Transition Town group has a social

The back bar of the Swan was packed. Richard Booth was there, and Gareth Radcliffe. I don't know what other people were talking about, but I had some fascinating conversations.
One chap was looking through a book of old apple varieties, looking for something that would fruit in July ( and did you know that there are 50 varieties of plums?).
A man who lives in Cusop Dingle was discussing the possibilities of hydro-electricity along there. It's been done before - Brynmelin's electricity was generated by the watermill at the bottom of the hill. It couldn't be done now - the mill pond is now a rather lovely garden - but there are other possibilities, for other houses. I also learned that there is one traditional water mill still working in Herefordshire, at Mortimer's Cross.
I had to leave early, but it seemed to be a great success - and the main thing is that people are getting to know each other, and finding their common interests.
On the way out I stopped to chat with the lady who runs the Swan. She was interested, too, especially as they already serve local food there.