Workshops coming up ....

Don't miss the
Introduction to Bread Making Workshop on Saturday 10^th August from 2 to 4 pm.

What could be nicer for winter than a meal with your own fresh and still warm loaf of bread!  There is a $5 charge and limited places.  Phone Jane on 6260 2377 if you would like to come.

Also


The latest Sustainable Living Tasmania newsletter is available online at http://www.slt.org.au/

Contact them if you would like to attend any of their workshops.
They have a number of workshops coming up on topics that include

Tasmanian Insects: Pests or Guests
Saturday, 20 July 10am -1pm

Fencing for Farms and Gardens Workshop
Saturday, 20 July 9am - 4pm

Soil Biology and Health
Saturday 24 August 10am - 1pm

Fungi & Ferment: Making Tempeh
Tuesday, 27 August 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Increasing Crop Yields in the Home Garden
Saturday, 31 August 10am - 1pm

Edible Weed Walk
Saturday 21 September 10am 12pm

And our friends at the Food Garden Group have regular garden visits.  Check out what is happening at

http://foodgardengroup.blogspot.com.au/

News for August 2013

Coal River Valley Sustainable Living Group

We are holding an Introduction to Bread Making Workshop on Saturday 10^th August from 2 to 4 pm.  What could be nicer for winter than a meal with your own fresh and still warm loaf of bread!  There is a $5 charge and limited places.  Phone Jane on 6260 2377 if you would like to come.

If you would like to be involved with the Richmond Community Food Garden, contact  Tara on 0431966065.  The Richmond Primary School children have regular sessions at the garden.

Our next meeting is on Wednesday 14^th August at 7 pm at the Community Meeting Room, 22 Torrens Street, Richmond. 

Group contact: Penny Wadsley   Ph  6260 2950 or email pmwadsley@ozemail.com.au 

Check out our Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Coal-River-Valley-Sustainable-Living-Group/605228359504514

Richmond Village Colonial Fair Sunday 17th March 2013

Come and visit our stall at the Richmond Village Colonial Fair.  There will be free workshops on preserving and no dig gardening, delicious local produce to buy (cakes, preserves, fruit and vegetables, seedlings, lucerne hay), an electric bike to check out, games to test your skills and information on renewable power supplies for your home.

 

If you would like to be involved with the Richmond Community Food Garden, contact Tara on 0431966065.

 Our next meeting is on Wednesday 13^th March at 7 pm at the Community Meeting Room, 22 Torrens Street, Richmond. 

 Group contact: Penny Wadsley   Ph  6260 2950 or email pmwadsley@ozemail.com.au

News for November/ December  2012

The Richmond Community Food Garden was officially opened on 28th November by the Premier, Lara Giddings.  The ceremony was held in sunshine with an enthusiastic crowd in attendance.  The Leader of the Opposition, Will Hodgeman, Clarence City Mayor, Ald Doug Chipman, Aldermen and  representatives of Centacare Tamania were present. The residents of the Centacare Units and children from Richmond Primary School  will together be working in and benefiting from the garden.  The project is run by the Coal River Valley Sustainable Living Group.

We are celebrating a productive year with a BBQ at the Richmond Community Food Garden on Tuesday 11^th December, from 5:30 onwards.  BYO everything.  There will be no Wednesday meeting.

Meetings will resume on Wednesday 13^th February 2013 at 7 pm at the Community Meeting Room, 22 Torrens Street, Richmond.

Group contact: Penny Wadsley   Ph  6260 2950 or email pmwadsley@ozemail.com.au

 or visit   www.crvslg.blogspot.com

News for October 2012

October is Buy Nothing New Month

Visit the website  www.buynothingnew.com.au/

The following is an extract from it….

Buy Nothing New Month is the global movement for collective, conscientious consumption.

It's a little idea, that started in Melbourne and is spreading to the Netherlands and USA.

It's a one month challenge to buy nothing new (with the exception of essentials like food, hygiene and medicines)

It's literally about taking one month off to really think, "Do I really need it?" If I do, “can I get it second-hand, borrow it or rent it? What are my alternatives? Can I borrow from a friend? Can I swap with my neighbor?"

It's about thinking where our stuff comes from (finite resources) and where it goes when we're done (often landfill) and what are the fantastic alternatives out there to extend the life of our 'stuff'.

Wanted: Timber edging for beds at the Community Food Garden.  Hardwood  100mm x 50mm or similar.  Can anyone help?  Secondhand is fine.

The next monthly meeting is on Wednesday 10^th October at 7 pm at the Community Meeting Room, 22 Torrens Street, Richmond.

Group contact: Penny Wadsley   Ph  6260 2950 or email pmwadsley@ozemail.com.au

 or visit   www.crvslg.blogspot.com