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Hurst's First Market gets off to a flying start  

Easter Saturday saw the first fantastic First in Hurst with the new market opening for business at the Village Centre. Thanks to the continuing hard work of HKD’s Sarah Furey and Kate O’Sullivan (of Hassocks Market), it is hoped that the market will be held monthly on Saturdays. The next market is on June 2 at the Village Centre from 9am-1pm.

* Traders will be based within a 20 mile radius of Hurst (as far as possible).
* Vegetables and fruit will be organic or unsprayed
* Meat, dairy and eggs will be from free-range animals, no battery farming.
* Processed products should contain as significant proportion of local produce.
* Traders will minimise packaging for their goods, and customers will be encouraged to re-use bags, recycle and reduce waste.
* The market will work to encourage and skill-up local producers.
* Community groups will be promoted and the market will aim to support the village as a whole, including local shops and traders, crafts and skills.
* The market will provide a venue for information and education about Transition, about local food and growing, energy conservation and alternatives and sustainable transport.

 HKD was busy at the market. As well as handing out free compostable goodie bags members were on hand to talk about Transition and hand out copies of our free Local Food Directory.

BEE-Cause

British bees are vital to our food supply and economy. But their numbers have declined dramatically. That’s why Friends of the Earth has launched The Bee Cause so that together we can help save British bees. By sowing wildflower seeds in your garden, allotment, window boxes or plant pots, you'll provide bees with a much-needed food source. Changes to town planning, farming and our use of pesticides could prevent even more bee species from becoming extinct. Sign the petition for a Bee Action Plan here.

Free tickets for the Eco Technology Show

Transition members can claim complimentary tickets to the Eco Technology Show, Amex Stadium Brighton on 15^th & 16^th June 2012  

The Eco Technology Show is a national showcase of the latest technologies which perform a crucial role in protecting the environment and making our daily business and home lives more efficient. 

Technology integrates into every facet of modern life from buildings to energy to home to transport and to lifestyle. Utilising eco technology has the additional benefits of minimising waste, saving energy, reducing environmental impact and not to mention saving you money. 

The Eco Technology Show is designed to create a space where you can be inspired by new ideas and technologies, grow your business and knowledge, connect with industry experts, learn new practical skills and innovate!

Over 100 exhibitors, will form the shows different zones, which include: Eco Build, Design, Business, Energy, Transport, Home, Lifestyle, Information and Education. Highlighting ways in which businesses, public sector and the general public can achieve a more efficient and sustainable way forward.

To register for your FREE ticket simply go to the ETS website www.ecotechnologyshow.co.uk register in full and enter this promotional code: E132.