Tim Marshall at Town Library

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

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

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

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...

UNE Landcare and AURG working bee

UNE Landcare is undertaking another tree planting on Sunday 12th May at Sport UNE.  The area we will be planting is north of the creek right next to the Sport UNE playing fields.  Other than vehicles with trailers you will have to park your car in the Sport UNE car...

Climate Game Change – Armidale event

The Australian Youth Climate Coalition, or AYCC, is a generation-wide movement to solve the climate crisis. The local New England branch is a group of committed young people, mostly but not exclusively uni students, taking part in that movement. As part of a National...

Curtain and pelmet workshops

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...

Save Our Macleay River

Tour of Halls Peak and Hillgrove Area Mine Sites    25-26 May 2013 Day1 (times are approximate) Leave Kempsey               8.00 am Bellbrook                       8.45 am Georges Junction Morning Tea                   10.00 – 10.20 am Raspberry Road turnoff meet...

Big Ag Myths

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Federal Election Community Organiser – New England

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....

15 Minutes for 15 Years in Armidale Dumaresq

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...

Local food – slashing red tape!

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...

SLA Autumn Festival Float #33

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...