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local eventsClay plaster :: May 5th 2007
Hands-on workshop clay daub and finishes using local clay, straw, animal hair & dung plastering onto woven hazel, reeds & other boards mixes, methods and mud! 10am - 5pm at The Chapel on the Welsh Border near Presteigne with Peter Lawley of Precious Earth Bring wellies, work gloves, secateurs, trowels & hawks Cost £40 good lunch & endless refreshments ring to book 01544 267997, info@feltworkshops.co.uk ECOearth :: May 12th-13th 2007
Presteigne's fourth ECO event is about sustainable food and farming! With environmental and food issues continuing to dominate the news headlines, this year’s ECO event promises an inspiring day out for enthusiasts, beginners and families alike. Following last year’s successful ECOpower event, ECOearth turns its attention to food, land use and sustainable farming. The two day event features stalls, talks, and workshops, farm walks and forays, demonstrations, performances and children’s activities. ECOearth offers a unique opportunity to hear from a wide range of people who are making a difference - in their own lives, at a local level or in the wider community - to how and what we grow and consume. where and when
The event will be held on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May 2007: from 11.00am until 5.00pm each day. The Rodd, Presteigne :: on the Powys/Herefordshire Border, half a mile from Presteigne on the B4355, in the tithe barn, orchards and courtyards which surround the 16th century house :: map Please use the link to the right to download the event programme (1.2MB - this is a large file) ECOearth talks
ECO earth Talks take place in the Orchard Dome. Pioneers from Elm Farm, Berkshire, unravel the philosophy of organic farming, Daphne Lambert from Penrhos Court at Kington shares her take on the nutritional value of food, Terena Plowright talks about growing bio-mass as a sustainable source of energy, Carol Atkinson reveals how to grow a strawbale home and Richard Pitts and Richard Northridge explain the benefits of community supported agriculture. Tickets: £3 on the door. Saturday 12th May
Sunday 13th May
discussion groupsDiscussion Groups in the Tithe Barn over the weekend explore bio-dynamic vegetable growing, animal welfare with Nigel Dodman, woodland projects, and a session led by Glasu’s Orchard Doctors Tony and Liz Gentil. workshops and demonstrations
Stalls, workshops and demonstrations include Green Presteigne and The Wasteless Society (encouraging energy conservation), Glasu’s New Harvest (rural regeneration in Powys), David Bamford (recycled compost bins, wormeries and raised beds), Moral Fibre (rare breed sheep fleece), The Green Room and Postlethwaites (plant-based tinctures and creams) and The Primrose Earth Awareness Trust (local organic permaculture centre). In nearby woods, Ledbury-based Doug Joiner and the Childer Wood Heavy Horses demonstrate machine-free timber extraction. Hands on opportunities include making hazel hurdles, clay earth plastering and baking with an Earth Oven. Bees and Trees offer exciting activities around food for children. The comic duo Fruit’n’Vegetorium create a fruit and vegetable mandala on Saturday and the extraordinary Jean-Louis Cortes entertains all weekend on his mobile electric piano. ECOearth market
The ECO earth Market offers a wide range of produce from local growers and producers including Graig Farm organic meat, Castlering Organic Woodland Pork, Old Chapel organic vegetables and trees, Sutton Court’s tomato and squash plants, Organic by Order box scheme, Neals Yard Creamery, Tickmore Apple Juice, C.U.R.L.E.W salad packs and milling demonstrations and flour from acclaimed Bacheldre Mill. farm walksVisitors can follow Farm Walks to see organic farming in practice, and embark on Wild Salad Forays at 11am, 1pm and 4pm with Keelin Hawker. Tour de Presteigne
On Sunday 13 May The 2007 Tour de Presteigne, arguably the world’s premier electric bike event, takes place in Presteigne town centre. The day includes displays and demonstrations from leading manufactures and importers, a hill climb at 11am and the endurance rally at 5.30pm. If you wish to enter the rally or display bikes contact Pete Mustill on 01544 267 163 or send an email to broadsheep@aol.com. For further information please visit the Presteigne website, here. caféThe ECOearth cafe serves local fresh produce including an organic meat barbeque and clay oven pizzas. facilitiesAll ability toilet facilities will be provided on site. We are unable to offer camping on site, please contact the local tourist office for details of accommodation. about the event
ECOearth is organised by double take events and supported by Environment Wales, Pavo spirit grant, Awards for All, Glasu. Double Take is grateful to Lady Nolan for generously providing the event with such a handsome venue and to estate manager, Anthony Plant, for his help and advice. Double Take organises creative & cultural events around the Welsh Border area, with a particular emphasis on the environment and sustainability; inspiring change and encouraging resourcefulness by creating alternatives to the homogenisation of our culture therefore helping people to move towards a more sustainable life style contacts
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