Transition Malvern Hills
This grass roots organisation, which sits on
the Malvern Hills Partnership has been working hard to raise
awareness of environmental issues on a local level.
Below is just some of the work the group has carried out over
the last twelve months:
- Organised a hugely successful ‘Unleashing’ event at the Malvern
Theatres in May. The event attracted well over 200 people, all keen
to be involved and to find out more about the work of
Transition Malvern Hills
- Worked with Malvern Hills District Council and Malvern Town
Council to find alternative energy sources for the famous Malvern
gas lamps, which due to rising fuel costs had become expensive and
inefficient to operate. The ‘Gasketeer’ project, which started in
June last year has found a way to reduce gas usage by 80%, increase
the power of the light by 300%, plus the volunteer nature of the
project has saved the local authorities £10,000 in research
costs
- Thanks to funding from the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,
the group have been able to develop 24 energy pack units. These
units have been designed to help residents understand the amount of
‘wasted’ energy used in their homes. Available from the Malvern
Library, the units are free to borrow and simple to use. Not only
will they help save money on bills, but will reduce the overall
energy usage of the district
- Launched a Home Energy Advice and Assistance scheme during the
winter months to help residents keep homes warm and energy prices
low. The scheme, funded by a grant from the Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty, provided 21 days of handyman support to help
older residents make room in their attics for insulation and deal
with draughts
- Launched a Malvern Garden Share scheme
In 2011-12 Transition Malvern Hills will:
- Engage more with the Big Pickersleigh Project and work with the
local community to raise awareness of climate change issues and
explore what local action can be taken
- Investigate the possibility of a ‘Malvern pound’, which can
only be spent locally. The project will further support the message
of buying local and promote local businesses in the area
- Launch an electric car rental programme for Malvern residents.
An electric car, donated by a Colwall resident, will be available
to borrow from April
- Form closer links with local businesses to raise awareness of
carbon reduction ideas.
For more information, check out the groups website www.transitionmalvernhills.org.uk
