About Transition Luton

Transition Luton Hustings

The hustings went really well last night - thanks to all the candidates, and voters, who turned out on a rainy night!

Green Up Luton

Enter the Council’s household challenge.

Grow your own 1.0

Everything you need to know to get started in growing your own fruit and veg.

Ask your prospective parliamentary candidate

With the general election coming soon this year why not ask your ppc about the things that matter to you and make a difference for Luton at the governmental level.

Anyone want to drink ale for a living?

Luton indoor market has revived the centuries old tradition of the ‘Luton ale taster’.

‘Significant risk’ of peak oil before 2020

There is a ‘significant risk’ that peak oil will occur before 2020, according to a new report.

Join us in the 10:10 challenge

The concept is simple: reduce your carbon emissions by 10% in 2010. We’re doing it, and you can join us.

Win £1000

Write an inspiring letter that you would write to a world leader or somebody of global or significant influence.

In Transition - Thank you!

A great night. 40ish people in an cellar!

In Transition Poster and Venue

We are screening “In Transition” at the Hat Factory, 9th Septmeber.

Luton gets world’s first plastic-to-plywood plant.

Links page

A page of links to local projects / information and helpful websites.

In Transition

Transition Luton will be screening “In Transition” on 9th September. Look out for more details.

The Transition Luton Website

Welcome to the new Transition Luton website.

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2010 03 09 04:03 | StuartBlanche19 | 'Significant risk' of peak oil before 2020

Hi Roy

Luton soils vary!  I am on very solid chalk in my garden, with just seven inchs of top-soil, and alluvial soil (I think) on my allotment by the River Lea.  Clay soils can be very good for growing, but benefit from the work that you can put in.  Everything is so very late this year that you might still be able to plant if you wanted to.  Apologies, I meant primocane raspberries that will give you fruit later in your first year - I have ordered some from Thompson and Morgan, and they are still to arrive.

With best wishes   Colin

2010 03 08 11:03 | Colin Hall | Grow your own 1.0

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2010 03 07 11:03 | facebook100000876095625 | Grow your own 1.0

Thanks Colin,

Unfortunatly living in Luton I know that the soil is clay. So I should really double dig now as I am told that you only do it once and the benefits are long term.
Perhaps I should avoid carrots and potatoes for the first couple of years.
I was hoping to hear from some one who has experienced breaking new ground and could advise the first crop.
I like your idea of raspberries and have googled your sugestion. However it looks like I have missed the planting time for this year.
Maybe next year I will go for the raspberries that you sugested.
Once again thanks for your advice.

2010 03 01 09:03 | Roy McKnight | Grow your own 1.0

Hi Roy

I am not the greatest gardening expert.  However, my answer would be, yes, worth having a go but in a relatively small space like this grow what you really like and will give you value and interest: if it were me, possibly choice soft fruits (maybe, some floracane raspberries or strawberries), French beans and leaf veg, plus others.

No big prob with grass soil pests, I would have thought.  I would not personally double dig where I live, but it has been recommended on heavy clay soils to break up the sub soil.  In any case I would try to incorporate as much humus as possible, particularly from composted waste.

With best wishes

Colin

2010 03 01 09:03 | Colin Hall | Grow your own 1.0

A great evening! Hearing the responses has helped me begin to form an impression of each candidate’s heart for Luton and his/her capacity and desire to engage with the real concerns of Lutonians. I feel especially thankful to the candidates who genuinely tried to address the Transition issues raised.

Thanks again to everyone who helped us to run the event, whether you were involved in welcome, hospitality, publicity or technology, and to the chair, Trevor Brennan.

2010 02 28 11:02 | Alina | Transition Luton Hustings

I am thinking of digging up part of my lawn and rose bed and growing some veg.
An area of about 10ft x 12ft would that be any good and will I have a problem with grass soil pests.
Should I double dig and leave it to settle before I plant anything.

2010 02 26 02:02 | Roy McKnight | Grow your own 1.0

Wow, last night’s hustings was great! Thank you Transition Towns for all the work to pull that together.

I’ve always voted in the past without even knowing what the candidates look like let alone something of their character. I think we’re lucky to have such good calibre of prospective politicians… some very strong candidates there who know and love Luton and really want to see good things happen. Thanks to them for being willing for a grilling!

2010 02 26 09:02 | Lou Williams | Ask your prospective parliamentary candidate

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2010 02 19 02:02 | Abbott | Ask your prospective parliamentary candidate