Archived articles from 2006

 

THE CO-HOUSING HANDBOOK

 
 

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13 Dec 2006

 

The Co-Housing Handbook deals with the realities of working with professional architects and the like - those projects we know that have succeeded have an interesting combination of hard edgedness and altruism.

 

NATURAL DYES & HOME DYEING

 
 

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13 Dec 2006

 

52 recipes for dyes made from easily obtained ingredients plus an astonishing amount of info on natural dyeing techniques, history and so on.

 

WIND TOYS

 
 

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13 Dec 2006

 

Not a battery in sight with these wind chimes, windsocks, mobiles, wind vanes etc., Patterns tools technical tips and colour pictures.

 

GROWING UNUSUAL VEGETABLES

 
 

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13 Dec 2006

 

With this indispensable guide you can turn your garden or allotment into a unique storehouse of useful and unusual edible plants, many of which are surprisingly easy to grow. Then

 

PEOPLES OF THE PLANET

 
 

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13 Dec 2006

 

"Peoples of the Planet" is an unforgettable journey into the heart of civilization and its mysteries. Made with 100% recycled card.

 

GAIA’S GARDEN GAME

 
 

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13 Dec 2006

 

The Gaia's Garden Game evolves in a garden where four gardeners set out to try and plant a variety of vegetables while at the same trying to keep a healthy balance between pest and predator.

 

The Secret Life of the Farm Video

 
 

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12 Dec 2006

 

Shot over a five year period by farmer Rosamund Young, this programme shows us secret' glimpses into the ordinary, everyday lives of cattle, sheep, hens and wildlife on her Worcestershire farm.

 

The Secret Life of Cows Hardback

 
 

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12 Dec 2006

 

Based on her own experiences and observations, the author provides a fascinating guide into the behaviour of cows.

 

The Calf’s World DVD

 
 

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12 Dec 2006

 

Rosamund Young's ground breaking book offers us new insights into the nature of that most familiar of British farm animals - the cow With her new film 'The Calf's World' we get a unique insight into how cow's behave in the herd, their individual characters and family relationships.

 

The Secret Life of Cows Paperback

 
 

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12 Dec 2006

 

Cows are surprising animals, they can play games, sulk, have preferences, be vain and form lifelong friendships. A book for all humane cowkeepers, full of fascinating insights.

 

Peace Mala Celebrates in Cardiff

 
 

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08 Dec 2006

 

Launched in Cardiff's Temple of Peace, the first Peace Mala NationalAwards for Youth brought together an eclectic group of young people,performers and religious figures, united in the common aim of creatingpeace.

 

Double Decker Reds Go Green

 
 

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05 Dec 2006

 

The iconic red london bus is undergoing a transformation, helping it meet the environmental needs of the UK's capital city

 

IMPORTANT: My Positive News Update

 
 

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05 Dec 2006

 

Following a short delay we now expect to go live in mid- April. Come and read about the latest developments!

 

Cornwall’s Climate Radio

 
 

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05 Dec 2006

 

A weekly climate news bulletin is to be aired every weekday as part of a Cornish Climate Radio' project.

 

Well Fashioned Eco Style in the UK

 
 

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05 Dec 2006

 

The Well-Fashioned exhibition examines the growing eco-fashion industry, showcasing the work of designers who are tacklings eco-issues head on

 

Winning at a Snail’s Pace

 
 

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05 Dec 2006

 

Argentina's Positive News ñ Noticias Positivas, was recently awarded the Slow Food Latin American Film Prize, for their short film, Sacred Seeds.

 

Making it Happen

 
 

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05 Dec 2006

 

Making it Happenis a unique training opportunity which examines the main challenges ofrunning sustainable energy projects within the community.

 

Exciting Teachers’ Minds

 
 

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30 Nov 2006

 

The first Exciting Minds Conference offered teachers the chance to find out more about creativity and adventure in the classroom. Martha Hammond went to find out more.

 

The Projector Tank

 
 

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29 Nov 2006

 

The Projector Tank is a not for profit' and independently powered,community mobile cinema that tours, screening audio visual material onenvironmental, social and political issues.

 

Taking the Global Local

 
 

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29 Nov 2006

 

Tomorrow's England is a project to turn major global issues into garden fence talk' where the likely impacts of climate change can be investigated, region by region or even town by town.