An open meeting organised by Incredible Edible Pre stwich and District http://incredible-edible-prest wich.org.uk with the support of Transition Town Bu ry.  

Angus will explain the benefits of us ing low maintenance methods and perennial plants i ncluding trees and shrubs to produce food in woodl and settings.   Woodlands are more productive, mop up harmful greenhouse gases and transfer nutri ents and build soil without the energy inputs need ed to maintain cultivated soils.   There is more about his talk at http://northernschool.info/node /63 and links to his other activities can be acces sed from there.

The meeting is associated wit h an attempt to develop an experimental woodland garden in an area of Prestwich Clough.

Angus Soutar is planning to run a course on permaculture in the Prestwich area, possibly using the garden for practical sessions.

for more details rin g 01617988762.

NO NEED TO BOOK, JUST TURN UP .

While a billion people go hungry, hundreds of tho usands suffer obesity and food producers in rich a nd poor countries alike struggle to make a living. The global food system is dysfunctional – but t here are solutions.

Our speakers will explore the idea of food sovereignty, a way of putting b oth people and the planet first, re-localising an d democratising our food system and challenging th e corporate dominance that makes it so unsustainab le.

Speakers:Sarath Fernando, Movement for N ational Land and Agricultural Reform, Sri LankaSp eaker from Landless Workers’ Movement, BrazilCh ristine Haigh, World Development MovementMatt Faw cett, Kindling Trust

While a billion people go hungry, hundreds of tho usands suffer obesity and food producers in rich a nd poor countries alike struggle to make a living. The global food system is dysfunctional – but t here are solutions.

Our speakers will explore the idea of food sovereignty, a way of putting b oth people and the planet first, re-localising an d democratising our food system and challenging th e corporate dominance that makes it so unsustainab le.

Speakers:Sarath Fernando, Movement for N ational Land and Agricultural Reform, Sri LankaSp eaker from Landless Workers’ Movement, BrazilCh ristine Haigh, World Development MovementMatt Faw cett, Kindling Trust

Glebelands City Growers (Sale), Tom Rigby (Warrin gton) Moss Brook Growers (Unicorn land near Leigh) and Chris Hewitt (Dunham Massey) plus local socia l enterprise The Kindling Trust will talk about th eir highs, their lows, and how the are working t ogether to help build a more sustainable food syst em for Manchester. Plus enjoy a free organic soup made from the growers veg, courtesy of Unicorn's deli.Tickets in advance from the shop. Doors open 7pm.

Glebelands City Growers (Sale), Tom Rigby (Warrin gton) Moss Brook Growers (Unicorn land near Leigh) and Chris Hewitt (Dunham Massey) plus local socia l enterprise The Kindling Trust will talk about th eir highs, their lows, and how the are working t ogether to help build a more sustainable food syst em for Manchester. Plus enjoy a free organic soup made from the growers veg, courtesy of Unicorn's deli.Tickets in advance from the shop. Doors open 7pm.

This event is a great opportunity for you to get t o grips with what's been happening at the Permacul ture Association this year and learn about where w e are headed.

There will be a variety of pres entations about the work we've been doing with the chance to attend workshops, a diploma accreditat ion and mingle with the many inspiring people that make up the network.

This event includes a n utritious and delicious lunch and is free to atten d. We welcome any donations to the day and any mon ey raised will be put towards funding similar even ts in the future.

To book visit www.permacult ure.org.uk.

Please note You must be a member of the Permaculture Association to attend this ev ent. If you are not a member and would like to co me to the event, you can join by visiting the Per maculture Association website.