Category Archives: Working in partnership

Community hub and the launch of Rutland Skill Share

Did you think we’d gone a little quiet of late? Fear not, we’ve been busy behind the scenes, and are proud to tell you about a couple of our latest ventures – Your Shop – a community hub for several … 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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Communities Cutting Carbon – Sharing Our Stories

I recently attended and presented at an evening event, organised by the Rural Communities Council at De Montfort University. The evening was designed to bring together different communities who had benefited from the Communities Cutting Carbon Funding and literally share … 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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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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On Your Bike (!) Oakham

Welcome to the launch of Transition Rutland’s On Your Bike community cycling project! Over the next 6 weeks we’ll be running a series of events, activities and forums to assist the people of Oakham in cycling more, and reducing our … 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

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February 26th : Uppingham Environmental Action day

Uppingham Town Council are working with Transition Rutland, Rutland County Council and the Communities Cutting Carbon project to organise an Environmental Action Day on Saturday 26th February. It will take place from 11am to 3pm at Uppingham Town Hall. The … Continue reading

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‘On Your Bike’ Community Cycle Project in Oakham – We got the Go Ahead!

There is going to be a meeting on Wednesday night (9th) to discuss the Project Plan for the Climate Friendly Communities Grant funded On Your Bike scheme, as we have received the official YES for the go ahead – thanks … Continue reading

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