Hello, These courses are booking up, but there are still places, including concessionary places available and some starts oon, please also pass this on to any friends, family etc who might be interested. Thanks and best wishes, Ruth O'Brien
*Introduction to Permaculture, The Create Centre, Smeaton Road, Bristol
8weekly sessions, 6.30-8.30pm, Tue evenings (6pm-8pm on Tue, 22th Sept)& 2 Sat morning sessions on 10th Oct & 7th Nov, from 15th Sept2009
*Introduction to Permaculture Weekend at Windmill Hill City Farm, Bedminster, Bristol
Oct 17th-18th, 2009
*Practical Introduction to Permaculture, Windmill Hill City Farm, Bristol
10 weekly sessions, 9.30am-12.30pm from Tues Sept 29th & Thurs 4th May 2010
*Residential Weekend at Ragman's Lane Farm, Forest of Dean
November 13th - 15th, 2009
PLEASE SEE BELOW OR http://ruthobrienpermaculture.wordpress.com FOR MORE INFO ON TIMES, COST, BOOKINGS ETC, CHEERS
Come and find out more about Permaculture. From the ethics and philosophy to the principles and design, with inspiring examples of Permaculture inpractice, these courses aim to give you a good basic understanding of what Permaculture means. Get together with others to share common interests and explore how you can start to put Permaculture into action in your own lives. No experience necessary, just an interest in sustainability and working towards it.
All courses are informal, relaxed and participatory. Most courses involve indoor and outdoor sessions including talks and discussions, slideshows, nature walks,visits, group work, practical projects, games.
Taking an introductory course will enable you to go on to do a Full Design Course later.
Please see below for listings.
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Introduction to Permaculture Weekend at Windmill Hill City Farm, Bedminster, Bristol
Oct 17th-18th, 2009
Fromthe ethics and philosophy to principles and design. Informal, relaxedand participatory courses with inspiring examples of how it works inpractice and some practical work on the permaculture plot at the CityFarm.
Weekend intro courses are a good way to meet people in your area who are into sustainability.
Cost £65-£25 on a sliding scale depending on income. Please email course_enquiries@yahoo.co.uk or phone Ruth on 07949 294364 for more information and bookings.
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Practical Introduction to Permaculture, Windmill Hill City Farm, Bristol
10 weekly sessions, 9.30am-12.30pm from Tues Sept 29th & Thurs 4th May 2010
Runjointly with the WEA (Workers Educational Association) these 10 weekintroductory courses are practical and participatory ( you have to getinvolved!).
We spend some sessions indoors exploring whatPermaculture is, talking about our experiences, doing group exercises,looking at slides of permaculture projects, playing games and generallyhaving fun.
Outdoor sessions are spent out and about on the farm, particularly at the permaculture plot which we have been given todevelop. Examples of the kind of practical work the course may involveare making and planting a deep mulch raised bed, taking fruit bushcuttings or making a worm composter to take home. We also go on walksto observe nature in the local area and on a fantastic trip to othercommunity gardens and allotments in Bristol to see permaculture inaction.
Cost £110 (to be confirmed) or £15 concessions for thosewith under £15,000 income. Please contact Windmill Hill City Farm on0117 9633252 for bookings.
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Introduction to Permaculture, The Create Centre, Smeaton Road, Bristol
8weekly sessions, 6.30-8.30pm, Tue evenings (6pm-8pm on Tue, 22th Sept)& 2 Sat morning sessions on 3rd Oct & 7th Nov, from 15th Sept2009
This course is run through the adult learning service,based at the Stoke Lodge Centre. You can either register and pay online(and find more info about the course) atwww.bristol.gov.uk/adultlearning (the course is called introduction topermaculture, the fees are £40/£80, and the course code is WB7060ACC),or you can get hold of a prospectus at local libraries and council runcommunity centres etc (it is A4, titled Adult Learning Service) orangecover with lots of portraits of people doing course activities). Thephone number of Stoke Lodge is 0117 9038844.
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Residential Weekend at Ragman's Lane Farm, Forest of Dean
November 13th - 15th, 2009
Coursecosts: £110 - £65 on a sliding scale depending on income, concessionrate places are limited. The cost of the course includes accomodation,two evening meals and breakfasts. Weekend courses are from Friday night(6pm onward arrival) until Sunday 5pm. Please email course_enquiries@yahoo.co.uk or phone Ruth on 07949 294364 for more information and bookings.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Parks Events
> Community Networking Fair Saturday 26 September 2009
>
> Bristol Civic Society has organised a networking fair for all
> Neighbourhood Planning Network and other community groups to meet each
> other and exchange information on issues that affect a number of them. All
> park groups are invited. The fair is intended to get local groups working
> together on issues, such as the Ashton Gate stadium, the south Bristol
> Tesco, the Regional Spatial Strategy housing development proposals, or the
> Bus Rapid Transit, that affect many parts of Bristol. Many groups working
> together as a united front are far more effective than are individuals
> tackling the issues piecemeal.
>
> Date: Saturday, 26 September 2009
>
> Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
>
> Place: The main hall, Southville Centre, Beauley Road, Southville, Bristol
> BS3 1QG
>
> Schedule: Alison Bromilow, Administrator for the Bristol Neighbourhood
> Planning Network, and Alan Morris, Chair of the Bristol Civic Society,
> will make opening remarks at 10:00 a.m.
>
> A more detailed timetable will be available nearer the date.
>
> Description: Tables will be set up in the hall for local groups to display
> information about their organisations and the work they do. Groups are
> welcome to bring as little or as much as they like (leaflets, posters,
> display boards, etc.) though the centre imposes an additional charge if
> electricity is required. Lunch will not be provided, but the centre has a
> café on site, just outside the main hall.
