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Wild Week in Wales

Friday 15th August to Thursday 21st August 2008

A week of living close to each other and capturing the meaning of GreenSpirit: living in a loving consciousness of the interconnected world.

The Wild Week takes place at Cae Mabon in Snowdonia. Cae Mabon is set in natural woodland by a rushing river, near a deep lake, at the foot of high mountains and almost within sight of the sea. A family of beautiful, natural, earthy structures provide appealing spaces for groups to meet, retreat, work and play.

For more information see the Cae Mabon website at www.caemabon.co.uk or contact Hilary Norton t: 020 8470 3365 e: hapn(at)greenspirit.org.uk or Chris and Isabel Clarke t: 02380 552546 e: cclarke(at)scispirit.com.

Accommodation is basic (but interesting!) and we cook our meals together. (Final cost for accommodation and food will be worked out later but should not be more than £150 each).

Pictures of previous Wild Weeks can be seen at:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/90427912@N00/sets/72157594492083344/

GreenSpirit Annual Gathering

“Relating with Earth”

26^th – 28^th September 2008

At Gaunt’s House, Dorset

For more information go to:

http://www.greenspirit.org.uk/ag2008

Click here for information on past events run by GreenSpirit

Events run by GreenSpirit members, events that maybe of interest to GreenSpirit members or general news

Originally Blessed

I am a collaborator in a book called Originally Blessed that the Green Spirit community may be interested in.

This publication brings together over 65 writers, artists, composers and activists to celebrate and respond to Matthew Fox's Original Blessing,which was first published 25 years ago. The book features essays, poetry, interviews, paintings, collages, sculptures, photgraphs, music, meditations... and a recipe! At about 350 pages, including a 26-page full color art section, Originally Blessed is a wonderful collection of thought-provoking and heart-provoking works. Highly recommended. Any proceeds will be going to a charity of Matthew Fox's choosing. If you are interested order now because the first limited edition print run is about to begin and the window closes July 5th!

For more information... www.originallyblessed.org

Thanks, Mary Plaster of Duluth, Minnesota, USA

Things are Hotting UP! Cooling DOWN! In/conveniently Confusing!

Whatever the Truth of it, Tree planting can be a balancing action for our beautiful World, particularly in England, one of the least forested countries in Europe.

At Epona, 24 acres of beautiful land on the edge of Dartmoor, near Chagford, Devon we are both planting wood and enabling others to be involved.

“the best time to plant a tree is ten years ago, but if you didn’t do that…..today will do!”

In relation to Carbon, Scientists have been warning that the average British person’s carbon footprint is eleven tonnes of CO2 a year and that this must be reduced to 2.5 if we are to stand a chance of avoiding runaway climate change. The most up to date studies suggest that the reduction needs to be even greater than that.

Britain is one of the least forested countries in Europe and as trees absorb and lock up carbon as they grow, these are two good reasons to plant them. As the carbon affecting us now is that emitted fifteen years ago, it is essential that any idea of offset (or sequestration as it is often called) go hand in hand with other carbon reduction techniques.

Together lets start creating a more positive legacy for our children!

Epona, Week Down, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8ER

ojl1@btconnect.com 01647 221444 or 07518 369919

Cost £10 per tree - this includes the trees themselves, tree guards and mulch, planting and on going care/maintenance – (in the first three years trees gain from being supported to be weed free through mulching and clearing. Some organisations choose to spot spray around the trees but we would prefer not to)

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Yes, I would like to help create some wood:

Name: ______________________

Address:________________________________

Post Code: __________ E-mail: __________________

and wish to purchase_______ Trees @ £10 a tree

If you live locally enough to be involved in planting and maintaining the tree your self, then there is a £7/tree option, you are welcome to talk to us about this.

I enclose a cheque for: ………………Please make cheques payable to “Regenco” – Regenco, short for “the regeneration company”, is the not for profit organisation that bought Epona as part of its work exploring the regeneration and reintegration of land, People and Spirit.

The wood will be a mixed wood of several acres with significant open areas, and some specimen trees. If you have specific type of trees you’d like us to plant on your behalf, if we can we will. If you are unable to join a planting & tree care day but would like to visit on an another occasion, please tick here: ___.

