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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.
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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.
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Welcome to the March & April 2026 issue of our E-Newsletter full of news, views and information.
On Wednesday 27 May 2026 the University of Derby Buxton in partnership with Transition Buxton CIC will host a screening of the 50 minute NEB film at the Devonshire Dome at 7pm followed by a discussion panel, finishing at 8:30pm.
Have you ever visited the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) and spotted something reusable that deserved a second life? Some Household Recycling Centres now have re-use Shops that divert high-quality..
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Back on 4th May our 'Too Good To Waste' stall at Buxton Spring Fair was a big sucsess. We can now confirm that we sold / re-homed 280 kg of waste that would otherwise have gone to landfill or incineration (and raised some useful funds). Hundreds of items were snapped up by canny bargain hunters and put back into use. This was all stuff that people had taken to Waterswallows Household Waste Centre and couldn't be recycled.![]()
We are grateful to the Suez team at Waterswalllows for making this possible and wish them all the best for the ReUse Shop they will be opening on site later this year.
Big thanks to our colleagues at the University of Derby and over 100 people who came along to the Devonshire Dome last night to watch the People's Emergency Briefing film and join in the discussion. It was a powerful film and an excellent discussion which we hope to carry on at the Transition Buxton meeting on 11 JuneBuxton Methodist Churchhurch hall, 7:30-9pm - everyone welcome. ![]()
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One of the core ideas of Transiton towns is to 'do what you can, where you are, with what you have'. The most valuable resource we have is people. We already do lots, but there is so much more that we could do with more hands to the pumps. Come along on 11 June and together lets do what we can right here in Buxton.
Join us for the next Buxton Clothes Swap and Stitch Don't Ditch Sewing Workshop on Thursday 25 June, 7-9pm in St Annes Centre on Hardwick Square. Donations, no fees. ![]()
Everyone has something in their wardrobe that they no longer wear, and something that needs mending or altering. Bring them along, swap and sew, then enjoy your refreshed wardrobe without spending money or damaging the planet.
Looking forward to seeing lots of people this evening for the Buxton screening and discussion of the National Emergency Briefing at the University of Derby Devonshire Dome campus, 7-8:30pm. Free to attend. Pre-registration requested.
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At the #buxton Repair Cafe on Sat 23rd May our team managed to fix 26 out of 28 items that came in for their attention, thats an exceptional success rate. Too many things are designed to be thrown away and replaced. We do our best to keep stuff in use as long as possible. Next Repair Cafe is Sat 27 June 9:30-1pm (last item in 12:30) in the halls of Buxton Methodist Church on the Market Place. See you there.![]()
In the meantime don't forget the Library of Things where you can borrow items you only need occasionally for between £1 and £5 per item per week. buxtonlibraryofthings.myturn.com/library/Did you know that many things break down because of poor maintenance? Many problems can be prevented with simple measures such as cleaning, lubricating, descaling... Read these and other tips in our newsletter. Subscribe and stay informed! eepurl.com/hcAPb9
Still some spaces available for the Buxton screening tomorrow Wed 27 May. If you'd like to attend, please register for this free event: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peoples-emergency-briefing-tickets-1988027627149?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2...
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