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The Group Visit Scheme to be suspended

Submitted by Jay Ashton on 9 May 2012 - 1:23pm

 

With 6 months to go, we've already exceeded our target for number of visits so as of May 18th 2012, the group visit scheme - part of the LAND Project - will be suspended.

We are seeking funds to continue aspects of the LAND project (a four-year funded project thanks to the Big Lottery and Local Food Fund), but we have not found funding to continue the Group Visit Scheme yet.

We're still looking for funding, but until we've found it, we have no option but to put the Group Visit Scheme on hold.

What does this mean for LAND Centres?

  • Any visits that have been arranged and applied for before May 18th 2012 will be honoured.
  • If you have arranged a visit, but you or the group have not submitted the application form, you have until Friday the 18th of May to do so.
  • Any applications received after the 18th of May will be declined.
  • No expenses will be paid retrospectively (i.e. where an application for funding has not been sent in advance).

 

What does this mean if you are a group and want to visit a LAND Centre?

  • Applications received prior to 18th May 2012 will be considered.
  • Applications received after the 18th May 2012 will be declined.
  • No expenses will be paid retrospectively.
  • You can still contact a LAND Centre and ask to visit, but we can no longer pay them to host you.

 

Thanks to all who have helped to make this a success so far. Loads of people have learned about and experienced permaculture in action who perhaps would not have otherwise.

Let's try and keep the momentum going!

 

National Diploma Gathering

Submitted by Jay Ashton on 9 May 2012 - 12:53pm

This year’s National Diploma Gathering is now confirmed for Friday 30th November to 2nd December 2012 at Harbourne Hall, Birmingham. 

Please note that this is a change of date from the one previously advertised – it has been put back by one week. 

There will be a diploma tutor CPD (continuous professional develeopment) training day on the 30th Nov from 9 - 5.30pm.  Accommodation is available on thurs eve for staff and any tutors wanting to arrive Thurs eve.  

Arrivals for the main event are on Friday evening from 4pm onwards.  Dinner on Friday eve will be an option when booking.  The main Diploma Gathering programme will take place from 9am Sat 1st Dec until 4pm on sunday 2nd.  

 

For information on booking please contact Joanna Dornan: diploma@permaculture.org.uk

First International Permaculture research Survey: Who's doing what?

Submitted by Anna Schmidt on 26 April 2012 - 4:02pm

 

We are happy to announce the launch of the first international permaculture research survey!


We really hope that you will take part in this survey (will take you about 15minutes) and are as excited as we are about this opportunity to bring permaculture researchers from all over the world together and make our work more visible, effective and connected.

 

If you know any other people who do permaculture related research and should know about this, we would very much appreciate if you could pass this message on.

Organic Growers Alliance: Research Needs Survey 2012 - Production issues

Submitted by Celia Ashman on 18 April 2012 - 5:19pm

First of a series of short surveys from the Organic Growers Alliance click here to take survey, concentrating on production issues (largely pests, weeds and diseases). This will be followed up with others that pick up more details, and also economic, social and marketing issues.

OGA plan to find out what the most burning issues are amongst organic growers, and then find partners to help us to find solutions for you. You will find that some of the questions are tick-box lists, and others are free form. Please fill them all in and let us know your ideas.

Here’s the link again (link here). There are only 10 questions, so it should not take you too long. Please fill it in by Monday 30th April – thank you!

Urgent: Calling for Good Before/After Site Photographs for Important John Liu Documentary

Submitted by Andy Goldring on 28 March 2012 - 4:31pm

Hello Everyone

This is a great opportunity to showcase the transformative potential of permaculture and to assist our effort to drive holistic hope and action into mainstream consciousness.

Show us your before/after photographs of site restoration, and your transformative project may get shown in a documentary that will be screened to some of the world's most influential people.

Please read this post for more details:

http://permaculture.org.au/2012/03/28/calling-for-before-after-site-photographs-for-important-john-liu-documentary/

Thanks to you all.

Craig Mackintosh

With kind regards,
The Worldwide Permaculture Network team
www.permacultureglobal.com

World Cleanup 2012

Submitted by Andy Goldring on 19 March 2012 - 2:24pm

In 2012, from 24th of March until 25th of September, a series of cleanups will sweep over the globe, touching all continents and bringing together millions of people who will be cleaning up their homes.

Right at this moment we are seeking out for you! We are inviting people, organizations and movements in different countries who want to be part of this wonderful rebirth. All you have to do is stand up and make a decision to engage your community for one day in 2012. We are offering you:

  • a network of wonderful people and organizations,
  • all of our experience, care and support,
  • several technical tools for garbage mapping and communication.

 

Have a look at the countries section to see if there is already a group or organization who has started the initiative in your country. If not, then take this wonderful opportunity to be the one who sets things going. Read our advice on how to start a cleanup on the left side menu.

With each cleanup we will make this planet cleaner. With each garbage place that is mapped, with each park, street, city and country that will be cleaned, we will send out a message - the cleanliness, health and wellbeing of ourselves, of our countries and of this planet is in our own hands! Please contact our team of regional coordinators if you decide to join us.

http://www.letsdoitworld.org/

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