Transition Belper

Transition Belper A group of people exploring how to re-imagine and rebuild our world in the face of climate change.

Seriously. We’re in trouble.Can you help secure the future of Transition Belper?For over a decade, Transition Belper has...
13/07/2026

Seriously. We’re in trouble.

Can you help secure the future of Transition Belper?

For over a decade, Transition Belper has brought people together to create positive change in our community. From Belper Goes Green and community projects like the Repair Cafe to practical environmental action and supporting local initiatives, everything we do is made possible by volunteers.

Today, we're at a crossroads.

Our current team of Directors has become very small, and several members are stepping down. Unless new people come forward to join the Board, Transition Belper may not be able to continue operating.

We're looking for people who care about Belper and want to help shape its future.

You don't need previous experience of being a director or trustee, and you don't need to be an environmental expert. We're simply looking for people with enthusiasm, fresh ideas and a willingness to work with others.

The Board meets every 4-6 weeks, and there's plenty of support available as you settle into the role. Whether you can help with governance, communications, finance, coordinating projects or simply bringing a new perspective, we'd love to hear from you.

Our AGM takes place on Thursday 16 July at 7pm at Number 28, Market Place, Belper, and we'd encourage anyone who is even slightly interested to come along for a chat.

This is an opportunity to help guide the next chapter of Transition Belper - but it's also a genuine call for support. Without new Directors, we face the difficult prospect of winding down an organisation that has made a real difference to our community.

If you've ever thought, "I'd like to get involved one day," that day is now.

To find out more, or to express an interest, please email [email protected].

We'd love to hear from you.

03/07/2026

Seriously. We’re in trouble.

Can you help secure the future of Transition Belper?

For over a decade, Transition Belper has brought people together to create positive change in our community. From Belper Goes Green and community projects like the Repair Cafe to practical environmental action and supporting local initiatives, everything we do is made possible by volunteers.

Today, we're at a crossroads.

Our current team of Directors has become very small, and several members are stepping down. Unless new people come forward to join the Board, Transition Belper may not be able to continue operating.

We're looking for people who care about Belper and want to help shape its future. You don't need previous experience of being a director or trustee, and you don't need to be an environmental expert. We're simply looking for people with enthusiasm, fresh ideas and a willingness to work with others.

The Board meets every 4-6 weeks, and there's plenty of support available as you settle into the role. Whether you can help with governance, communications, finance, coordinating projects or simply bringing a new perspective, we'd love to hear from you.

Our AGM takes place on Thursday 16 July at 7pm at Number 28, Market Place, Belper, and we'd encourage anyone who is even slightly interested to come along for a chat.

This is an opportunity to help guide the next chapter of Transition Belper - but it's also a genuine call for support. Without new Directors, we face the difficult prospect of winding down an organisation that has made a real difference to our community.

If you've ever thought, "I'd like to get involved one day," that day is now.

To find out more, or to express an interest, please email [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you.

Did you visit Belper Goes Green this year? We'd love to hear what you thought!Your feedback helps us make future festiva...
06/06/2026

Did you visit Belper Goes Green this year? We'd love to hear what you thought!

Your feedback helps us make future festivals even better, and as a thank you, everyone who completes our short survey will be entered into a prize draw to win a bottle of Shining Cliff Gin, kindly donated by White Peak Distillery. 🍸🌿

Share your thoughts here or click the QR code:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScb1A5AvkrV4tlbIgsxmray1QUo17de5WobRA7j8_KJVRauKg/viewform

Thank you for supporting Belper Goes Green and helping us shape the festival's future.

The time has finally arrived - Belper Goes Green starts today at 6pm at Belper Meadows Cricket Club! 🌱Over the next thre...
05/06/2026

The time has finally arrived - Belper Goes Green starts today at 6pm at Belper Meadows Cricket Club! 🌱

Over the next three days (5–7 June), the festival brings together everything Belper does best: community, creativity, and a shared commitment to a greener future. Expect a packed weekend of live music, inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, crafts, great food, and a brilliant CAMRA real ale & cider festival.

Organised by volunteers from Transition Belper, it’s more than just a festival, it’s about sharing practical, positive ways we can all reduce our impact on the planet, while celebrating local talent and community spirit.

Whether you’re coming for the music, the food, the family-friendly activities, or the eco ideas, there’s something for everyone.

