by editor | 17 Oct 2012 | AURG, Event, SLAM
For all who missed today massive tree planting and Mental Health Month celebrations here are some stats for the day. We planted 2622 plants today and we had 202 people register on our sheets for the day. Having been in the AURG for almost all our working bees over...
by editor | 17 Oct 2012 | Event, Local Food, SLAM
Calling all of those keen backyard vegie growers out there – have you thought of selling your surplus vegies through the ALF stall at the Armidale Farmers’ Market and Car Boot Sale? A bunch or two of silverbeet, a bunch of carrots, one or two lettuces; everyone...
by editor | 16 Oct 2012 | SLAM
Joe Romm writer for the website Think Progress (A Center for American Progress Action Fund project) has written an article on the impacts of the US government having policy, or no policy, on climate change.
by editor | 10 Oct 2012 | AACSGaM, Event, SLAM
In preparation for the Lock the Gate National Week of Action from 13th to 21st October, Progressive Cinema will be screening The Sky is Pink by Josh Fox, and Battle for a CSG Free Northern Rivers, at 7:30pm on Wednesday, 10th October, at Turntables Restaurant at the...
by editor | 10 Oct 2012 | AURG, Event
October’s working bee with Armidale Urban Rivercare Group (AURG) will be a focus for Mental Health Month activities next Sunday (14 October) in the creek lands. The theme of Celebrate, Connect, Grow, for this year’s Mental Health Month, means that a...
by user submitted | 8 Oct 2012 | AACSGaM, Event, SLAM
Dear Member Further to my advice in October about plans to mount periodic protests and demonstrations against AGL locally, I am able to advise that the first such action is planned as part of the Lock the Gate National Week of Action and will happen on World Food Day,...
by editor | 2 Oct 2012 | Event, Monthly Forum, SLAM
What happens to all that waste that gets produced each day? Where does it all go? How well are we dealing with all that stuff that we don’t want? We chuck it away, or flush it down the loo, but on a finite planet there really isn’t any ‘away’,...
by user submitted | 2 Oct 2012 | SLAM
Transition Voice covers peak oil, climate change and economic crisis along with the global Transition movement as society’s most promising response. We deal with the issues that the Transition movement cares about. We also offer analysis on people and progress in the...
by editor | 20 Sep 2012 | AURG, Event, SNELC
Check out all the great Woodland Week activities occuring from 20th – 28th September 2012! Children of Treefest – Friday 21st September [URALLA] Join land managers, revegetators and landcarers to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Treefest. See tree...
by editor | 20 Sep 2012 | Event, SLAM, Transport
On Saturday 22 September at 1pm the Armidale Cycling Club invites you to come and try sports cycling at the Traffic Education Centre (10 Mann St). Go to armidalecyclingclub.org for more info.
by editor | 20 Sep 2012 | Event, SLAM
This month we’re trialling two shared meals – an “adult-friendly” one at Graham Mackay’s place this Friday (14th) and a “family-friendly”one at Cathie’s on Saturday 22nd. They will both start at 6.30, although families...
by editor | 19 Sep 2012 | Event, SLAM, Transport
On Sunday 23 September at 10.30am you can try mountain biking at the Pine Forest with New England Mountain Bikers Go to nemtb.com.au for more info.
by editor | 19 Sep 2012 | Event, SLAM, Transport
This event is more about the Creeklands environment, but cycling’s the best way to go. You can join Southern New England Landcare as they look at the plantings along the Creeklands, and see and hear the wildlife of Dumaresq Creek, including birds and frogs. At the end...
by editor | 19 Sep 2012 | Garden, SLAM
It’s spring! Our first in the garden (because by the time we got started last year it was virtually summer). Come down and have a look, we love having visitors. We’ve made heaps of progress in the last 10 months, thanks to many wonderful people who have...
by editor | 18 Sep 2012 | Event, SLAM
Today, over 100 people embarked on the momentous Walk for Solar, a 325km walk from Port Augusta to Adelaide to demonstrate support for Australia’s first solar thermal plant. Some of these walkers are from AYCC NSW, just like you. Port Augusta is home to two old...
by user submitted | 18 Sep 2012 | SLAM
Not a story but…. In case you haven’t see this. Here’s the link to make a submission on the NSW Draft Transport Plan. Best wishes Carly By: Carly Davies
by editor | 5 Sep 2012 | Event, SLAM, Transport
Armidale has a smorgasbord of cycling fun in NSW Bike Week, with four big events over two weekends. On Sunday 16th September SLA Transport presents LIFE CYCLE ARMIDALE. There will be a stall at the Farmers’ Market in Curtis Park from 9am to 1pm, where you will find...
by editor | 4 Sep 2012 | Event, SLAM, SNELC
The HiCUB project officially ended in June 2012. Thank you all for your wonderful support throughout the life of HiCUB, it was a truly amazing project. To keep up to date with what is happening in the New England Region, contact Southern New England Landcare (02) 6772...
by editor | 4 Sep 2012 | SLAM, SNELC
We decided that a project this amazing needed to be documented, so that it can be shared and referred to in years to come. Check out the full HiCUB Documentary on Vimeo.
by editor | 3 Sep 2012 | Event, SLAM
At our next monthly forum on 6 Sep, we want you to share your ideas and inspiration in response to the question “What do we want Armidale communty to look like in 2025?” … and how do you seeSLA taking us there? To help us along, we will be looking at the Transition...
by editor | 3 Sep 2012 | Energy, Event
With spring on the horizon, a handful of Armidale homeowners are preparing to open 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...
by editor | 3 Sep 2012 | AURG, Event
Here’s a great opportunity to get into the spirit of spring. Armidale Urban Rivercare Group (AURG) are holding a tree planting day on Sunday 9 September 2012. Time: 9am. Date: Sunday 9 September 2012. Location: Rologas Playing fields north of creek. Access from...
by user submitted | 3 Sep 2012 | SLAM
Hi everyone. There are some great things going on in this region at present, such as the upcoming bike ride, the community garden, the proposed sustainability precinct, the solar project we’ve had, the proposed windfarm, the organic shops and coop, the permaculture...
by editor | 24 Aug 2012 | Event, SLAM |
Meet the Candidates for the ADC Local elections Date: 26/08/2012 Time: 10:00am Where: The Town Hall Armidale Category: Community Events New England Toastmasters will hold a meet the candidates forum for the ADC local elections. Details: When: Sunday 26 August 2012...
by editor | 23 Aug 2012 | Event
Transition Bellingen are running yet another in their series of re-skilling workshops, this time on fermentation. This will centre on sauerkraut-like and kefir-like fermentation. It’s a half-day affair on Sunday 26th August from 9.30am to 1pm at Bellingen...
