REFLECTIONS ON THE NEWCASTLE BLOCKADE   – a personal account
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REFLECTIONS ON THE NEWCASTLE BLOCKADE – a personal account

I hadn’t been to a long festival before, and this one – a Protestival – got me in. And it was a terrific! Rising Tide is a highly functioning mass movement, with a long history, and following in the tradition of other non-violent social change activism (see below). My main interest was to see how…

Transition Bondi Film & Feast

Transition Bondi Film & Feast

WINDSHIPPED “Apollonia”Sail Freight Comes to the 21st CenturySaturday 14 December, 7.30 – 9.00pmFree event for up to 20pplBring a plate to share (vegan/no soup)Bondi location advised on bookingBOOK NOW Join us for our final event of the year – WINDSHIPPED “Apollonia” – a short documentary (35 mins) about challenging the way things are done, and…

Degrowth surrounds us, yet we struggle to see it

Degrowth surrounds us, yet we struggle to see it

Why are we scared of Degrowth? Degrowth surrounds us, yet we struggle to see it. For those unfamiliar with degrowth, we can refer to Jason Hickel’s quote: “Degrowth is a planned reduction of energy and resource use designed to bring the economy back into balance with the living world in a way that reduces inequality…

Thinker-In-Residence Launch Picnic

Thinker-In-Residence Launch Picnic

Thinker-in-residence Inaugural picnic Sunday 11 August, 2:00 – 5:00 pm Centennial Park, near Federation Pavilion Free registration here We are proud to be collaborating with Regen Sydney and the Thinker-In-Residence initiative, with two launch events this month – the program’s inaugural picnic will take place on Sunday 11/8 in Centennial Park. Find out more and…

GUEST DINNER & CONVERSATION

GUEST DINNER & CONVERSATION

RETHINKING FOOD WITH JONATHAN SYMONDS Wednesday 21 Aug 6.30 – 8.00pm Event for up to 20 ppl. Donation welcome. Bring a plate – vegan (no soup) Bondi location advised on booking. Register for free here ‘Break bread’ with local chef Jonathan Symonds to talk food, prana, community and tap into the body’s natural wisdom. Food is a daily…

TRANSITION BONDI INC. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 24 JULY 2024CONVENOR’S REPORT

TRANSITION BONDI INC. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 24 JULY 2024CONVENOR’S REPORT

OVERVIEWWe’ve come through our first year, with losses…. and gains. HISTORYTransition Bondi has existed for 15 years, mostly under the umbrella of Transition Sydney.In 2023 the group decided to become a separate entity.  This is our first Annual General Meeting.Then, the Steering Group consisted of seven: Lee, Louise, Chiara, Kit, Gloria, Hugh and Daniel. Now…

GUEST DINNER & CONVERSATION: Ethical Investment – how to ditch dirty money to help the planet – With Stav Zotalis and Brooke Thompson

GUEST DINNER & CONVERSATION: Ethical Investment – how to ditch dirty money to help the planet – With Stav Zotalis and Brooke Thompson

Tuesday 30 July, 6.30 – 8.30pm Event for up to 20 ppl. Donation welcome. Bring a plate – vegan (no soup) Bondi location provided upon registration. Free registration here Did you know switching to an ethical super fund is the third most effective thing people can do to fight climate change?With backgrounds in banking and…

MEND & REMAKE

MEND & REMAKE

Wednesday 4 September, 5.30 – 7.00pmFishbowl, Waverley Library Give your clothes a fresh look and a new lease of life with innovative tips and new sewing skills. Join this friendly, creative group and be part of our local circular economy.Free booking here