Introduction to Permaculture Workshop

Introduction to Permaculture Workshop

Saturday 12^th November 2005 (Part 1) and Saturday 26^th 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]

4^th November 2005

Action for Sustainable Living, St Wilfrid's Enterprise Centre, Royce Road, Hulme, , M15 5BJ.

Email: [email protected] Tel: 0845 634 4510 Fax: 0870 167 4655

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