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Past Events

Monday 6th September, 7.30pm: Group Meeting 22 Leyburn Close, Cherry Hinton, CB1 9XR

Discussion: What do we want to do this autumn / winter?

Saturday 24th July: Cherry Community Groups Fair, Cherry Hinton Village Centre, 12-4pm
A variety of local groups had stalls at this free event. Our stall gave out plants in return for donations. We shared our stall with volunteers from the City Farm project (planning a City Farm at Cherry Hinton Park). Transition Cherry Hinton is supportive of the City Farm project, which we believe would enhance sustainability and provide a great educational asset for the local area.

Sunday 18th July: Big Lunch, Cherry Hinton Recreation Ground.
Over 50 people enjoyed the Big Lunch on Cherry Hinton Recreation Ground. Games of rounders and a tug of war proved very popular. Good weather (warm but not too hot) made it a pleasant opportunity for people to meet their neighbours and find out about Transition. See the Cherry Hinton Big Lunch Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Cherry-Hinton-Big-Lunch/127587550613615?ref=ts for further details.

Thanks to all those who helped organise this event, especially Nazzarena and Colin.

Tuesday 27th April: Transition in Cherry Hinton Group Meeting
Discussion: Nazzarena to take lead with Big Lunch organization; needs support; focus next meeting on this event. Andrew's City Farm proposal to be included in next Friends of Cherry Hinton Hall meeting agenda. Archana connected with Rowan re: Garden Share scheme; more gardeners needed in Cherry Hinton/Queen Edith areas. Stuart hopes to mention Garden Share scheme in newspaper to attract more keen gardeners.

Friday 5th February: 'In Transition' - in Cherry Hinton
Cherry Hinton Village Centre
Film showing of 'In Transition' (50 minutes), followed by discussion about what's next for this area, building an exciting programme of action.

Just a few of the many ideas suggested: - Use of empty properties as community spaces for sharing local produce & for skill-sharing workshops (e.g. cycle repair, gardening, DIY) - Clothes swap - Bag making workshop - Storytelling competition - Use of Cherry Hinton Hall for growing/as a city farm - Car sharing - Safer cycle paths - Walk/cycle to school scheme - School trip to allotment - Community land purchase - Solar panels on churches & schools (possibly grants from April) - Community cooks with meals and films - A community wild food walk

Actions arising: - Stuart to investigate empty shop situation - Corrina to promote local story-telling competition in primary schools & library and also donate Transition handbook to library - Cara to contact allotment societies - Sam to talk to school's Environment Forum about possible 'Transition School' pilot scheme

Friday 29th January: Film showing 'The Power of Community'(how Cuba survived Peak Oil);followed by salsa class with Cuban music.
Cherry Hinton British Legion Hall
A film showing of 'Power of Community', followed by discussion and an introductory Cuban salsa class.
The Mayor attended, along with various other councillors, community organisers and representatives from thriving local groups,
as well as lots of residents and local workers. This event was a celebration of Cherry Hinton community.

Feedback from the evening:-

"I loved it and enjoyed chatting with the people I didn't even know. Best part was seeing my husband dancing salsa!"

"Thanks so much for inviting me along. The film was inspirational and everyone was so nice. It's really great what you guys are doing,
makes me want to do more and help and get more involved."

"It was a great evening, all seemed to enjoy it - I did anyway."

"Thanks soooo much for a great night. Really loved the movie, very inspirational."

"That was amazing! I'm blown away by your enthusiasm. Whee! The ball is rolling!"

"Thank you! It was such a pleasure to be there and a part of such a successful evening. So lovely to witness the easy connections between people.
You are really building community - life seems to be full of possibility."