Thinking Globally
Acting Locally
ABOUT US
Building a Greener Future Together
Transition Buxton is a group of local people concerned about the environment working to improve our community’s resilience through practical actions and projects.
Community Resilience
Practical Actions
WHAT WE DO
Some of our Key Projects
An important part of managing our collective resources responsibly is the adage: Reduce, Reuse, Refill, Repair & Repurpose, Recycle.
The Buxton Library of Things provides affordable access to over 100 useful resources and things that you don’t need to own.
Plastic pollution is evident all around us, blighting our lanes, paths and hedgerows, ending up in waterways and contributing to climate change.
Energy is fundamental to our modern way of life. But energy – specifically fossil fuels – is the main driver of climate change.
News
Latest Newsletter & Articles
Welcome to the July & August 2026 issue of our E-Newsletter full of news, views and information.
What is #Endof10 and what can you do about it? Estimates suggest that between 400 Million and 1 billion PCs globally are still running on the Windows 10 operating system. ..
Thank you to all the lovely people who came along to the site visit for the proposed Buxton Community Workshop + Garden yesterday afternoon. We are really encouraged by the interest and enthusiasm expressed, some good practical suggestions and offers of help. If you gave us your contact info we will be in touch before long. If you couldn’t make it yesterday afternoon we will arrange further opportunities – watch this space!
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For Future's Sake - Stop Rosebank.![]()
Photo action as part of the Stop Rosebank campaign at 6.30pm on Wednesday 19th August, Turner's memorial, botton of the Slopes. Just time for a group photo.![]()
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It's worrying to hear rumours that new drilling may be allowed in the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields as wildfires burn across the country. Come along, bring friends, family, dogs - we all have a stake in this.
The Library of Things is in need of a couple of specific tools: an electric tile cutter and an SDS drill for masonry. If there is anyone out there with one of these lurking in the garage we'd be delighted to accept your donation. We figure, no harm in asking. email library@transitionbuxton.co.uk ![]()
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Buxton Library of Things offers a wide range of useful Things for Members to borrow. We've got carpet cleaners, power washers, power tool, gardening equipment, extra glasses and cultlery for when you'...
We are delighted to help welcome this event to Buxton to support the circular economy, reduce waste and encourage creativity, all in the most glamorous venue in town. See you there!
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The #Buxton Library of Things trolley helped a borrower enjoy a weekend at Why Not Festival, wondering what other adventures it might go on this summer. ![]()
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It’s just one of over 150 different things you can borrow for £5 or less per week per item. What do you want to borrow? ![]()
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Foldable trolley with 5 inch rubber wheels - Buxton Library of Things
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Multipurpose folding trolley with telescopic steering handle (65-95cm) and rubber wheels that can rotate 360 degrees The trolley frame is metal and there is a heavy duty waterproof cloth lining an can...
Important anniversaries: As the Second World War was ending in 1945, the United States dropped a nuclear bomb on Hiroshima on August 6th, and another on Nagasaki on August 9th. An estimated 340,000 people died as a result of the two bombs, with hundreds of thousands more suffering from severe burns, cancers, and fertility problems.![]()
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Today 12,000 nuclear weapons still threaten our survival. Nuclear rhetoric around the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East has showed us how these weapons can make a dangerous situation even riskier. The possibility of nuclear war is the greatest for many decades.![]()
Hiroshima. Nagasaki. Never again - CND
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The anniversary of the bombing of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, provide an opportunity for all our supporters to recommit to our campaign for a world without nuclear weapons. As the S...