Transition Crouch End Meeting, 18thJuly
2012, 7.30pm at Hornsey Vale Community Centre
Present: Patrick, Barbara,Rebecca,
Andy, Chis, Rachel, Kate (Allerdyce), Gemma,Gillian, Tilly (minutes)
Apologies: Pamela
Minutes from last meeting held on 25th April were
not read.
Agenda Items
1)Green on the Screen
Plan for Autumn 2012 Season:
September: Schooling the World
October: Transition 2 (& we advertise Apple Day)
November: George is
organising
December: Local Short Films; end of year party
Was agreed we should continue our good practice of obtaining
licenses for the showing of films.
Tilly mentioned she has purchased a DVD of an award winning
film about Ed Burtynsky- entitled Manufactured Landscapes, after seeing his exhibition at the
Photographers Gallery, which could be a film for a future GOTS screening.
Action:George to organise November film.
2) Urban Harvest News- Gemma
Transition Belsize have set up an abundance website – a network of local
fruit trees etc.Gemma is organizing local picking groups and picking events,
including picking on the Ladder.
Gemma is also holding regular monthly Wednesday morning gardening slots at the Priory Common Orchard, situated
on Priory Rd, near the entrance to Alexandra Park. The children’s nursery
nearby are showing interest in getting involved.
3) Tree Mapping/Conservation
Chris is wanting to
raise awareness about the mapping and conservation of local trees– there was
mention of the local Tree Trust who used to attend our events.
Action: Gemma, Kate and Rebecca expressed interest in working with
Chris on trees,
4) Meadow Orchard Update
Meadow Orchard going well- Open day and Concert on 7th
July was a big success. Rachel has run some workshops for Highgate Wood School
year 10 students at MOP.
Kate is looking for more people and /or groups to get
involved at the Meadow Orchard.
5) HVCC Update
The HVCC May Gala on 7th May, featuring lambs from
Church Farm was a big success. Transition Crouch End ( Patrick, Pamela, Tilly) ran
the café, selling almost entirely home made cakes and despite large crowds,
used no disposable serving items, apart from paper napkins.TCE Tyre Garden at
HVCC growing well- Patrick, Johnand Tilly plan to build a raised bed in the
autumn.
Patrick and Tilly have hired the meeting room for this
evening in exchange for weeding the HVCC
forecourt.
6) Church Farm CSA Update
Gillian is the link person- fed back on Church Farm news. The
box scheme is going very well in Crouch End- the Farm is now delivering 20
boxes. The Farm has a facebook page. Sadly Sam is leaving, to set up a farm in
Devon.Wanting to develop the ‘More than a Box’ aspect- Richard investigating
using a community minibus for transport on Farm volunteer days.
7)Apple Day
First discussions held about organising the fourth annual
Apple Day run by TCE with Urban Harvest
and HVCC, to be held on Saturday 20th October 2012 at HVCC. Excellent news that
George’sfather may be able to attendand give a talk on Apples.Discussion of our
aims for the day- and the messages we want to get across. A wish expressed to
have transparency about funds made on the day. Some people who attend want to
buy apples etc, as well as taste them. Enthusiasm for the idea of having a
market area in the hall, for people to sell produce made from local apples,
pears etc. Talk of events/stalls on the day- London Orchard project?, children’s activities, apple pressing
sessions, the big crunch etc. Chris has kindly agreed to organise showing of
films,possibly urban foraging film? and/or loop of photographs during Apple day,
in the side room at HVCC.
Action: George and Patrick organising collecting the apples from
Blackmoors
Gillian will look at last year’s poster to possibly revise
for this year
Tilly& Gillian will mention Apple Day at the next HVCC
events meeting.
Other Items:
·
Please send all events
information to Rebecca for next TCE Newsletter
·
Rebecca holding a Hearthlands |Off Grid Green Tour of Crouch
End area on 27thJuly and also a Concert at MOP on 28th
July
·
Any posters for local
Transition related events can be sent to Tilly, to put in the TCE noticeboard
at HVCC.
Date of next meeting:
Apple Day Planning Meeting:
Evening of Friday 7th September 2012, all welcome, venue to be
confirmed.
