Transition Bellingen started in February of 2008, as part of an international network of Transition
groups that are working to create resilient and strong communities
by RE-LOCALISING production of food, energy and other resources, RE-LEARNING
old skills that can be used in our modern way of life, and RE-CONNECTING all
sectors of the community.
From 2008-2012, Transition Bellingen was very
active in the community, holding educational events, creating a Shire
wide visioning process that was included in Bellingen Shire Council's 2030
Strategic Plan, and supporting many initiatives to flower and grow, such as the
Bellingen Seed Savers, the Free Market, and the Bellingen River Festival.
In the past few years, the members of the core
group of Transition Bellingen have had a bit of a rest from facilitating major
TB events (while at the same time continuing to pursue many other amazing
activities), although there were a few wonderful events such as the
"Economics of Happiness" workshops. But how to proceed from there was
the question! After quite a bit of processing, it seemed a logical
decision that Transition Bellingen fold its "incorporated not for
profit" status and become a project of the Centre
for Ecological Learning.The Bellingen Seed Savers, who were a project of
Transition Bellingen, have also become a project of CEL. A win-win situation
for all - less paperwork, but the same opportunity to bring the Transition
Bellingen tradition of forums and re-skilling workshops, and the amazing
services of the Seed Savers, to the community.
So welcome, Transition Bellingen and Bellingen
Seed Savers, we are thrilled you are with us! Watch out for more info about
both groups on our website soon.
With heartfelt thanks and huge appreciation to
all the Transition Bellingen members, past and present - you continue to be
inspirational.
- Lisa Siegel
Centre
for Ecological Learning http://www.cel.org.au
