History of Transition Linlithgow
Transition Linlithgow has worked for over 10 years taking action on local issues of sustainability and climate change
Starting in 2008 as Linlithgow Climate Challenge our founding members raised local climate change awareness through talks and films. Soon after forming, and with some initial funding, we were able to provide advice and guidance on local food, active travel and energy saving at home. We later registered as a Scottish Charity and joined the international Transition Network, re-branding as Transition Linlithgow. As part of the Transition Network we are committed to helping the local community live more sustainable lives and fulfil the Transition Principals.
Starting in 2008 as Linlithgow Climate Challenge our founding members raised local climate change awareness through talks and films. Soon after forming, and with some initial funding, we were able to provide advice and guidance on local food, active travel and energy saving at home. We later registered as a Scottish Charity and joined the international Transition Network, re-branding as Transition Linlithgow. As part of the Transition Network we are committed to helping the local community live more sustainable lives and fulfil the Transition Principals.
Our Constitution
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Raising awareness of the issues associated with Climate Change (Global Warming) and the consequent need to transition to a low-carbon sustainable lifestyle. |
Informing, supporting and engaging our community in matters relating to Climate Change mitigation and adaptation.
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Protecting and improving our local natural environment, primarily by supporting action that improves air quality, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, protects and improves soils, improves water quality and increases biodiversity and biomass |
Encouraging reduction in the waste of limited natural resources and movement towards a circular economy through sustainable actions, which are fair, equal and socially just.
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Meet The Trustees
Our Trustees lead on the strategic direction for Transition Linlithgow and provide a wealth of knowledge about the local area and sustainability. Current Trustees are all local residents to Linlithgow.
Carole Racionzer
Carole moved to Linlithgow in 2003 to raise her family. With a background in social policy, human resources and training, event management and administration she has continued a lifelong commitment to volunteering with various organisations including Homestart, Eczema Outreach Scotland, Burgh Beautiful, Refugee Action Scotland and Transition Linlithgow. An allotment grower for many years with a love of fresh, organic and home cooked food, Carole recently worked with the Grow Wild Organics team at Bonnytoun Farm. Carole particularly enjoys enabling individuals and organisations to thrive and succeed and combines this with her passion for the importance of environmental issues in her role as Interim Chairperson.
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Pamela Barnes
Since moving to Linlithgow in 2009 with her husband Neil and their two daughters, Pamela has been on a personal journey to live more sustainably.
A Trustee since 2015, Pamela is currently Transition Linlithgow's Interim Treasurer. She is passionate about improving access to locally grown and produced food, and making it easier for local folk to make the shift towards less polluting travel. Pamela has experience in the Scottish Government and within the third sector, with involvement in research, evaluation, policy development, fundraising, communications and marketing. She currently works for the Linlithgow Community Development Trust, and is a Community Councillor. She loves seeing different people and groups come together to achieve shared ambitions. |
Des Martin
Des has lived in Linlithgow for many years with his wife Gina. Together they have two adult sons Ross and David who both live and work locally.
Des has a background in Agriculture, Environment, Education and Management having worked at SRUC Oatridge for many years. Des has a keen interest in the community having been involved in Linlithgow Primary School Board, West Lothian Chamber of Commerce, West Lothian After School Clubs. Des is also currently Chair of West Lothian LEADER, Vice Chair of Linlithgow Community Council and a trustee of Linlithgow Rugby Club. Des believes that a strong community involvement and participation should be a focus in everything we do. |
Chris Gunstone
Chris and his wife returned to Linlithgow in 2010, having lived in the town from 1971 until 1977. Since returning, Chris has been part of many organisations in the town, including Linlithgow Union Canal Society, Burgh Beautiful, and Transition Linlithgow from its origins as Linlithgow Climate Challenge. Chris’s main interests now continue with Burgh Beautiful and the greening of the town, but also in encouraging everyone to reduce their consumption of all natural resources. He has been an enthusiastic, if occasional, woodworker and woodturner all his life, and is now very keen to see the creation of a Community Shed where people can meet, socialise, and create things for others.
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