“Oh it’s had a huge impact! When I first heard about it I thought this could just be a bunch of cranks! And I’ve had my eyes opened consistently ... throughout the years it’s just grown and grown and it’s been something that I can really take an interest in and help with in a small way. I have been impressed with it, and it’s a phenomenon. It’s amazing. I haven’t heard a bad word about Transition. Everyone I’ve spoken to believes your hearts are in the right place and let’s get on with it”. A local reporter
Are you a member of a community group in Totnes and District?
Have you considered ways you could be involved in Transition?
A growing number and a wider range of community groups are becoming part of the Transition story. You might be surprised by how many of your members are already involved in some way.
To get things started, we can provide a speaker or representative to come to one of your meetings. They will provide an informal, informative and entertaining introduction to Transition and answer any questions your members may have.
The Transition aims cannot be achieved without greater participation by community groups across Totnes and District.
We now have significant experience of working in partnership and friendship to deliver real benefits and strengthen our communities.
Some examples include:
The Rotary Club Following a dinner presentation to the local Rotary Club they are now fully supportive of TTT and we will be exploring ways to work together.
Totnes Development Trust (TDT) We share a Trustee with TDT and other members of TTT are also on its board of trustees. One of the key projects now project managed by the TDT, emerged from TTT’s Health and Well-being group. This project, ‘Totnes Healthy Futures’, links TTT to the Leatside Surgery, the largest GP practice in Totnes. The ATMOS proposal for the disused dairy Crest site which includes the Brunel building by the railway station, has also been developed in partnership between TTT and TDT.
Totnes Community Strategy Group TTT and the Community Strategy Group share a Trustee and are well represented through the work of the strategy group. The housing and built environment group played a key role in the local development plan document which has been acclaimed as one of the best examples of community consultation in the country.