Climate Emergency Action…..

Transition Monmouth

Dear Transitioners

Action on Climate Emergency Monmouth – ACE Monmouth
Meeting on Thursday 18 July:  6pm drop-in, 7pm for start of meeting

At the first meeting of what is now called ACE Monmouth we discussed ideas for action under the four headings of:-

Awareness and lobbying
Reduce, re-use, repair, recycle
Active travel, private transport, public transport
Green spaces 

Of the many ideas (listed in full at the end of this email), the top 20 were:-

  1. Tree planting – various locations
  2. LED lighting show site
  3. Cycle friendly Monmouth
  4. Electric car charging points
  5. Buses for commuters
  6. Railway station for Monmouth
  7. Car free days
  8. Solar panels on buildings
  9. Climate Emergency Action festival
  10. Reduce carbon emissions by Monmouth Town Council
  11. Set up a Repair Café
  12. Set up a Library of Things
  13. Wild flower areas and community gardens
  14. Business awareness theme
  15. Energy advice for households
  16. Schools events / information sharing
  17. Community fund for projects
  18. Plastic Free for Life
  19. Anaerobic digester for dog poo
  20. Community composting

So that we have an idea of who is interested in what, please complete the survey (even if you cannot attend the meeting) at https://gwentenergycic.org/mace-survey/ – and please let us know if there is another project that you would like to see taken forward, especially if you want to actively participate.  We want to get on with action as quickly as possible!  There is a new Facebook page for ACE Monmouth – https://www.facebook.com/groups/329198128016245/?epa=SEARCH_BOX so you can keep up to date with the news and chat.

Now for some other dates for your diaries:- 

XR ‘Operation Mushroom’:  15 to 19 July:  Operation Mushroom will take place in five cities across the UK including Cardiff.  This will be the biggest action yet seen in Wales and will aim to ensure that all Governments and Councils act.  We have had enough talk!  Basically this will be a London-style event holding an area round Castle Street for maximum effect and publicity.  The theme is the Canary – a warning sign of catastrophe.  Further information and sign up at

https://actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-up-for-operation-mushroom-15th-19th-july.  A huge amount of work is involved and all help is welcome.  Please contact xrabergavenny@gmail.com to be kept up to date with local information

ACE Monmouth:  Thursday 18 July at Bridges Community Centre:  6pm for drop-in, 7pm start to the meeting when we will settle on projects for Climate Emergency Action in Monmouth

Rewilding:  A short video by George Monbiot followed by discussion:  Sunday 21 July, 2pm to 4pm at Rockfield Community Centre.  Bring the children – there is a playground adjacent to the Centre.  More details here 

Climate Change Champions:  Wednesday 31 July, 6.30 pm at County Hall to review progress on the Climate Emergency Action Plan for the County – all welcome;  contact vivienmitchell@yahoo.co.uk for a car share

Garway Fun Day – Green Living + Plastic Free:  Saturday 24 August – further information nearer the time on the Garway Community Centre Group Facebook page

Viridor Energy from Waste Facility:  Wednesday 28 August:  Minibus transport from Chepstow, Monmouth and Raglan to arrive in Cardiff at 12 noon.  The facility diverts around 95% of residual waste produced in South Wales from land fill;  it takes all of Monmouthshire’s waste for incineration – see https://www.viridor.co.uk/energy/energy-recovery-facilities/cardiff-erf/ for further details.  Places are limited and it is essential to book by contacting hello@gwentenergycic.org.

And the Local Produce Markets:-
Usk – 1st + 3rd Saturdays – 10 till 1
Abergavenny – 4th Thursday – 9.30 to 2.30

We hope to see you before the holiday break, but in any case, have a happy summer!

Vivien Mitchell