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Schedule of Events, Courses and

Happenings at Cloughjordan Ecovillage

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Cloughjordan Ecovillage as a Learning Community "Climate change is the greatest challenge of our time affecting all of humanity. Many hope that new technologies will resolve the problem but experts recognise that, to be successful, behavioural and lifestyle change is also required. This is best done through strong communities that can build resilience, practices of sharing and mutual learning. Society needs models like Cloughjordan Ecovillage to research and model the transition. "Cloughjordan Ecovillage is an award winning sustainable neighbourhood in the Irish rural town of Cloughjordan in Tipperary. Uniquely, it was conceived and is being developed by its current and future residents, under the umbrella of an educational charity, founded in 1999: Sustainable Projects Ireland (CHY13328). "The Ecovillage was envisioned as a destination for learning-by-doing and action research into sustainability, resilience, community living and rural regeneration. 100 adults and 35 children are now living in the ecovillage, and over 15 businesses, co-operatives and learning providers are also based there making it a dynamic ecosystem of innovation. "Through its renewable energy heating system, its well-insulated houses, its community farm, its green enterprise centre with co-working and a digital fabrication lab, its community woodlands, its research relationships with Ireland’s universities, the project acts as a powerful model for the transition to a low-carbon society and the building of community resilience. "Its location in an existing settlement helps with its mission of mainstreaming sustainability. With a target of 130 housing units, the Ecovillage is still developing. We are planning a process to systematically reduce our ecological footprint over time, learning new means to achieve this and sharing these through our education. A visit or participating in a course here is stimulating, interesting — and also a great day out!

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Accommodation at Django’s Accommodation is available in Cloughjordan Ecovillage. To book Django’s Eco-Hostel see www.djangoshostel.com or call +353 87 256 9348. "Some B&B accommodation is available in Cloughjordan Ecovillage "If you are inspired by our vision, please consider supporting our educational work. We invite you to join our worldwide community of supporters and become a Friend or Patron. You can become a Friend for as little as €5 a month or a Patron from €250 a year. The benefits and perks of membership include discounts on courses run by Cloughjordan Ecovillage and free invitations to selected events. "This programme is liable to change

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Many other ongoing drop-in classes & meet-up’s also take place in Cloughjordan including: "Yoga Mondays 11am-12.30pm and 8pm-9.30pm Contact Grainne for more information: 086 8518321 Wednesday 6.30pm - 7.45pm & 8pm - 9.15pm (advanced) Contact Majella for more information: 086 1536354 Cloughjordan Circus Club Circus classes for those aged 8 to 80! Skills taught include juggling, diabolo, stilt-walking, tight-wire, unicycle, hula hooping and more. For more information contact Jo on 086 373 5232 Martial Arts Kick boxing for all ages every Thursday Contact Patrick 086 167 5034 Non Violent Communication Study group and occasional workshops Contact Aaron 087 766 1667 "

Dark Skies Community Discussion group exploring responsible lighting and dark sky stewardship, and the development of a night sky viewing site. Contact Gemma 086 8612959 The Cloughjordan Writers' Group Meet every Sunday in Sheelagh na Gig bookshop from 1.30 to 3.30. Anyone who is serious about writing well and providing supportive comment to other writers is welcome to attend. Ciorcal Comhrá Meeting Wednesday evenings in the Thomas MacDonagh Heritage Centre, all levels of Irish welcome. Contact Annemarie 087 976 4968 Cloughjordan Amnesty International Group Meeting monthly and hold occasional letter writing marathons, all welcome, contact Patrick 086 167 5034 Cloughjordan to Palestine Group An informal group of people who would like to develop connections and actions for justice in Palestine. Contact Ben 087 900 2377

Ongoing throughout the year. Guided Tours of the Ecovillage Leaving from Sheelagh na Gig bookshop on the Main Street of Cloughjordan at 3pm every Saturday and Sunday "EdVisits - Visit the Ecovillage with your school, group or organisation Cloughjordan Ecovillage can design a schedule and content to the specific interests of the group on request. A typical visit can be one or more days. "[1] Ecovillage Introduction An active learning experience, opening with a presentation on the Ecovillage, followed by a guided tour in small groups and a facilitated discussion. (Duration up to 5 hours. Typically 11am to 4pm) "[2] Ecovillage Exploration (Residential) A community-based learning experience on a sustainability topic relevant to participants - an extended version of [1] - often including some practical work. (Duration 2 days or more) "For more info, options or booking: email [email protected]

