Curtain and pelmet workshops

by | 8 May 2013 | SLAM

SLA’s ‘I Can Do It’ project is holding curtain and pelmet making workshops. CURTAIN MAKING GROUP 1: Fridays May 3 & 17,  9:30-12:00 GROUP 2: Saturdays May 4 & 18 1:30-4:00 Both groups can work on their curtains on Saturday, May 25 between...

Big Ag Myths

by | 7 May 2013 | SLAM

We hear more and more these days that in order to feed the world’s growing population we need more of what industrial agriculture dishes up – chemicals, GMOs and so on. Here’s a neat little film that suggests there may be some holes in the arguments...

Autumn Feast fundraiser for community garden

by | 30 Apr 2013 | Event, Garden, SLAM

Remember the great afternoon we all had at Harvest last year to raise money for the community garden? Well it’s on again! Neram Harvest will be holding an Autumn Feast next Sunday afternoon, May 5th from 3-5 pm. Featuring an Argentinian Lamb Assado courtesy of...

EU Seed Laws – an absurdity in any guise

by | 29 Apr 2013 | SLAM

The European Union is considering new laws governing what seeds can and cannot be distributed throughout its member states. The current EU laws are already draconian with EU wide lists of allowed seed. It is only from these approved lists that farmers may select what...

Visit a nearby farm

by | 28 Apr 2013 | SLAM

Mayfield Farm, on the Dorrigo Plateau, is running an open day on Saturday 4th May kicking off at 9.30am. That’s this coming Saturday. Mayfield run pigs, cattle and chickens all on pasture. Those of you who shop at The Food Shed will probably already be familiar...

VISIT 3 ARMIDALE HOUSES

by | 22 Apr 2013 | Energy, Event, Garden, SLAM

SLA is launching its popular, free, ‘I Can Do It’ workshops with a visit to three houses.   Registration is essential. Please contact Val Sherwell on six seven 72 0342 or email: icandoit@slarmidale.org People in small groups will spend an hour in each house....

Jonathan Moylan Talk

by | 22 Apr 2013 | Event, SLAM

Jonathon Moylan will talk about his experiences of civil disobedience.  He will also lead a discussion about the situation at Leard forest and coal mining generally. Jonathon is a member of Front Line Action on Coal (FLAC) and is an active environmentalist The...

Bush Bicycle Workshop – SLA Transport Group

by | 18 Apr 2013 | Event, SLAM, Transport

Terry Manley will be holding a BUSH BICYCLE WORKSHOP  Sat 20th April 10am – 3pm At 13 Hilda Ave Bring your own lunch Road-side repair Beginners Workshop – Puncture repair. Includes advice on basic tools and tyres /tubes /liners for different conditions....

ANZAC Day labyrinth walk for peace

by | 18 Apr 2013 | Event, SLAM

ANZAC DAY – Labyrinth Walk for Peace Thursday 25 April 2013 4:00-6:30 pm Armidale Mall, near the fountain Individual reflection from 4 pm. Group walk, 5:30 pm Phone zero four zero 3 966 517 for details, or email:  labyrinth.armidale (at) gmail.com What will...