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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 September and October 2026 issue of our E-Newsletter full of news, views and information.
It’s Potato Day time again! Yes, We are running a Potato Day again this year. If you are a grower, or might be interested in growing your own read on……
We Want Your 2nd Hand Halloween Costumes On Friday 23 October Transition Buxton volunteers are returning to the Crescent Assembly Rooms by popular demand with their ‘Upcycling With A Spooky..
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What kind of town do we want to create together? Transition Buxton is working with 14 other local groups in the We Are Buxton Community Forum to bring you Big Buxton Conversation 3 on 14 November. This is an opportunity to step away from the detail of the present and look at the long term and big picture. If we don't have a Vision of where we want to get to, we could wind up anywhere. With a Vision, changes and plans can be assessed to determine if they take us towards or away from where we want to get to. Free to participate but you need to register to help us manage numbers in the venue.
We will be making Halloween costumes from 2nd hand and donated 'waste' materials on 23 October in the Buxton Assembly Rooms as part of the free Green Assembly event, 10am-3pm. There are also wand and mask making activities, and mPlanet Buxtonnet Buxton
Your GUIDE TO A Zero-Waste & Plastic-Free Halloween
www.storyofstuff.org
From candy to costumes to decorations and more, use these tips to skip the waste, keep the spooky fun.
If you have a laptop that is more than 5 years old it is likely running on Windows 10 which is no longer supported by Microsoft. Before you consider buying a new device have a chat with the LRC team at Buxton Repair Cafe (4th Saturday of the month). They can talk you through your options and if you want they will help you update the operating system to ensure that you can continue to use the computer for years to come. Next session Sat 24 October 9:30am-1pm in the Buxton Methodist Church on the Market Place. No fees, just donate what you can afford and feel is fair.
Have-a-Go Spotlight : Slow Stitching Take a moment to slow down and get creative at ReCraft. Jane Kelly will be leading a Slow Stitching have-a-go activity from 12-1pm, perfect for anyone who enjoys textiles, mindful making or trying something gently creative. No need to be an expert, just come along, have a try and enjoy the process. Planning to come to ReCraft? Start sorting through your craft stash now. You can bring good-quality unwanted materials such as fabric, yarn, paper, card, beads, art supplies, craft books, magazines, tools and equipment. If it could inspire someone else’s next project. £3 entry
If you enjoy making things and crafting you will love ReCraft. An opportunity to pass on materials leftover from projects or not used, and in exchange acquire new and different materials to fuel your creative ideas. We are delighted to be partnering with Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust to bring this new event to the Assembly Rooms on Saturday 31st October 10am-1pm. Have a sort out, make some space and come along.
Mary is delighted with the repair that John did on her chair!Next #buxton Repair Cafe is Saturday 24th October in the halls of Buxton Methodist Church 9:30-1pm (last item 12:30). No fees, just donate what you can afford and feel is fair.