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The HERALD

Transition Stirling: Repairing Climate and community after covid article.

To read the article published on the 5th of August 2021, please click read now!

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An Article by Neil Kitching

Geographer and energy specialist Neil Kitching has published Carbon Choices on the common-sense solutions to our climate and nature crises. Neil lives in Dunblane and works in Stirling (pre-covid). Here he outlines five common-sense principles to tackle climate change and considers the community and social implications of the changes that are required.

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May Newsletter

The Tool Library is now open! We have also re-opened our online shop which is slowly but surely filling up with some amazing gardening equipment.

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april NEWSLETTER

A multitude of thank you’s to our volunteers, Adapt & Thrive and the Arden Trust, and the great news that the Tool Library will be opening very soon!

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MARCH NEWSLETTER

Stirling Community Food has been open for one year already! We were successful in our application for funding from Erasmus to spread the word about libraries of things! Also find out about our latest events.

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FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

Exciting news about the Tool Library and Stirling Community Food new location! As well as fun events, film screening and funding!

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JANUARY NEWSLETTER

News on our amazing volunteers, a Climate Hero award from Keep Scotland Beautiful, our new eco van and fantastic variety of upcoming events.

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DECemBER NEWSLETTER

Our last newsletter of 2020 is filled with appreciation for all our volunteers and supporters! We also have a few call-to-actions so please have a read to see if you know any answers!

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novemBER NEWSLETTER

Catch-up on ‘Talk About Transport’ events, watch the trailer for the film screening- This Changes Everything, and see the new items added to our shop!

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OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

We have some great news about funding for the Community Fridge and our Wood Reuse Coordinator has been busy helping Braehead Community Garden.

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SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER

Jam packed with updates on our projects and upcoming workshops. Announcing the launch of our new online shop!

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AUGUST NEWSLETTER

A wonderful review of the Community Fridge success so far, the face coverings we have for sale and events.

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TOOL LIBRARY REOPENING

Great news! The Tool Library is reopening this week. Please click the button to the right to read about the changes we have made to adapt to safety and social distancing and how you can reserve tools.

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JULY NEWSLETTER

So many thank-yous to all our volunteers! And a huge list of events for Food Fortnight are scheduled.

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JUNE NEWSLETTER

A very happy newsletter filled with positivity and Thank You’s to our amazing volunteers and those who donated to the Community Fridge project.

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MAY NEWSLETTER

Lockdown doesn’t seem to slow us down! With online workshops available and the Community Fridge funding from The Wellbeing Fund, it has been a productive month!

Transition Stirling share & repair

Our Share & Repair project funding for 2018-2020 came to an end in March this year. Here is the Final Report which includes all our activities (and therefore our achievements) from the past two years.

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APRIL NEWSLETTER

Announcing our funding from the CCF and also sharing the news that our Community Fridge project has now successfully launched!

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SHARE AND REPAIR PROJECT GETS FUNDING

We are absolutely delighted to announce that our Share and Repair project which supports the Tool Library and our workshops has been awarded funded until 2022 from the CCF.

Volunteer Opportunity

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

We have had a fantastic response to this opportunity so applications are now closed.

We are hiring

WE'RE RECRUITING!

We're currently recruiting for a Ditching Disposables Coordinator for our new project.

Climate Conversation

STIRLING COUNCIL HOSTING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY CONVERSATION

They are opening a community and business conversation on the climate emergency with a public event in the Albert Halls 18th March 1pm-7pm.

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MARCH NEWSLETTER

Reminding you we have an array of tools and equipment to help with your Spring Cleaning! We also have an exciting number of workshops in March including Plant Based Baking and Low Cost Vegan Cooking.

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FROM WOODLAND TO WATER

Transition Stirling has just seen the completion and successful launch of a fine-looking skin-on-frame kayak, made in the wood reuse workshop by one of our volunteers. 

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FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

Already into the second month of 2020 and we have many workshops lined up for you all! From the Big Fix Repair Cafe in Dunblane to a Scrapcycle workshop in Stirling, there is something for everyone.

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JANUARY NEWSLETTER

We are extremely excited with all that 2020 has in store. From opening the Reuse Hub to organising a variety of exciting workshops, we really are starting 2020 as we mean to go on!

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DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

We would love your help in finding the perfect location. We are looking for a warehouse/retail space around 4,000 to 6,000 sq ft and very much appreciate any ideas or suggestions, so please do get in touch if you have a great location idea

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WE ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW CHAIR OF THE BOARD TO JOIN US AT TRANSITION STIRLING

This is an exciting opportunity to make a big difference to the future of Transition Stirling, acting as a key asset in development and growth.

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NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

Keep up to date with our activities this month and our upcoming events.

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OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

Included in this newsletter is information on the Stirling Council climate crisis vote, our letter o Stephen Kerr MP and our upcoming events.

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STIRLING COUNCIL CLIMATE CRISIS VOTE

Stirling Councillors will be discussing whether to declare a climate and ecological emergency on the 3rd October at their public discussion at 10am.

For more information and to contact your local councillor, click the button to the right.

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TRANSITION STIRLING’S LETTER TO MP

We asked you to share your thoughts on Stephen Kerr, Stirling MP, concern over low level engagement regarding climate change. With such a fantastic response, we sent him a letter detailing our findings.

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REUSE HUB GET’S THE GREEN LIGHT!

We are so happy to announce that we have been awarded funding from Zero Waste Scotland to start a Reuse Hub in Stirling.
The project will refurbish items that are currently discarded at the recycling centre, that were destined for landfill or recycling. Once our team have worked their magic and the items are in working order, the items will then be made available to purchase at a low cost through a retail unit.

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WE’RE RECRUITING!

We're currently recruiting for a Reuse Hub Manager on our new project.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Furniture Upcycling * Workshops * Volunteering Opportunities

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SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER

New events! New 3D printing and delivery services! Tools for Sale!

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AUGUST NEWSLETTER

Sharing the great news about receiving funding for the Reuse Hub! As well as related job opportunities and our upcoming events.

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JULY NEWSLETTER

In this newsletter we wish Lyndsay well on her new adventure of becoming a mum! Also sharing our latest events and discuss MP Stephen Kerr’s views on climate change.

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June newsletter

Included in this months newsletter are details of upcoming events, new tools and a shout out to Chris and his amazing artwork!

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MAY NEWSLETTER

The May newsletter includes information about our upcoming events such as the Paleo Workshop, Special Events in June and Tool Library Membership Updates.

April Newsletter

Our April newsletter is now out - it includes details of upcoming workshops, vacancies, volunteering opportunities and more.  

we're hiring!

We are currently recruiting for two Tool Library Assistants.  

March newsletter

Inside this months newsletter, find out about important membership updates, new tools and upcoming events.

jANUARY nEWSLETTER

Catch up on the latest news from Transition Stirling including details of upcoming events, Tool Library news and volunteering opportunities.