Stillness in action retreat

by editor | 31 May 2011 | Event

Forward for your information – note connection to Joanna Macey. A bit pricey, but perhaps some may be able to go. Mt Hyland Retreat is a lovely place. Warm regards, Helen Stillness in action retreat 6th – 10 July Mt Hyland Wilderness Retreat, Dorrigo, northern NSW...

Free Workshop on “Say Yes” to a carbon Price

by editor | 26 May 2011 | Event, SLAM

The workshop is in Brisbane the 18th and 19th of June. For information go to the following website. It is necessary to fill out their formal application in order to attend. One needs to find one’s own accommodation....

Help needed: 100% Renewables doorknock

by editor | 25 May 2011 | Energy, Event

SLA’s Armidale 100% Renewable Energy group needs more hands on deck! And quick! This weekend over 110 local groups across Australia, including us, will participate in the National Door knock day for the 100% Renewable Energy Campaign. Are you keen to help? Even a...

Next visit to a potential sustainable village site

by editor | 25 May 2011 | Event

Hi all, Our next visit to a potential Sustainable Village Site is planned for 2pm this Saturday 28 May. Joe and Mattie Ho have invited us to visit their property on Milne Rd which they are proposing to create a community title over. It has already been operating as a...

Progressive Cinema continues with “Our Generation”

by editor | 25 May 2011 | Event, SLAM

Progressive Cinema screenings are held on the second Wednesday of every month. The June screening will feature OUR GENERATION A DOCUMENTARY FILM BY SINEM SABAN & DAMIEN CURTIS (73 MIN) at 7:30pm on Wednesday, 8th June at the Armidale Club, 91 Beardy Street....

Water Rats!

by editor | 18 May 2011 | SNELC

Check out this little guy we found! Find out more about the Native Water Rat in this weeks Independant Article, or read the article local stream restoration helps a little-known aussie mammal.

SLA submission to the Multi-Party Climate Change Committee

by editor | 18 May 2011 | SLAM

We are writing on behalf of Sustainable Living Armidale Inc. (SLA), a broad-based community group, established four years ago in response to the challenges of climate change and peak oil. We have over 400 people on our email list and many more who log into our web...

UNE Inaugural Lecture: Carbon Tax

by editor | 16 May 2011 | Event, SLAM

2011 Inaugural Lecture Carbon Tax, the Economy and CO2 Emissions: Measuring the Effects presented by Professor Mahinda Siriwardana School of Business, Economics and Public Policy To be held at the Armidale Town Hall Wednesday 18 May 2011 6:30pm followed by supper in...

SLA Village Activities

by editor | 13 May 2011 | Event

SLA “Village” Action Group (focusing on growing intentional sustainable communities in Armidale) is now up and running, with convenors Cathie Lamont, Christopher Gleeson, Eric and Dominique Hopf busily planning some interesting activities, including: 11.30...

Non-violence Films and Peace Exhibition at UNE

by editor | 12 May 2011 | Event, SLAM

We have recently witnessed another remarkable success for nonviolence, when an Egyptian uprising toppled the entrenched dictator Hosni Mubarak, who had held onto power for 30 years, propped up by US financial and military support. At the core of this uprising was a...

SLA Thursday forum, Kent House

by editor | 10 May 2011 | Event

Minutes of SLACC meeting held on Tuesday 3rd May 2011

by editor | 9 May 2011 | Event, Meeting Minutes

At 6pm at SNELCC Office Present: Joc Coventry (chair), Patsy Asch, Jo Leoni, Bar Finch (minutes), Iain MacKay, Cathie Lamont, Robyn Newberry Apologies: Helen Webb Minutes of previous meeting 9.3.11 adopted. Business Arising Pats still to follow up on Visitor Centre...

Minutes of SLACC meeting held on Tuesday 29th March 2011

by editor | 3 May 2011 | Event, Meeting Minutes

At 6pm at SNELCC Office Present: Joc Coventry (chair), Patsy Asch, Jo Leoni, Bar Finch (minutes), Iain MacKay, Helen Webb (from 7.35pm), Cathie Lamont (until 6.30pm) Apologies: Robyn Newberry, Michelle Owens Minutes of previous meeting 22.2.11 adopted. Business...

