Holywell and District Transition Group

06/06/2023

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/23566560.gallery-dancing-world-festival-comes-holywell/

A TOWN centre was lit up by a dancing festival at the weekend.

22/04/2023

28/03/2023

Dancing World” Festival, June 3rd, Holywell
With the support of Flintshire City of Sanctuary and Holywell Town Council, Transition Holywell & District volunteer group are organising an international Dance Festival (Dancing World) for Saturday June 3rd to take place in the town centre. As well as providing a cheerful and colourful event, we want to help refugees now re-settled in Flintshire – even if only temporarily – feel “included”, and also to give them a chance to share some of their culture with us. This could include singing and/or instrumental music.
So far we have booked a performer of traditional Afghan dances, a group of Chinese dancers, a traditional Morris dancing troupe and a teacher of Latin American dance, but are obviously hoping to ensure there will be a good range of nationalities and dance styles represented. There will be shelter in case of rain.

For further information contact Rob Owen 01352 710714
Email: [email protected]

10/12/2022

Due to the weather today's rally has been postponed to next week, the 17th December.

09/12/2022

WARM THIS WINTER RALLY- THIS WEEK!
Local people concerned about the cost-of-living crisis are invited to join a "Warm this Winter" rally in Holywell this Saturday, December 10th.

“We need to kick up a fuss so politicians get the message that this is an emergency - and current plans are not enough,” said a spokesperson for Transition Holywell & District. “Seven million households will be in fuel poverty this coming year as energy bills are predicted to rise by over £4,000 a year. We need immediate action for lower energy bills, warmer homes and a safer future – which translates into better emergency help for the most vulnerable, a proper programme to insulate/retrofit homes, and a switch from oil and gas to renewables. (Onshore wind is now 9 times cheaper than gas). We really need a Green New Deal to transform the whole unjust economic system which is geared to the "needs" of the rich 1%. Even the Confederation of British Industry has expressed concern that the government is going backwards with green growth. And in a rich country it's disgusting that so many people are living in damp homes and that a 2 yr old died because of it,” said the spokesperson. “ shameful too that that the number of people facing homelessness because of no-fault-evictions is up 76% this year.”

On Saturday supporters of this rally will meet at 11.30am by the Miracle Sculpture in the middle of Holywell High St and after some short speeches will walk with a massive “Warm this Winter” banner around the town centre, and give out flyers and information slips with a message for sending to MPs and MSs. Any readers who are able to join the rally would be most welcome. Wear warm colours if possible.

“Warm this Winter” is a campaign made up of some of the UK’s leading charities including Save the Children and Oxfam – working with community groups, MPs and others to make sure government acts effectively to lower energy bills now – and in the future.

12/11/2022

Weather permitting Rob Owen will lead a walk through the golden beechwoods of the Greenfield Valley on Saturday November 19th . Come and see the dying glory of God’s wonderful Creation ! Meet in the Royal Oak car-park at 3pm. Some steep, possibly slippery parts - so sturdy shoes essential. Dogs welcome. Lasts about an hour.

22/05/2022

Dear Holywell and District Transition,

As pioneers of the movement toward a socially just and low-carbon society I, first of all, thank you for all the tenacious effort you put in on behalf of our beloved planet. It is through movements like Transition Town that we can together imagine and co-create a more connected, caring, community-centered world.

I want to share with you a FREE, live Zoom council with the incredible Earth Elder and eco-activist Joanna Macy that may resonate with you and your fellow community members, on 31 May. Joanna is author of several books including Active Hope and Coming Back to Life. Together we will hold space for our grief and care, rekindling a connection with our unique calling to serve this planet and humanity at this time.

Event: Climate Change as Spiritual Practice - with Joanna Macy & Jonathan Gustin

Date: May 31 (attend LIVE or watch the recording), 12pm-2pm PDT / 7pm – 9pm GMT (PDT time zone — Pacific Daylight Time (24timezones.com)

Register Here: bit.ly/climatewithjoanna

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06/04/2022

Thank you to everyone who showed their heart on Saturday