Permaculture Weekend in Whichford - Friday 29th to Sunday 31st January

Transition Shipston are helping to organise a 2 day Introduction to Permaculture Course at Holycombe near Whichford… a perfect venue for such a course.

Holycombe – House of Healing, Whichford

PERMACULTURE INTRODUCTORY WEEKEND
Holycombe, Whichford, Friday 29th to Sunday 31st January, 2010
From 9.30am to 5pm Saturday & Sunday, please arrive Friday night 6pm onward.
Residential cost £110 / £85 / £65 on a sliding scale depending on income.
Non-residential cost £65 / £45 / £25 on a sliding scale depending on income.For more information contact:

Dave Passingham 01608 661816
davepassingham@hotmail.com

Course outline:

• Talks, discussions and workshops on the principles, practice and ethics of Permaculture.

• Slide shows exploring Permaculture around the UK.

• A short observation walk around the area to look at natural systems and useful plants.

• Practical session on the grounds.

• The course is informal and suitable for all levels of knowledge and experience. Plenty of time will be provided for breaks and networking.

• Tutor, Ruth O’Brien

”Permaculture is a design system based on ecological principles which provides the organisational framework for implementing a permanent or sustainable culture”

The course is packed full of interesting tips about how to garden in harmony with nature without wasting time & effort fighting it! There are also sessions on the principles and ethics of permaculture.

It could make a green Christmas present for someone?

See http://www.permaculture.org.uk/.