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The Men Who Made Us Fat
The third episode of this excellent and often shocking BBC series on food, farming, diet and obesity. What can we do to improve our health, enjoy our food, and support local agriculture and food networks? Let us know your thoughts … Continue reading
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Tagged BBC, food, health, obesity farming
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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
Rutland Day 2011
A sunny day at Sykes Lane, Rutland Water, saw us asking you some questions so we can make sure we’re in tune with the people of Rutland. Would you like to get involved with… apple pressing; film nights; eco-house visits; … Continue reading
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Come Dine With (Local food) Me!
Yep, even Transition Rutland is not immune from the allure of the now infamous Come Dine With Me show and concept. It was my turn in a group of friends to host, and be judged and filmed (don’t worry it … 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
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
On Your Bike – Bike Doctor Days in Oakham
On Your Bike Oakham! 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 are running a series of “Bike … Continue reading
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Grassroots Groups: A new opportunity for charities and community groups in Rutland! Thursday 24th February 2011 – 9am to 11am @ Voluntary Action Rutland
Dear all Event tomorrow, please circulate and let Neil know if you can attend (details at bottom)! Grassroots Groups A new opportunity for charities and community groups in Rutland! Thursday 24th February 2011 9am to 11am @ Voluntary Action Rutland … Continue reading
