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Tynwald community garden/allotment project

May 10, 2012
Tynwald community garden/allotment project

Transition Hythe is under way with its first community gardening and allotment project. This is at the Tynwald Residential Home for the elderly, which is run by a charitable trust. It is expected that a second community allotment, also in central Hythe, will be announced shortly. We would welcome involvement from anyone who is...
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Renewables study starts

May 6, 2012
Renewables study starts

We have set up a sub-group to look at renewables projects in the town and area. Here in Shepway, there are a lot of natural resources – wind, water – and a need for jobs. However, it seems the only way that any renewable energy schemes other than those of private residents will come...
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A successful first plant and seed fair

April 28, 2012
A successful first plant and seed fair

The inaugural Transition Hythe plant and seed fair was a great team effort. Indeed, by the end, plans were already under way for a repeat, probably to coincide with the Hythe Festival Week from 29th June to 7th July – watch this space. Once more, John and Kay kindly provided their ‘tin church’ for...
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Transition Hythe courses announced

April 25, 2012
Transition Hythe courses announced

The first two Transition Hythe courses have now been announced. Gillian Bond’s first vertical gardening course will be on Saturday 12th May at the central Hythe garden of one of our members (details when you register). This ‘hands-on’ workshop will look at: Why vertical gardening is sustainable Which plants do well How to assemble and...
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Projects

Renewables

We have set up a sub-group to look at renewables projects in the town and area. Here in Shepway,...
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Local retailer scheme

The transition scheme is looking at ways to encourage the use of local shops. Speed is important, given the...
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Thermal imaging

The Hythe Transition scheme has had access to a thermal camera from Kent County Council and sought people who...
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Community growing

We would love to greatly extend the amount of food that is grown within the community. At one time,...
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Tree, hedge and wildflower planting

A first hedge planting session was held in Hythe in late February, by the allotments on South Road, with...
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Garden share scheme

This links up people who are unable to look after their gardens with people who are willing to help...
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Bug hotel

The collection of pallets and other building material is ongoing and the first two bug hotels have been built,...
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Ecobags

We would love to drive plastics bags out of Hythe. Research has been done on the sourcing and cost...
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