If you are interested in further information about our work at Epona or Regenco’s broader work in general please tick: ___

Return this form to Regenco c/o Epona, Week Down, Chagford TQ13 8ER

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Radical Amazement - Responding Contemplatively to the New Universe Story

Guest Speaker : Judy Cannato

Ushaw College

Friday 27th June—Sunday 29th June 2008

Judy Cannato is the author of “Radical Amazement” –Sorin Books. She is an author, speaker and retreat facilitator, and produces a monthly email newsletter on radical amazement. Find out more from

www.judycannato.com

Diarmuid O’Murchu M.S.C commenting on “Radical Amazement” says, “Today there is a shortage of wonderful books on the marvels of creation, but Judy Cannato blends wonder and contemplation into a refreshing synthesis.” This conference will be run by St Antony’s Priory, Durham in association with Ushaw College, Durham.

Judy will lead us in a contemplative look at the new cosmology and its implications for the spiritual life. In particular, we will look at how those engaged in accompanying others on their faith journeys can integrate the new story into their own lives as well as facilitate integration for those whom they accompany.

The weekend will include input, participation and interaction as we seek the wisdom of the universe and its Creator.

To reserve one of the 50 ensuite rooms at Ushaw College and be part of this exciting weekend please complete the application form below. Total cost of conference and ensuite room £126. £25 deposit per person payable when booking.

Application Form:

Please reserve me……...place(s) on the Radical Amazement conference in June 2008.

I enclose £…………. deposit (cheque payable to St Antony’s Priory) Balance will be paid to Ushaw College at the time of the conference.

Name…………………………………………………………………………………

Address…………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

Tel……………………………………Email……………………………………

Any dietary requirements?………………………………………………

Please return form to Joan Golightly, St Antony’s Priory 74 Claypath, Durham, DH1 1QT

Less is More: Is it Really Possible to Live Better by Consuming Less?

Bristol Schumacher Conference 2008

Sat 11 Oct 08, 10am-5pm, Bristol Council House, College Green

Jonathon Porritt Programme Director & Chair

Bill McKibben: author, educator & “deep economist” “350 ppm CO2 & The Quest for Human Satisfaction”

Key Presenters:

Eugenie Harvey (We Are What We Do), Matt Harvey (poet), Simon Hooton (SWRDA), Rob Hopkins (Transition Towns), John Naish (“Enough, Breaking Free from the World of More”), Ann Pettifor (Advocacy International), Andrew Simms (NEF) and Solitaire Townsend (Futerra)

This year, we are marking the 30th Anniversary of Fritz Schumacher’s death, and we are doing things a little differently. Not so much a ‘line-up of Lecturers’ as a great sharing of new ideas from passionate advocates for change, outspoken controversialists and a dozen leading practitioners – the people making change happen on the ground now. Our theme (“Less is More”) goes right to the heart of today’s debates about climate change, worsening injustice, peak oil, the credit crunch, food security, health inequalities, resource wars and so on. Growing numbers of people now recognise that far more radical change is urgently needed – so come and spend the day with the movers and shakers, the doers and the transformers, in what surely represents the most hopeful and dynamic social movement in the UK today.

Organic Lunch by Barny Haughton, Bristol’s chef extraordinaire. Sponsors: Forum for the Future, Rathbone Greenbank Investments, SWRDA, Towry Law and Triodos Bank. Costs (lunch not included): £35 standard, £25 concessions & Schumacher Society members and £15 students. For further info or to book a ticket The Schumacher Society, Create Centre, Smeaton Rd, Bristol, BS1 6XN. Tel: 0117 903 1081 admin@schumacher.org.uk www.schumacher.org.uk

Other News

Retreat Houses

A list of Retreat Houses can be seen at:

http://www.greenspirit.org.uk/retreathouses.htm

Espacio - International Institute for Holistic Studies
Holistic Courses available in Southampton including Holistic Colour Therapy, Holistic Healing, Holistic Energy Therapy, Holistic Mediumship, Holistic Group Leader Training, Shamanic Healing, Shamanic Healing Holidays in Mexico.

