CCA are considering applying for a small grant to implement this project in Crediton.

The Transition Together project forms small, social groups of friends, neighbours and colleagues and then supports them in taking a number of effective, practical, money-saving and carbon-reducing steps. A workbook helps each person to build their own Practical Action Plan that improves household energy efficiency, minimises water use, reduces waste (and consumption), explores local transport options and promotes the great value, healthy food available locally. It also helps everyone to understand what's behind the rising energy prices and climate change, and what this means for them, their family and their local community.

The project is aimed at our general public who have not done much to reduce their carbon footprint so far, so it focuses on simple, practical free or low cost actions. We are looking to reach those in the contemplation or preparation stage. Each topic has reference material for those who want to explore further. The project doesn't aim to duplicate resources and materials that are already out there, but to bring together relevant, current, local info into a workbook.  Individual households are not encouraged to do the programme due to the lack of social support and interaction.

So we are looking for a group of between 5 and 8 households to take part. The closing date for applications is the 16th October. If you know of such a group of people and can get their commitment to take part if we get the funding, please get in touch with Charles.