Tickets are Β£5.50 for the weekend.

See you from 6pm as Belper Goes Green gets underway! 🌿

https://www.ticketsource.com/Transition-Belper

Are you ready to raise a glass to some fantastic ciders and perries at Belper Goes Green?Alongside our incredible real a...
04/06/2026

Are you ready to raise a glass to some fantastic ciders and perries at Belper Goes Green?

Alongside our incredible real ales, this year's festival is serving up a hand-selected range of ciders and perries, curated by CAMRA.

From June 5th to 7th, come and explore a wonderful variety of styles and flavours. Here's what's waiting for you...

BROADOAK (Clutton Hill, Somerset)
Moonshine Cider 7.5% – Medium Sweet
Perry 7.5% – Medium Sweet
HECKS (Street, Somerset)
Port Wine of Glastonbury Cider 6.5% – Medium
SHEPPY'S (Bradfield-on-Tone, Somerset)
Farmhouse Cider 6.0% – Medium Sweet
SISSON & SMITH (Eastwood, Nottinghamshire)
Bulmers Norman Cider 6.9% – Medium Dry
Perry 6.0% – Medium
SNAILSBANK (Bromyard, Herefordshire)
Black Forest Cider 4.0% – Sweet
Damson Cider 4.0% – Medium Sweet
Gooseberry Cider 4.0% – Medium Sweet
Mango Cider 4.0% – Sweet
Raspberry Ripple Cider 4.0% – Sweet
Rhubarb Cider 4.0% – Sweet
SNEINTON (Eastwood, Nottinghamshire)
Local Cider 6.5% – Medium Sweet
THREE CATS (Morley, Derbyshire)
Local Cider 6.7% – Dry
Local Cider 6.7% – Sweet
WESTCROFT (Brent Knoll, Somerset)
Janet's Jungle Juice Cider 6.0% – Medium Dry

This selection has been curated by the Amber Valley CAMRA Branch - something for every palate, from bone dry to beautifully sweet.

Don't miss out!

Are you ready to celebrate locally sourced real ale at Belper Goes Green?This year's Belper Goes Green festival will fea...
04/06/2026

Are you ready to celebrate locally sourced real ale at Belper Goes Green?

This year's Belper Goes Green festival will feature an incredible selection of real ales and ciders, handpicked by CAMRA.

From tomorrow, enjoy a diverse array of locally crafted brews, each one bringing a unique flavour to the festival.

Here's a sneak peek at the 48 ales from 24 breweries waiting for you...

ALDWARK: Baarbarian 4% (Golden), Raven 4.9% (Stout)
ALTER EGO: Mr Brown 4.3% (V/G-F), Social Leopard 5.5% (V)
ASHOVER: Font 3.8%, Sundial 6%
BANG THE ELEPHANT: Dragon Force 3.9%, Tate 4.4%
BEESTONIA: Elkas Tun 4.5%, Kubek 5%
BENTLEY BROOK: Glassblower's Breakfast 4.3%, Harlequin Smash 4.5%
BLACK HOLE: Cosmic 4.2%, Milky Way 6%
BLUE MONKEY: BG Sips 4%, Choc Amaretto Guerilla 4.9% (V)
BRIDGES: Bennerley 4.5%, Headstone 3.4%
BRUNSWICK: Lazarus 5%, Triple Hop 4%
CRICH: Exit Plan 5.4%, Slater's Traitors 4.2%
DANCING DUCK: DCUK 4.3% (G-F), Duck Down 4.1% (G-F)
DERBY BREWING: Business As Usual 4.4%, Mercia 5%
FALSTAFF: 3 Faze 3.8%, Phoenix 4.7%
LEADMILL: American Girl 5.6%, Summer Hop 4%
LITTLE: Epiphany 4.1% (V/G-F), The Panther 4.2% (V/G-F)
LITTLE EATON: Bates 3.8%, Delver's Drop 4.8%
MOOT ALES: Giddy Edge 5.3%, Matlock Biscuit 6%
MR GRUNDY'S: Lord Kitchener 5.5%, Paschendale 3.9%
PENTRICH: Midnight Sushi 4.5% (V), North of South 4% (V)
POUR ME: Fingy 4.4%, Messiah 5.5%
SHINY: Hoverboards 4.1% (V/G-F), Strata Type Beats 4.1% (V/G-F)
TWO MATTS: Beer Drinker's Guide 4.2% (V), Going On A Beerhunt 4.2% (V)
URBAN CHICKEN: Megaton 6.3% (V), Stunt Car Racer 4.2% (V)

This list has been curated by the Amber Valley CAMRA Branch, ensuring a quality drinking experience.

