Introduction to Permaculture Workshop
written by Rosie Sullivan on February 15, 2011
Introduction to Permaculture with Lusi Alderslowe
Monday 21st February | Dan Rutherford Lecture Theatre 1, King’s Buildings| 1-5pm
‘What is permaculture??’
The word ‘permaculture’ comes from ‘permanent agriculture’ with ‘permanent culture.’ It combines an ethical framework, with an understandings of how nature works, with a design approach. This combination is then used to support the creation of sustainable, agriculturally productive, non-polluting and healthy settlements.
Learn, share, inspire: Carbon Conversations groups this semester
written by Rosie Sullivan on January 18, 2011
Grab your place on a series of group discussions designed to make a difference…
Transition Community Gathering
written by Irina Nedelcu on January 10, 2011
This Happy New Year takes off with Transition Community Gathering, this Thursday, 13th January, at 6:00pm, in the Loft Bar, Teviot.
Grassroots Climate Exchange, 18 – 19 March 2011: Register Now
written by Ric Lander on December 20, 2010
Grassroots Climate Exchange: Universities, Colleges and the Green Transition
Friday 18 – Saturday 19 March 2011 at the University of Edinburgh
FULL PROGRAMME NOW ONLINE: download the programme booklet or a text-only version.
How can staff and students make the necessary changes to achieve a low carbon world? Inspired by student groups, students’ associations, and the growing Transition movement, colleges and universities are leading the way. In March 2011 we will gather in Edinburgh to share practical-action solutions to climate change.
Merry Moods and Festive foods – Oh what a feast it was…
written by Alice O'Rourke on December 16, 2010
A million foot of snow didn’t stop us, the feast on December 1st did go on!
After carting around lovely organic winter veg from Whitmuir to various cooking stations around the city, we had a full day of scrubbing, chopping and baking to cook a meal for 120. Easy peasy (cough) for a fantastic group of volunteers from the Fairtrade café, People and Planet, Abundance and Transition, one bike trailer and a car.
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Distance and diversity: What happened at ‘Diverse Routes to Belonging’?
written by Caro Overy on December 14, 2010
“Diverse Routes to Belonging” took place on the 20th and 21st November at the John Macintyre Conference Centre at Edinburgh University. Transitioners from all over the world gathered together to discuss the progress of Transition in their different communities, with a focus around inclusion and belonging.
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Chutney-making and winter food preservation workshop
written by Rosie Sullivan on November 22, 2010
The final food skills workshop of the season!
Monday 29th November: 2-5pm
@the Grassmarket Community Centre, 86 Candlemaker Row
In a bit of a pickle? Well…
This final workshop of the season deals with Chutney and other winter food preservation techniques. We’ll be transforming lots of lovely Autumn produce into delicious chutney over the space of an afternoon, and whilst its bubbling away we’ll learn more about simple preservation techniques such as salting, pickling, drying and fermentation. We’ll also be making some apple rings to dry.
All welcome – to attend please RSVP here
And finally, a quick chutney related limerick for you….
“There was an Old Person of Putney,
Whose food was roast spiders and chutney,
Which he took with his tea,
within sight of the sea,
That romantic Old Person of Putney.”
Edward Lear, English artist, writer; known for his ‘literary nonsense’ & limericks (1812-1888)It’s European Week for Waste Reduction
written by Sion Lanini on November 21, 2010
Hurray for European Week for Waste Reduction! Find out how you can reduce waste at these events happening throughout the city:
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Transition Edinburgh University Steering Meeting
written by Irina Nedelcu on November 18, 2010
You are warmly invited to the next Transition Edinburgh University Steering Meeting, on Wednesday 24th November, at 4:30pm, in room D02, Forrest Hill.
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Going home for Christmas?
written by Irina Nedelcu on November 16, 2010
Need help planning your journey home for Christmas? Not sure where to start, what route to take, what are the cheapest options? Visit Going Home for Christmas Stall tomorrow Wednesday 17 Nov and Thursday 18 Nov outside the George Square Lecture Theatre from 12-3pm.