Ecovillage 3rd Level Module The ecovillage offers an academic module accredited through various universities on the transition to a low-carbon society based on the practical example of what it has achieved to date. "This module is adapted to the needs of particular groups of students and is offered in the ecovillage. For more info, [email protected] "Learning Journeys - CPD and Study Visits for Professionals Cultivate in association with the Ecovillage work with professional groups to devise a personalised itinerary on their specific area of interest. "These are focused on topics such as renewable energy, green building, local food, community resilience and sustainable tourism, These study tours can range from one to several days, depending on the itinerary developed, we recommend at least two days to allow for a more immersive experience. "For more info, options or booking: email [email protected]

Saturday 30th January

Serious Sourdough - Riot Rye 10am - 6pm Riot Rye Bakehouse & Bread school €120 incl. lunch

This course builds on our Sourdough Course. It will expand on those

techniques already learned and introduce you to a new range of

possibilities for working with natural fermentation. It is suitable for

home and professional bakers alike who already have some experience

baking sourdough breads, as well as professional pastry chefs who

wish to broaden their repertoire. http://www.riotrye.ie/book/#/

"Saturday 30th January

Hanz Araki and Colleen Raney in Concert Dinner 6pm Concert 8pm WeCreate

Award winning North American traditional musicians Colleen Raney

(vocals) and Hanz Araki (flute, vocals) will be giving a one-night-only

unforgettable performance in support of Cloughjordan Ecovillage.

Enjoy a pre-concert meal prepared with local produce and served in a

convivial community setting. Tickets are €15 each for the concert and

dinner, or save €5 by buying both for €25. You can buy tickets at

Sheelagh na Gig bookshop

"Thursday 11th February

Seeking our votes A meeting with candidates in the Offaly constituency 8pm Thomas MacDonagh Heritage Centre, Cloughjordan

As we prepare for the general election, Cloughjordan voters have the

added challenge of being in a new constituency and getting to know a

new suite of candidates. All the candidates standing for election to the

Dáil in the Offaly constituency are being invited to this meeting. Each

will be asked to introduce themselves and their policy platform briefly.

The meeting will then open to questions and discussion.

Saturday 13th February

Sourdough Course 11am - 5.45pm Riot Rye Bakehouse & Bread school €95 incl. lunch

You will gain an understanding of how to blend flours and flavours

and refresh your sourdough starters. Using temperature and various

fermentation techniques, you will learn how to work with the subtle

and complex textures, flavours and forms of your breads.

You will bring home with you a selection of breads, fresh sourdough

starter and the confidence to bake real bread at home! http://www.riotrye.ie/book/#/

"Wednesday 24th February

The Art of Facilitation Cultivate in association with Cloughjordan Ecovillage and the Change Exploratory 10am - 5pm WeCreate Workspace €50 (€40 concession)

Develop your competencies in facilitating groups and using new tools

to host transformational conversations in your community or

organisation. This full-day course will provide participants with new

tools and processes to better host meetings, facilitate participative

events, and cultivate flourishing communities. This event will

examine the changing role of the facilitator as a catalyst for change,

and is aimed at those that have no background in facilitation and

also those who are seeking to refine skills and enrich their skill-set. To book or for more information see www.cultivate.ie or contact Aaron at [email protected]

Thursday 25th February

Beyond Paris: Facing the Challenges 8pm Thomas MacDonagh Heritage Centre Welcome to the Transition: What does the Paris Climate Agreement

mean for Ireland Speaker: Dr. Cara Augustenborg, lecturer in climate

change at University College Dublin and Chairperson of Friends of the

Earth Ireland. She is also Ireland's first Climate Leader as part of Al

Gore's Climate Reality Project. The early part of Cara's climate career

was spent teaching the environmental science and impacts of climate

change. Frustrated with the emphasis on climate problems instead of

solutions in public debate, Cara's communication of the climate crisis

now focuses on solutions and the societal and economic co-benefits of

transitioning to a fossil-fuel free society. Following the historic Paris

Climate Agreement, Cara will present her vision of where Ireland is

headed as part of this global low-carbon transition. Talks begin at 8:15. Donations will be requested to pay for the rent of the room. ""

