PACT aims to increase our ability in Penrith & the Eden Valley to cope with the challenges of peak oil, climate change and economic sustainability. PACT is an environmental group started in Cumbria in 2008, and is part of the growing transition town network in the UK and around the world. PACT is made up of a group of like-minded and enthusiastic volunteers, committed to making a real difference in the local community.

Action groups and projects

Much of our work is delegated to action groups and the projects they run:

• Buildings and Energy
• Energy Descent Action Plan
• Education
• Food
• Resources and Waste
• Transport
• Community Ovens
• Film Festival
• Greening Penrith
• Plastic Bag Free Penrith
• Story Giants of Eden

PACT is coordinated by a Steering Group which also arranges shared events and social activities.

PACT would like to get you involved both online and on the ground.

• Let's talk through the issues at our themed debates
• Help our campaigns as we conduct surveys, give talks and run stalls
• Join an action group

Please also contribute on our Facebook page. Or contribute to this site, eg by adding events; it's easy to register.

Volunteering for PACT has many upsides:

• looks good on your CV
• is a great morale-booster
• helps the environment
• gets you actively involved in the community
• could lead to paid work
• helps you meet lots of nice people
• and you might just save the world!

Have a look around and see what we're up to, watch our films, borrow from our library, join our mailing list, give us a donation, contact us and read our newsletters:

• Action Update September 2010