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Homebuilding and Renovating Show
Runs from 18th March 2010 until 21st March 2010
The UK's biggest self-build and renovation event is crammed full of all the advice, ideas, inspiration and innovations you need to create the home of your dreams - all under one roof.
Don't miss your opportunity meet over 450 of the UK's leading self-build and renovation companies and view the latest products, services and trends for building, renovating, extending or improving your home.
Location: NEC Birmingham
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Short Course: Rammed Earth Building - 2 Days
Runs from 24th March 2010 until 25th March 2010
Learn to build using what mother nature provides, within my own Rammed Earth Eco-Shed on The Norfolk Broads!
This fun and friendly course will be held over two days and will cover all the essential areas of building with rammed earth. We will cover many topics together and you will take away the confidence to go forward and complete a project of your own.
Location: Norfolk Broads
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Earth Education Bonanza
Runs from 9th April 2010 until 11th April 2010
A weekend filled with earth education, programmes, activities, workshops and forums, including hands on participation Luke Abbott of Mantle of the Expert will be the Keynote Speaker on the Saturday morning Those experienced in earth education, or who are learning about it for the first time are all welcome and will find new learning and nourishment. A bonanza of earth education activities can be experienced, from Magic Spots, to Endangered Species, from a Viewing Party, to Earthkeepers, from earth walks to ... All this and warm hearted meals, the celebration of community, campfires and fun.
Cost: £100.00
Venue: Ringsfield Eco-Study Centre Ringsfield Hall, Beccles, Suffolk NR34 8JR
Telephone: 0845 4583017
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Earthkeepers Leadership Workshop
Runs from 12th April 2010 until 14th April 2010
A 2-and-a-half day workshop that provides a thorough analysis of the entire onsite Earthkeepers program emphasizing leadership skills and model activity presentations.
The whole Earthkeepers program will be presented from start to finish, and we will be processing each activity presented. For example, after each program component, such as the Opening Ceremony in E.M.'s Lab and concept activities such as Connection Inspection, we will look at the physical set up, props, sequence, and other important details.
Venue: Ringsfield Eco-Study Centre Ringsfield Hall, Beccles, Suffolk NR34 8JR
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UK AWARE
Runs from 16th April 2010 until 17th April 2010
UK AWARE is the UK's only green and ethical lifestyle exhibition, and will bring together 200 exhibitors, 15,000 visitors, 100 low carbon vehicles and over 50 world class guest speakers.
Exhibitors will be showcasing thousands of products and services ranging from cars to computers, from fashion to food and from travel to advice services.
Location: Olympia Two, London
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Introduction to self-building an Earthship
Runs from 17th April 2010 until 18th April 2010
This is a two-day course run at Earthship Brighton in partnership with Brighton Permaculture Trust.
The course is for anyone thinking about building their own home and anyone interested in learning about Earthships. It is suitable for complete beginners, as well as those who are familiar with eco-building and want to know more.
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Real Food Festival 2010
Runs from 7th May 2010 until 10th May 2010
Come and experience it at the UK's most exciting food event - its the biggest producers market you've ever seen. With the UK's top chefs in action, livestock ranging from water buffalo to chickens and hundreds of the best food and drink producers from across the UK and abroad - it's a celebration of everything from the farm to your plate.
Location: Earls Court, London
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Short Course: Rammed Earth Building - 2 Days
Runs from 12th May 2010 until 13th May 2010
Learn to build using what mother nature provides, within my own Rammed Earth Eco-Shed on The Norfolk Broads!
This fun and friendly course will be held over two days and will cover all the essential areas of building with rammed earth. We will cover many topics together and you will take away the confidence to go forward and complete a project of your own.
Location: Norfolk Broads
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Scottish Homebuilding and Renovating Show
Runs from 15th May 2010 until 16th May 2010
The Scottish Homebuilding and Renovating Show is the ideal place to get in touch with Scotland's self-build experts, and the best way to source all the products, services and advice you need whether you're building your own home, renovating or carrying out home improvements.
Experts will be on hand to offer free guidance and support to those looking to make their first home alterations through to those seasoned professionals in the art of self build.
Location: SECC Glasgow
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All-Energy UK
Runs from 19th May 2010 until 20th May 2010
The All-Energy UK Exhibition and Conference is Europe's largest event devoted to clean and renewable energy.
The show is relevant to companies from both side of the buying/selling fence who are actively involved in the renewable energy industry, and those eager to become involved - or even at the first stage of their research into how they could become involved with this vibrant sunrise industry.
Location: Aberdeen
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Short Course: Introduction to Organic Gardening (3 days)
Runs from 4th June 2010 until 6th June 2010
Join our gardeners for an inspirational weekend. CAT has over 25 years experience of gardening organically. The course will cover a blend of useful, recreational and ecological gardening with sessions on soil fertility, pest control, compost making, growing vegetables and gardening for wildlife. Suitable for those just starting gardening or converting to organics, this is a relaxed but informative weekend, with (weather permitting) plenty of time spent outside in CAT's beautiful gardens.