January - February 2016

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Saturday 5th March

Feeding Ourselves Accelerating the Transition to a Locally-Based Economic Model of Agriculture and Food Distribution. Cloughjordan Community Farm in partnership with Cultivate 10.00 - 17.00 - WeCreate Workspace, Cloughjordan Ecovillage - €30

You are invited to a national gathering of people involved, or getting

involved, in community food initiatives. It is now very clear that we

need to accelerate a transition to low carbon and resilient food and

agriculture systems, which ensure local and global food security,

provide economic and social opportunities for our local areas, and

protects the soil on which our agriculture depends.

This event will examine how communities can build resilience and

benefit from establishing co-operative food systems, it seeks to

nurture the local food economy by facilitating connections between

initiatives such as Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), food

coops & buyers clubs, community gardens, grow projects, community

kitchens, and local food supply and distribution systems.

"This gathering aims to strengthen the Irish CSA network, develop

local solidarity-based partnerships between producers and consumers

with Urgenci, the International Network for CSA’s, and progress a

more just food production model with Food Sovereignty Ireland. Places are limited, if you would like to book a place at this event send an email to [email protected]

"Saturday 5th March

Farm Flicks POLYFACES: A WORLD OF MANY CHOICES 19.00 - WeCreate Workspace, Cloughjordan Ecovillage

A convivial evening film screening and discussion with Cloughjordan

Community Farm. This film hands us a powerful message about the

power of our choices as consumers and is a heady reminder of the

importance of community and connection.

Saturday 5th March

Introduction to Baking Real Bread 11am - 5.45pm Riot Rye Bakehouse & Bread school €95 incl. lunch

This course will give you a fundamental understanding of the best

types of flours to use, how to get the best results baking in your home

oven and how to best incorporate home baking into your daily routine.

It is suitable for complete beginners as well as the more experienced

home baker who is looking to enhance and deepen their skills.



Sunday 6th March

Irish Workhorse Association AGM Midday Cloughjordan Community Farm

The IWAI promote and support the use of working horses in Ireland

and to encourage existing horse owners to use their horses for

driving and draft work.

"Thursday 10th March

Beyond Paris: Facing the Challenges Ecovillage Learning Community

8pm Thomas MacDonagh Heritage Centre

Speakers: Dr Oliver Moore and Dr Rónán Kennedy

New Ideas or False Hopes? International, European, and Irish Climate Change Law and Policy

After COP-21

Dr Rónán Kennedy is a lecturer in the School of Law in NUIG. Ronan

will explore the strengths and weaknesses of the Paris Agreement and

discus what differences it may make to European law and policy in the

future. He will also consider the Climate Action and Low Carbon

Development Act 2015.

Farming & Climate Change. Dr Oliver Moore writes a weekly column on organic food and farming

for the Irish Examiner, lectures in University College Cork and the EU

Correspondent with ARC2020.eu, a platform of 150+ NGOs

campaigning for better food. Oliver will discuss the implications of

agreements made in Paris on land use and agriculture and focus on

the changes needed - however politically contentious - for agri-food to

adapt to and mitigate climate change. Talks begin at 8:15. Donations will be requested to pay for the rent of the room.

March 2016

Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th March

Local Energy Transition Accelerator WeCreate Workspace - Cultivate & Cloughjordan Ecovillage

With the renewed consensus on climate change following CoP21 in

Paris, the focus of the White Paper on Ireland’s Transition to a Low

Carbon Energy Future 2015-2030 on the role of citizens and

communities and a new government to be formed in the next few

months, there is a unique opportunity to accelerate the actions that

will make local energy transition a reality. This event aims to ensure

those actions happen in ways that are fair, socially inclusive and

contributing to the well-being of communities. This is an invite only event. Contact [email protected] for details

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"Thursday 24th March

Beyond Paris: Facing the Challenges 8pm Thomas MacDonagh Heritage Centre. An Ecovillage Learning Community Event

Speaker: Professor Barry McMullin, Executive Dean, Faculty of

Engineering and Computing, Dublin City University ‘The Paris Accord: The challenges of implementation’

The Paris Accord sets the ambitious objective of keeping global

average temperatures ‘to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels

and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above

pre-industrial levels’ yet offers few means to achieve it. Talks begin at 8:15. Donations will be requested to pay for the rent of the room.

