Official Recognition from Eco-Network
Today (8/1/08) Transition Island learned that they have been accepted into the national Transition Towns Network.
Ben Brangwyn (Co-founder of the Network) said:
“It looks like you have the makings of a great team there and I’m delighted to welcome you formally into the hallowed ranks of official Transition Initiatives - our first island! “
He was interested to see the way “the uniqueness of an island shapes the initiative there … You’ll have lessons that other islands will benefit from.”
Transition Island aims to encourage and support all who work to meet the twin challenges of Peal Oil and Climate Change. They hope that all Island towns will form their own group to work on their local issues, and will in turn support the Council’s Eco-Isle initiative.
The Steering Group was delighted with this recognition of their work so far. They will gain national support such as training, information and networking with other groups in the UK and abroad.
The Island’s temporary website is at http://www.aldermoor-farm.co.uk/TransitionIsland.htm. They welcome contact from everyone interested in learning more about this, and anyone who would like to contribute.
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January 28th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
Letter from Andrew Turner, MP
“Congratulations on being accepted into the national Transition Towns Network. I was pleased to read of the work that you do, encouraging those who work to meet the challenges of Peak Oil and Climate Change, and I certainly think that it is a good idea…I wish you every success with the project…”