Biodynamic talk and workshop with Hugh Williams !9 and 20 July 2012

Biodynamic Talk and workshop

Bellofoodbox News 27 June 2012

Bellofoodbox News 27 June 2012

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go to www.bellofoodbox.org.au for more information

Stencil Art workshops - Thursday 5 July 2012

Stencil Art workshop

Greetings,
Back  by popular demand, this July school holidays, 'The Workshop' is running two stencil workshops for advanced level aerosol artists and beginners alike. The workshops are aimed at engaging the youth of our wonderful town, but heck if you want to participate you are more than welcome too! This event is a fundraiser for our new community run artist's space with the aim of running many more youth focused and adult workshops and classes as well as providing an inviting space dedicated to inspired people of all ages.  Check out the attached flyer or call Abbey on 65696975 or emailtheworkshopbellingen@gmail.com. Please support your local youth and local art.
Feel free to pass this onto anyone who may be interested or help us promote this fabulous event by printing a flyer and sticking it up in your shop.

Thank you and much love,
Soli

Bellofoodbox newsletter 20 June 2012

Bellofoodbox newsletter 20 June 2012

Bellofoodbox Order Day  

 

 Orders close every Wednesday at midnight for delivery the following Wednesday

Pick up from 19 Casuarina Ave, Bellingen or delivery to your home or workplace!

Want to eat local food easily and affordably? Bellofoodbox, a non-profit community group, distributes boxes of LOCAL, chemical-free, fresh, seasonal fruit & veg at affordable prices every Wednesday. $20, $30 and $50 boxes available. Orders and payment close Wednesday midnight for pick-up or delivery the following Wednesday. Visit www.bellofoodbox.org.au for details and to order yours today. Contact Leigh Winter on 0400 146 085 or info@bellofoodbox.org.au for more info. 

Bellofoodbox Packing 

12.30pm-3.00pm Wednesdays

Want to volunteer in local-food project, have fun and meet new people? Bellofoodbox, a non-profit community group who distributes boxes of local fruit and veges would love to have you on board! Come along between 12:30-3pm on Wednesday afternoon for a social afternoon of weighing and packing vibrant, healthy fruit and vege. We provide free afternoon tea for our box-packing volunteers. Please join us and bask in a job well done over a cuppa and various treats with fellow foodboxers. Contact Leigh on 0400 146 085 or info@bellofoodbox.org.au or visit www.bellofoodbox.org.au for more info on this project.

Bellofoodbox newsletter 13 June 2012

Bellofoodbox Newsletter 13 June 2012
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Free Workshop in Bellingen on 17 May 2012 - planting native carbon forest

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Thursday, 17 May 2012

FREE workshop on planting native carbon forests in Bellingen!

Join Blacktown City Council in Bellingen from 9.30am to 4.00pm on Wednesday, 13 June 2012 for a FREE Plan A Regenesis Forest workshop.

The workshop is for the benefit of landowners, local councils, employees of the Catchment Management Authority, members of Landcare group, and other Non Government Organisation members, who are interested in planting a locally native forest that can be used for biodiversity enhancement, habitat expansion, stock shelter, a windbreak or soil salinity reduction. The workshop also provides information on how people can earn income through carbon trading.

Blacktown City Council will host the workshop, having carried out a very successful Regenesis project in partnership with Liverpool Plains Shire Council during 2008-2011. The project saw the planting of more than 222,000 native plants across 100 hectares of land and established over 30 native carbon forests, on less productive areas of privately owned farmland, Council-owned land and NSW Crown land.  

Regenesis was made possible through a $2 million grant from the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust, and became a model for planning and planting locally native reforestation projects that can create revenue for landholders through carbon trading.

Rural landowners know the value of planting native trees for stock shelter and wind breaks and to reduce soil salinity and enhance habitat.  The Regenesis workshop will help participants understand the additional considerations needed to establish native carbon forests and develop an income stream from carbon trading.  The workshop comes at a critical time, enabling people to understand how they might utilise the Federal Government’s Carbon Farming Initiative in practical ways. 

During the free workshop, the Regenesis project staff will share their revegetation and carbon farming knowledge and skills.

Experienced presenters will demystify carbon farming and offer mentoring and advice as participants look to establish forests on their own land. 

So join this special workshop to learn more about the Regenesis model, walk through the steps needed to plan a native carbon forest and learn how to register your forest for carbon trading purposes.

Register your interest in attending by emailing regenesis@blacktown.nsw.gov.au or for more information, call the Blacktown City Council Regenesis Team on 0423 784 019

This project has been assisted by the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust.

