[Pil-pc-oceania] NEWS- from the community gardens & city farms network

[RussGrayson]

DESIGNING a PERMA-CULTURE....

An AUSTRALIAN CITY FARMS & COMMUNITY GARDENS NETWORK Newsletter.

Small, flightless birds multiply under wharf
It¹s breeding time around Manly, not for people but for small aquatic birds
that can¹t fly. Yes, penguins. Their early evening landings have become
something of a spectacle here, with small crowds lining the railing near the
ferry wharf to view the creatures as they land.

The good news is that there are 21 of the little birds (type: Fairy
Penguins) spread over two landing places. Some still display their grey
early childhood plumage.

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Want to write for PIL online?
Permaculture International Limited would like to hear from you about your
permaculture ideas, experiences and opinions... and publish them on the PIL
website.

Yes, content is being sought, and that includes photos.

You can send submissions to me for posting and I will place them, even
editing them a little to make them web-useable if necessary.

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How about the co-op?
If you live around the Manly area, why not think of joining Manly Food Coop?

It¹s a litle shopfront in town, in Whistler Street. You can even become a
volunteer and learn what it takes to run a small foood enterprise.

Drop by: 21 Whistler Street, Manly.

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NEW COMMUNITY GARDEN

Arts in the Garden coordinator, Maery, writes...

Dear All,
Good news: a new community garden will be formed in Paddington. See this
message below from the people who've negotatied for it. Anyone who lives in
the area, it would be nice if you could affirm Woollahra Council in their
great decision.

Hi,
A propsal has just been accepted by Woollahra Council for a community garden
in Trumper Park, Paddington.

This proposal needs community support and expressions of interest have been
requested from residents, closing on December 4th 2007.

All the information is now on the Woollahra Council's website:
www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au <http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/> .

We hope you will indicate your support.Please ask friends and neighbours
also if you think they would be interested.The more the better!

Kind regards,
Rob and Vicki Joyner

Take care and enjoy your life
Maery

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NINTH QUEENSLAND COMMUNITY GARDENS AND CITY FAARMS NETWORK GATHERING

The following communique has been received from Growing Commuities in
Brisbane...

The gathering was held at Beelarong Community Farm, Morningside, on Saturday
September 29th, 2007.

About 35 people from a range of gardening projects in South-East Queensland
attended. It was a great day with lots of value for everyone. We have had
some excellent and positive feedback.  The worskhops on funding
opportunities and starting up a community garden were well received.  The
presentations on urban farming in Hong Kong and Britain were most inspiring.
  
Thanks Beelarong for hosting the event.  Alot of people commented on the
tucker.  The food was truly superb!

Growing Communities, West End  Qld  4101.

All,

Here's a fantastic opportunity to be part of the organising team for the
next Community Gardenings gathering, number 10.

The gathering will be held about May 2008.  To build a strong network it
would be great if a team of people formed from a few different projects. Its
a great opportunity to learn more about the network and the exciting things
that are happening in Community Gardens at the moment.  And it will improve
your sex life, guaranteed!!

Also, we are looking for a project to host the event.

And additionally, we are trying to find ways of funding the travel expenses
of community gardeners in remote areas of the state. Any ideas?

And in addition to that we would like to get your ideas about what the event
could be about, how long and where?

Please if anyone would like to be part of the QCG10 organising team let us
know.  The more people and energy we get the better the event will be.

Best wishes
Gavin H, Growing Communities, 192 Boundary Street
West End Qld 4101.p: 0423 945 621f: (07) 3844 7322  e:
info at growingcommunities.org.au

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Victoria: MT ALEXANDER TEAM EVENTS

If you want to see a viable relocalisation team at work, click onto the URL
Ian Lillington notes below...

Just for your info, here is my work's latest e-news.  It comes out weekly,
and can be seen on http://masg.org.au <http://masg.org.au/>  ; although half
of it is fairly local, the other half is a general digest of sustainability
news
 
I can also put anyone on our e-mailing list if you like.  Email me at
ian at masg.org.au
 
Ian Lillington
 
Mount Alexander Sustainability Group Weekly News Digest
Thursday 18th October 2007
 
MASG spring calendar event summary:  More details below, and on the website
http://masg.org.au <http://masg.org.au/>  .
 
19th & 20th October  Finding Our Power ­ community forum;
9th November         Dr Mark Diesendorf, Mayor Jim Norris ­ evening talk
9th & 10th Nov        Renewables Expo - with as keynote;
11 November         Walk Against Warming ­ MASG goes to Melbourne;
3rd - 11th Nov Castlemaine Garden Festival ­ MASG Garden open;
16th November       Movie Fundraiser ­ The Bicycle Thief.


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RUSS GRAYSON
journalism, editing, online journalism & content, photojournalism,
instructional manuals/communication services for international development

PO Box 1045, Manly, NSW 1655 AUSTRALIA
info at pacific-edge.info
P: 0414 065 203
www.pacific-edge.info

TerraCircle international development team, Oceania
www.terracircle.org.au

Australian City Farms & Community Gardens Network
www.communitygarden.org.au

Sydney Food Fairness Alliance
www.sydneyfoodfairness.org.au

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