Category Archives: Climate change

Films to make you see the world in a different way….

It can be quite dull just reading about so many things, so many issues, and problems, and then working out what you can do about it, and wanting to feel excited about it, not just tired, scared, confused. That’s why … Continue reading

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On Your Bike 2012

Oakham residents are once again being offered the chance to get back on their bikes this March with the help of a local community group. Transition Rutland (that’s us, just in case you got here without knowing!), a group of … Continue reading

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2012 – a year for an Olympic Transition!

Puns are always a good way to start anything, let alone the year.   We know we’ve been a little quiet the past few months. The truth is, despite being energetic, dynamic, passionate (etc) people, work and life in general … Continue reading

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We’re still on our bikes!

Hi everyone, Sorry that it’s been a little quiet on here of late, we’ve just all been so busy! But as you can see, we’re all still smiling and very much enthused. We had a meeting recently to launch a … Continue reading

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Food! Farming! the Future?! Discuss….

“We are indeed much more than what we eat, but what we eat can nevertheless help us to be much more than what we are.” Adelle Davis (1904 – 1974) Want a little something to watch to get your brain … Continue reading

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Upcoming events in the region

Courtesy of Andrew Reeves at the Rural Communities Council: Upcoming events 1. May 12th: Get your school growing The event will consist of presentations and workshops to inspire and inform on the different elements of growing fruit and vegetables in … Continue reading

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Community cycle ride and help us build a cycle forum in Oakham!

So now we’ve said goodbye to our bike doctors, the On Your Bike Project rolls on. Yup, it doesn’t stop here. We have a community bike ride next Tuesday, the 5th April. we hope you can all join us for … Continue reading

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Last Bike Doctor Day tomorrow, Saturday 19th March, Oakham Castle + Confidence training

Tomorrow is the last of our Bike Doctor Days, at Oakham Castle Car Park from 10-4, and there is confidence training in two sessions. We hope to build on the excellent events the past two weeks and really make a … Continue reading

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Want some help in getting back On Your Bike? We can help!

Oakham residents are being offered the chance to get back on their bikes this March with the help of a local community group. Transition Rutland, a group of local residents have joined forces with Rutland County Council to offer a … Continue reading

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First Bike Doctor Day a Success – Plus Glynn’s Charity Ride Hits The News!

Well, despite the weather being typically British last Saturday all of us at Transition Rutland are very pleased with the first of our Bike Doctor Days. In the midst of the cool rain showers, we consumed a vast amount of … Continue reading

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