Forum

During the NSW Physical Distancing period to the end of June, SLA is not inviting the public to attend forums physically.

Forums are held at 7pm on the first Thursday of every month (except January) at Kent House, 141 Faulkner St, Armidale (opp. Central Park). Entry by gold coin donation.

We aim to have a guest speaker or show an interesting film. The gatherings have proved quite popular with topics ranging from Solar Hot Water practicalities, electric vehicles, a glimpse at local food production past, present and future and films such as Australia Pumping Empty and Power of Community, both about peak oil and its likely consequences.

All welcome.

JUNE FORUM: Wood Smoke

[ Thursday, 4 Jun; 7:00 pm; ] In 2018 the Armidale Regional Council Mayor formed the Wood Smoke Advisory Group (WSAG) as an independent body to determine what the situation with wood smoke in Armidale was, and to provide recommendations to move forward to address the long standing issue. The report was completed mid 2019, but as yet no further action has been […] full article »

VIDEO May Forum: The potential of nature play

[ Thursday, 7 May; 7:00 pm; ] //ZOOM webinar in response to COVID-19 concerns// Nature play is about children playing and learning in local natural environments. Currently, there is an international nature play movement and in Australia many early childhood services and some schools have responded by developing nature play programs. Such programs have diverse benefits for children from physical skills and risk […] full article »