Thinking Globally
Acting Locally
ABOUT US
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.
Community Resilience
Practical Actions
WHAT WE DO
Some of our Key Projects
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.
News
Latest Newsletter & Articles
Welcome to the January & February 2026 issue of our E-Newsletter full of news, views and information.
The Buxton Library of Things, run by Transition Buxton volunteers within the book library on Kents Bank Road is two years old on 1st February 2026. Buxton Library of Things..
We are delighted that High Peak Baby Bank and the Solitary Bee Nursery have decided to reduce their use of “single use plastic” and to tell their users of this..
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Next Monday 24 Feb our pals at Buxton Film are screening The Shepherd & The Bear which is described as "A captivating thought-provoking modern folktale about tradition, community and humanity’s relationship with a vanishing natural world. Visually stunning and unforgettable." Book £6 tickets via the Opera House or pay on the door.
The Shepherd and the Bear | Trailer | Coming Soon
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High in the majestic French Pyrenees, the reintroduction of brown bears is causing havoc among a traditional shepherding community. An aging shepherd struggl...
"Uefa estimates that up to 60% of kits worn by players are destroyed at the end of the season, and at any one time there are thought to be more than 1bn football shirts in circulation, many of which are discarded by fans once players leave."
‘Every shirt has a story’: the designers saving football kits from landfill
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The beautiful game has a fast fashion problem, with clubs bringing out multiple kits every season. But a move towards upcycling old shirts and wearing vintage garments is on the rise
Our 'Hard to Recycle' team were delighted to have recently donated monies earned from the recycling scheme to Connex Community Support. Transition Buxton maintains sets of ‘Hard to Recycle’ bins around the town (e.g. in Morrisons and Sainsburys) for items that can’t go in Council wheely bins or the plastics bins in supermarkets. The waste, passed onto recycling organisation Terracycle, allows us to make periodic donations to charities.![]()
We were pleased to donate £120 to Connex Community Support as we recognize the valuable work they undertake in our local community helping those facing isolation, mobility difficulties and the need for short-term practical support. ![]()
Julia Jackson-Clarke, Connex Community Support Chief Executive said ‘Donations like this strengthen the lifelines so many in our community rely on. Transition Buxton’s support means more people can stay connected through befriending calls and visits, access safe and affordable transport to essential appointments, receive home‑from‑hospital and wellbeing support as they recover, and temporarily hire wheelchairs or mobility equipment when illness or injury disrupts everyday life.’![]()
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If you want to help Transition Buxton or Connex to make a difference locally, there are many ways to help either or both groups: you can volunteer your time, support activities/services, or make a donation to help sustain the organisations please contact: ![]()
Connex Community Support on 01298 23970 or visit the website www.connex.org.uk ![]()
Or Transition Buxton CIC email: contact@transitionbuxton.co.uk
Come along to the Assembly Rooms on Monday 18 Feb for free drop in family friendly activities, find out about the Made in Buxton project which runs until November, test your knowledge with our quiz (yes there are prizes), and celebrate making things in Buxton past, present and future. 10:30-12:30 then 2-6pm.![]()
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The Buxton Recorder Consort will play between 1-3pm and will perform a variety of Renaissance, Baroque, and contemporary pieces.
We are delighted to be working with our friends at Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust on the Made In Buxton project this year. Come along to the Assembly Rooms, either the morning or afternoon session to learn what we might get up to, how you can get involved, and enjoy some activities to get your creative juices flowing. All free and informal, see you there!This Monday 16th, we’ll be attending the Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust Made in Buxton Day.![]()
We’re delighted that there will be staff from Otter Controls, past and present, joining us to celebrate 80 years of Otter. We’ll have a selection of Otter memorabilia, some great old photographs, adverts, copes of the " Otter Chatter" and plenty of stories and memories to share.![]()
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Do come along for a cup of tea and a chat — we’d love to hear your own happy memories. It’s been wonderful to see the joy and nostalgia already being shared on the Otter Facebook page, and we look forward to celebrating together.![]()
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The Assembly Rooms The Crescent![]()
Monday 16 February![]()
10:30am-12:30pm & 2.00pm-6.00pm![]()
Free entry (donations welcome)
Delighted to see Harpur Hill School making this happen.![]()
We did a halloween costume upcycling session in October that proved so popular we have been asked to do it again (details TBC). ![]()
The fun of these activities is being creative.📚 World Book Day Costume Swap! 📚![]()
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Don’t buy new—swap instead! Let’s help our bank balances and the planet by sharing costumes that still have plenty of stories left to tell.![]()
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🗓️ Key Dates![]()
• Drop-off: Bring clean, pre-loved costumes to Harpur Hill school reception by Wednesday 25th February.![]()
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• The Swap: Come and "shop" for a new-to-you outfit on Friday 27th February at 3.45pm - 4.30pm in the school hall.![]()
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💡 How it works:![]()
• Donate what you’ve outgrown.![]()
• Pick up something "new."![]()
• Cost: Completely FREE!![]()
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(Note: You don't need to donate to participate—everyone is welcome to come and find an outfit!)![]()
Let’s make this World Book Day sustainable and stress-free for all our Harpur Hill families.