In April 450 people, including business leaders, farmers, and representatives from local institutions and authorities, are expected to attend a public meeting to consider a proposal to turn Lampeter into Wales' first Transition Town.

The Transition Town scheme, which has already been adopted by a handful of towns in England and Ireland, develops a model for towns to reduce their reliance on oil and fossil fuels by becoming more self-sufficient.

The talk will be entitled “Preparing West Wales for a future without oil”, and takes place on Tuesday 3 April 2007 from 4.00 till 8.30pm at the Arts Hall, University of Wales, Lampeter.

There will be an open discussion with experts which will be chaired by John Lloyd Jones, Chair of CCW. Places are limited so advance booking is essential. Telephone Antur Teifi 01239 710238 to book. For more information about this meeting please email lampeterapril3rd@yahoo.co.uk

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