Economics of Happiness Conference

by | 23 Jan 2013 | Event, SLAM

THE ECONOMICS OF HAPPINESS CONFERENCE BYRON BAY 15-17 MARCH Last year many of us saw  the inspirational movie ‘Economics of Happiness’.  This March, many ‘global voices for local action’ are meeting in Byron Bay, and we all have a chance to...

AURG meeting to discuss AURG activities for the next six months

by | 22 Jan 2013 | AURG, Event

I would like to hold an AURG meeting to discuss AURG activities for the next six months.  Details as follows:- Time:                     5pm Date:                     Thursday 24 January 2013 Location:              Armidale City Bowling Club I have attached a draft...

Community Garden Update and first meeting for 2013

by | 22 Jan 2013 | Event, Garden

Hi everyone the garden is coming along well, although more rain would be welcome! Thanks to the wonderful TAS boys and their teachers we now have our chook house, and the chook run is coming together. Terry has been working hard, first in laying the fox-proof pavers...

We need new energy! SLA Energy Action Group meeting

by | 22 Jan 2013 | Energy, Event

Hi, reminder that the next SLA Energy Action Group meeting is the first Monday in February, eg February 4th at 1pm at SNELCC. As I recall, we agreed to focus on energy efficiency this coming year so come with lots of ideas. I hope to see a big roll-up for the meeting....

EcoArts Conference Wollongong 12-13 May

by | 15 Jan 2013 | Event

Announcing EcoArts Conference 12-13 May 2013 in Wollongong NSW with web connection to Armidale NSW   PLEASE NOTE: SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS NOW CLOSES 28 FEBRUARY 2013 and  EARLY BIRD REGISTRATIONS close 28 February. The EcoArts Australis annual conference is an...

Mens Shed Open Day

by | 18 Dec 2012 | Event, SLAM

Hi All, A successful year is now near the end. We are promoting an “open day” this coming Saturday Dec 22.  This is for members , their families and friends, and for the public generally. It will be an opportunity to promote the shed informally, say thanks to our...

AURG Christmas Party – Sunday 16 December 5pm

by | 13 Dec 2012 | AURG, Event

Dear all The AURG would like to invite all Armidale Urban Rivercare’s along to the AURG Christmas Party.  Imi and Bea have very generously offered to host the party and early dinner BBQ at their home at 13 Holmes Ave, Armidale.  Details of the day are as follows:...

Sustainable Housing Tour video

by | 13 Dec 2012 | Energy, Event, SLAM

Armidale homeowners opened up their houses to the public, to show off a range of features that make their homes sustainable and reduce their environmental impact. Local community group Sustainable Living Armidale Inc. organised this nine-house tour on the weekend of...

Sustainable Building Blitzes in Armidale

by | 11 Dec 2012 | Energy, SLAM

Are you interested in learning about the building process?  How to renovate/build sustainably with a small budget (and keep council happy!)?  Developing new (old) skills?  Sharing an afternoon with like-minded people?  Getting your hands dirty?  Contributing to your...