September

Holding the Vision with Starhawk.

Wednesday 22^nd September – Thursday 23^rd September.

The Trinity Centre – 10.00am – 4.30pm

A two day workshop exploring the following;

• Techniques for overcoming fear, find our inner compass to guide us in making decisions, and come away with renewed clarity and energy for the work.
• How do we create groups that are warm, welcoming and that value people?  And in those groups, how do we make decisions, facilitate meetings, and confront complex issues together?
• Conflict, handled well, can energize a group—or it can tear it apart.  In this segment, we’ll explore social permaculture:  what are the group norms and agreements that can diminish conflict and when it arises?, how do we transform it into creative energy? How can people earn authority in our groups, and how do we hold them accountable in supportive ways?  What tools do we have for dealing with difficult people?  What’s our group story, and how do we give it not a happy ending, but a vibrant continuation?

Starhawk draws on decades of experience as a leader and teacher of earth-based spirituality, a permaculture designer and teacher, and an outspoken political activist and organizer. She is also author of many books including ‘The Fifth Sacred Thing.’

Following on from Starhawk’s visit to Totnes, Machynlleth and Bristol this summer this training has been developed in response to some of the challenges arising in Transition Towns across the country. The one day training we held in Bristol uncovered the tip of the iceberg and this course promises to go deeper into the solutions and approaches needed to achieve the potential of Transition Towns.

November

An Introduction to Permaculture with Sarah Pugh.

Tuesday 2^nd Nov – 23^rd Nov (Four Tuesday Evenings).

St Werburghs Community Centre – Tea/Coffee 6.45pm to start at 7pm – 9.45m

Four Tuesday evenings exploring the principles and practice of Permaculture, a holistic and commonsense approach to sustainable living. Learn to work with rather than against nature to create abundant, reslient systems in our gardens, farms, homes and communities. Talks, workshops, slideshows and observational wild walk.

The Big Shift!

Sunday 28^th November

The Council House, College Green – 9.30am – 4.30pm

You won’t want to miss out on this event! It will be a chance to participate in finding positive, practical and community led responses and solutions to the urgent challenges we are now facing.

Showcasing all of the great projects that are happening in our green city, with workshops with some of the leading thinkers and doers in Bristol and the South West including; Agroforestry, Herbal Medicine, Permaculture, Local Energy Solutions, Local Currencies and much, much more! This will be a fantastic networking opportunityfor those already working hard and also provide next steps for new people.

**Unleashing the collective genius of the community.**

You do not need to book in advance for this event – just turn up and pay on the day. (Limited volunteer opportunities available in return for a free ticket)

Tutors:For more information about the course tutors please visit Tutor Biographies .

Venues: For more address, contact details and maps please visit our Venues page.

Bookings

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