ENDS

For more information regarding the workshop, please call the Blacktown City Council Regenesis Team on 0423 784 019.

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Bellofoodbox newsletter 6 June 2012

Bellofoodbox newsletter 6 June 2012

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The address for bellofood box is www.bellofoodbox.org.au

Stillness in Action Retreats - Thora 29 September

Stillness in Action Meditation, Community & the Earth SYDNEY: William Arnott Lodge, Elanora Heights July 11 - 15 $475 - $625   BELLINGEN: Chrysalis Steiner School, Thora, Sept 29th - Oct 3rd $260 - $400 Stillness in Action Retreats develop wisdom, calmness, courage, clarity to sustain a life of freedom and integrity in challenging times Take the opportunity to: ·      Learn a simple meditation to still the confusions of the mind - creating spaciousness in which wisdom and compassion arise –freeing your intellectual, emotional & creative intelligence. ·      Renew your spirit for restoring a sustainable environment, for building a just and equitable society, for participating in healthy, creative communities, for personal & social healing. ·      Strengthen confidence, kindness, joy - and your power to make a difference - through processes of deep ecology, systems science and ancient earth wisdom ·      Use practical tools to clarify your values and intentions and move them into action; ·      Learn ways to build sustaining communities of friendship. ·      Nurture and refresh your body and mind through walking, yoga, journaling, silent contemplation of the beauty of nature. RETREAT LEADERS Bobbi Allan is a Buddhist teacher in the Insight tradition with long experience in social change and training. She has worked and trained with Joanna Macy since 1984. She is a founding member of Heart Politics Conferences and the Social Change Training & Resource Centre, and the Director of Mindfulness in Education -www.mindfuleducation.com.au Claire Dunn is a writer currently working on a book about a year she spent on retreat in the bush learning survival & awareness skills. She has a background in environmental campaigning. Her passion is the psychology of transformation through connection to earth and self. Emma Pittaway is a lecturer in Community Development at the University of NSW, and a project officer with ‘STARTTS’ a service for treating & rehabilitating survivors of torture & trauma. She has a long term practice in Buddhist meditation.   Olivia Bernardini is a social change and community activist, with a Masters in Social Ecology, working on community projects with youth in the Bellingen area. She is an experienced Astanga yoga teacher. Claire and Emma have both trained with Joanna Macy - www.joannamacy.net FEES (Fees are on a sliding scale according to income. They cover accommodation, food & associated costs: teachings are additional - by donation.) Further enquiries:   Sydney retreat: Sheri: sheralynandrews@hotmail.com  or  0409 221 794 Bellingen retreat: Claire Dunn: clr.dunn@gmail.com or 0466 523 326 “A gentle and supportive way to discover what really matters” www.stillnessinaction.net

Local Food Resources

Sources for Local Food

Bellofoodbox newsletter for 30 May 2012 click on newsletter

Bellofoodbox Order Day 

Orders close every Wednesday at midnight

Pick up from 19 Casuarina Ave, Bellingen or delivery to your home or workplace!

Want to eat local food easily and affordably? Bellofoodbox, a non-profit community group, distributes boxes of LOCAL, chemical-free, fresh, seasonal fruit & veg at affordable prices every Wednesday. $20, $30 and $50 boxes available. Orders and payment close Wednesday midnight for pick-up or delivery the following Wednesday. Visit www.bellofoodbox.org.au for details and to order yours today. Contact Leigh Winter on 0400 146 085 or info@bellofoodbox.org.au for more info. 

Bellofoodbox Pack 

12.30pm-3.00pm Wednesdays

Want to volunteer in local-food project, have fun and meet new people? Bellofoodbox, a non-profit community group who distributes boxes of local fruit and veges would love to have you on board! Come along between 12:30-3pm on Wednesday afternoon for a social afternoon of weighing and packing vibrant, healthy fruit and vege. We provide free afternoon tea for our box-packing volunteers. Please join us and bask in a job well done over a cuppa and various treats with fellow foodboxers. Contact Leigh on 0400 146 085 or info@bellofoodbox.org.au or visit www.bellofoodbox.org.au for more info on this project

Community Gardens

There are a number of community gardens in Bellingen who welcome people to come and help and pick the vegetables and fruits growing there.

North Bank Community Garden

Bellingen High School Community Garden - entry from Crown Street and drive up towards the school - in winter come along to the garden on Sundays 2-4pm

Edible Streetscapes

There are a number of locations in Bellingen where vegetables, herbs and fruit trees have been planted. You are welcome to harvest from these places.

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Retail shops selling local foods


Kombu


IGA


Other commercial suppliers of local food