HiCUB Advisory Group Meeting

by editor | 3 May 2011 | Event, SNELC

Tuesday 17 May 5:30pm for 6:00pm start Meet upstairs, at the Wicklow Hotel, Dumaresq St Armidale All are welcome, and the meeting will cover the projects progress across the four towns and discuss final project proposals. Please contact Brenda – {local}2 9123 or...

May Open Forum showing the film State of Siege

by editor | 3 May 2011 | Event, Monthly Forum, SLAM

The state Labor government is gone, but the legislation is still there. The hard-hitting new documentary State of Siege, which raises some very serious questions about the power of developers under current NSW legislation, is to be screened at the next Thursday Forum...

Progressive Cinema at the Armidale Club

by editor | 30 Apr 2011 | SLAM

John Pilger’s new film, a powerful investigation of the media’s role in war, inaugurates a monthly films series held the second Wednesday of every month: THE ARMIDALE CLUB Wednesday, May 11th at 7:30 Everyone is welcome. The aim of Progressive Cinema; is...

2nd Annual Feast of Slow – May 8th @ New England Expo

by editor | 29 Apr 2011 | Event

Hi everyone, Tickets are now on sale for the 2nd Annual Feast of Slow. Once again we will Feast on delicious, fresh, lovingly prepared dishes and enjoy a fashion show, as well as charming musical accompaniment. This year we also welcome the support and sponsorship of...

“Talking about Weather” climate conference

by editor | 28 Apr 2011 | Event, Local Food, SLAM

Border Rivers-Gwydir CMA Climate Conference May 18-19 at the Inverell RSL Take part in this conference to understand the risks to farms and families and find out how you can take control of your future, in town and on the land. We will be talking about the weather,...

Intentional Community – meeting Thu 14 Apr

by editor | 12 Apr 2011 | Event | 1 comment

In an earlier newsletter, I wrote about “Sustainable Community Housing”. I’ve been really encouraged by the response, and now have names of 30 people who have expressed interest in or support for the idea – thank you all. As a result of your enthusiasm,...

Climate Change: Ross Garnaut in Armidale

by editor | 12 Apr 2011 | Event, SLAM

Prof Ross Garnaut will give a public address on climate change at Lazenby Hall at 7:30 PM on April 14, 2011. Prof Garnaut is a well-known economist whose career has been built around the analysis of and practice of policy connected to development, economic policy and...

Cheese making workshop

by editor | 12 Apr 2011 | Event

Hi we are holding a Soft cheese making workshop in Armidale on 16/4/11 at Community Church at 68 Markham St. Easy step by step – how to make four different kinds of Cheeses. For example: Camembert, Fetta, Cream Cheese, Ricotta, Mascarpone, Greek Yoghurt. This...

Thanks Lindsay Falloon! and can you be the new driver of the transport action group?

by editor | 8 Apr 2011 | Transport

On behalf of SLA, thank you Lindsay Falloon we appreciate all your time, and ideas that you brought to SLA. Lindsay Falloon was the convenor of the Transport Action Group, but unfortunately late last year had trouble balancing business, family and volunteer work,...

Follow up on CCAG Open Forum

by editor | 8 Apr 2011 | SLAM

Big thanks to Sandy for an inspirational story of people before profit. Want to help or find out more, go to the website:

Heart & Soul Gathering

by editor | 8 Apr 2011 | Event

Hi to All Bits ‘n pieces afternoon but there is a focus on compositing. Help me set up the bin with bits ‘n pieces. I’d like to use the ideas of what we do outside to discuss, “Compositing the Soul”! I’d also like to spend 5 minutes introducing the Enneagram which...

Carbon tax woes

by editor | 7 Apr 2011 | SLAM

Economist Geoff Carmody favours a carbon tax over an emissions trading scheme but says choosing between the two is ‘a tenth order issue’. Far more important is the choice between a consumption model and a production model. Listen:...