Dear <<First Name>>,
Welcome to your July edition of the
Transition Town Kingston Newsletter

This month's news:

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» The power of just doing stuff: Crystal Palace launch

Rob Hopkins' new book 'The Power of Just Doing Stuff: how local action can change the world' was officially launched at the end of June in the Grain and Grape pub in Crystal Palace. Hosted by our fellow London Transitioners, a group of TTK’s ventured out to hear Rob speak. The evening also featured a talk by Agamemnon Otero from Brixton Energy, short project summaries from various members of CPTT, a Q&A and music from Franck Alba.

Rather than being about how to do Transition, the book focuses on why doing Transition is thrilling and the sense of power and possibility it can bring about. Illustrated with stories from around the world, it really captures how international Transition has become, the impact it is starting to have, and how, in the current economic malaise, it represents a bold new idea for our economic future.

Buy the book›
Watch the launch video›

» 'Pocket Park' grants

As part of the Mayor of London’s drive to create 100 ‘Pocket Parks’ across the capital, local community groups are being invited to come forward and apply for a community grant of up to £20,000. The £450,000 community fund is part of a £2m investment from City Hall to bring 100 underused urban spaces back into use by March 2015. Normally the size of a tennis court these ‘Pocket Parks’ create small green retreats for the local community to enjoy, making the capital an even better place to live and work.

The deadline for applications is 17:00 on 23rd July 2013. For details of how to apply, please Download the Pocket Parks application pack ›

» Local, organic vegetarian feast

What are the chances of creating a vegetarian feast with organic ingredients sourced within 10 miles of Kingston, prepared by ex-chefs from Michelin star 'd Petersham and The River Cafe Restaurants? No Way!!! Impossible!!! ... Guess again...

Come join From the Ground Up and the No 11 Supper Club for a gourmet quality vegetarian meal by the River. The meal will take place on 13 July at the Tamesis Sailing Club in Teddington; £20 per person for FGU supporters. Please email From the Ground Up for tickets. Reservations required. Seats are going fast so don't wait too long.

» Communicating Transition

Do you find it difficult to explain what you are doing and why?

The Transition Network have created a neat little graphic to help. N.B To make it bigger use 'CTRL +' and to make it smaller user 'CTRL -' when you are looking at it.

» Compost loo competition

A competition to find the best, and most beautiful, functional and fun compost Loos in all the land is open for entries. With a third of our domestic water used to flush the loo, the Transition Town Totnes Arts Network are endeavouring to make compost loos more fun, obvious to use and perhaps even cool.

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» A new look

The Transition Network’s website has been refreshed and updated.

Take a peek ›

Events:

Ham green drinks

July 9th : (6.30-9.00pm), The Ham Brewery Tap, 4-6 Ham Street, TW10 7HT. An informal networking session for all those interested in environmental issues.
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Local, organic vegetarian feast

July 13th : Tamesis Sailing Club, Teddington. A gourmet feast prepared by top chefs. Event cost £20.
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TTK open meeting

July 16th : (6.30 pm refreshments, 7pm start), C-SCAIPE, Kingston University, Penrhyn Road Campus. Main items on the agenda will to discuss how the new management team work together and share responsibilities, and to plan a schedule of TTK public events - but all welcome to bring along projects and ideas to discuss.

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