Notes from Transition Burngreave, 06/05/09

Present: Dan, Stephen, Ruth, Betty, Saleema, Sarah, Alison, Susannah
Apologies: John, Susi

Food growing - funding application
Saleema & John are taking forwards the funding application for Permaculture Course & Community Gardening.  We’ll put BCAF and both Firshill School and St Catherine’s as partners for the application.  Saleema has spoken to both schools.

Street parties
Alison may be able to share a booklet all about organising street parties, but the essential points are that it’s necessary to prove to the council that you’ve asked everone and that there are no objections.  You also need insurance and a licence for music; a £150 budget would be handy. It’s helpful to have a nucleus of 4-5 people who are interested in making it happen, Then others may come forward with offers to make food or run activities.  Susannah has access to a giant set snakes and ladders game, themed on lorries and bicycles.  With a bit of supervision, this can be great for kids.
We’re planning two or three for this year – Abbeyfield Rd (Alison); Kirton Rd (Ruth); and maybe one at Firshill Flats or the intended Permaculture space (Sarah). 

Publicity & communication
We estimated the cost of printing colour leaflets at £120.  There’s a funding fair at the Council between 11am and 4pm on Thurs 14th.  This might be a good way to find a possible micro-funding.
We discussed the value of a mobile phone can use as a independent contact point.  Susannah to sort out phone, and sim card etc.

Food web mapping
The first phase (mapping retailers) is nearly complete.  Lizzie will still welcome help for the second phase (mapping producers).

Environment day – 31st May
We’ve booked a stall for environment day with the aim of getting more people involved an raising awareness about issues.  We plan to take the following:
•	Info leaflets – Susannah/Ruth
•	Travel map activity – Ruth
•	Carbon Footprinting activity – SD
•	Photos of relevant events etc in Burngreave – Alison/Saleema
•	Signup sheets – Susannah
•	Making plant pots and planting seeds - Saleema

Other events of interest:
•	Abbeyfield Multicultural Festival - 5th July
[Alison and Saleema have agreed to coordinate green/eco stalls for the festival]
•	Firvale Festival - 19th July

Date of next meeting:
6:30pm on Weds 3rd June at BCAF, 82 Spital Hill, Burngreave.