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Short Course: Rammed Earth Building - 2 Days
Runs from 9th June 2010 until 10th June 2010
Learn to build using what mother nature provides, within my own Rammed Earth Eco-Shed on The Norfolk Broads!
This fun and friendly course will be held over two days and will cover all the essential areas of building with rammed earth. We will cover many topics together and you will take away the confidence to go forward and complete a project of your own.
Location: Norfolk Broads
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The Green Scythe Fair
To be held on 13th June 2010
The Green Scythe Fair is a small part of a global movement seeking to raise awareness of these issues and explore positive solutions through appropriate technology, artistic expression, local distinctiveness, maintaining rural skills, organic food production, sustainable resources and environmental information exchange. Everyone has something to offer and something to learn about these vital issues of our time. Come and join us in an event which is both uplifting and inspiring, thought provoking and informative and above all, fun and a good day out!
Location: Thorney Lakes, Muchelney, Nr Langport, Somerset
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Short Course: Hedgerow Herbalist (1 day)
To be held on 26th June 2010
This day course will show scouting for herbs, sustainable harvesting from the wild, fresh use, preping herbs for storage, de-hydrating.
Including teas and decoctions, culinary use of herbs, making a basic infused oil, basic formulae for oil infusions, basic salve/balm, basic massage oil, basic cream, herbal vinegars, herbal syrups, bio-regional ingredients, supporting local economy.
Location: Centre for Alternative Technology, Powys
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The Southern Homebuilding and Renovating Show
Runs from 26th June 2010 until 27th June 2010
There is no better way to achieve the home of your dreams than picking up the latest in innovative products and services, inspirational design ideas, restoration tips, cost saving solutions and functional solutions at the Homebuilding and Renovating Show.
Location: Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey
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Short Course: Rammed Earth Building - 2 Days
Runs from 21st July 2010 until 22nd July 2010
Learn to build using what mother nature provides, within my own Rammed Earth Eco-Shed on The Norfolk Broads!
This fun and friendly course will be held over two days and will cover all the essential areas of building with rammed earth. We will cover many topics together and you will take away the confidence to go forward and complete a project of your own.
Location: Norfolk Broads
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Short Course: Rammed Earth Building - 2 Days
Runs from 4th August 2010 until 5th August 2010
Learn to build using what mother nature provides, within my own Rammed Earth Eco-Shed on The Norfolk Broads!
This fun and friendly course will be held over two days and will cover all the essential areas of building with rammed earth. We will cover many topics together and you will take away the confidence to go forward and complete a project of your own.
Location: Norfolk Broads
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Eco Chic Wedding and Home Show
To be held on 19th September 2010
The Eco Chic Wedding and Home Show is a chance for eco-conscious couples to meet exhibitors across the ethical wedding and home spectrum, from green gift lists to recycled stationery, fair trade favours to seasonal flowers.
Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens
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Short Course: Rammed Earth Building - 2 Days
Runs from 22nd September 2010 until 23rd September 2010
Learn to build using what mother nature provides, within my own Rammed Earth Eco-Shed on The Norfolk Broads!
This fun and friendly course will be held over two days and will cover all the essential areas of building with rammed earth. We will cover many topics together and you will take away the confidence to go forward and complete a project of your own.
Location: Norfolk Broads
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Big Green Home Show
Runs from 29th October 2010 until 31st October 2010
The Big Green Home Show is a great place for budding self builders, renovators or home improvers to learn more about making their homes more sustainable – both in the construction and the day to day running.
There’s more to eco living than a solar panel or a wind turbine, the Big Green Home Show will help you cut through the jargon to understand the options available to you, weigh up the pros and cons of each, before making your decisions based on your particular plans, budget and lifestyle.
Location: The National Self Build and Renovation Centre, Swindon
The Northern Homebuilding and Renovating Show
Runs from 5th November 2010 until 7th November 2010
Whether you're building your home from scratch, having a major extension, remodelling your home or just keen to integrate the latest technology, The Northern Homebuilding and Renovating Show will provide you with the right products, services, advice and inspiration to enable your truly individual home to become a reality.
Location: Harrogate International Centre
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South-west Homebuilding and Renovating Show
Runs from 20th November 2010 until 21st November 2010
Whether you're building your home from scratch, having a major extension, remodelling your home or just keen to integrate the latest technology, The Homebuilding and Renovating Show will provide you with the right products, services, advice and inspiration to enable your truly individual home to become a reality.
Location: Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset
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Green Awards 2010
To be held on 25th November 2010
This year the 5th Green Awards for Excellence in Communicating Sustainability goes global. These unique Awards, accredited by the Royal Society of Arts, recognise creativity internationally that communicates the importance of corporate and social responsibility, sustainable development and ethical best practice in any sector.
The Awards illustrate the crucial role that needs to be played by green marketing and sustainability communications in informing people about green issues, products and lifestyle choices, and aim to showcase examples of excellence and best practice. According to the International Panel on Climate Change, we are just 80 months from CO2 levels pushing us into irreversible climate change.
Important dates:
Awards open for entries: May to mid-September
Shortlist announcement: Early October
Awards ceremony: 25th November 2010 in London
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