This course is for anyone thinking about building their own home and anyone interested in learning about Earthships and includes practical workshops

16-18 April 2010

For full details & online reservation please visit: http://www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk

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This course explores how Permaculture Design can be used to create beautiful, productive and wildlife-friendly gardens.

2-3 October 2010

For full details & online reservation please visit: http://www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk

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This course explores how Permaculture Design can be used to create beautiful, productive and wildlife-friendly gardens.

27-28 March 2010

For full details & online reservation please visit: http://www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk

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A one day conference with lectures, stalls and exhibitions.

This years theme: Connecting buildings and landscapes

A day of ideas and information for anyone concerned with buildings – those who design them, build them, live in them or work in them.

Saturday 20 March 2010

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How to propagate and grow fruit trees without grafting. Fruit trees grown on their own roots are healthier and produce fruit of better quality, flavour & storage life.

13-14 March 2010

For full details & online reservation please visit: http://www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk

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30 January – 25 April (14 weekend days, including one residential weekend)

This course looks at how we can design human ‘eco-systems’; working collaboratively with one another to care for the planet and ourselves.

For full details & online reservation please visit: http://www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk

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Hands-on course that teaches how to improve the health and productivity of old fruit trees by appropriate pruning.

9-10 January 2010

For full details & online reservation please visit: http://www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk

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These courses introduce the basics of Permaculture and show how this approach can be applied. These courses are run regularly.

16-17 January 2010

For full details & online reservation please visit: http://www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk

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Living an organic way of life has shown an increase in popularity in recent times, as more and more people are realizing the plus sides of good living. There are many gift hampers available now which are made with the best in organic and natural ingredients and they are a perfect alternative to traditional gifts.

It is often seen as a popular belief that all forms of organic products or even the ingredients which are taken from these organic products are much safer to consume than the chemical alternatives. This is believed because while the chemical counterparts have particular characteristics which may cause damage, the herbal components are linked with safety.

Organic goods are also used because of their ability to avoid all kinds of side effects. This is often why organic gifts are high in demand. More often in recent times, after organic food goods have gathered enormous popularity. So it is a great idea to offer friends and family organic gifts.

They have immense health pluses and they are recommended highly by the medical profession for giving a healing and relaxing effect. They also work against problems like respiratory conditions and allergies. For that reason it is quite clear why giving organic gifts have increased in popularity over time.

Organic gifts like gift baskets are produced from different kinds of organic food of which a highly significant component are nuts. Different varieties of nuts like raw pistachios, walnuts, cashew nuts, hazelnuts and macadamia nuts are included in these gift packs and are enjoyed by a wide range of consumers.

While it is true that consuming too much chocolate may affect health, consumption within controlled proportions is considered to have a positive effect to the heart and the rest of the body apart from increasing mental levels as well. Hence chocolates and different types of chocolates like chocolate cakes, chocolate chips, alternative chocolate delicacies, milk chocolate nuts etc are ingredients that form a part of organic gifts. Brews like organic tea are also rather common.

It is seen that the most favoured in the tea variety are green tea, red bush tea, coffee etc. All these ingredients taken in appropriate proportions are shown to have beneficial effects on the wellbeing of the body. Sometimes seafood items are also included in these organic gift baskets. Fish can act as a preventive against all types of diseases and therefore aid in maintaining a healthy body. Quite often organic wine is also included in this basket.

Buying Organic gifts is a healthier and more environmentally friendly way to give a gift. Why not send organic gift hampers or food hampers to your friends in the future?

Ethical Junction members enjoy a 10% discount at ‘The Organic Gift Hamper Company’. Please enter code EJM9 at checkout.

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In this newsletter: South of England Show 2010 Kent County Show 2010 Early Booking – Save 5% and avoid VAT increase in January Why Exhibit at The EcoVillage Green News Updates See our website www.theecovillage.co.uk     New for this year is The EcoVillage @ The South of England Show, with both indoor and outdoor space for over 100 exhibitors situated on the main road through the Showground. The South of England Show is held at the Showground at Ardingly, near East Grinstead and attracts over 80,000 visitors throughout the three days. This year the Show will be held on 10, 11 & 12th June.   Open space costs from as little as £270 with marquee space from £254. Contact us on 01227 271261 or 07739561254 or email events@theecovillage.co.uk for more information or to book your space for this year.    The EcoVillage will be at the Kent County Show for its third year in 2010 with an even bigger area, more exhibitors and lots to see and do.  This year we will be running over 7000sq m of space dedicated to green and sustainable business.       We are pleased to kick off for 2010 by announcing that Riverford Organic has become our first confirmed sponsor, and will be livening up The EcoVillage Picnic Area with cookery demonstrations showing how to make the best of seasonal, organic vegetables.  Riverford on the Move will also be there with freshly made, healthy organic food served all day, along with Riverford Organic, who will be promoting their delicious organic vegetable boxes.   Already confirmed for 2010 are: Hidsons SEAT EcoMotive, Wild Thing Wildlife Consultants, Eternal Energy Systems, Space Shuffle, Charity Bank and Protect Kent, the Kent branch of the CPRE.  The Kent County Show is on from 16th – 18th July 2010. Open space starts at £222 with marquee space from £190. For more details and plans of the site, email events@theecovillage.co.uk or call us on 01227 271261 or 07739561254    EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT: To encourage you to book early (which means we can spend time ensuring The EcoVillage is a success for everyone) we will be offering a 5% early booking discount for all bookings paid for by 11th December 2009. Remember that VAT will be increasing in January, so you could save up to 7.5% on your stand by booking now! WHY EXHIBIT IN THE ECOVILLAGE? The EcoVillage is an event platform that specifically supports green products and services. Exhibiting with us reinforces your green credentials, as well as giving you specific support in the run up to the event.  The EcoVillage team looks after all of its exhibitors, making sure you get the most out of your event.  We always attend the event, and are on hand to make sure the area runs smoothly for you. In addition to event coverage you also get     •    Listing and weblink on The EcoVillage website     •    Any news releases or updates from your company featured online and in our newsletters     •    Updates from you featured on Twitter and Facebook     •    Extensive online publicity for The EcoVillage event in listings and appropriate event guides     •    Discounted products and services that we are able to offer our exhibitors     •    Multiple booking discounts if you attend more than one of our events     •    Free review of your exhibition stand on the day of the event to help you for future events     •    EcoVillage marketing and publicity for all of our events   LATEST NEWS ON WWW.THEECOVILLAGE.CO.UK How to celebrate British apples Groundbreaking farming agreement launched to protect countryside Tackling climate change one dirty nappy at a time Rubbish could help boost London’s low carbon economy If you don’t want to receive The EcoVillage emails, tell us on unsubscribe@theecovillage.co.uk and we will remove you from our mailing list.

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