TTK Open Meeting - Jan 2012
Weds 18th January, 7pm, C-SCAIPE Dept, Kingston Uni, Penrhyn Rd, KT1 2EE
TTK has had great success in the nearly three years since it began, but it feels time for a reorganisation, to ensure that project teams are represented on the Steering Group, that the structure works for everyone, that everything that needs to be done is done, and that each person is doing what they enjoy and find value in. A plan for this important meeting is being put together.
TTK's Kingston Green e-Directory goes public
Monday 5th December 2011, Kingston Market House
Green-minded consumers and Kingston councillors mingled with green and aspiring green enterprises to celebrate the launch of Kingston Green e-Directory... Read the full report here.
TTK participates in Think in Kingston 2011 - on Happiness
4th October, at C-Scaipe, Kingston University
TTK showed the new film The Economics of Happiness and then led a discussion, in small groups so that everyone could participate as they wished.
The Economics of Happiness described a world moving simultaneously in two opposing directions: on the one hand, an unholy alliance of governments and big business continues to promote globalization and the consolidation of corporate power; at the same time, people all over the world are resisting those policies, demanding re-regulation of trade and finance — and, far from the old institutions of power, they’re starting to forge a very different future. Communities are coming together to re-build more human scale, ecological economies based on a new paradigm – an economics of localization. More about Think in Kingston on Happiness at www.thinkinkingston.org.uk
TTK "Tricky Time Trial"
Sat 16th July, outside Kingston Guildhall
Who went fasted in the TTK time trial: the BMW, the bicycle, the scooter, the skateboard or the roller-blades? There was a catch, as you might expect from a event organised by TTK for Zero Carbon Britain Day. Read the full report here.
TTK Open Meeting
Mon 7th June, C-SCAIPE, Kingston University, Penrhyn Road
An opportunity to find out about projects that are up and running but needed help: From the Ground Up veg box scheme, the Orchard project, Stitch in Time social sewing group, CRED (Cambridge Road Gardening Group)...
Free Entry
Kingston Orchard Working Party
Sun 29th May, 2-4pm, Kingston Orchard, Tolworth Allotment (next to Knollmead Primary)
A regular opportunity to go along, lend a hand, meet nice people and hopefully learn something about growing plants or simply teach us better methods of doing it. For more information please e-mail kingstonorchard@gmail.com or phone Anna Kwilecka on 07940405578
Learn a skill : making a raised vegetable bed
Sat 5th March, 11am-1pm, 32 Upper Park Road, Kingston KT2 5LD
A chance to learn how to build a raised bed from recycled materials and have a go at all the skills yourself. All materials, tools, knowledge and refreshments were provided and there was a picnic lunch afterwards.. For more information tel: 07749 633973 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 07749 633973 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email baizard@hotmail.co.uk
Kingston Green Business Day
Thurs 3rd March, 10am-12 or 2-4pm at Kingston Environment Centre, Fairfield East, KT1 2PT
Exploring what a green business is, how to develop environmental policies and action plans, and how to identify funding.
The workshops are FREE, led by a range of experts with experience of putting it into action, and suitable for:
- anyone wanting to learn more about starting, growing or campaigning for Greener Businesses
- those interested in creating or working in green jobs
- Small and Medium Sized Enterprises needing or updating an Environmental Policy and/or Action Plan
- any organisation wanting to improve its environmental and sustainable performance and credentials.
Stitch in Time - Spring Clean your Wardrobe
Weds 2nd March, 7pm-9pm, Kingston Environment Centre, Fairfield East, KT1 2PT
Clothes from the charity shop or the back of your wardrobe that need repairs or don't fit?
Hems to go up – or down? An opportunity for a spring make-do-and-mend project (or any other sewing
problem) at our monthly sociable sewing session. All welcome.
Kingston in 2050 - A Green Energy Future?
Tue 1st March, 10am-5pm, Market House, Historic Market Square, Kingston KT1 1JP
A day-long programme of expert speakers and public discussion focused on the future aspirations of a greener Kingston and the path to achieving climate change resiliency. Based on a ‘Vision for 2050’, Transition Town Kingston and the RBK Council are organising a public event bringing together the perspectives of experts from industry, government, academia, and the third-sector to address the opportunities and challenges of making this vision happen.
Seething Festival
Sun 27th February, 12 noon onwards, Jewsons Yard, Brighton Road, KT6 5PP
Help with the mask and costume making at 12 noon or simply join in Seething Festival 's fun procession at 3.30pm. The "ancient" Guild of Taxonomists will celebrate the regionally important species (lapwings, roosting bats, rare water beetles) found at the nature site in the filter beds on the Portsmouth Road. Contact Alison on 07867 507086 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 07867 507086 end_of_the_skype_highlightingif you want to dress up and take part! TTK will also be handing out seed potatoes for the King's Soup later in the year.
All welcome.
Eat and Meet with the From The Ground Up Food Cooperative
Weds 10th Nov, 6:30 for 7pm start, at Steph's house, 33 Woodside Rd, New Malden, KT3 3AW
From The Ground Up is a cooperative, which means that everyone's opinions count. And because we are all volunteers we need your help and ideas. From The Ground Up is growing - if you want to have a voice in its development and what it can offer the Kingston community, please join us at this event. Discussions will cover policy, funding, marketing, products, volunteering, technology, community activities (e.g. schools) and anything else people want to talk about. And all with great food!
Diversity workshop
Sat 6th November, 10am-3.45pm, C-SCAIPE, Kingston University, Penrhyn Road, KT1 2EE
Catrina Pickering of the Transition Network (the charity set up to support Transition initiatives) will be travelling up from Devon to run this workshop. We will be exploring issues around power and diversity, and learning how to take effective action to reach the corners of our local community we haven't yet managed to engage.