All courses are accredited by the BCMA, CTA, Calamus University and DGH. Ask for a leaflet or contact the Institute now, espacio, 302 Winchester Road, Southampton SO16 6TU. Tel: 023 80366181 www.espacio-time.com. Fax: 023 80771168 infoespacio[AT]aol.com or ChMuths[AT]aol.com

Also, further information at www.greenspirit.org.uk/events/espacio.htm



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	national-events Email Addresses on this page: To stop email addresses being picked up by spammers, email addresses are disguised on this page, with the @ sign changed to [AT] Events run by GreenSpirit Wild Week in Wales Friday 15th August to Thursday 21st August 2008 A week of living close to each other and capturing the meaning of GreenSpirit: living in a loving consciousness of the interconnected world. The Wild Week takes place at Cae Mabon in Snowdonia. Cae Mabon is set in natural woodland by a rushing river, near a deep lake, at the foot of high mountains and almost within sight of the sea. A family of beautiful, natural, earthy structures provide appealing spaces for groups to meet, retreat, work and play. For more information see the Cae Mabon website at www.caemabon.co.uk or contact Hilary Norton t: 020 8470 3365 e: hapn(at)greenspirit.org.uk or Chris and Isabel Clarke t: 02380 552546 e: cclarke(at)scispirit.com. Accommodation is basic (but interesting!) and we cook our meals together. (Final cost for accommodation and food will be worked out later but should not be more than £150 each). Pictures of previous Wild Weeks can be seen at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/90427912@N00/sets/72157594492083344/ GreenSpirit Annual Gathering “Relating with Earth” 26^th – 28^th September 2008 At Gaunt’s House, Dorset For more information go to: http://www.greenspirit.org.uk/ag2008 Click here for information on past events run by GreenSpirit Events run by GreenSpirit members, events that maybe of interest to GreenSpirit members or general news Originally Blessed I am a collaborator in a book called Originally Blessed that the Green Spirit community may be interested in. This publication brings together over 65 writers, artists, composers and activists to celebrate and respond to Matthew Fox's Original Blessing,which was first published 25 years ago. The book features essays, poetry, interviews, paintings, collages, sculptures, photgraphs, music, meditations... and a recipe! At about 350 pages, including a 26-page full color art section, Originally Blessed is a wonderful collection of thought-provoking and heart-provoking works. Highly recommended. Any proceeds will be going to a charity of Matthew Fox's choosing. If you are interested order now because the first limited edition print run is about to begin and the window closes July 5th! For more information... www.originallyblessed.org Thanks, Mary Plaster of Duluth, Minnesota, USA Things are Hotting UP! Cooling DOWN! In/conveniently Confusing! Whatever the Truth of it, Tree planting can be a balancing action for our beautiful World, particularly in England, one of the least forested countries in Europe. At Epona, 24 acres of beautiful land on the edge of Dartmoor, near Chagford, Devon we are both planting wood and enabling others to be involved. “the best time to plant a tree is ten years ago, but if you didn’t do that…..today will do!” In relation to Carbon, Scientists have been warning that the average British person’s carbon footprint is eleven tonnes of CO2 a year and that this must be reduced to 2.5 if we are to stand a chance of avoiding runaway climate change. The most up to date studies suggest that the reduction needs to be even greater than that. Britain is one of the least forested countries in Europe and as trees absorb and lock up carbon as they grow, these are two good reasons to plant them. As the carbon affecting us now is that emitted fifteen years ago, it is essential that any idea of offset (or sequestration as it is often called) go hand in hand with other carbon reduction techniques. Together lets start creating a more positive legacy for our children! Epona, Week Down, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8ER ojl1@btconnect.com 01647 221444 or 07518 369919 Cost £10 per tree - this includes the trees themselves, tree guards and mulch, planting and on going care/maintenance – (in the first three years trees gain from being supported to be weed free through mulching and clearing. Some organisations choose to spot spray around the trees but we would prefer not to) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Yes, I would like to help create some wood: Name: ______________________ Address:________________________________ Post Code: __________ E-mail: __________________ and wish to purchase_______ Trees @ £10 a tree If you live locally enough to be involved in planting and maintaining the tree your self, then there is a £7/tree option, you are welcome to talk to us about this. I enclose a cheque for: ………………Please make cheques payable to “Regenco” – Regenco, short for “the regeneration company”, is the not for profit