Yes, we are *Manchester* Climate Monthly. But there is – we are told – life beyond the M60. And we have a soft spot for the Workers’ Education Association. So, if you know of anyone Burnley way or thereabouts who might be interested, please do forward this below to them…
…Burnley courses for adults (19yrs+)
In conjunction with – The Groundwork Pennine Lancashire Trust Offshoots Pemaculture Project
And the Ribble rivers Trust
April 2013 – C3834532 – Woodland management (5 x 6 hrs) Weeklong course –
Course includes , Sustainable and historical management of woodlands,Survey techniques, plant identification, presentation of data,Practical woodland management, Techniques for coppicing, pollarding and small tree felling and planting plus many other aspects of woodland management
When – Monday –Friday April 22nd – 26th 2013. 10 am start
Venue – The Offshoots Permaculture project Townley Hall Gallery and Museum grounds Cost – £93 or free*
June 2013 –C3834737 River Habitat course in conjunction and part sponsored with the Ribble Rivers Trust
A short course designed to increase both practical skills and awareness of the important issues surrounding river habitat management. This is a pioneering course which is predominantly practical and includes riverine species recognition, invasive species management, river bank maintenance, Burnley’s river heritage and land management for water catchment and quality. There will also be a full day learning First Aid. Completion of the course will result in achievement of two recognised certificates from both The Ribble Rivers Trust and the WEA and opportunities for further progression.
When – Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Start – 11th and 12th June, 18 and19th, 25 and 26th, 2 and 3rd July
9.30 am – 4pm
Venue – The Offshoots Permaculture project Townley Hall Gallery and Museum grounds Cost – £130.20 or free*
June- July 2013 C3834494- Permaculture PART 2 – ( 7 x 6 hrs) Weeklong course –
This course is part of the full permaculture design certificate and develops the concepts of sustainable development through permaculture ethics and principles. Empowering individuals to make informed choices in how they live their lives. To learn how and have fun whilst turning problems into solutions.
Entry Requirements: Completion of Part 1 of this course.
Progression Route: Full permaculture design certificate
Students require stout footwear, warm clothing and a lunch as all these courses have elements of outdoors practical activity
Venue – The Offshoots Permaculture project Townley Hall Gallery and Museum grounds Cost – £130.20 or free* When June 2- 8th 10- 5pm
Permaculture part one – Please put your names on the waiting list C3834411 for us to contact you with new dates of the next part one course
– PRE BOOKING ESSENTIAL for week long courses- 0151 243 5340
For more information or to register your interest please contact Elaine Bennet at ebennet@wea.org.uk or 07795976394
*Free to those on specified means tested benefits .
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