Everyone is welcome at this free event. Catrina will also be providing ongoing support to TTK as we put the lessons of this workshop into practice.
Faith & the Environment Seminar
Thursday 28th October, 6pm-8.30pm, Council Chamber, The Guildhall, Kingston, KT1 1EU
As well as guest speakers from different faith stances, there will be displays on sustainable living, films, free refreshments and chance for group discussions using inspirational ideas from round the world for how we should live in harmony with our environment. Everyone, of any faith/belief or none, is welcome at this free event but there will be a limited capacity, so please book your place as soon as possible.
Incredible Edible Todmorden - London conference in Peckham
Saturday 9th October, 9am-4pm
Incredible Edible Todmorden aims to increase the amount of local food grown and eaten in the town. Hear about what's been achieved so far in Peckham and how we can learn from it - for example they have involved every school in the town in food growing. Booking required
Wild Law Lecture
6th October, 6pm, Room 001 - John Galsworthy Building, Kingston Univeristy, KT1 2EE
Free and open to all! Representatives from the UK Environmental Law Association (UKELA) will be talking us through the concepts and shedding light on how we can rethink our legal and political systems to stop environmental destruction.
Greening Business Forum
23rd September, Kingston Environment Centre, Fairfield East, KT1 2PT
The Green Business Day at the Kingston Environment Centre on Thursday, 23rd Sept 2010. Explore what is a green business and specifically how to develop your own environmental policy and action plan. The workshops are FREE and will be held from: 10am to 12 noon and / or 2pm to 4 pm.
London Permaculture Festival
22nd August, Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regents Park Road, London NW1 7AY
The London Permaculture Festival aims to inspire and inform. Packed throughout the day with workshops, films, demonstrations, talks, and networking. All helping Londoners to engage with their local activist projects, community gardens, and Transition Town groups throughout the city.
The festival will be held at Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regents Park Road, London NW1 7AY, from 11am � 11pm �4/�3 conc (children & under 18s free).
Electric Vehicle Exhibition
28th July (12pm-5:30pm) and 29th July (10am-18:30pm), Kingston's Market Sqaure
Come along to see the latest electric vehicles on offer from all the leading manufacturers and decide for yourself if they play a role in a lower energy future in our public debate �Electric dreams or future nightmares � the pros and cons of electric vehicles� - Market House, Thursday 2-3pm.
We need volunteers for one hour slots during the 2 days starting at 9am on Wednesday and 10am on Thursday. Please contact Martin and let him know your availability.
Transition Town Kingston Big Lunch Family Picnic
18th July 2010, 12pm, Knollmead Permaculture Site
We warmly welcome all members of TTK, their families and friends, to a celebration picnic BBQ as our contribution to The Big Lunch � a national day of street parties. We are joining with other groups including Permaculture and Kutlets. Come any time, stay as long as you wish, bring food and drink to share if you wish and a rug to sit on. Enjoy the atmosphere of Kingston�s forest garden, established 19 years ago as a fun, sociable and easy way of producing local food.
The lush site is a beautiful wooded corner of Kingston, abundant with wildlife, wild flowers and organically grown food. It is in an allotment area opposite Knollmead Primary School. At Tolworth roundabout turn into Barnsbury Lane. Right at Hazel Bank, left at Alpine Avenue and follow signs for Knollmead Primary School. After entering site, turn right at T junction (by compost bins made of pallets) and go to the end of the path, through the willow gate.
Please Note : If you do bring a car, please do not drive onto the allotment area � leave it on road by Knollmead School.
Open Meeting
21st June 2010, 7pm, Richard Mayo Centre (Room 22), United Reform Church, KT1 1HZ
If you're working on a project, have a new green idea for Kingston or want to find out more about TTK, the monthly open meeting is the place to start to meet likeminded people, join up all Kingston's great green activities and get support from each other for projects, events and initiatives.
Waste to Energy Debate
8th June 2010, 7pm, C-SCAIPE, Kingston University Penrhyn Road, KT1 2EE
A debate to tease out the pros and cons of the contentious issue.
Open Meeting : Where are we going next & how do we get there?
25th May 2010, 7pm, C-SCAIPE, Kingston University Penrhyn Road, KT1 2EE
TTK has now been going 2 years and we have made immense progress. Now�s the time to look at where we are, where we are going in the next 2 years, and how we get there. This open meeting will provide everyone with an opportunity to kick-start new projects or join up with existing ones, find people to work with and let others know what they've been doing and what they'd like to do. Together, we�ll find ways to make it happen.
Visit to SELCHP Energy Recovery Facility, South Bermondsey
19th May 2010, 1pm
There will a presentation and tour of the facility. Suggested donation of �8 per head which will go to local community projects. Contact Julie Middleditch to book.
Transition Town Kingston presents The Big Launch Party
17th April 2010, Kingston Working Men's Club, 25 Old London Rd, KT2 6ND
5pm-late. A evening to celebrate what we've done so far and plan for the future. TTK comes of age!
ArtGym
20th-21st March 2010, Kingston Town Centre
Four inter-generational creative workshops to envisage a greener Kingston
Eco Home Tour
13th March 2010, New Malden
Chris Hine, Kingston Green Guardian winner, opens his home to TTK members. Arranged by the Energy Group.
Regular transition events
Kingston Orchard Working Party
Kingston Orchard Project runs working parties every Sunday 2-4pm at Knollmead Allotments Tolworth, KT5 9QP
Stitch in Time
First Wednesday of every month. TTK's sociable sewing sessions at Kingston Environment Centre, Fairfield East, KT1 2PT
Permaculture at Knollmead
Some Sunday afternoons. Contact Simone at simone@stainedglass.freeserve.co.uk or on 07737 277 470 for info and dates
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