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The National Self Build and Renovation Show 2010
Runs from 26th February 2010 until 28th February 2010
Whether you're interested in building your own home, doing some serious home improvements, renovating an older property to bring it back to life or converting a building to create a stylish new home, this is the Show for you!
Each day we'll have 4 theatres featuring seminars from more than 25 specialists; live demos featuring key product installations; two sets of walking workshops; free appointments with over 20 different experts; over 200 companies showcasing their products in our exhibitor area, and that's not even mentioning our permanent features which range from audio tours to show homes, a builders' merchant area through to the Design Centre, amongst others.
Location: The National Self Build and Renovation Centre, Swindon
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Ecobuild
Runs from 2nd March 2010 until 4th March 2010
Ecobuild is the world's biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment.
Combining an 850 exhibitor-strong product showcase with more than 100 free conference and seminar sessions and dozens of interactive educational attractions, Ecobuild connects formal learning with practical experience, and with products and suppliers.
Location: Earls Court, London
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Short Course: The Whole Home: Ecological Building from New
Runs from 5th March 2010 until 7th March 2010
This introductory course will cover ecological building design and is useful for those who want an overview and an introduction to sustainable building. Topics covered will include low energy consumption, green building technologies, healthier habitats, the use of environmentally friendly building materials and water efficiency, conservation and sanitation.
Location: Centre for Alternative Technology, Powys
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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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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 9th 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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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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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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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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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
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