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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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Around 5,800 solar panels are being installed on reclaimed Derbyshire county council-owned land next to Williamthorpe Country Park, off the A617 Mansfield Road, where Williamthorpe Colliery once stood.![]()
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www.derbyshire.gov.uk
Work has started on a project we are leading to install solar panels for renewable energy generation on a former colliery site near Chesterfield.
#Buxton Repair Cafe is on Saturday 23 May in the halls of Buxton Methodist Church on the Market Place 9:30am- 1pm (last item in 12:30). No fees, just donate what you can afford and feel is fair. Bring your broken things to the skilled volunteer repairers who will do their best to return them to good working order. Please be prepared to stay with your item - you can enjoy a brew and a toasted tea cake while you wait. Don’t forget to make time to shop on the Market and support our local traders as well.As always there are plenty of chances to repair your stuff this weekend, including a pretty special event in London! 💐 Find your local event in:![]()
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🌟 Hackney for Hackney Fixing Factory's for their first birthday!!! 🎁🎂![]()
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Visit our parties page for more info 😊 therestartproject.org/parties/![]()
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📸 Mark A Phillips
Here's the Nature Briefing from the Natonal Emergency Briefing held at Westminster Hall last November. ![]()
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There'll be a screening of the People's Emergency Briefing film, based on the briefings at the Devonshire Dome on 27th May. We're hoping to get as many people as possible to take part in a conversation about what we can do and what we can demand leaders do. Please come along. [neb_buxton.eventbrite.co.uk/](neb_buxton.eventbrite.co.uk/)
www.nebriefing.org
Nature and the Climate Emergency | Prof Nathalie Seddon briefs MP's on biodiversity loss and nature-based solutions
We look forward to welcoming you to #buxton Repair Cafe on Sat 23 May in the halls of Buxton Methodist Church on the Market Place, 9:30am-1pm (last item in 12:30). No fees, just donate what yo can afford and feel is fair.
Please join us on 27 May for the Buxton screening of the People's National Emergency Briefing film followed by panel discussion and Q&A at the Devonshire Dome campus 7-8:30pm. ![]()
Please register here to secure your Free place: NEB_buxton.eventbrite.co.uk![]()
Here is the trailer: youtu.be/JaI-dHgh65Q?si=TSq9Jq7l_oFKi8Bz
neb_buxton.eventbrite.co.uk
What are the threats to health, the economy, food, and national security caused by climate and nature breakdown and how can we respond?
Come to the Buxton screening of the People's Emergency Briefing on Wednesday 27th May, 7pm at the Devonshire Dome. Reserve your free ticket NEB_buxton.eventbrite.co.ukWe now have over 850 screenings of the People's Emergency Briefing on the map, in the UK and beyond. Can you help us get to 1,000? ![]()
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Here's how to host a screening in your community or workplace. ![]()
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#NationalEmergencyBriefing #PEBuk #TimeToStepUp