Saturday 12th November 2005 (Part 1) and Saturday 26th
November (Part 2), 10am-4pm, Nell Lane Allotment, Chorlton
Free for AfSL volunteers - two 'Design
and Planning workshops from qualified and experienced Permaculturists, Julia
Frankel and Rob Squires (both also AfSL volunteers). Workshops will be run
in a yurt-classroom with straw bale seats.
Places are limited - book your place from
[email protected]
Workshop Aims
-
Create
a loose site design for the plot
- Undertake preparatory work to enable the effective implementation of
growing activities next Spring
- Participants encouraged to assist in the planning and organisation of the
workshop as well as allotment design & development.
Workshop sessions will include:
- introduction to the basic concepts and principles of permaculture
- introduction to permaculture design theory and techniques
- a stakeholder survey, to assess the needs and expectations of the client
group (AfSL and volunteers)
- the generation of a loose site design through practical design sessions
- preparatory work will be undertaken during practical sessions.
The workshop will be run in situ, on the allotment, in a yurt/classroom
provided by Hulme based, The Yurt Experience. Straw bales will be used instead
of chairs. Erection and dismantling of the yurt are an
optional course extra, limited places 9.00 a.m. start. Participants
and AfSL workers will be active in sourcing tools and resources, leading up to
the second workshop.
What you will need
- Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear for practical sessions
(bring your wellies!). If you have gardening gloves these are also recommended
marigolds will be provided
- First Aid and toilet facilities will be available
- Please bring a packed lunch
- Tea, coffee, water, fruit and biscuits will be provided
- There will be wheelchair access into the yurt, but unfortunately practical
sessions will be limited at this stage, as the soil is freshly turned.
- The course is suitable for adults and young people (check ages with us
first)
- Parking is available, but please try and share cars and cycle/walk if
possible
To book, contact [email protected]
4th November 2005
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