Monthly Archives: March 2008

Kinsale Spring Fair

Posted on 31 March 2008 by Graham

I was back down in Kinsale at the end of the Easter break on Saturday for the Transition Towns Spring Fair. Organised by permaculture students and members of Transition Towns Kinsale with Kinsale Tidy Towns, it consisted of a market … Continue reading →

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Of Tipis and Yurts

Posted on 24 March 2008 by Graham

I have always been interested in the simple nomadic life- although I am now settled in Derryduff for nearly 7 years- and lived in a tipi in Shropshire for a year in 1989. During this time I made frequent visits … Continue reading →

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Joe Polaischer R.I.P.

Posted on 3 March 2008 by Graham

I only just noticed on David Holmgren’s website the sad passing on Feb 14th of Permaculture Elder Joe Polaischer. Originally from Austria, Joe was founder, with his partner Trish Allen, of Rainbow Valley farm in New Zealand. I had the … Continue reading →

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Powerdown TV Show

Posted on 2 March 2008 by Graham

I have not been posting very regularly recently and part of the reason is that I have been very busy moving into the now (mainly) finished timber cabin. I am delighted to have moved into this cosy space. Warm, functional … Continue reading →

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The Transition Handbook

Posted on 1 March 2008 by Graham

Book Review The Transition Handbook From oil dependency to local resilience Rob Hopkins Green Books 2008 Pbck; 240pp The transition Handbook is available from www.transition culture.org “The concept of energy descent, and of the Transition approach, is a simple one: … Continue reading →

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