Join this bold experiment in solidarity, self-organising and trans-local collaboration: for the first ever Trans-Local Entrepreneur Forum! It will be a trans-national event held on Zoom and in local places – a 'blended event'. Modelled on the Local Entrepreneur Forum pioneered in Totnes, the day will include some 'open space', pitches by 'trans-local' projects, and loads of inspiration!
Registration is free and open to all, click here for details.
Open Farm Sunday is farming’s national open day. It is a fantastic opportunity for farmers to share their
stories and showcase British farming and food. Come and explore some of the unique and diverse range of farms on the Dartington Estate, on our food and farming trail, between 11am and 5pm.
It's free to attend, and there will be hot drinks, cakes, ice cream and a BBQ. Come and explore:
Dartington Dairy
Foxhole Community Garden
Grown In Totnes
Huxhams Cross Farm
Jolly Farm
School Farm CSA
Schumacher College garden
Email myrtle at transitiontowntotnes.org for more information.
How do you get an enterprise up and running, and headed toward a model of financial health and development? How to you create the vision, resources, and a useful plan? In this workshop, we'll help you get started and, if you've already started, troubleshoot areas that are vexing. We'll cover the key sections of the basic business plan, analyze business models, share tips and tricks, and offer feedback on your project.
REconomy Centre
May 25 2:30pm-5:00pm
Cost: £10
Booking: send email to jay@transitiontowntotnes.org
Led by Jay Tompt, a coordinator of the Totnes REconomy Project, a social enterprise consultant, and activist. Since 2011, the Totnes REconomy Project has launched innovative economic regeneration and resilience building projects, such as the Local Entrepreneur Forum and the REconomy Centre. He has been leading workshops and giving talks about this work, and on community-led economics, across Europe and Japan.
Prior to moving to the UK from San Francisco, Jay spent 10 years as entrepreneur and consultant in the 'green business movement', after a 12-year career in Silicon Valley. Jay holds an MBA from the Monterey Institute of International Studies and a BA in Philosophy from San Jose State University.
Were you inspired by the films Tomorrow (Demain) or What are we waiting for? Are you ready to turn the 'new story' we've all been talking about into the real, live 'new economy' right here where we live? Well, here's an opportunity to roll up your sleeves and share some of that wisdom and experience you've been collecting. April 8th is the first day of the new format for the Local Entrepreneur Forum. It's a Project Design Hackathon - it's about progressing ideas for new, community-beneficial enterprises so they can take root and thrive. Methodist Church Hall, 10am-4pm.
Projects on tap, so far are:
Ben Bryant - community composting & biochar productions enterprise
Inez Aponte - community and corporate team building play consultancy
Ross Adams - nature-based gardening business
Simon Harrington - Bob the Bus - how to make it a sustainable enterprise?
Mat Henney - from New Lion Brewery developing regional bottle re-use enterprise
and, possibly, another enterprise in the health & care sector.
More information is here: https://reconomycentre.org/hom
It's not too late to book space for your own idea - get in touch with Jay by emailing info@reconomycentre.org
Transition Town Totnes
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