Preparing for a low-carbon future

11 February 2010

GARDENING skills are being passed on to Nailsea residents in the hope the town can become more self-sufficient.

A group called Transition Town Nailsea has been set up to encourage people to think more about their carbon footprints and the effect they may be having on the environment.

As part of members' first efforts, free sessions have been put on to teach residents how to make the most of their gardens and grow their on food.

Session leader Sally Tarr said: "The classes are for complete beginners to find out how to start off growing food in their back gardens.

"The group is all about learning how to reduce our carbon footprints and how to prepare for a low carbon future and be more self-reliant.

"It is all about a positive message for the future - we want to encourage people to help themselves.

"We also want to support our local growers."

Transition Town Nailsea was first set up in January by a group of residents passionate about green issues and the local community.

They join a whole host of groups across the UK that have formed in the hope of making the areas where they live transition towns or villages.

These are all aimed at preparing for a low-carbon future and making efforts to reduce their contributions to climate change.

To teach residents more about their aims, members of Transition Town Nailsea will be at the town's farmers' market in Crown Glass Place on February 20.

They will also have a stall at the Nailsea Community Showcase, which will take place at Nailsea School on March 13.

* For more details about the sessions and the group contact Sally on 01275 810571 or email transitionnailsea@gmail.com

Children are welcome at the classes accompanied by an adult.