Training for Transition June 5, 2008
Posted by Morag Haddow in : Training and courses , 2comments28/29th June, Dundee
There are still two places on this Transition Training course, run by Naresh Giangrande and Sophy Banks. Cost £60/90/120. If you’re interested, please email Eva Schonveld.
They say: “Training for Transition is a 2-day “fundamentals” course for those wishing to know how to set up, run, and maintain a successful transition initiative. It is packed with imaginative and inspiring way to delve into both the theory and practice of Transition.”
Climate Change Training in June May 13, 2008
Posted by Morag Haddow in : Training and courses , add a commentThe Climate Outreach and Information Network (COIN) are running two training sessions in Edinurgh this June.
Climate Change Condensed
Tuesday 10th June, 18:30-21:30
COIN has created a fantastic new 3-hour ‘all-you-need-to-know’ course which uses a carefully-concocted recipe of expert knowledge (we bring the experts to you on film), group discussion and pair work.
Speaker Training
Tuesday 1st July, 17:30-21:30
COIN’s intensive 4-hour training course gives participants the text, information, skills and confidence to prepare and deliver a persuasive half hour talk on climate change.
Tickets: £12 for individuals; £24 for charities and Local Authorities; £49 for business
Venue: Tepooka, 10 Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DS
These conferences are for everybody who wants to gain confidence about communicating climate change at work, in their organisations, in the local community, and among friends and family.
To book, or if you need further info, please contact Mim at COIN by email mim at coinet.org.uk or on 01865 403330. See the poster here.
Another chance for the Introduction to Permaculture May 3, 2008
Posted by Morag Haddow in : Training and courses , add a commentThere’s going to be another Introduction to Permaculture course in Edinburgh - the one in Portobello was fully booked and feedback from participants was very positive - so get booking!
Venue: Bridgend Farm, 41 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh
Time: 31st May 9.45 refreshments for 10 o’clock start, finish at 4pm
Cost: £40 (concessions available)
Booking: Ricarda Kuehn on 0131 258 4223
Introduction to Wild Fermentation April 2, 2008
Posted by Morag Haddow in : Training and courses , add a commentA Lecture and Demonstration with Sandor Ellix Katz
organised by PEDAL (Transition Town Portobello) £5 donation
Sunday, 20 April 2-4pm
Salisbury Centre: 0131 667 5438
2, Salisbury Road, Edinburgh EH16 5AB
Participate in a cultural revolution! Come learn about the healing qualities and nutritional importance of live-culture ferments, as well as their illustrious history and integral role in human cultural evolution. Experience how simple it is to make your own kimchi, kefir, and other fermented delicacies. Bring ferments to share and troubleshooting questions. Be part of the fermentation revival!
Sandor Ellix Katz is a cultural revivalist, activist, and author, who travels widely teaching and sharing fermentation skills. This is his first time teaching in the U.K. His books are Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods and The Revolution Will Not Be Microwaved: Inside America’s Underground Food Movements.
For info and registration visit the Salisbury Centre Website
Transition Network Conference March 7, 2008
Posted by Morag Haddow in : Training and courses , add a commentThe second Transition Network Conference is being held at Cirencester Agricultural College over the weekend of 11/13th April. Cost is £90 plus travel and accommodation. If you are interested in going, please contact Philip.
Introduction to Permaculture Course February 27, 2008
Posted by Morag Haddow in : Training and courses , add a commentEva from PEDAL (Portobello transition town) is organising an Introduction to Permaculture course over the weekend of 12/13th April.
The venue is still to be fixed but it will run from 10am-4pm each day and the cost will be about £40. If you are interested then please contact Eva on evaschonveld@yahoo.co.uk.
There is likely to be another course in Edinburgh at the end of May.
