by editor | 17 May 2013 | Event, Garden, Local Food, SLAM
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 &...
by user submitted | 16 May 2013 | Event, SLAM
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...
by editor | 14 May 2013 | Event, Garden, Local Food, SLAM
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 –...
by editor | 10 May 2013 | Event, Garden, SLAM
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...
by editor | 10 May 2013 | AURG, Event
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...
by editor | 8 May 2013 | Event
You are invited to hear Australian agricultural leaders and future leaders discuss the topic (#AgTalks): It’s trendy to know about food — so why doesn’t anyone want to grow it? The evening will be hosted by Cameron Wilson, Presenter of ABC Radio National’s Bush...
by editor | 8 May 2013 | 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...
by editor | 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...
by editor | 8 May 2013 | Event
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...
by editor | 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...
by editor | 6 May 2013 | SLAM
The story behind feeding the entire Sydney Opera House audience of 2,200 people at TEDXSydney 2013 with crowd sourced locally grown food.
by editor | 30 Apr 2013 | Event, Monthly Forum |
Water legislation is the focus of the next SLA Forum Protection of our water is essential to continued human habitation in Australia. There are competing demands from drinking and bathing to agriculture, mining and industry. All three levels of government are involved...
by editor | 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...
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...
