“Ashtead Village Day was one of the best ever with more than 7000 people flocking to the recreation ground for a day of fun and festivities” ….. reported the Epsom Guardian.

I helped man the Transition Ashtead Initiating Group stall which was the group’s first go at a public event.  We had various activities to attract people, ranging from the serious (helping people to calculate their person carbon footprint) to the fun (learn how to play the didgeridoo) with lots in between.  Our main aim naturally was to talk to as many people as possible about Transition Ashtead, give out information and hopefully sign up potential supporters.  Having to have the stand ready forced us to speed up various important jobs that might have stretched out otherwise, and so we had leaflets, a logo (see below) and a banner all ready for the day.

We were all really pleased by how it all went and we’ve now got a very healthy list of potential supporters.  We are now starting to plan for our next public event which will be a public meeting in September. 

Derek Smith