Solar-powered trains and art made from scrap at Transition Cafe
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The Transition Café took place at the Time Machine in Funtington on Sunday, and people flocked to sample some ideas for how to live a more sustainable way.
Among the many attractions was a solar-powered train ride, a display of art made from recycled materials and workshops showing how to repair clothes and household items easily rather then throwing them in the bin.
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Hide AdThe event was staged for all the family by Transition Chichester, an eco group dedicated to showing people a path towards a more resilient and sustainable life.
Mark Beardmore from the group said: “The idea behind it was to give people not just the problems we face but some solutions for how they can live a more sustainable life.
“We all live in a material world but we want to show people how to use less energy, recycle things and how a more simple existence can actually benefit them.
“That doesn’t mean living in caves and nor does it mean causing fear about climate change and global warming, but events like Sunday are supposed to provide uplifting visions of the future in a fun way.”
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Hide AdThose who came along on Sunday also watched an inspiring film about the materials economy, waste and pollution which taught a few simple steps which can reduce these things.
Advice was given about living a more sustainable, green and therefore frugal life and though the weather was mixed, it still proved a successful event.
Mark added: “There wasn’t quite as many as we’d hoped for, the bad weather didn’t help but everyone who came along seemed to be having fun.”
Transition Chichester undertakes a number of green projects in the area, including at the Bishop’s Palace Gardens and at Oaklands Park community garden.
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Hide AdThe group meet on a number of nights of the week and invite people to come along to find out what they get up to.
For more information email [email protected] or phone 01243 527435 or text 07788 641926.
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