 

as always - the first wednesday of the month at 7.30 in the Friends Meeting House.

All welcome.

 

In December we started a big conversation about what shape we want for TCL over the coming year - what we want to create and how we can best bring that into being. There was an excellent discussion and sharing among us in groups. We'll be continuing this conversation at the feb meeting. Please come and join in . . . .

 

This is a great way to meet some of the folks transitioning in Lancaster and to find out whats already happening. Free - with donations welcome to meet the room costs. tea and biccies available and mostly we go to the pub after to continue conversations . . . . . .

 

 

 

Feb2

FILM - 'IN TRANSITION 2.0'

PREVIEW of BIG NEW INTERNATIONAL TRANSITION FILM AT THE DUKES

EXCITING !!!!

 

Thurs Feb 2nd, 8pm in the Gallery Room.

 

Tickets from the Dukes box office[598500] £3, which can

be redeemed at the bar for a drink of your choice.

 

This is a preview of the latest international film from the Transition Network. Some of it was shot in Lancaster - come and spot your friends . . . This event is a preview before the main launch of the whole film in March. Please note that the proposed interactive video link after the film - with Totnes and the WORLD - will not now be happening - due to technical probs worldwide!

 

TICKETS - There is limited seating available in the 'Gallery' and it is likely that quite a few folk will want to come and see this preview - so - it is strongly recomended that you get tickets in advance. Tickets will be available at the Potato Day on 28th, at the Network Meeting on 1st Feb, or directly from the Dukes. Any spare tickets will be on sale on the night at the Dukes. TCL will be getting a copy of the film and aiming to show it many times in the months to come - do if you can't make this preview - don't panic!

 

 

 

 

Feb5

Ryelands Park tree planting

CANCELLED - events beyond our control!

 

 

 

 

Feb12

DEEP ECOLOGY GROUP MEETING

 

Sunday 12th Feb

 

From 7 - 9 pm at the Friends Meeting House.

This is an open meeting and everyone is very welcome.

Please arrive at 10 to 7 as the meeting starts at 7 and it is difficult to get access to the building after we start!

 

We are a 'self organising' meeting - sharing ideas, inspirations and good conversations around the general theme of 'deep ecoplogy. We also share Joanna Macy's work.

 

We generally meet the second sunday of the month. please see the 'groups page' for more info or give Margaret a call.

Contact@ Margaret Lyth margaret.lyth@btinternet.com or 60387 to find out more.

 

 

Feb16

Transition food and growing group meeting

Thursday Feb 16th - 7.30 at Simon's, 51 Ashfield Ave.

 

We are quite an active bunch with lots of different practical projects on the go - also a keen interest in the longer term food security issues - so please do feel free to come and join in -whatever way suits you!

 

All welcome.... Group contact - Samagita on samagita@phonecoop.coop for more info . . or directions.

 

 

Feb
18

Planning and Planting

a small orchard

Saturday 18th February 2:00~5:00pm


St Jame’s Centre, The Rectory,
Main Street, Heysham. LA3 2RN


Learn the basics of fruit tree selection and planting techniques for gardens and small orchards. Help create a design and planting plan for a community orchard on the new Greenfinger's allotment site in Heysham.

 

The training will be delivered by Lancaster Green Spaces
(registered charity no 1046701) on behalf of the Greenfinger's new allotment project in Heysham, and Lancashire County Council - in conjunction with TCL.

Booking is essential. There is no fee for this training as it is funded through the Greenfinger's new allotment project. Please consider making a donation to the Greenfinger's allotment project.
Phone 01772 530650 or email projectsteam@lancashire.gov.uk
to make your booking on this orchard planting course.

Click here for more info.

 

Feb
20

Energy, Building and Design for life group

 

Monday 20th February, 7:30 pm,

Steve's house - 1 Ashfield Ave

 

Ideas and Projects for this year are starting to take shape - If you are interested in energy, how we can reduce our needs, generate our own, improve local information for the local situation. If you want to help and get involved in these ideas or have some of your own then you are very welcome to come along. Refreshments will be available and a friendly welcome guarenteed.

 

All welcome - new people especially - Contact: Paul Martyn or Steve Jenkins paulmartyn@onetel.com or steve@guiver.plus.com

 

 

Mar
3

Saturday 3rd March 10:00am~2:00pm
Planting Day
Smithy Lane, Heysham


Learn about planting, and help us plant a small community orchard.

We will also look at maintenance and management needs.

 

The training will be delivered by Lancaster Green Spaces
(registered charity no 1046701) on behalf of the Greenfinger's new allotment project in Heysham, and Lancashire County Council - in conjunction with TCL.

Booking is essential. There is no fee for this training as it is funded through the Greenfinger's new allotment project. Please consider making a donation to the Greenfinger's allotment project.
Phone 01772 530650 or email projectsteam@lancashire.gov.uk
to make your booking on this orchard planting course.

Click here for more info.

 

Mar

Fruit tree grafting workshops

Apples and Pears

 

Wednesday 14th March and

Sunday March 18th at Picadilly Gardens


Time 10.30 start, finish 5pm (1hr later than last year)

Click here for a poster.

The workshops will be run by Rod Everett (Wed) and Phil Rainford (Sun). You can book on either one or both!

Steve Jenkins has kindly agreed to take bookings and enquiries so please
put his contact details on: email steve@guiver.plus.com, Tel (01524) 382431

 

The cost £15 each day, [for people on low wages - please pay what you can.]

This cost includes one apple or pear tree to take home. If the tree fails for any reason you can have a replacement!

 

You will need to send Steve a cheque made out to 'Transition City Lancaster', to 1 Ashfield Avenue, Lancaster LA1 5EB

to confirm your place.

 

 

Mar
19/20

Transition Film night at the Dukes.

 

 

Mon 19th and Tues 20th March

7.30pm £3

 

There will be a discussion led by transition folks after the Tuesday screening.

 

'The Garden' tells the story of the USA's largest urban farm, a 14 acre oasis in LA created after the devastating riots in 1992. After creating a miracle in a neighbourhood blighted by disharmony the farmers are challenged by backroom deals, land developers, green politics, money, poverty, power and racial discord.

 

 

May
9

Riverside foraging walk with Julia Russell

 

Wed 9th May - evening


6.30pm start (approx. 1½ hrs)

£4 (£2 concessions, accompanied children go free)

A guided walk along the River Lune towards Caton in search of edible and medicinal plants


Meet by the River Lune, next to the Green Ayre skateboard park, Parliament Street, Lancaster. All surplus monies from this walk go to Transition City Lancaster.

 

No need to book on walks, just turn up and pay on the evening.
We will start promptly. We will walk whatever the weather, so sturdy shoes and waterproofs are recommended.


For further information call Julia on 01524 33389
or email juliarussell@hotmail.co.uk

 

 

June
19

Midsummer urban foraging walk

with Julia Russell

 

Tuesday 19th June - evening

7.30pm (approx. 1½ hrs)

£4 (£2 concessions, accompanied children go free)

A guided walk in the centre of the city of Lancaster in search of the edible and medicinal plants of midsummer.
Meet on the cycle path at the south side of the Millennium Bridge, Lancaster

All surplus monies from this walk go to Transition City Lancaster.

No need to book on walks,just turn up and pay on the evening. We will start promptly. We will walk whatever the weather, so sturdy shoes and waterproofs are recommended.


For further information call Julia on 01524 33389
or email juliarussell@hotmail.co.uk

 

Other Events

 

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What do we want to see happening here in Lancaster?

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