venue: Redfield Community, BucksThis course has been run since 1994 by Redfield Community in association with Diggers and Dreamers (the Directory of British Communities). The course tries for a balance of discussion with opportunities to join in the regular seasonal activities of the community, and informal chats with community members. There will be several tours, firstly of the estate and gardens looking at the organisation of the smallholding, and later the technical and historical aspects of the house and stables. There are led discussions on both the social issues involved in collective living such as work, relationships, disagreements, play etc. and also the organisational side of how communities were founded, and the financial and legal structures they use. We also look at communities around the world and the historical roots of the current wave of community formation. On Friday evening Jonathan How of the Diggers & Dreamers collective will give a talk and slide show on communities in Britain. On Saturday evening, Redfield member Dave will share some of his unique experiences of communities in many countries. Both slide shows will be followed by drinks and chats with community members. The timetable is flexible so it can develop in response to the group. date: see 'book online' below
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| how to book: |
Please contact Redfield Community to book on this course |
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| arrive: |
Friday
evening from 5.00 for dinner at 6.30-7.00 |
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| depart: |
Sunday
after lunch (served at 1.00) |
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| directions: |
click
here for
directions by bicycle, public transport and car |
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| what
to bring: |
pen
and notebook; towel; work clothes or overalls; boots / wellies;
(meals and bedding are provided) NO DOGS PLEASE, as we have sheep |
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| let
us know: |
if
you are vegan or have any food allergies, or any special needs |
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| accommodation: |
3-4
people sharing single-sex rooms |
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| prices: |
£120
waged; £75 student / unwaged Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee) No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course |
people:
you will get the opportunity to eat with us, work with us, chat
with us, and join discussions on the social, legal and financial
aspects of living in communities
slide-shows: there will be two slide-shows - one of UK communities, and one of communities worldwide. here teenagers work in the polytunnels of a Yamagishi community in Japan
