SpeakEATsy - POSTPONED -April 18th 2020
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- Category: Community Resilience
In light of the recent COVID-19 circumstances April's speakEATsy has been postponed.
Details to follow for the planned October 17th date, providing the current situation changes.
April tickets can either be refunded or transferred to October.
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Save the date for the next SpeakEATsy on April 18th in Cloughjordan Ecovillage.
Places strictly limited to 60. Event details to follow soon.
This convivial evening is hosted by Ollie Moore, Mel White, and Davie Philip with a sumptuous meal, led by Johanna Taferner of the Night Orchard, using spectacular, seasonal ingredients from Cloughjordan Community Farm, Riot Rye Bakery, the RED gardens and other local providers.
Guest speakers in recent years include Mark Boyle, Ella McSweeney, Paul Kingsnorth, Cara Augustenberg, Mary Reynolds, Lorna Gold and Rob Hopkins.
The elements that weave an evening SpeakEATsy together vary. Sometimes solo musicians, singer songwriters or full bands play. Sometimes traditional poets, performance poets or other performers take to the stage. Sometimes we hear from a panel, other times it’s an in-depth interview. And sometimes, your own dining table chews on rounds of questions and digests conversation starters.
Whatever happens, bring your dancing shoes too as our Pressure Drop and Anacalypsis DJs will get you out of your seat and onto your feet well into the wee small hours.
Expect a full mind and body workout.
Nourish yourself at SpeakEATsy.
Next iterations: April 18th 2020 and October 17th 2020
Permaculture Design Course 31 Jul - 9 Aug, 2020 in Cloughjordan Ecovillage
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- Category: Permaculture
The COVID-19 pandemic is revealing the need for our globalized industrial systems to adapt so that our values and quality of life are central to our way of life. We will be implementing recommended health measures to put safety first while sharing skills, that are all the more important in light of our rapidly changing world, to foster resilience in our local and global communities.
This current break with many of our old systems provides opportunities to reconsider our relationship with the natural world, reconnect to our local communities, re-localise economies and intensify efforts to strengthen our resilience. The principles and ethics of Permaculture provide us with the design system for the future.
UK Permaculture Association Accredited
Full Course Fee €550.00 / Early Bird price of €495 if paid in full before May 30th, deposit not refundable after 15th June 2020.
Some concessionary places are available for low or no wage participants | €100 deposit secures your place
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Download 2020 course PDF
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2020 guest tutors include: Albert Bates, Hannah Mole, Féidhlam Harty, and Aranya! More to be announced...
Read more: Permaculture Design Course 31 Jul - 9 Aug, 2020 in Cloughjordan Ecovillage
POSTPONED The Growery, Birr: Permaculture Design Course
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- Category: Permaculture
PERMACULTURE - Sensible Pathways Beyond Sustainability
Five Weekends at The Growery from March to June
A series of learning opportunities that can be taken as individual days or weekends.
Participants of all five weekends will receive a full Permaculture Design Certificate.
The Growery, No.1 Oxmantown Mall I Birr I R42 V070
TUTORS AND FACILITATORS INCLUDE
Davie Philip, Suzie Cahn, Ben Whelan, Hannah Mole, Andrew St Ledger, Kevin Dudley, Feidhlim Harty, and Ollie Moore
COST & BOOKING
Individual Days I €60 (Each day can be taken as a stand alone module)
Individual Weekends I €110
Permaculture Design Certificate I €500 (all 5 weekend sessions)
Concessions Available - Enquiries & Bookings I This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Jobseekers contact your local DSP case officer or local Intreo office to apply for training support.
Delivery Coordinated by Cultivate: The Sustainable Ireland Cooperative
The PDC is certified by the Permaculture Association of Britain
Read more: POSTPONED The Growery, Birr: Permaculture Design Course
Learning Journeys and Study Visits
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- Category: Community Resilience
Visit Ireland's Only Ecovillage - Learn about Living and Working Sustainably
Cultivate, in partnership with Cloughjordan Ecovillage, designs and delivers one to five day programmes for groups around a particular topic or topics of interest related to the transition to a low carbon and resilient society. These can include Green Building and Sustainable Energy, Local Food, Food Security, Community Energy Transition, Local Enterprise, Digital Manufacturing, Community Resilience and Sustainable Living.
We tailor the tours for each group and work with them to devise a personalised itinerary on their specific area of interest. These study tours can range from one to several days, depending on the itinerary developed, though we recommend at least two days to allow for a more immersive experience.
Cloughjordan is a traditional Irish village which is now also home to the Cloughjordan Ecovillage. This is where we share our experience and knowledge with groups of all ages, sizes and interests.
Activities are based in the Ecovillage and can include tours, talks, practical workshops and social events in Cloughjordan and the surrounding area. We can also work with groups on transport, accommodation and meals. Groups interested in continuing professional development can participate in industry specific workshops and talks.
For more info, options or booking: email Veronica at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
