Transition Community Corsham

Transcoco is pleased to confirm the forthcoming Give and Take Day at Corsham Community Campus on Saturday 30th September, from 11:00-12:30.  Remember, it’s all free, and a great opportunity to pass on things others may have a use for.

A date for the diary – our next G&T Day is on Saturday 30th September at Springfield Community Campus in Corsham. Details to follow nearer the time…

Demain (English: Tomorrow) is a 2015 French documentary film. Faced with a future that scientists say is a great cause for concern, the film has the distinction of not giving in to catastrophism. Optimistically, it identifies initiatives that have proven themselves in ten countries around the world: concrete examples of solutions to environmental and social challenges of the twenty-first century, be it agriculture, energy, economy, education and governance. It won the 2016 César Award for Best Documentary Film and was distributed in 27 countries. This film is brought to you by Continue reading →

Monday 6th March, Pound Arts Centre, 7.30pm – Fairtrade producer talk.  As part of Fairtrade Fortnight, we are delighted to be hosting a visit from a Kenyan tea producer who participates in Fairtrade.  This should be a really interesting talk where you can hear first hand how Fairtrade benefits producers and local communities.

Transcoco is pleased to announce the forthcoming Give and Take day at Selwyn Hall, Box on Saturday 11th March, from 11.00-12.30.  Remember, it’s all free!

Hi everyone The next Transcoco meeting will be held at the Pound at 7.30pm on Tuesday 24th January.  We will be discussing ideas and plans for 2017 – so come along and give your input on what you think Transcoco could be doing this year.  We already have our next Give and Take day/repair cafe planned for 11th March at Selwyn Hall, and we’re planning another film event in February or March.  Other things are in the pipeline, so come along and hear about these, Continue reading →

Congratulations to our friends at Climate Friendly Bradford on Avon… A declaration for a carbon neutral Bradford on Avon has now received over 1000 signatures, giving members of Climate Friendly Bradford on Avon something to celebrate. To mark the end of its 10th anniversary, the climate friendly group received the one thousandth signature on the Carbon Neutral 2050 declaration, adding another name to the group of people who have agreed to take steps to reduce their carbon footprint. http://www.wiltshiretimes.co.uk/news/14951101.Carbon_neutral_declaration_gains_1_000_signatures/  

Swedish government wants to cut VAT rate on bicycle and shoe repairs and let people claim back cost of appliance repairs  The Swedish government wants to stimulate the repairs industry through tax incentives. Photograph: Phil Banko/Getty Images The Swedish government is introducing tax breaks on repairs to everything from bicycles to washing machines so it will no longer make sense to throw out old or broken items and buy new ones. Sweden’s ruling Social Democrat and Green party coalition is set to submit proposals to Continue reading →

Transcoco is pleased to announce the forthcoming Give and Take day at Corsham Community Campus on Saturday 10th September, from 11.00-12.30.  We hope to see you there.  

Some very welcome news and a great example of how concerted international co-operation on a major environmental issue can deliver results for the benefit of all species. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-36674996