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I’m feeling a little stronger now. I was stunned into a strange state of despondency after England’s pathetic exit from the World Cup, so it took me a little while to perk up and notice that there were other sporting events taking place. I’d completely missed the entire first week of Wimbledon… no great loss [...]
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Well, it didn’t happen after all. We finished up with a coalition government of Conservatives and Liberal Democrats. Quite an event for us Brits, accustomed as we are to rigid political boundaries and the centuries-old Parliamentary trench warfare of government v opposition, us v them, yah-boo-sucks Punch and Judy politics that passes for debate here. [...]
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This summer London will have its very own Permaculture festival.
The Festival aims to bring together all groups directly or indirectly related to Permaculture and Transition in & around London to share news, information & skills, connecting green-minded people in the city for the first time.
The Festival aims to inspire and inform, packed throughout the day with back-to-back engaging workshops, inspiring films, interactive practical demonstrations, expert talks, and relaxed networking. Helping Londoners to engage with their local activist projects, community gardens & Transition Town groups throughout the city.
The beautiful Arts & Crafts building of Cecil Sharp House near Camden Town, home of the London folk scene, will host this non-profit grassroots event organized solely by volunteers- aiming to unite green London and create a positive critical mass of awareness around DIY culture, reshaping & reconnecting our capital city in this time of resurgence.
Expect workshops, talks and interactive demonstrations on…
Edible landscaping for small gardens
The ins & outs of Forest gardening
Non-Violent Communication intro (NVC)
Hands on bike surgery
Permaculture Design intro
Activist video making
Tips for low impact living
Also on the menu…
organic herbs & seeds (seed swap)?
networking with world café/open space
inspiring films throughout the day
garden with family & children’s area, face painting?
eco book stall, Permaculture Magazine
local food, music & bar till late.
Explore the map of green projects and gardens in and around London that you can join.
Find out more about permaculture and low-impact living in London at http://londonpermaculturalists.ning.com/
11am – 11pm £4/£3 conc (children & under 18s free)
Cecil Sharp House
2 Regents Park Road
London NW1 7AY
Tube Camden Town
train Camden Road
Pete Smith @ August 5, 2010
