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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.
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..
What is #Endof10 and what can you do about it? Estimates suggest that between 400 Million and 1 billion PCs globally are still running on the Windows 10 operating system. ..
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The Town Team want wood and we want your textiles. Alongside the bird box making, and mask making, we will be making Halloween costumes from 2nd hand costumes and materials at the free family fun day on Friday 23rd October in the Assembly Rooms. We have collection boxes for donating costumes in the Library, Pump Room, and Station waiting room. Thanks in advance for your contributions.
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The Crescent Georgian weekend has lots of activities including a natural dyes workshop that looks interesting.
Georgian Dye workshop with Dr Lindsey Holmes
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Sunday 27 September 10:30am and 1pm The Assembly Rooms This workshop allows you to try your hand at dying fabrics using plants and flow...
See you there 🎃Save the date for ReCraft! Join us on Saturday 31 October, 10am–1pm, for a friendly community craft event all about swapping, sharing and giving unwanted craft materials a new life. Bring along pre-loved supplies, discover something new, and connect with fellow makers. ReCraft: Swap • Share • Create.buxtoncrescentexperience.com/tour/recraft/
Let’s support our local traders and enjoy some tasty treats, it’s a win win.
Is your device still running on Windows 10? Before you buy a replacement visit the LRC Team at Buxton Repair Cafe to explore your options. In most cases they can help you transfer to supported freeware that will allow you to keep the same hardware and carry on using your device for years to come. Next session Sat 26 Sept 9:30-12:30 in Buxton Methodist Church on the Market Place. No fees, just donate what you can afford and feel is fair.
Octopus Energy explains why the UK energy pricing system needs to change
How would a zonal pricing system actually work?
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Lets get into the nuts and bolts of zonal pricing: how, exactly, would it save that money? Would it create a postcode lottery? How would a zonal pricing system actually work compared to now? How would...