by editor | 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...
by editor | 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...
by editor | 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....
by editor | 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...
by editor | 18 Apr 2013 | AACSGaM, Event
This is a not for profit tour. It is to educate about the dire impacts of coal seam gas mining / coal mining See the beauty of Leard and Pilliga Forests. And learn first hand the damage coal seam gas mining has caused in the Pilliga and open cut coal mining is causing...
by editor | 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....
by user submitted | 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...
by editor | 11 Apr 2013 | SLAM
Community Organiser Location: Within Federal electorate of New England –preferably Tamworth or Armidale. Remuneration: Negotiable depending on experience (min $30/hour) Type of employment: Part time (hours negotiable), 5-month contract. Start: As soon as possible....
by editor | 9 Apr 2013 | Event, SLAM
Armidale Dumaresq Council is urging us to help shape the strategic direction of our Local Government Area by participating in an online survey, called ‘Armidale Dumaresq Community Strategic Plan Review’. It can be accessed from ADC’s website. Members...
by editor | 8 Apr 2013 | SLAM
A small town in the north east of the United States has passed an ordinance which frees up local food transactions. Buyers and sellers (farmers and consumers) may enter into a transaction without having to comply with the red tape imposed by state or federal...
by editor | 2 Apr 2013 | Event, Monthly Forum, SLAM
Everyone who wants to limit their home energy bills or use less firewood is invited to the next Sustainable Living Forum on Thursday 4th April at 7pm. The topic is Practical Home Insulation – how to improve existing homes or building plans. “On cold winter nights...
by editor | 13 Mar 2013 | Autumn Festival, Event, SLAM
Everyone is invited to walk with the SLA float in the Autumn Festival Parade. It is Float number 33, assembly point ‘C’. We are just behind the floats for the Waldorf School and Southern New England Landcare. Colourful whirligig signs have already been...
by editor | 13 Mar 2013 | Event
The new date & time for the postponed Workshop on Strategic Questioning facilitated by Adam Blakester, Executive Director of Starfish Enterprises, is 6pm next Monday, 18th March, in the Tops Function Room at the Armidale City Bowling Club (TBC). Reading Fran...
by user submitted | 5 Mar 2013 | SLAM
Check out the new Toronto Tool Library…that specializes in loaning electrical and hand tools to both experienced and inexperienced community members who are interested in repair, maintenance and building projects. Local tool libraries reduce the costs of...
by user submitted | 5 Mar 2013 | SLAM
Labyrinth Armidale has just received approval from Council to go ahead with construction of the labyrinth on the NERAM lawn below the car park. All we need now is final approval from the NERAM Board, and construction can begin. Firstly we will need bricks – if...
by editor | 5 Mar 2013 | Event, Garden, Monthly Forum, SLAM
Organic agriculture: Some home truths will be the topic for the upcoming talk in Sustainable Living Armidale’s long-running series of monthly forums at Kent House. Where is Australia placed in comparison with organic production in Europe and the developing...
by editor | 5 Mar 2013 | Autumn Festival, Event
Thousands of locals and visitors watch the Armidale Autumn Festival Parade. Every year SLA supporters walk in the parade with lively and colourful messages about aspects of our community’s sustainability. The Parade is on Saturday 16th March, and we are working...
by editor | 4 Mar 2013 | Event, Garden, Local Food
Hi to all of you who are interested in our garden, just a reminder that our next meeting will be held at 2pm next Sunday, at the garden – an opportunity to discuss what’s been happening, and what we want to plan for. Also an opportunity to sticky-beak...
by editor | 22 Feb 2013 | Event, Garden, Local Food, SLAM
ALF’s 5th Home Grown Garden Tour is on again on the 2-3 March! Come along and be inspired by all the wonderful gardens in this year’s tour. 9 of the 10 gardens are new this year so even if you’ve been before, you’ll find something to inspire! Buy a...
by editor | 21 Feb 2013 | AACSGaM, Event, SLAM
Armidale Action on Coal Seam Gas invites you to a Workshop on Strategic Questioning facilitated by Adam Blakester, Executive Director of Starfish Enterprises, on Monday, 4th March, at 6pm in the Jacaranda Room at Hughes House behind Kent House, 141 Faulkner...
by editor | 16 Feb 2013 | SLAM
NOW MORE THAN 260 COMMUNITY GROUPS ARE AFFILIATED ACROSS NSW The Better Planning Network is a network of local communities, organisations and individuals striving to achieve a better planning system for NSW. The Better Planning Network is not affiliated with any...
by editor | 14 Feb 2013 | AURG, Event
Southern New England Landcare (SNELC) has been operating since 1993, and with the partnerships developed by our members, supporters and State and Federal funders, gas achieved some amazing outcomes for our region through Landcare works and educational activities....
by editor | 13 Feb 2013 | Event |
Progressive Cinema presents (Astro)TurfWars with an Introduction by Adam Blakester on Astroturf groups’ attempts to undermine New England Wind at 7:30pm on Wednesday, 27th February, at the Armidale Club, 91 Beardy Street. Join us for dinner, Turntables...
by editor | 8 Feb 2013 | Event
The annual conference for Climate Action Network Australia, which will be held in Melbourne on 15-16 April, is the opportunity for members to meet over two days, sharing skills, knowledge and planning for campaigns ahead. In 2013 the conference will: • Inspire actions...
by editor | 8 Feb 2013 | AACSGaM, Event
Armidale Action on Coal Seam Gas has been discussing how to engage the wider community for a while. On Annie Kia’s advice (Annie developed the CSG Free Community Strategy), the organising group decided to try Fran Peavey’s strategic questioning. If I...