"Saturday 2nd April

Bees & Willow 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm, €10 including tea & honeycake

Creating living willow fencing with Lian Callaghan & planting bee-

friendly flower beds in former Nursery.Participants will receive

priority purchase of surplus honey when available. Please support this

initiative to help create a Community Apiary that demonstrates best

practice in Cloughjordan. To book your place please call Tara 087 743 4117 or Veronica 086 085 1576

Saturday 2nd April









"Wednesday 6th April

Ecovillage Learning Community Measuring our Ecological Footprint: Learning the Lessons 7.30 WeCreate Workspace. Donation

This session will examine what we can learn from the measurement of

our EF, focusing on the five components of our consumption impacts:

energy, waste, food, transport and water. Discussion will draw on the

results for the ecovillage as a whole; members who got their individual

household EFs are invited to share the lessons to help enrich and

deepen what we can learn. All attending will be encouraged to offer

their lessons. The objective is to arrive at a deeper understanding of

what we can all learn from each other. Dr Vincent Carragher, who

carried out the measurement of the EF for us, has kindly agreed to

participate in these sessions. He will give an initial overview of the

distinctive features of the ecovillage's EF and will lead the discussion.

Beginning Thursday 21st April

Unconsciously Awake An 8 week course in Lucid Dreaming and Mindful Sleeping Donation-based, 11am - 12.15pm, Thursdays, Venue TBC

An introductory course to explore lucid dreaming and bring curiosity

& awareness to the subtleties of sleep. (A lucid dream is a dream in

which you realise you’re dreaming while actually sound asleep) Learn

to remember your dreams, extend some awareness into the usual

unconscious ‘black out’ period of sleeping and make some use of the

third of our day we usually switch off for. Using these practices of the

night, we can bring a rich curiosity to going to sleep and use this state

to explore the depths of our unconscious mind for learning, self

growth and, of course, fun! - Allowing the night to be of more benefit

to our waking lives than simply getting a good night’s sleep. For more details or simply interested in lucid dreaming, contact Aaron 087 7661667

March - April 2016

April 2016

Thursday 21st April

Measuring our Ecological Footprint: Planning to reduce our impact. 7.30 WeCreate Workspace. Donation

This session will discuss ways we can together reduce our EF,

drawing on the lessons of the previous session. Vincent will offer

some ideas as to what we could do. The objective is to elaborate a plan

to reduce our EF and to decide on when we are going to measure it

again with a view to finding evidence of our success.

"Saturday 23rd April


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"Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th April

Permaculture Design Course FETAC (QQI) L5 (Weekend 1)

Cultivate Course at WeCreate Workspace

This QQI L5 registered Permaculture Design Course provides

participants with a balanced combination of theory and outdoor

practical place-based learning. The course emphasises both ecological

and social permaculture covering topics such as perennial plants,

agro-forestry, soil health and new ways of thinking about land

management. A lively, participatory and thought-provoking experience

is guaranteed. For more details and booking contact Philippa at [email protected] or on 0505 56060 "Sunday 24th April

Food Sovereignty Proclamation Lunch Cloughjordan Community Farm

The Farm Members meeting and lunch hosted as part of the #FoodSov

social media movement in support of The Irish Food Sovereignty

Proclamation; how we value our local food, our agriculture systems

and our communities and how we want to change them for the better.

