On a sunny day, after 7 weeks with mean temperatures a couple of degrees warmer than normal, it’s easy to hope that spring is here. (But last year there was a hard frost in March). Have a look below at some encouraging views in the Community Garden today: Robin’s-eye view: autumn-sown garlic is looking good We […]
Read More →The Meet & Make at Sprout last Wednesday was really relaxing. The next time I feel like stepping off the treadmill of life for a few moments I might just reach for another ‘cathedral window’ quilting project which was our featured craft. Just look what we achieved in the 2 hours! It turns out it […]
Read More →Celebrating the Community Garden & Gatton School rain water catchment project. In November and December 2013 we posted blog reports about the ‘Big Build’ project that we’ve been doing in the garden with Year Six children and staff from Gatton School, and with TTT volunteers. We ran this for seven weeks, and today we managed to […]
Read More →The sunshine on Saturday was a welcome break after long weeks of endless rain and stormy weather. It turned out to be a special day as a core group of Tooting Transitioners ventured out on their first outing to the historic market town of Lewes in East Sussex in hope of a “Fun Day Out”. […]
Read More →We want to share this exciting news from the Furzedown Low Carbon Zone (FLCZ) AGM last week. There’s no time like the present, and we have decided to take the plunge and try our hardest to establish a community renewable energy project in Furzedown. What will that look like? In outline we’ll be supporting the […]
Read More →Furzedown Low Carbon Zone AGM Furzedown Project, 91-93 Moyser Road, SW16 6SJ We have postponed the AGM, originally scheduled for January 16th, to next Thursday 23rd January from 7:30-9:00 pm. The FLCZ was established in 2011 to promote practical local action on sustainability, energy efficiency, and green jobs. We are considering a community renewable energy generating project, and […]
Read More →Much like a tree in winter the Meet & Make notice board is looking a little sparse due to the season, we are all drawing our energies and preparing for flourishes throughout the rest of the year! Do check out the picture for what is going on and get in contact or chat to me […]
Read More →This weekend it’s the winter solstice.From now on the days start to get longer – slowly at first, just seconds per day. Yes it’s still winter, and the coldest weather is still to come – but for gardeners this is an exciting time! Over the next few weeks, come along to the Tooting Community Garden and you […]
Read More →I was reminded in Amsterdam recently, what a vast difference there is between cycling in the Dutch capital and cycling in London. In central Amsterdam, bicycles and feet seem the primary mode of transport followed by trams. Far fewer cars, less pollution, a more pleasant environment and a slimmer looking population from this brief survey. […]
Read More →Gatton School’s Year Six classes have had two more amazing sessions, on the 3rd and 10th December. While the rainwater catchment in the Tooting Community Garden – ‘The Build’ – has been growing fast, children have been trying out some of the skills involved. The pictures can tell the story:Year Six were practicing cutting timber joints on 3rd […]
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