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September 2008
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Thursday 4, 11, 18, 25 September
Broadlands OrchardShare

We will be picking, grading and packing apples for the stall at Bath Farmer’s Market. Volunteer apple harvesters are welcome in the afternoon until 6pm. For further info & questions please contact Tim Baines: timjbaines@yahoo.co.uk (01225 312116)
Broadlands Orchard is at Broadlands Farm Shop on the A4 Box Road, about 1/2 mile east of the Bathford roundabout.

Saturday 6,13,20,27 September
Broadlands OrchardShare

The OrchardShare will be selling apples at the Bath Farmers’ Market in Green Park Station. Volunteers are needed to help run the stall and juice press for a couple of hours between 8.30am and 1.30pm.
For further info & questions please contact Tim Baines: timjbaines@yahoo.co.uk (01225 312116)

Saturday 20th &
Sunday 21st September 8pm-8am

Night Baton Relay

All night bike ride in teams of five in aid of bicycles for Africa at Hullavington Airfield (just north of J17 m4). Information and registration from David at 0870 609 2007 or e-mail to dcw@jole1000.org

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Sunday 21 September
Bubbling Under

A monthly lunch and radical film screening, downstairs at the Porter Cellar bar, 12.30pm, screening all sorts of documentary films of an alternative bent, such as on hunt saboteurs, graffiti, activism, etc.
email shavenyak_99@yahoo.com

Saturday 27 September
Cam Valley Wildlife Group

Goosard Work Morning. Start Time 10am
Help is needed to continue work on this reserve and all are welcome.
Contact Roger Oliver 01761 419778. www.cvwg.org.uk

Saturday 29 September – Sunday 5 October
Zero Waste Challenge Week

What is the week about?
The aim of the week is to see how little you can throw away in the rubbish bin by aiming to reduce, reuse, recycle and compost as much as possible instead. However much or little you usually throw away we think that if you give this challenge a go, you'll be surprised at how little you can throw away.
Register to take part
Its important that everyone who takes part in the challenge registers with us to let us know. We will then send you out an information pack telling you all you need to know about the challenge. You can register by contacting Council Connect councilconnect@bathnes.gov.uk
(01225 39 40 41) www.bathnes.gov.uk/BathNES/
environmentandplanning/recyclingandwaste/
Recycling/Zerowastechallenge.htm


October 2008
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4th & 5th October
Permaculture Introduction Weekends
see 8th November below

download flyerFriday 17th October
Prof. Chris Baines
, ecologist and member of B&NES' advisory Urban Regeneration Panel, will be talking on 'Food for Thought: The Role of Green Spaces in a Sustainable Community and Liveable City. 7.00 pm, Guildhall, High Street, Bath.
Tickets £6, in advance from The Secretary, 33 Arundel Road, Bath BA1 2EF (enclosing an SAE and cheque made payable to B&NES Allotments Association), or on the door.
Tel. 01225 332246
www.banes-allotments.org/centenary/events


November 2008
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8th & 9th November 2008
Permaculture Introduction Weekends (Residential)

At Ragmans Lane Farm, Forest of Dean.
Talks, walks, discussions, slide shows and practical demonstrations of the principles and practice of permaculture
Cost silding scale £90 - £60 including food and bunkhouse accommodation
www.sarah-pugh.co.uk
Please email Sarah at bristol_permaculture@yahoo.co.uk with any queries not answered on the website.

13th November 2008 to 12th February 2009
12 Week Permaculture Full Design Course
7pm to 9.30pm every Thursday evening with 2 weeks half term/Christmas break.
At an Easton venue (to be confirmed)
Plus weekend field visits to permaculture plots around the SW and Wales.
Leads to Certificate of Permaculture Design

An in depth exploration of the principles and practice of Permaculture led by Sarah Pugh. With guest tutors including Mike Feingold, Jo Newton and others. A range of field trips at weekends are also offered as part of the course. These include permaculture farms, gardens and orchards, urban projects, intentional communities, low impact buildings, CAT and community supported agriculture schemes. Optional practical sessions are also available.
Cost £285. Concessions available for low income and unwaged.
For more details plus photos and feedback from past students see www.sarah-pugh.co.uk
Please book early as places are limited.
This course follows on from the Introduction To Permaculture weekend and it is recommended you have completed an introduction (see above) before the course if possible.

Tuesday 11 November
Sustainable Learning Forum event

Envolve’s Sustainable Learning Forum is for all local primary and secondary school teachers to share best practice and explore a theme that links to the frameworks of the important 'Sustainable Schools' and the Eco-Schools Award. We do this through three events each year. The last event focused on water - the topic for our November event will be revealed soon.
Contact Jane Talbot on 01225 750921
jane.talbot@envolve.org.uk