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Tuesday 26th April

Learning Journey To Cloughjordan Ecovillage For Community Groups Based in Clare Cultivate in association with Clare County Council

This unique experience for PPN members will visit Cloughjordan

Ecovillage to see the many environmental features, and to explore

how we improve participation in the development of sustainable

communities and the local economy. To book a free place contact Cepta McDonagh - Environment Section, Clare County Council, [email protected]

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Wednesday 27th April

Learning Journey To Cloughjordan Ecovillage For Community Groups Based in County Limerick Cultivate in association with Limerick County Council




communities and the local economy. To book a free place contact Sinead McDonnell - Environmental Awareness Officer, Limerick County Council [email protected]

"Thursday 28th April

Learning Journey To Cloughjordan Ecovillage For Community Groups Based in County Tipperary

Cultivate in association with Tipperary County Council




communities and the local economy. To book a free place contact Corena Ward, Tipperary PPN Coordinator, [email protected] "Saturday 30th April

An Enquiry into A New Story for Humanity Cloughjordan Ecovillage - 19.00-22.00 - Venue TBA

This feature length film offers a gateway into the evolutionary

consciousness that will propel us as a species to recognise and

embody our interdependence in harmony with the planet and in

partnership with all life. Featuring Satish Kumar, Elisabet Sahtouris,

Charles Eisenstein and many more.

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May 2016 Sunday 1st May

Revolutionary Vision 1916 and 2016: Thomas MacDonagh’s Legacy Fís Réabhlóide 1916 agus 2016: Oidhreacht Thomás MhicDhonnacha The Ecovillage session in the Cloughjordan Honours Thomas MacDonagh Weekend.

15.30 Bilingual Tour of the Ecovillage leaving from Sheelagh na Gig

on Cloughjordan Main Street

16.30 Presentation in the Thomas MacDonagh Heritage Centre

The weekend is a celebration of the heritage and culture of

Cloughjordan and legacy of Thomas MacDonagh. In this bilingual talk,

Professor Peadar Kirby will compare the vision that motivated

Thomas MacDonagh and his comrades with the vision that motivates

the promoters of the ecovillage today. He will examine the lessons we

can learn from the life and work of Thomas MacDonagh.

"Sa chaint dátheangach seo, déanfaidh an tOllamh Peadar Kirby

comparáid idir an fhís a spreag Tomás MacDonnacha agus a

chomrádaithe céad bliain ó sin agus an fhís a spreagann lucht an

éiceaphobail sa lá atá inniu ann. Scrúdóidh sé na ceachtanna is féidir

linn a fhoghlaim óna shaol agus a shaothair. "For more information on the full weekend programme please contact the Thomas MacDonagh Heritage Centre http://www.macdonaghheritage.ie

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Friday 29th April to Sunday 1st May

‘Sharing the Music’ Training with Susie Ro Prater Django’s Hostel & WeCreate Workspace - €280

A weekend residential training for aspiring Harmony Singing

facilitators and choir leaders.

Limited to 20 participants - FULLY BOOKED! http://www.jennyfahy.com/5rhythms/harmony-singing/

"Monday 2nd May

Harmony Singing Workshop with Susie Ro Prater 11am to 5pm, Cloughjordan Methodist Hall

€45 waged/€35 unwaged, student, retired (cost includes a light lunch) Booking deposit required - Email Jenny Fahy to book [email protected] or phone 086 3123429

http://www.jennyfahy.com/5rhythms/harmony-singing/

"Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th May

Permaculture Design Course FETAC (QQI) L5 (Weekend 2) Cultivate Course at WeCreate Workspace







is guaranteed. For more details and booking contact Philippa at [email protected] or on 0505 56060

Wednesday 11th May

Housing Ourselves Co-operatively Cloughjordan CoHousing in association with Cultivate

10am - 5pm - WeCreate Workspace

New models of housing will be needed in order to ensure homes for

people on lower incomes and to contribute to mitigating the effects of

climate change. Following on from last year’s ‘Housing Ourselves Co-

operatively’ held in October 2015, this event will comprise of a series

of discussions with keynote presentations from people involved in the

various aspects of developing Co-Housing schemes. Cloughjordan Co-

Housing has been working on designing and financing a Co-Housing

scheme in Cloughjordan Ecovillage. The event aims to bring together

those interested in setting up a co-housing project, community

development and housing agencies, planners, architects and social

finance organisations to look at making Co-Housing a reality in

Ireland. For full details and booking see www.cultivate.ie or contact Davie at [email protected]

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May 2016 Saturday 14th May

Serious Sourdough 10am - 6pm Riot Rye Bakehouse & Bread school €120 incl. lunch

This course builds on our Sourdough Course. It will expand on those

techniques already learned and introduce you to a new range of

possibilities for working with natural fermentation.

