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From the director of The Real Dirt on Farmer John comes a profound, look at the tragic global bee crisis through the eyes of biodynamic beekeepers, scientists, farmers, and philosophers. Queen of The Sun weaves a dramatic story which uncovers the problems and solutions in renewing a culture in balance with nature. In 1923, Rudolf Steiner, a scientist, philosopher & social innovator, predicted that in 80 to 100 years honeybees would collapse. His prediction has come true with Colony Collapse…See More

Swapping our saved seeds in the community from local plants carry an innate, indigenous intelligence as our plants localise and adapt to the climate and soil composition of this place and over time become a native.  This event in some ways is at the heart of an awakened community.  When we learn the value of a localised or heirloom plant, then saving and sharing its seeds becomes a passion!  The community broadens its base of localised plant diversity and we enrich each other through this free…See More

Cut the cold  -  Cut the costForest Row Home Energy Saving Fair Insulation – solar – wood – heat pumps – wind – Energy saving devices GrantsAt a time when all energy prices, oil, gas and electricity are spiralling upwards with the trend certain to continue, this event offers residents up-to-date information on how to make their homes more energy efficient and save money.Visitors to the Energy Fair will be able to talk to a variety of heating suppliers –including solar, heat pumps, wood fired…See More

This weekend: 7 - 9 October.Transition Camp: Solutions for a sustainable futureWorkshops, woods, stars, stories, campfire, sauna, magic and yoga for kids (and grown ups), and a bit of a laugh. All in the glorious Sussex countryside, with plentiful Autumn pumpkins.All welcome, come join like minded people taking action in their communities, or keen to learn more about life beyond cheap oil.£Bargain, book now!Day and weekend tickets - food included. More details and programme here…See More

Farm Open Day & BBQ - a fun an informative day: An interesting programme of talks: 12:30 Seeds for our Food Crops by Peter Brinch1:00 The Transition from Global to Local Food by Mike Grenville1:30 Farming Tablehurst the Biodynamic Way by Farmer Peter Brown2:00 The Work of the Natural Beekeeping Trust by Heidi Hermann3:00 A walk to the vegetable garden with gardener Rob Tilsley3:45 Biodynamic Preparations - Help stir the 500 with Briony Young   Plus lots more including:Children's…See More

Barcombe Energy Fair Woodburners - Solar - Insulation - Wind - Biomass - Biodiesel - Groundsource - suppliers presentations and best of all GRANTS!Barcombe Village Hall, Barcombe Mills Road, BN8 5DLFind out which is the best answer for your home energy needs.Meet local experts and talk to installers.Locally sourced refreshments available.All at Barcombe’s newly built ‘eco’ village hallhttp://www.barcombe.org/ Information or to book a stand ring Tim on…See More

Forest Row community cinema hosts national premiereThere are three ways to acquire a nuclear weapon: you can steal a bomb, you can buy a bomb, and you can build a bomb.The Global Zero initiative aims to eliminate nuclear weapons, and the USA and Russia have committed to “a nuclear-free world.” As part of the grassroots support for such a move, Tuesday 21 June has been designated Demand Zero Day, and cinemas all over the country will be simultaneously screening the national premiere of the new…See More

This evening is Cancelled - we're going to the Energy Group meeting with Transition Lewes instead.Ongoing meeting planning an Energy event in November. Come and join us if you would like to be part of the team putting this event on See More

ex-Camden Councillor Alexis Rowell will share insights from his new book 'Communities, Councils & A Low-Carbon Future - what we can if governments won’t''.  This will be followed by an open discussion about life as a Councillor - both Parish and District with David Brett (Forest Row Parish Councillor) and David Jonas (Wealden District Councillor).  With elections due in May 2011, this will be an ideal opportunity to find out more about what Councillors can do and encourage more people to…See More

There’s a revolution underway in South America, but most of the world doesn’t know it.Oliver Stone sets out on a road trip across five countries to explore the social and political movements as well as the mainstream media’s misperception of South America while interviewing seven of its elected presidents.In casual conversations with Presidents Hugo Chávez (Venezuela), Evo Morales (Bolivia), Lula da Silva (Brazil), Cristina Kirchner (Argentina), as well as her husband and ex-President Nestor…See More

An informal monthly meet up for conversations about what's being done in transition and related things.Future Transition Drinks 'meet ups' on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.These events are kindly supported by the Brambletye Inn.See More