organisation that bought Epona as part of its work exploring the regeneration and reintegration of land, People and Spirit. The wood will be a mixed wood of several acres with significant open areas, and some specimen trees. If you have specific type of trees you’d like us to plant on your behalf, if we can we will. If you are unable to join a planting & tree care day but would like to visit on an another occasion, please tick here: ___. If you are interested in further information about our work at Epona or Regenco’s broader work in general please tick: ___ Return this form to Regenco c/o Epona, Week Down, Chagford TQ13 8ER - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Radical Amazement - Responding Contemplatively to the New Universe Story Guest Speaker : Judy Cannato Ushaw College Friday 27th June—Sunday 29th June 2008 Judy Cannato is the author of “Radical Amazement” –Sorin Books. She is an author, speaker and retreat facilitator, and produces a monthly email newsletter on radical amazement. Find out more from www.judycannato.com Diarmuid O’Murchu M.S.C commenting on “Radical Amazement” says, “Today there is a shortage of wonderful books on the marvels of creation, but Judy Cannato blends wonder and contemplation into a refreshing synthesis.” This conference will be run by St Antony’s Priory, Durham in association with Ushaw College, Durham. Judy will lead us in a contemplative look at the new cosmology and its implications for the spiritual life. In particular, we will look at how those engaged in accompanying others on their faith journeys can integrate the new story into their own lives as well as facilitate integration for those whom they accompany. The weekend will include input, participation and interaction as we seek the wisdom of the universe and its Creator. To reserve one of the 50 ensuite rooms at Ushaw College and be part of this exciting weekend please complete the application form below. Total cost of conference and ensuite room £126. £25 deposit per person payable when booking. Application Form: Please reserve me……...place(s) on the Radical Amazement conference in June 2008. I enclose £…………. deposit (cheque payable to St Antony’s Priory) Balance will be paid to Ushaw College at the time of the conference. Name………………………………………………………………………………… Address………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… Tel……………………………………Email…………………………………… Any dietary requirements?……………………………………………… Please return form to Joan Golightly, St Antony’s Priory 74 Claypath, Durham, DH1 1QT Less is More: Is it Really Possible to Live Better by Consuming Less? Bristol Schumacher Conference 2008 Sat 11 Oct 08, 10am-5pm, Bristol Council House, College Green Jonathon Porritt Programme Director & Chair Bill McKibben: author, educator & “deep economist” “350 ppm CO2 & The Quest for Human Satisfaction” Key Presenters: Eugenie Harvey (We Are What We Do), Matt Harvey (poet), Simon Hooton (SWRDA), Rob Hopkins (Transition Towns), John Naish (“Enough, Breaking Free from the World of More”), Ann Pettifor (Advocacy International), Andrew Simms (NEF) and Solitaire Townsend (Futerra) This year, we are marking the 30th Anniversary of Fritz Schumacher’s death, and we are doing things a little differently. Not so much a ‘line-up of Lecturers’ as a great sharing of new ideas from passionate advocates for change, outspoken controversialists and a dozen leading practitioners – the people making change happen on the ground now. Our theme (“Less is More”) goes right to the heart of today’s debates about climate change, worsening injustice, peak oil, the credit crunch, food security, health inequalities, resource wars and so on. Growing numbers of people now recognise that far more radical change is urgently needed – so come and spend the day with the movers and shakers, the doers and the transformers, in what surely represents the most hopeful and dynamic social movement in the UK today. Organic Lunch by Barny Haughton, Bristol’s chef extraordinaire. Sponsors: Forum for the Future, Rathbone Greenbank Investments, SWRDA, Towry Law and Triodos Bank. Costs (lunch not included): £35 standard, £25 concessions & Schumacher Society members and £15 students. For further info or to book a ticket The Schumacher Society, Create Centre, Smeaton Rd, Bristol, BS1 6XN. Tel: 0117 903 1081 admin@schumacher.org.uk www.schumacher.org.uk Other News Retreat Houses A list of Retreat Houses can be seen at: http://www.greenspirit.org.uk/retreathouses.htm Espacio - International Institute for Holistic Studies Holistic Courses available in Southampton including Holistic Colour Therapy, Holistic Healing, Holistic Energy Therapy, Holistic Mediumship, Holistic Group Leader Training, Shamanic Healing, Shamanic Healing Holidays in Mexico. All courses are accredited by the BCMA, CTA, Calamus University and DGH. Ask for a leaflet or contact the Institute now, espacio, 302 Winchester Road, Southampton SO16 6TU. Tel: 023 80366181 www.espacio-time.com. Fax: 023 80771168 infoespacio[AT]aol.com or ChMuths[AT]aol.com Also, further information at www.greenspirit.org.uk/events/espacio.htm