It is suitable for home and professional bakers alike who already have

some experience baking sourdough breads, as well as professional

pastry chefs who wish to broaden their repertoire. http://www.riotrye.ie/book/#/

"Wednesday 18th May

Rise Up: The power of the arts to inspire change Cloughjordan Arts in association with Cultivate 10am - 5pm WeCreate Workspace

A one day symposium on the role of the artist in times of transition.

The focus will be on 1916 and the power of the arts and creativity

today to change our sense of what is possible in the world. Hosted by

Cultivate in partnership with Cloughjordan Arts. For more details and booking contact Davie at [email protected]

"Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd May

Permaculture Design Course FETAC (QQI) L5 (Weekend 3) Cultivate Course in WeCreate Workspace







is guaranteed. For more details and booking contact Philippa at [email protected] or on 0505 56060

"Saturday 21st May

Bees and Honey Cloughjordan Community Apiary

Learn about bees and honey production at our community apiary; an

initiative to build capacity and demonstrates best practice in

beekeeping in Cloughjordan. To book your place please call Tara 087 743 4117 or Veronica 086 085 1576

Sunday 22nd May

Biodiversity and Livelihoods in Cloughjordan Ecovillage 12.30pm - 2.30pm, Cloughjordan Ecovillage Starting from WeCreate Workspace, Cloughjordan Ecovillage, Cloughjordan, County Tipperary

RTE’s “EcoEye” presenter Anja Murray will give a presentation and

lead a tour of the biodiversity elements of Cloughjordan Ecovillage.

The focus of this session will be Biodiversity and Livelihoods, the

theme of the national Biodiversity Week. Anja Murray is an

environmental policy analyst and ecologist. She has long been an

environmental advocate and has been active in highlighting the

importance of protecting our natural environment, wildlife and

ecosystems. This is a free event held in association with the

Cloughjordan Community Development Committee's 2016 National

Biodiversity Week Programme, Supported by Notice Nature and the

Irish Environmental Network. For more details contact [email protected] or see www.thevillage.ie For the full programme of this year’s Cloughjordan Biodiversity Week see www.cloughjordan.ie

"Saturday 28th May

Voices Rising: An incendiary evening of stories, songs, poems and conversation. This is a Cloughjordan Arts event in Birr Theatre & Arts Centre. 8pm €10/15

Notorious troubadour Fergus Costello, champion spoken-word poet

Cormac Lally (Scene of the Rhyme), and activist-rapper Temper-

Mental MissElayneous (Connected, RTE 2) share the stage in a show

that mixes poetry, storytelling, humour and music with revolutionary

passion! Music and additional stories will also be included by

Cloughjordan based performers. A fundraiser for the Community amphitheater project in Cloughjordan Ecovillage. Box office hours: Monday - Friday - 1pm-5.30pm - 057 9122911

"Tuesday 31st May

Sourdough Course - Riot Rye 11am - 5.45pm Riot Rye Bakehouse & Bread school €95 incl. lunch







http://www.riotrye.ie/book/#/


June 2016 Thursday 9th June

Cap Global Carbon Feasta: The Foundation for the Economics of Sustainability and Cultivate

10.00 - 17.00 - WeCreate Workspace

The current international regime of nation-state governments has

failed to ensure that the global economy operates within planetary

boundaries. This event will explore the potential for Feasta's proposal

to introduce a citizen led, global-scale licensing scheme to limit the

global production of fossil fuels "CapGlobalCarbon". For full details see www.feasta.ie

"Friday 10th June

On the Commons: Open Source Circular Economy WeCreate FabLab and Cultivate

10.00 - 17.00 - WeCreate Workspace

This event is for people interested in accelerating a commons approach

to the circular and local economy. This will be a local event in a global

hackathon called OSCEdays and will be focused on hands-on action

rather than a traditional conference with presentations. We will be

focused on local challenges and connected to and communicating with

an international network of experts and activists through the

OSCEdays Platform, where challenges, questions, ideas, documentation

and skills can be shared. For full details see www.cultivate.ie and for booking contact [email protected]

