Dear Transitioners,

Last Wednesday, local film-maker Ruth Hessey presented her world-class documentary “Waste Not” to a full room, despite the torrential downpour. The food was amazing, and we all learned how changes at the individual level can ripple through the system to create big waves in reducing landfill waste. Thanks to Ruth and all our enthusiastic members and crew for making the evening so great!

This week, Lance is back fresh from the Permaculture Convergence in New Zealand with plenty of great stories, interesting information & new friends to talk about. Make sure you nab him at one of our events for a chat on what’s happening in wider circles. And as always, we’ve got some great stuff coming up this week… read on!

25 May: “Sekem – Born of the Sun”

Wednesday Night Movie & Organic Dinner

The Sekem Farm is an ecological paradise in the middle of the Egyptian desert, both a thriving business and a close-knit community. It was born from Ibrahim Abouleish’s ambitious vision for an “Economy of love” combining ecological, social and cultural developments with economic success. In this oasis, nothing is lost, and a delicately balanced relationship between workers and nature is established.

• When: Wednesday nights, doors @ 6:30pm for 7pm start
• Where: Chapel by the Sea, 95 Roscoe St, Bondi Beach
• Cost: Suggested donation $7 members / $12 non-members
• More: Our weekly ‘think-tank’ session starts earlier around 5pm, and if you’d like to help prepare our communal dinner, please feel free to come at 6pm.

Around the Community

• Sat 5 May: Garage Sale Trail. Transition Bondi will be co-hosting a stall with Rhubarb Food Co-op at the Bondi Pavilion garage sale.  Any member who wants to use our space is welcome to bring along their pre-loved goodies, get some cash and connect with their community.  http://www.garagesaletrail.com.au
• Sun 6 May: International Permaculture Day. Stay tuned for info on our permablitz @ 241 Bondi Road Community Garden! http://www.permacultureday.info/
• Thu 10 May: Reel Food Night.  Join Costa (ABC’s Gardening Australia), Julian (Food Connect) and Karl (Yulli’s) @ the Food Connect Warehouse for a taste of what to expect from the exciting Youth Food Movement http://bit.ly/ReelFoodTix
• Sat 12 May: Compost Awareness Week. Come get your hands dirty with Costa & help build compost for Bondi Beach Primary’s veggie garden. This hands on learning experience will be fun, educational and full of community spirit. http://reduceyourfootprint.com.au/events/compost-with-costa-working-bee/
• Mon 14 May: Robin Clayfield ‘Community Governance’ workshop. A special one-day workshop on community governance and decision making. http://communitygovernanceworkshop.eventbrite.com/?ref=esfb
• Sun 5 Jun: Bondi the Beautiful Sea Fair. To launch Bondi Winter Magic, the fair celebrates everything beautiful about Bondi. http://www.bondiwintermagic.org.au/event/bondi-the-beautiful-fair

Community Garden Dig

Saturday mornings we meetup, share knowledge & tend to the garden at 241 Bondi Road.

• When: Saturdays, 10am – 12pm
• Where: 241 Bondi Road, Bondi Beach (follow the walkway to rear of property)
• More: Bring some organic munchies to share!

 Working Group Meetup

Friday lunch, the working group co-ordinators meet at Transition Bondi HQ (near the garden).

• When: Fridays 11am – 1pm
• Where: Please email Bea if you would like to attend: bea.ludwig@yahoo.com
• More: We invite anyone who has the passion and time to participate in Transition Bondi at a deeper level for this rich and rewarding experience.

Wellness by the Sea

Join Damien’s communal acupuncture group for some mid-week peace and relaxation. Damien is a qualified practitioner in traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture.

• Where:  Chapel by the Sea
• When: Wednesdays from 1pm to 6pm
• Cost: $5 suggested donation
• Contact: damienbodnarchuk@hotmail.com

Show Me Your Heart

Violet Winters will be offering short energy healing sessions using the Peace & Empowerment Technique. When the head, heart and hand unite ordinary moments can become divine!

• Where:  Chapel by the Sea
• When: Wednesdays (stating from the 2nd of May) from 1pm to 4pm
• Cost: $5 suggested donation
• Contact: violetwinters@gmail.com

Monthly Bushwalk / Bi-monthly Bike Ride

Anyone interested in the great outdoors should email dparsa@me.com for the information package for this activity.

Sustainable House Tour

Transitioner Marcela Brandao would like to get a Transition group together for an excursion to Michael Mobbs’ Sustainable House in Chippendale. It is most likely to happen on a Saturday in the next couple of months. Please send an email to marcelaarquiteta@gmail.com to express an interest in being part of the excursion.

Thanks for checking out the Transition Bondi newsletter… we will be upgrading this service shortly. In the meantime, we hope to see you at an event soon!

Warm Regards,

Team @ Transition Bondi

Transition Links

Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TransitionBondi

Our Facebook group is still fairly active: https://www.facebook.com/groups/110760915607716/

The Transition Bondi webpage is hosted at Transition Sydney: http://www.transitionsydney.org.au/tsgroup/transition-bondi

Transition Bondi YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/TransitionBondi

Dear Transitioners,

The week’s events ahead:

• Wednesday 29th 7-9pm film “A new We – Ecological Communities in Europe” (part 2) Chapel-by-the-Sea 95 Roscoe St Bondi Beach
• Friday 2nd March 11-1 organising meeting (contact Lance if you want to come)
• Saturday 3rd March, Dig in the Community Garden at 241 Bondi Rd 10-12.
• NB prior to the Wed evening event we now have a “Think-tank” from 5pm to explore plans and possible projects, including grant applications.  This is also at the Chapel.