Knitting Nannas Against Gas

by | 28 Jun 2013 | AACSGaM, SLAM

If anyone in our area would like to start a “loop” of KNAG here (or a similarly humorous group) get in touch with the editor. Last year a few of us heard about the activities of a group of CSG activists in Lismore who had formed the Knitting Nannas Against Gas (KNAG)....

Climate Action Network Australia: Election Briefing updates

by | 28 Jun 2013 | SLAM

Sustainable Living Armidale is a member of the peak body Climate Action Network Australia (CANA). CANA is a network of over 70 Australian non-government groups working for action on climate change. It is  the Australian arm of Climate Action Network International. You...

Progressive Cinema: The Corporation

by | 10 Jun 2013 | Event, SLAM

“The Corporation” is a documentary charting and exploring the rise of corporations since the mid 1880s, when, in the U.S.A., they were accorded legal rights of individual human beings. The film documents the disproportionate power of corporations, how they...

Another step forward …

by | 8 Jun 2013 | SLAM

It is sometimes difficult to see how, as individuals, we can do something positive about mitigating climate change. Those with the wherewithall can go solar at home but there are plenty of us without the means to do so. If you contribute to superannuation there is...

Tim Marshall at Town Library

by | 17 May 2013 | Event, Garden, Local Food, SLAM

There will be a ‘Meet the Author’ event with Tim Marshall at the Town Library, Monday 20th May, 5:15pm. Tim is a pioneer of organic certification. He was a founder of the first Australian organic certifier (NASAA) and the first Standards &...

Taketina Workshop

by | 16 May 2013 | Event, SLAM

Introduction to Taketina Rhythm Workshop in Armidale A process  promoting connection to rhythm, stillness & meditation. Friday 17th May 7pm – 9.30pm continuing on Saturday 18th May 10.30 -6pm At Magwick Hall – Universtiy of Armidale Full...

Soil to Supper workshops in Tamworth

by | 14 May 2013 | Event, Garden, Local Food, SLAM

Sustainable Namoi Living is presenting 3 workshops in Tamworth this Saturday 18th May, 9am-4pm Lifeline Centre, 63 Denne St, West Tamworth, bookings essential by Wednesday 15th May Workshop 1 (2½ hrs) Building Living Soils with Tim Marshall open heap composting –...

Thanks from the Community Garden

by | 10 May 2013 | Event, Garden, SLAM

Thanks heaps to all who helped make our Community Garden fundraiser last Sunday such a success; Rowan and his team from Neram Harvest did an awesome job, and behind the scenes the Goldfish Bowl made a huge contribution; Ultimate BBQ produced some delicious food with...