>
> Purpose: The networking fair will be a chance for members of local
> organisations to meet and mingle with other community-based groups in an
> informal, social atmosphere.
>
> For further details please contact Janine Derry
> janine.derry@googlemail.com 0117 907 8798
>
> ---------------------
>
> Community Green Spaces Seminar Sat 5 September Eden Project
>
> Sorry about the late notice for this...
>
> A series of inspirational talks, discussions, and practical activities
> which will explore the benefits of community owned and managed green
> spaces.
>
> This informal seminar will provide an opportunity for members of local
> communities and community practitioners to share experiences and develop
> and implement ideas for local green spaces.
>
> The day will include talks from local projects and organisations which are
> using green spaces to bring the community together around growing, sharing
> and socialising.
>
> Entry is free for community groups.
>
> More details at www.bristolparksform.org.uk/CommunityGreenSpaces.pdf
>
> ---------------------
>
> Play Pathfinder Project
>
> There is a new website featuring the play areas in Bristol's parks that
> are receiving investment from the Pathfinder scheme. See
> www.goplacestoplay.org.uk
>
> If these schemes are being implemented in your park we would like to hear
> your views on the consultation process and the results.
>
> ---------------------
>
> Parks Welcome Notice
>
> In an earlier email I suggested a format for a welcome sign giving contact
> details for Bristol Parks, the Police and Park Groups. If you are thinking
> about producing a similar sign please check with your CPO before you
> include their name or names of other people in Parks. It is my view that
> the names of those responsible for managing and maintaining parks should
> appear on such signs but it seems that some people in Parks disagree.
>
> ---------------------
>
> Bristol Tree Forum
>
> The next Tree Forum is on Sat 12th Sept , 9.30a.m. at Windmill Hill City
> Farm. Membership criteria is the same as BPF i.e fairly loose, but with
> only 1 rep per group. If you would like to go along email
> info@bristolparksforum.org.uk and your email will reach Hugh who is chair
> of the Tree Forum as well as being Vice Chair of the BPF. Minutes of the
> last meeting can be found via links at
> www.bristolparksforum.org.uk/trees.htm
>
> ---------------------
>
> Bristol Civic Society has organised a networking fair for all
> Neighbourhood Planning Network and other community groups to meet each
> other and exchange information on issues that affect a number of them. All
> park groups are invited. The fair is intended to get local groups working
> together on issues, such as the Ashton Gate stadium, the south Bristol
> Tesco, the Regional Spatial Strategy housing development proposals, or the
> Bus Rapid Transit, that affect many parts of Bristol. Many groups working
> together as a united front are far more effective than are individuals
> tackling the issues piecemeal.
>
> Date: Saturday, 26 September 2009
>
> Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
>
> Place: The main hall, Southville Centre, Beauley Road, Southville, Bristol
> BS3 1QG
>
> Schedule: Alison Bromilow, Administrator for the Bristol Neighbourhood
> Planning Network, and Alan Morris, Chair of the Bristol Civic Society,
> will make opening remarks at 10:00 a.m.
>
> A more detailed timetable will be available nearer the date.
>
> Description: Tables will be set up in the hall for local groups to display
> information about their organisations and the work they do. Groups are
> welcome to bring as little or as much as they like (leaflets, posters,
> display boards, etc.) though the centre imposes an additional charge if
> electricity is required. Lunch will not be provided, but the centre has a
> café on site, just outside the main hall.
>
> Purpose: The networking fair will be a chance for members of local
> organisations to meet and mingle with other community-based groups in an
> informal, social atmosphere.
>
> For further details please contact Janine Derry
> janine.derry@googlemail.com 0117 907 8798
>
> ---------------------
>
> Community Green Spaces Seminar Sat 5 September Eden Project
>
> Sorry about the late notice for this...
>
> A series of inspirational talks, discussions, and practical activities
> which will explore the benefits of community owned and managed green
> spaces.
>
> This informal seminar will provide an opportunity for members of local
> communities and community practitioners to share experiences and develop
> and implement ideas for local green spaces.
>
> The day will include talks from local projects and organisations which are
> using green spaces to bring the community together around growing, sharing
> and socialising.
>
> Entry is free for community groups.
>
> More details at www.bristolparksform.org.uk/CommunityGreenSpaces.pdf
>
> ---------------------
>
> Play Pathfinder Project
>
> There is a new website featuring the play areas in Bristol's parks that
> are receiving investment from the Pathfinder scheme. See
> www.goplacestoplay.org.uk
>
> If these schemes are being implemented in your park we would like to hear
> your views on the consultation process and the results.
>
> ---------------------
>
> Parks Welcome Notice
>
> In an earlier email I suggested a format for a welcome sign giving contact
> details for Bristol Parks, the Police and Park Groups. If you are thinking
> about producing a similar sign please check with your CPO before you
> include their name or names of other people in Parks. It is my view that
> the names of those responsible for managing and maintaining parks should
> appear on such signs but it seems that some people in Parks disagree.
>
> ---------------------
>
> Bristol Tree Forum
>
> The next Tree Forum is on Sat 12th Sept , 9.30a.m. at Windmill Hill City
> Farm. Membership criteria is the same as BPF i.e fairly loose, but with
> only 1 rep per group. If you would like to go along email
> info@bristolparksforum.org.uk and your email will reach Hugh who is chair
> of the Tree Forum as well as being Vice Chair of the BPF. Minutes of the
> last meeting can be found via links at
> www.bristolparksforum.org.uk/trees.htm
>
> ---------------------
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