Past Gatherings

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​South West Transition Gathering December 2012
In December 2012, some 85 people came together in Margaret River from seven Transition groups spread from Guildford to Bunbury, Balingup, Denmark and Manjimup. It was an opportunity to share news of achievements, challenges and plans, to learn new skills, discuss themes of common interest and make new friends.



​Diverse discussions 
 Community gardens; local food; permaculture; sustainable agriculture; genetically modified crops;
 Local currencies; failing global financial structures; LETS (Local Exchange Trading System);
 Renewable energy; electric vehicles; sustainable transport; bike paths; cycling;
 Sustainable communities; Foxcliffe ecological village; Living Smart; films and info sources;
 Building and empowering resilient groups; ‘centreless’ organisations; environment centres; transition;
 Making biochar; how to build a composting toilet; seed saving; swapping seeds, plants and produce;
 Working with local councils; lobbying skills; grants and funding;
 Street verge planting for biodiversity and food production; art and connection; facing the future;
 Deep ecology; Findhorn community; Stellar Violets (Manjimup); Southern Forest Food Council;