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Pig Keeping
Intermediate »
For those of you with a bit of experience wanting to spread your wings, get more ambitious with your range of [...]
Self Sufficiency
Gardenfarming »
Formerly an agricultural college tutor and on farm assessor with one of the country's top land based [...]
Starting with Pigs – 1 »
Starting with pigs - 1 day course Courses are run monthly from March to September. Last dates for [...]
Hand milking, home dairying »
Start the day by learning the skill of hand milking before going on to make cheese from that morning [...]
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Monkton Wyld Court »
Monkton Wyld Court is an intentional community run centre for sustainable living in beautiful southwest Dorset. We run a variety of residential and day [Read More]
Bee Keeping
The Theory and »
Where: Old Plaw Hatch Farm, Sharpthorne, West Sussex, RH19 4JL When: 11 Sep 2010 to [...]
Natural Beekeeping »
An opportunity to explore the principles of 'natural beekeeping' with the author of the [...]
Beginner’s »
This one-day introductory course is aimed at people who have not kept bees before. It [...]
Poultry / Chicken Keeping
Keeping chickens course for »
This is an ideal beginners course for those of you who are thinking about keeping a few chickens in your back garden for their eggs. Our course covers: Choosing the right chickens for you, and how many you'll need Housing Protecting your [Read More]
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Pigs & Poultry»
Pigs and Poultry »
EasTec is running a combined Keeping Pigs and Poultry course on the 30th October 2010 at Barnham Broom [...]
Gardenfarming »
Formerly an agricultural college tutor and on farm assessor with one of the country's top land based [...]
Smallholder training course »
We offer 2 inspiring day courses introducing you to the pleasures and pitfalls of self sufficiency and [...]
Living off the Land
Gardenfarming »
Formerly an agricultural college tutor and on farm assessor with one of the country's top land based colleges, a full [...]
Smallholders Skills & Crafts
Chainsaw Refresher – Lantra (ITA)
Eastec have a Chainsaw Refresher running on the 17th September 2010. Venue to be confirmed. It is a Lantra Integrated training & Assessment (ITA) course. Cost is £110 per person.
Pest and Disease Control using a Systems Approach
A workshop with Iain Tolhurt 25th October An interactive seminar (you will be expected to do some work!) taking an in-depth look at the problems and benefits of weeds, pests and diseases in your crops. The emphasis will be on the importance and practicalities of developing an all “systems approach” to [...]
Integrated Conservation Workshop
A workshop with Iain Tolhurst 23rd August An opportunity to learn more about using conservation management as a whole farm/garden/smallholding policy, not just bolting bits on but actually making conservation work for the health of your land and the environment. The aim is to improve the flora and fauna, improve your yields and reduce [...]
Gardenfarming
Formerly an agricultural college tutor and on farm assessor with one of the country's top land based colleges, a full scale mixed farmer, on farm advisor and self sufficiency lifestyle follower of almost 25 years I strongly believe it is imperative to receive high quality technically informed teaching delivery along with the more fun practical [...]
Intermediate smallholding – spread your wings in 2011
For those of you with a bit of experience wanting to spread your wings, get more ambitious with your range of smallholding activity and breed your own stock. Who would benefit from this course? This course is for smallholders with some experience of looking after land and livestock who may be feeling in need of a refresher or are thinking [...]
Pruning Old Fruit Trees (Brighton) 15-16 Jan and 18-19 Jan 2011
Hands-on courses in an old apple orchard. A two-day course. See: www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk for details.
Apple Day (Brighton) 26 Sept 2010
A seasonal celebration in and around the orchards at Stanmer Park Find out more about apples in the orchards at Stanmer at this free event. Apple crumble and teas, juice making, childrens activities, apple identification, guided tours, produce for sale and much more. Admission free, no need to book, just come [...]
Scything (Brighton) 7-8 August 2010
You will learn how to cut grass and weeds without the need of a noisy fossil fuel burning lawnmower or strimmer. The course will cover everything you need to know on how to use and maintain a scythe, leaving you with the skills and knowledge needed to mow anything from a small lawn to a meadow and even brambles, and also traditional hay making. [...]
Self-building an Earthship (Brighton) 22-24 October 2010
This course is for anyone thinking about building their own home and anyone interested in learning about Earthships and includes practical workshops. For full details and booking see: www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk
Green Roofs (Brighton) 13-14 November 2010
Learn about green roofs and how to build them. Includes a hands-on practical and site visits. For full details and booking: www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk
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