Introduction to Permaculture and Practical Sustainability - Newark Buttermarket - Adult Learning

About this course

This short series introduces basic practical skills and tools helpful in living a holistic, sustainable lifestyle. From food growing and cooking to house design and the economy, permaculture aims to plan for a permanent-(sustainable)-culture and a permanent (sustainable)-agriculture. This intro course covers the core concepts and applications of permaculture design and may be the start of a lifelong passion and practice of practical sustainability. 

By the end of the course, you will 

• Describe the permaculture ethics and principles and how they can be applied. 
• Appreciate the benefits of using a design practice to improve our situation or tackle problems.  
• Be aware of local projects that you can visit and learn from. 
• Know if you want to take further the study or practice of permaculture design. 
• Feel inspired and motivated to be the change you want to see.  

Please note:  No course on 18th February

Booking your place and fee information

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course  please visit our webpage for further information  https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

• Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING, AND
• Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking.  If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas:

• Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield 
• Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
• Greater London
• Greater Manchester
• Liverpool City Region
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland
• Tees Valley
• West of England
• West Midlands
• West Yorkshire

Any questions?

Check the FAQs page, or get in touch:

• By phone: 01623 677 200
• By email: learning@inspireculture.org.uk

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