Transition Roadshow St Andrews

Date 10 October 2014 00:00 - 11 October 2014 00:00
Venue University of St Andrews
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Transition Roadshow St Andrews is a two-day programme of workshops and exchanges on local community environmental action, taking place at the University of St Andrews on the 10th and 11th October 2014. We at Transition University of St Andrews are very keen to welcome staff and students from Universities around Scotland engaged academically or practically with community action on sustainability to join us, and representatives from other types of communities from all over Scotland and northern England, for what promises to be a very interesting two days.

Attendees can choose whether to attend the Transition Scotland Gathering, a workshop on REconomy (alternative local monetary systems and social enterprise), the Saturday Transition Roadshow with workshops on a range of topics of interest to those engaged with community environmental initiatives (see below), the Friday night social event in the Byre Theatre with Transition Co-founder Rob Hopkins and student performers from Music is Love, or any combination of the above.

Much of the Saturday will be led by Transition Network, who are running 4 Roadshows throughout the UK this year, with the Roadshow as a whole hosted and coordinated by Transition University of St Andrews.

Attendance is open to all, and you can register for the events you wish to attend through this link:

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PROGRAMME

Friday 10th October

9.30-12.30: Transition Scotland Gathering – Glass Class, St Andrews Botanic Garden
An informal meeting to discuss how we are doing with Transition in Scotland and what we need to build capacity for the future. If you would like to join us for this event you would be very welcome – please select the appropriate option when booking your ticket for the Friday afternoon and/or Saturday using the booking system linked below. If you wish to attend ONLY the Friday morning session please email [email protected] to book your place.

13.30-17.30: REconomy Workshop – Enabling REconomy in a Post-Referendum Scotland – St Andrews Town Hall
Following the outcome of the Referendum, this is a time for ambition around how to develop more sustainable and resilient communities in Scotland. In this climate of opportunity and transformation we invite you to come and explore what it is to revision and change local economies in Post-Referendum Scotland. This event will be about sharing inspiring examples around the themes of local currencies and trading systems, supporting local resilience, social enterprise and forming relationships based on new enterprise and economic principles. There will be how-to sessions on the resourcing and developing REconomy projects and collaborative activities to build connections and turn ideas into practice based on what works. Register using the link below.

19.00-22.00: Evening Transition Social – Byre Theatre
We are delighted to welcome Rob Hopkins, co-founder of the Transition movement, to join us for a talk on the problems and opportunities facing local communities taking action on oil dependency, climate change, and other sustainability issues. This will be followed by an evening of musical entertainment and celebration led by student group Music is Love.

Saturday 11th October

9.30-17.00: Transition Roadshow Workshop Day – Arts Lecture Theatre
Transition Network and Transition University of St Andrews have arranged a day of workshops and exchanges on positive community action, suitable for established Transition Initiatives, new groups, and others working on or interested in similar environmental and social issues. A complete programme will be released soon, but attendees will be able to choose between workshops on Transition as a concept, supporting healthy Transition Initiatives, REconomy (a briefer workshop than the previous day), using Engaging Participatory Monitoring Techniques, Practical Ideas for Community Food Projects, and a session on the Big Questions surrounding the work and future of local community initiatives in Scotland and Northern England. Lunch and morning and afternoon refreshments will be provided. Register using the link below.

17.00-19.00: Optional Early Dinner at a Local Restaurant – Venue to be confirmed
The Transition  Team would like to invite everyone to join them for dinner at a local restaurant with options to suit a variety of tastes, diets and budgets. We will aim to be finished around 7pm so those travelling to St Andrews can return home if desired. Please register your intent to attend dinner when you register for the Roadshow so we can make a booking. Please note that all attendees will be expected to fund their own meal
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