Transition Liverpool Gathering 2025 - Creating Circularity in our Community

This year's Gathering is all about Creating Circularity in Our Community, and how we can share resources across the Liverpool City Region.

Join us on Saturday 4th October at the Quaker Meeting House for a day of learning, networking, and collaboration. Together, we'll explore ways to reduce waste, promote sustainability, and build a more circular economy in our community. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and make a positive impact. See you there!

As with all our annual gatherings, there will be hot homemade vegan food for all. However this year to celebrate the theme of circularity and sharing, we would also love to invite anyone attending to bring something with them to share with everyone else. It can be simply some nibbles or snacks, or your signature dish or a favourite family recipe.

Join us for an inspiring day exploring the power of circularity and community collaboration. This unique event brings together passionate innovators, artists, entrepreneurs, and change-makers from across the Liverpool City Region and beyond.

What to Expect:

• Engaging talks from local Circular Economy projects
• Interactive workshops and discussions
• Delicious food and refreshments
• Information about projects from all LCR boroughs
• Networking opportunities

Highlights include presentations from:

• Local Loop Merseyside and Festival of Commoning
• Recreational Wardrobe and Zero Fashion CIC
• Artist Led St Helens and Circular Arts Network LCR 
• And many more exciting local initiatives!

Whether you're deeply involved in circular economy work or just curious about creating more sustainable, connected communities, this gathering is for you. 

We welcome everyone interested in exploring how we can reimagine our local economy, reduce waste, and create meaningful connections.

Don't miss your chance to:

• Share your project or ideas
• Learn from each other’s experience
• Meet like-minded innovators
• Be part of Liverpool's circular economy movement

Space is limited, so reserve your spot now! 

There will be time for short presentations and space available for project displays

Just get in touch and let us know what you’d like to share with others either via the Contact Organiser button or email: transitionliverpool@gmail.com

Together, we can build a more circular, connected and collaborative future.

As usual there will also be plenty of hot food and refreshments available too. 

However if you’d prefer to bring your own, either for yourself or to share with others, please feel free to. 

Outline for the day

10:00am - Doors open

10.15am Welcome & Introductions

Brief welcome and overview of the day

10:30am - "Connecting Communities"

Short presentations from: Let’s Make Films CIC, Local Loop, Mersey Green Network Map, Recreational Wardrobe CIC, Transition Liverpool's Alley Project

How have these projects created connections within their communities? What collaborative opportunities exist across the region?

11:30am - Short Break

11:45am - Open Space: Community Connections

Following Open Space principles, participants will:

• Identify topics and questions they want to explore about community connections
• Self-organize into discussion groups around these topics
• Move freely between conversations that interest them
• Share insights about their local areas and discover connections across boroughs

The law of two feet applies - if you're not learning or contributing, move to where you can!

1:00pm - Lunch & Project Displays

• An assortment of plant-based food will be provided (please feel free to BYO too)
• Browse project display tables and spark conversations
• Drop-in Workshop: Create a flag to celebrate what community means to you.

2:00pm - Panel discussion: "Sharing Resources"

Panel includes: Artist Led St Helens, Circular Arts Network LCR, Zero Fashion CIC, others TBA

Different models for sharing resources - tool libraries, clothes swaps, equipment sharing. What works? What are the challenges?

Includes Q&A and discussion with audience

3:00pm - Resource Swapping & Final Networking

• Swapping Board: Post what you're looking for or have available to offer others
• Connect with people who might have what you need, or want what you have
• Final networking and making connections
• Brief closing circle and next steps

4:00pm - Close

The event will be primarily plant-based food with clear dietary labeling. Feel free to bring your own food to share in the spirit of circularity!