"Saturday 11th June

On the Commons: Community FabLab Open Day WeCreate FabLab and Cultivate

On the Commons continues with a Fab Lab open day and a continuation

of the projects initiated in the OSCEdays event. For full details see www.cultivate.ie and for booking contact [email protected]

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"Sunday 12th June

Street Feast Market Square, Cloughjordan Ecovillage, 1.30pm onwards

Come and join the community of Cloughjordan for a pop-up bring &

share community meal! Or “Street Feast”!

Open to absolutely everyone, no limit on numbers – the more people,

the more food. the more food there is, the more people we need there to

eat it. Simple – the more, the merrier. For those new to Bring & Share:

simply bring a dish for lunch, a dessert, or an edible of some kind along

with yourself and instantly we have a diverse menu for all to enjoy.

The meal will be in the market square in the Ecovillage, from 1.30pm

onwards. Please bring enough plates and cutlery for yourselves &

musicians, feel free to bring instruments!

Saturday 25th June

Eco-Learn: An Ecovillage Experience 11am to 5pm - Cloughjordan Ecovillage - €35

€5 reduction if you travel by train

A taste of of life in our community for those interested in building,

living & working in Cloughjordan Ecovillage. This special even, which

includes presentations, tours and visits to homes, is designed for all

the people who are considering a shift to living on a more sustainable

basis. Online booking: http://www.thevillage.ie Enquiries to [email protected]

Saturday 25th June

SpeakEATsy 8pm to late - WeCreate, Cloughjordan Ecovillage

Cloughjordan Ecovillage, WeCreate, Cloughjordan Community Farm,

Riot Rye, Cultivate, Sheelagh na Gig, the Night Orchard.& the Co-op cafe

An evening of food, conviviality and conversation with words and

poetry to engage and challenge you, music to entertain and, in the very

end, make you move your body.

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July & August 2016 Saturday 23rd July









Friday 12th - Sunday 21st August

Permaculture Design CourseCultivate, WeCreate Workspace Join the ecovillage's resident experts of permaculture, gardening, farming, green building and community resilience for this unique, yearly opportunity to learn invaluable design and practical skills. This is Cultivate's 8th year holding the UK Permaculture Association accredited Permaculture Design Certificate ("PDC") Course at Cloughjordan Ecovillage. For more details and booking contact Philippa at [email protected] or on 0505 56060 "Saturday 13th August

Sourdough Course 11am - 5.45pm Riot Rye Bakehouse & Bread school €95 incl. lunch You will gain an understanding of how to blend flours and flavours and refresh your sourdough starters. Using temperature and various fermentation techniques, you will learn how to work with the subtle and complex textures, flavours and forms of your breads. You will bring home with you a selection of breads, fresh sourdough starter and the confidence to bake real bread at home! http://www.riotrye.ie/book/#/ ""

Friday 19th to Monday 22nd August

All Ireland Permaculture Gathering 2016 The All Ireland Permaculture Gathering is about bringing people and ideas together who share a common interest in sustainable and ethical methods to building a better world. "First held in Co. Wicklow in 2011 between 200 & 300 people have

attended the gathering each year since. It is a weekend camp to

support the development of Permaculture in Ireland & Northern

Ireland by providing an opportunity to network, celebrate and learn

together. It is not a passive event laid on by others, but rather an

active participatory gathering which is co-created by a year team and

camp attendees. People come and host talks and workshops, share

skills and information and participate in this dynamic community

event. "For further information contact [email protected] Saturday 27th August

Introduction to Baking Real Bread 11am - 5.45pm Riot Rye Bakehouse & Bread school €95 incl. lunch This course will give you a fundamental understanding of the best types of flours to use, how to get the best results baking in your home oven and how to best incorporate home baking into your daily routine. It is suitable for complete beginners as well as the more experienced home baker who is looking to enhance and deepen their skills. You will bring home with you a selection of breads, fresh sourdough starter and the confidence to bake real bread at home! http://www.riotrye.ie/book/#/ "





September 2016

Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th September

Global Green at the Electric Picnic This pop-up ecovillage is a diverse community of cultural creatives,

activists, artists, musicians, foodies, hackers, social entrepreneurs and

slam poets, brought together by Cultivate, supported by an alliance of

learning providers from Cloughjordan Ecovillage and across Ireland.