Don't miss out on these fantastic brews!

Huge thanks to Thrivemind Village for supporting the Belper Goes Green 2026 programme through sponsorship πŸ’šThrivemind Vi...
03/06/2026

Huge thanks to Thrivemind Village for supporting the Belper Goes Green 2026 programme through sponsorship πŸ’š

Thrivemind Village is a volunteer-led community food hub based in Derby, bringing together growers, surplus food, shared meals and community care to explore what a more regenerative local food system could look like.

Through initiatives including their Community Fridge, vegan kitchen, growers network and e-cargo bike, they help surplus fruit and vegetables find their way back into the communities they nourish.

Their work demonstrates how local action, community collaboration and sustainable food systems can make a real difference to both people and the planet.

Thank you to Thrivemind Village for supporting Belper Goes Green and helping us celebrate practical solutions for a greener, fairer future.

🌱 Find out more: thrivemind.eco

β™ΏπŸš Getting to Belper Goes Green just got even easier πŸ’šWe want Belper Goes Green to be as accessible and inclusive as pos...
02/06/2026

β™ΏπŸš Getting to Belper Goes Green just got even easier πŸ’š

We want Belper Goes Green to be as accessible and inclusive as possible, which is why we're delighted to be working with Belper Community Transport this year.

A wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) will be available to help visitors travel to and from the festival on:

πŸ“… Saturday 6 June
πŸ“… Sunday 7 June
πŸ•š 11am–5pm

And here's the important bit...

You don't have to live in Belper to use the service.

Whether you're travelling from Duffield, Kilburn, Quarndon, Shottle, Turnditch, Alderwasley, Derby, Ripley, Heanor, Ambergate or elsewhere in the local area, we'd love to help you get to the festival.

If a disabling condition or mobility challenge makes it difficult to attend, this service could help you enjoy a fantastic weekend of music, talks, workshops, food, community and fun.

πŸ“ž To book, call: 07928 376697

When booking, please mention:
πŸ‘‰ Belper Goes Green
πŸ‘‰ Booking code: BGG2026

Bookings are available on a first come, first served basis.

A huge thank you to Belper Community Transport for providing this service, and to Jamie Walls at Amber Valley Borough Council and Councillor Rachael Hatchett at Derbyshire County Council for funding this valuable initiative and helping make Belper Goes Green more accessible for everyone.

πŸ’š Because Belper Goes Green is for everyone.

David Clasby – Active & Sustainable Transport🚲🌍 What would a truly sustainable transport system look like? 🌍🚲Join transp...
02/06/2026

David Clasby – Active & Sustainable Transport

🚲🌍 What would a truly sustainable transport system look like? 🌍🚲

Join transport expert David at Belper Goes Green 2026 for a discussion exploring active travel, sustainable transport and the environmental impact of car dependency.

Including a screening of the short film β€œCity of Cars”, this session looks at how greener transport choices could help create healthier, lower-carbon communities πŸ’š

πŸ“… Sunday 7 June
πŸ•§ 3:30 PM
πŸ“ Chris Ring Talks Tent

🎟️ Tickets available now:
https://www.transitionbelper.org/belper-goes-green/

HW Martin - Waste Management and the Bigger Pictureβ™»οΈπŸŒ Ever wondered what really happens to your recycling? πŸŒβ™»οΈJoin Crai...
01/06/2026

HW Martin - Waste Management and the Bigger Picture

β™»οΈπŸŒ Ever wondered what really happens to your recycling? πŸŒβ™»οΈ

Join Craig from HW Martin at Belper Goes Green 2026 for an insight into waste management, recycling and the circular economy.

Discover what happens to kerbside recycling, how unwanted items can be reused, and why reducing waste is such an important part of a more sustainable future πŸ’š

πŸ“… Sunday 7 June
πŸ•’ 3pm
πŸ“ Chris Ring Talks Tent

🎟️ Tickets available now:
https://www.transitionbelper.org/belper-goes-green/

Address

Belper
DE56

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Transition Belper posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organisation

Send a message to Transition Belper:

Shortcuts

Share