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...
by user submitted | 22 Aug 2012 | SLAM
At Amsterdam’s first Repair Cafe, an event originally held in a theater’s foyer, then in a rented room in a former hotel and now in a community center a couple of times a month, people can bring in whatever they want to have repaired, at no cost, by volunteers who...
by editor | 16 Aug 2012 | AACSGaM, Event
Hi folks, The NSW Government and Regional Development Australia Northern Inland will be holding an ‘invitation only forum’ on the 17th August which will be aimed at talking up coal seam gas in our region. Liberal NSW Legislative Council member Scot...
by editor | 16 Aug 2012 | Energy, Event
Concerned at the high cost of energy? Want to do something about it? The real elephant in the room is energy use learn how to reduce your energy, reduce your footprint – and save money! SEE . . . . . . lots of ideas to reduce energy LEARN . . . how reducing your...
by editor | 14 Aug 2012 | AACSGaM
Armidale Action on Coal Seam Gas has raised questions about the so-called energy forum being held in Armidale this week, saying the invitation only event smacks of a coal seam gas promotional event that is ignoring other energy options and riding roughshod over the...
by editor | 7 Aug 2012 | AACSGaM, Event, SLAM
Carmel Flint’s work was key to the founding of Armidale Action on Coal Seam Gas (AACSG). The group is raising funds to support her work for the environment in our region. At: The Tree Group Woodland Centre On: Thursday 9th August 6pm For: A Smorgasbord Dinner...
by editor | 7 Aug 2012 | Event
All members of the SLA Community, their family and friends are warmly invited to join the monthly shared meal hosted by Community/Heart & Soul on the 2nd Friday of the month. Our next meal will be at Cathie’s this Friday (10th) from 6-ish. Children...
by user submitted | 7 Aug 2012 | Event, SLAM
Thinking of keeping chooks? Come to Incredible Edibles Uralla’s Backyard Chook Day. This is a family friendly day for the whole family. Displays and talks will cover feeding chooks, housing fixed or portable, using chook tractors, parasite control, care of a...
by editor | 7 Aug 2012 | AURG, Event, SLAM
A walk along Armidale’s city creek from UNE to Taylor St to view all the recent works done by the Armidale Urban Rivercare Group (AURG), UNE Landcare and the recently ended HiCUB Project. A lot has been done in recent times and AURG are rightly proud of what’s been...
by editor | 6 Aug 2012 | SLAM
This is a follow up to Gasland. THE SKY IS PINK by Josh Fox and the GASLAND Team from JFOX on Vimeo.
by editor | 6 Aug 2012 | SLAM
Support is steadily growing among residents in their campaign to save the iconic Dumaresq Dam. The Save Dumaresq Dam Supporters Group now has a Community Facebook page called Save Dumaresq Dam so that residents or visitors can freely upload photos and happy snaps of...
by editor | 30 Jul 2012 | Event, Monthly Forum
The next monthly Open Forum to be held by Sustainable Living Armidale (SLA), will look at how urban design can create livable, affordable and environmentally friendly urban communities. We’ll be showing a film of a small ‘urban village’ of 27 homes and gardens on half...
by editor | 25 Jul 2012 | Event, SLAM
It is that time of the year when we should have a meeting to discuss the upcoming work plan for the Armidale Urban Rivercare Group for the second half of 2012. I am therefore proposing a meeting as follows:- Time: 5pm Date: Wednesday 1 August 2012 Location: The Grand...
