2008: Laying the foundations for the future – Transition Towns

There is a movement, sweeping across the UK, called Transition Towns. Here is the man responsible, Rob Hopkins, explaining what it’s about -

Forest Row in East Sussex is one such place that is aiming to become a ‘transition town’. Here is information from the ‘Transition Forest Row’ flier -

Climate change may appear to be overwhelming and we may at times feel powerless. The complexity of our political system only allows change to come slowly. By empowering ourselves to take action locally, perhaps we will find ways of living and working that will prepare Forest Row for whatever the future may bring.

Transition Forest Row seeks to engage our village, along with all existing local groups and initiatives, to begin to look at how our way of life affects the environment. Coming together through Transition is an exciting and enriching opportunity to reclaim and get to know our community in a new way.

Transition Forest Row is part of an international movement that is inspiring communities to explore the transition from oil dependency to relocalised, resilient economies. There are over 600 communities involved.