Transition Talks

Started in 2019, the Transition Talks are presentations given by volunteers followed by open discussions. They can cover any topic a presenter wants to put forward.

Following our well attended series on Energy at Highfield Church Centre, we continued with a series on Water. Future talks are on hold, pending suggestions for new topics!

Previous titles have included:

  • Living without plastics
  • Aviation, climate change and carbon offsetting
  • Energy in Southampton
  • Trees are not just for Christmas
  • All things Energy
  • Capitalism and the environment
  • Biodiversity
  • Rewilding
  • Composting
  • Heat pumps, hydrogen and hype: options for decarbonising home heating and transport
  • Wind Energy: a local success story
  • Gardening for wildlife
  • Plastic free Christmas (workshop)
  • Ponds, Pools and Puddles
  • 2022 Energy series:
    Insulation, Insulation, Insulation: improving the performance of your home.
    Draughts, Damp And Well Being: Cheap and effective ways to save energy and money
    Heat Pump And Be Merrie: Can I install a heat pump in my house? Will it work well? Will it save me money?
  • 2023 Water series:
    Water in the Landscape
    Water in the Garden
    Water in the Home
    Water in Everything, Everywhere

Got an idea for a talk?

Get in touch if there is a topic you would like covered or if there’s something you would like to present.