Open Space minutes

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Organisation: 
Transition Newcastle

Every month on the 4th Tuesday night we hold an Open Space Meeting, where people can bring ideas to discuss, hear the ideas of others, contribute to the development of new projects or just chill out with like-minded people.

Open Space is an approach for hosting meetings and conferences focused on a specific and important purpose or task - but beginning without any formal agenda, beyond the overall purpose or theme. In a Transitition Newcastle Open Space meeting the overarching purpose is "moving Newcastle towards sustainability and resilience".

Notes from some of these meetings are attached below to give you an idea of the types of topics that are discussed.

Focus: 
Environment
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World cafe 2011-1-25.pdf116.82 KB
Open Space 2010-11-9.pdf24.33 KB
Open Space 2010-8-24.pdf16.54 KB

Current projects

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New Year Resolutions
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Community Gardens
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Earth Relay (Newcastle)
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A message for the future
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Building links with Council
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Fair Share Festival 2012
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Transition Streets Challenge
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TN Vision and Planning Weekend (11-12 June 2011)
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100% Renewables
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Sustainable House Day 2011
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Tips for buying solar panels: anarticle published by ATA
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Newcastle Community Garden Project 2010
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Open Space minutes
An informal, friendly gathering aimed at sharing ideas and enthusiam to help move Newcastle towards sustainability and resilience,
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Eco Local Directory
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Nourishing Newcastle
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Eco Local Calendar
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