Forthcoming Events...
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Sun 19th Feb 2012: Film screening & fundraiser - Animate Earth
4pm. Animate Earth written & presented by Stephan Harding, resident ecologist at Schumacher college, Devon. Stephan puts forward a radical approach to the ecological crisis by arguing that many of the problems we now face stem from having lost our intuitive relationship with nature. Animate Earth explores opportunities to heal our relationship with the Earth through the new discipline of holistic science.
The Film has unique footage and clear explanations from Stephan Harding, renowned ecologist and course leader of the MA in holistic science and Schumacher College, interviews with leading environmentalists, scientists and spiritual leaders, (Fritjof Capra, Brian Goodwin, Satish Kumar, Vandana Shiva and many more) concise and easily understandable explanation of Gaia theory how the divergeant paths of scientific and spiritual understanding can be brought together through new methods of observation and human relationships with the planet
If you haven't visited the garden before, come early and look around. After the film there will be an opportunity for refreshments and discussion.
Tickets £7/£5. Limited seating so early booking recommended. Email barrackslanegarden@yahoo.co.uk or tel 01865 236 088 to book your place.
All proceeds will be split 3 ways to support Barracks Lane Community Garden, The Nature Effect and Animate Earth. Refreshments available.
Sat 3rd Mar 2012: Seed Swap & grand opening for 2012
The garden will be holding it's annual seed swap, and open to the public for the first time in 2012.
Workshops and full details t.b.a. Put the date in your diaries!
Sun 4th Mar 2012: Maintenance day
12pm-5pm. Keen on DIY or would like to learn more? The garden welcomes handy volunteers to join the garden for our monthly maintenance session. Tools etc supplied, just bring yourselves and appropriate clothing. Sessions led by Oto Velicka.
Sat 10th Mar 2012: Family Nature Clubs
12pm-4pm. Planting & story telling.
Welcome the spring and take home something to grow in your garden.
Refreshments available. Suggested donation: £5 per family.
These days are about families and friends doing things together outdoors, where discoveries in nature and using natural materials are more important than end results. Bring waterproof clothing, and donations for materials and refreshments. No need to book, just turn up on the day.
General visitors to the garden also welcome.
Supported by: The Nature Effect, Oxfordshire County Council and Oxfordshire Stronger Communities Alliance
Sun 11th Mar 2012: Poetry workshop
12pm-4pm. Share and create poetry through discussion with each other, plus photography exhibition by local photographers Mim Saxl & Sophie Goldsworthy. Led by Debbie Scrivener and Peter Lefort.
This event is part of the Oxford International Women’s Festival.
Thu 15th Mar 2012: Upcycling workshop
6:30pm-9:30pm. Upcycling is the action of taking something that would normally be recycled and then turning it into something else to be used, looked at or sold.
Upcycling workshops will run on the 3rd Thursday of every month throughout 2012. Every session will have a demonstration of one upcycling idea or project. There will be 2 electric and 2 hand turned sewing machines available at every session.
The sessions are informal and friendly and you can just drop-in. £5 per session, including refreshments.
For more information contact Helen Osborn, tel 01865 256 084 or 07950 608 249 or email Helenosbrn@aol.com.
Supported by Community Action Groups.
Mon 2nd Apr 2012: Easter holiday Eco-Creative courses for 8-14 year olds
Course 1 - 2nd, 3rd & 5th April: Stone carving, wood fired pottery & outdoor cooking
9am-5pm. Learn to carve stone, make pots and fire them in a home made wood fired kiln. Cook on an open fire and use the cob oven. Learn new skills, play games and have fun.
Course 2 – 10th, 12th & 13th April: Felt making, upcycling and outdoor cooking.
9am-5pm. Learn to make funky jewellery and fashion accessories, personalise your clothes, make a bag, floor cushion or leg warmers. Cook on an open fire, play games and have fun.
Cost per place per 3-day course: £114, including tuition, materials and lunch. Places limited to 16 per course – book early to secure a place.
Booking: thenatureeffect@gmail.co.uk or call Helen Osborn on 01865 356 084 or 07950 608 249.
The Nature Effect
Tue 10th Apr 2012: Easter holiday Eco-Creative courses for 8-14 year olds
Course 2 – 10th, 12th & 13th April: Felt making, upcycling and outdoor cooking.
9am-5pm. Learn to make funky jewellery and fashion accessories, personalise your clothes, make a bag, floor cushion or leg warmers. Cook on an open fire, play games and have fun.
(See 2nd April for Course 1 listing)
Cost per place per 3-day course: £114, including tuition, materials and lunch. Places limited to 16 per course – book early to secure a place.
Booking: thenatureeffect@gmail.co.uk or call Helen Osborn on 01865 356 084 or 07950 608 249.
The Nature Effect
Sun 15th Apr 2012: Spring Greens – foraging and cooking
10:30am-5pm. Foraging workshops (booking required), cooking demonstrations, storytelling and art activities. Full programme t.b.a.
Sat 21st Apr 2012: Introduction to Permaculture
Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd April
This two day course will introduce practical approaches that promote an environmentally abundant and socially positive lifestyle. For more information or to book contact phil@rubbishmonsters.com / 01865 718980 or visit Oxford Permaculture.
Sun 22nd Apr 2012: Introduction to Permaculture
Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd April
This two day course will introduce practical approaches that promote an environmentally abundant and socially positive lifestyle. For more information or to book contact phil@rubbishmonsters.com / 01865 718980 or visit Oxford Permaculture.
Sat 5th May 2012:
11am-5pm. Annual plant swap. Bring along your surplus vegetable and flower plants and swap them for other varieties. Don’t worry if you don’t have any plants to swap, come along and take part. Plus container growing workshops.