This dynamic and green edge of the Electric Picnic showcases new

musical acts, offers the most authentic food on site and hosts

discussions on radical ideas for a community-led future that works.

The theme of Global Green in 2016 is ‘Making the transition to a

resilient and low carbon society’ and will be highlighting the work of

Cloughjordan Ecovillage.

For more information see www.electricpicnic.ie

Saturday 24th September

Eco-Learn: An Ecovillage Experience 11am to 5pm - Cloughjordan Ecovillage - €35 with €5 reduction if you travel by train A taste of of life in our community for those interested in building, living & working in Cloughjordan Ecovillage. This special event, which includes presentations, tours and visits to homes, is designed for all the people who are considering a shift to living on a more sustainable basis. Online booking: http://www.thevillage.ie Enquiries to [email protected]

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Tuesday 11th & Wednesday 12th October

Schools for Resilience Training Seminar A Cultivate Course at WeCreate Workspace

This seminar will introduce a new approach in environmental school

education and ESD, Education for Sustainable Development, based on

community action and a constructivist approach, in which students will

define the most adequate solutions to their local community. Schools

for Resilience is a set of teaching materials aimed to nurture capacities

in community sustainability and resilience, using a holistic and

comprehensive Place Based Learning methodology. The module is

competency based and fosters initiative, a sense of place,

entrepreneurship and creativity around adaptation to challenges such

as climate change. For full details and booking see www.cultivate.ie or contact Davie at [email protected]

"Monday 17th - Saturday 22nd October

Convergence Sustainable Living Festival Convergence is a sustainable living festival that Cultivate Living and Learning, have curated since 2000. For this, the 21st Convergence, a number of workshops and facilitated conversations are being offered across the island. A number of Convergence events will be held in Cloughjordan. For full details and full schedule see www.cultivate.ie or contact Davie at [email protected] "Sunday 23rd October

Féile na nÚll The Harvest, Horse and Apple festival Cloughjordan Ecovillage, Riot Rye, Cloughjordan Community Farm,

Cultivate and WeCreate. A weekend festival celebrating food, horse

ploughing, apples and rural tradition in Cloughjordan Ecovillage. For further details [email protected]

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Thursday 27 October

Virtual Currencies, Blockchain and Local Communities 10.00 - 16.00 WeCreate Workspace, Organised by Cloughjordan Ecovillage in collaboration with the School of Law at the National University of Ireland Galway. Virtual currencies and blockchain technologies are touted as solutions to some of the issues involved in the transition to a low-carbon, decentralised and more resilient economy. This workshop will explore the possibilities of these tools for transparency and governance,, discuss practical challenges in moving from hype to real applications, and report on a pilot project based in the eco-village. For further details [email protected] "Tuesday 8th - Thursday 10th November

New Ways of Teaching and LearningFacilitation Training WeCreate Workspace - Cultivate

Develop your competencies in facilitating learning and using new tools

to host transformational conversations in your community. A three

day training hosted by Davie Philip, Cultivate Living and Learning and

Chris Chapman, the Change Exploratory, in association with WeCreate

and NICER Training. The course will provide an introduction to active,

experiential and place-based learning methods. It will look particularly

at the changing role of the trainer / facilitator, as we become more of a

catalyst, rather than just a transmitter of knowledge. The full three-day

intensive course will deliver both an introduction and an in depth

exploration of facilitation and provide learners with the new tools and

processes to facilitate learning, foster better functioning groups and

cultivate flourishing communities. For full details and booking see www.cultivate.ie or contact Davie at [email protected]

October & November 2016

Documents

Schedule of Events, Courses and Happenings at Cloughjordan …€¦ · Cloughjordan Ecovillage can design a schedule and content to the speciÞc interests of the group on request