Cultivate Update - 2018 Ahead

Dear Cultivators,

After the closing days of 2017 (and now in the lengthening ones of 2018!) it's so refreshing to see the rise of so many people-powered responses to challenges like affordable housing, inequality, clean energy, food security, waste reduction and climate change. Though we have a lot to do yet. Have a look at what we are planning for 2018 and in the spirit of collaboration get in touch if you have any ideas for getting involved:

In this Update:
Permaculture Taster in Dublin
The Art of Facilitation
Feeding Ourselves and SpeakEATsy
Convergence 2018
10-day Permaculture Design Certificate

  Permaculture Taster in Dublin

Learn how we can live more sustainably, grow food intensively and strengthen the resilience of our communities using permaculture design.

Saturday 17th February, The Macro Community Resource Centre, Dublin 7

A one day introductory workshop in Dublin hosted by Davie Philip of Cultivate and Bruce Darrell of The RED Gardens, both based at Cloughjordan Ecovillage. Using an active learning approach, this workshop will give an introduction to permaculture design principles and outline how they can be applied to your own life and work.
This course is for anyone curious to find out more about Permaculture or trying to decide whether to take a more extensive course. Those who book the taster may enjoy equivalent discount on any of our permaculture design courses.

For more information and to book see cultivate.ie/ email pdc@cultivate.ie / call on 0505 56060

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 The Art of Facilitation

Effective tools for collaboration and engagement in groups, communities and co-operative initiatives.

Tuesday 27th February 2018 - WeCreate Workspace, Cloughjordan Ecovillage, Tipperary

Develop your competencies in facilitating groups and using new tools to host transformational conversations in your community or organisation. This full-day course will provide participants with processes to better host meetings, facilitate participative events, and cultivate flourishing communities.
This session is aimed at those that have no background in facilitation as well as those who are experienced and seeking to enrich their skill-set.
Course fee €50 (€40 Concession) including a delicious local lunch
For booking or for further information see cultivate.ie/ email aaron@cultivate.ie / call on 0505 56061

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 Feeding Ourlseves and SpeakEATsy

Rural revitalisation through a community approach to farming and food.

Feeding Ourselves Conference: 3rd - 4th March - St. Kierans Hall, Main Street Cloughjordan, Tipperary

The annual coming together of small farmers, community food advocates and anyone with an interest in community supported agriculture, soil biology, agroecology, citizen science, social farming and rural livelihoods. We will celebrate the soil beneath our feet, the food it provides for our communities, and the agroecological farmers and growers who work the land!

A convivial evening SpeakEATsy: Saturday 3rd March, 19.30 till late. WeCreate Workspace, Cloughjordan Ecovillage, Tipperary

SpeakEATsy is an experience - a happening - the core components are food; art; spoken word poetry; live musicians; a facilitated conversation with notable thinkers, writers or activists; and leading edge DJs to finish.
But it is so much more than the sum of its parts. Food, conversation and music are great ways to bring people together - SpeakEATsy emerged from a novel take on these simple ingredients and the desire to cultivate community.

Save the dates, booking will be available soon on cultivate.ie. To express interest in the meantime email oliver@cultivate.ie or davie@cultivate.ie /call on 0505 56061

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 Convergence 2018

Stories & Conversations for a Healthy, Resilient and Sustainable Ireland

19th to the 27th May 2018 - Venues across Ireland

The annual sustainable living festival facilitating increased engagement and cohesion in our communities.
For full details or to discuss possible collaboration contact - convergence@cultivate.ie

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 Permaculture Design Certificate, Cloughjordan Ecovillage

Practical skills for horticulture, farming, enterprise, green building, perma-facture, collaboration, social innovation and community resilience.

13-22 July 2018, Cloughjordan Ecovillage, Co Tipperary
Early Bird Discount €495 (pay in full before April 15th) Usual Fees €550 / €495 Members, some concessions are available, €100 deposit secures your place.

This 10-day Permaculture Design Certificate Course is organised by Cultivate and hosted in association with Cloughjordan Community Farm and the Ecovillage Education Group and is accredited by the Permaculture Association.

For booking or for further information see cultivate.ie/ email pdc@cultivate.ie / call on 0505 56061

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