Going Carbon Neutral Stirling : Local Events

Event	Date	Location	Description	Website
February 2012
Forth Valley Orchards Training Event - Fruit Tree Propagation by Grafting	11am-3pm, Sat 4 Feb	Easter Poldar Farm, Stirling	The theory and practice of a range of grafting methods will be covered in this hands-on workshop, from creating new trees to rejuvenating and rescuing old ones. Participants may bring a scion of a fruit tree they wish to propagate, and rootstocks will be available. Bring a suitable knife – care of tools will be covered. Numbers limited. Refreshments available. The Forth Valley Orchard training events are FREE but residents of Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling areas will be given priority booking. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Venues and dates may be subject to change, but we will keep you informed after booking if any changes are made.	www.fvfl.org.uk...
Eco Drive - Free Lesson	8:30am-4:30pm, Sat 4 Feb	Keep Scotland Beautiful, Wallace House, Maxwell Place, Stirling	Going Carbon Neutral Stirling has secured 2 days of eco-drive training at Wallace house on Sat 21st of January and Sat 4th of February. We would like to invite you to join in and see what fuel and money you could save. The eco-drive is a free 1 hour interactive tutorial in a car adapted to accurately measure fuel consumption. For the first half of the lesson you will drive the way you normally drive, then the instructor will talk over some changes and ways to increase the efficiency of your driving. You will then get a chance to try the new techniques. The car measures the fuel consumption during each stage and you receive a certificate showing the fuel and money you can save in using your new skills. If you are interested please get in touch as soon as you can there are only 16 places available and they are already starting to fill up. For more info or to reserve your place contact Gavin on 01786 468 765 or gavin.smith@ksbscotland.org.uk.
Introduction to Permaculture Weekend	9:30am-4:30pm, Sat 4 Feb	Royal Edinburgh Hospital	A 2 day introduction - This works as a stand alone course or gives you access onto a further 5 weekends to complete the Full Design Course. See website for booking details and cost.	www.permacultur...
Introduction to Permaculture Weekend	9:30am-4:30pm, Sun 5 Feb	Royal Edinburgh Hospital	A 2 day introduction - This works as a stand alone course or gives you access onto a further 5 weekends to complete the Full Design Course. See website for booking details and cost.	www.permacultur...
Forth Valley Orchards Training Event - Winter Pruning	11am-3pm, Sat 11 Feb	Easter Poldar Farm, Stirling	Routine and restorative pruning for apple and pear trees is demonstrated, discussed and debated before participants are let loose with pruning tools and learn the practicalities of this essential orchard task. Refreshments available. The Forth Valley Orchard training events are FREE but residents of Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling areas will be given priority booking. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Venues and dates may be subject to change, but we will keep you informed after booking if any changes are made.	www.fvfl.org.uk...
Forth Valley Orchards Training Event - Planning and Planting a New Orchard	11am-3pm, Sun 12 Feb	Plean Country Park	This workshop will combine orchard planning and management including how to look after the sward, with practical planting and establishment techniques, including training as espalier, fan or cordon. It is hoped to combine a practical orchard planting project with the course. Refreshments available. The Forth Valley Orchard training events are FREE but residents of Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling areas will be given priority booking. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Venues and dates may be subject to change, but we will keep you informed after booking if any changes are made.	www.fvfl.org.uk...
Introduction to Seed Saving	7:30pm-9:30pm, Tue 21 Feb	The Fife Diet Meeting Room	Learn how to get your best produce year after year. Protect old varieties and grow varieties that are most suited to your garden.	www.fifediet.co...
Grow Forth - Local Food Summit	10am-2pm, Sat 25 Feb	Albert Halls, Stirling	Low Carbon Stirling (a partnership between Stirling Council and Keep Scotland Beautiful's Going Carbon Neutral Stirling programme), is hosting Grow Forth! - a local food summit celebrating and connecting all the groups, organisations and individuals interested in local food projects, growing their own produce, minimising food waste, buying local and sustainability. This is your chance to meet others, to share knowledge and ideas and to be inspired! The event is being organised by Forth Environment Link. The summit will be highly interactive with inspirational talks and presentations on local projects and with local food to sample over lunch. There will be stands and stalls where you can find out about local food and related issues and how to get involved; there will also be themed discussions on a broad range of topics and great opportunities for idea sharing. The event is free and open to anyone interested in any aspect of local food.
Intro To Permaculture	9am-6pm, Sat 25 Feb	Centre 81	This 2-day course will teach you the basics of permaculture design that you will be able to apply to any environment. Topics include: • Permaculture ethics and principles • Patterns in nature • Sustainable systems • Permaculture design tools and strategies • Permaculture Gardening • Sustainable Communities • Observation Skills • Design exercise And more! The tutors will be Katherine Price and Rachel Bailey, who are currently working towards their Permaculture diploma. The course will cost £40 for the weekend. For more information or to book a place, please contact either Katherine (07747 655 664 or k.m.price@btinternet.co.uk) or Rachel (07870 208 977 or rachel.bailey3@gmail.com).
Intro to Permaculture	9am-6pm, Sun 26 Feb	Centre 81	This 2-day course will teach you the basics of permaculture design that you will be able to apply to any environment. Topics include: • Permaculture ethics and principles • Patterns in nature • Sustainable systems • Permaculture design tools and strategies • Permaculture Gardening • Sustainable Communities • Observation Skills • Design exercise And more! The tutors will be Katherine Price and Rachel Bailey, who are currently working towards their Permaculture diploma. The course will cost £40 for the weekend. For more information or to book a place, please contact either Katherine (07747 655 664 or k.m.price@btinternet.co.uk) or Rachel (07870 208 977 or rachel.bailey3@gmail.com).
March 2012
GCNS Project Review	2pm-4pm, Fri 2 Mar	Stirling County Rugby Football Club	GCNS Project Review - Details to Follow	www.goingcarbon...
Thank You Ceilidh	7pm-11:30pm, Fri 2 Mar	Stirling County Rugby Football Club	Thank You Ceilidh - Details to Follow Will include Buffet and then Live Music from 9pm	www.goingcarbon...
Seed Swap	10am-4pm, Sat 3 Mar	Kilmartin House Museum, Argyll	Following on from the success of last year’s swap we will be holding another in the cafe on Saturday 3 March. We are again looking for donations of seeds, people willing to swap seeds and people wanting to grow but do not have any seed yet. Come with your saved seeds, surplus commercial seed, there’s nearly always more seed in a packet than you need, or left over viable seed from a previous year. Whether its vegetable or flower bring it along in packets labelled with the variety and either date collected or sow by date. Swap it and try something new or make a donation if you do not have anything to swap. There will be information about seed saving and heritage varieties. For further information contact Sally Wilkin sallywilkin@cooptel.net Growing our own food is one of the most environmentally friendly things we can do.	www.permacultur...
Cycling Showcase	6pm-10pm, Thu 8 Mar	Albert Halls, Stirling	On Thursday March 8th, CycleStirling will host an evening to showcase much of what has been achieved since that inaugural gathering last January. GCNS funding this will come to an end in March 2012. An opportunity will be given on March 8th to ascertain whether the CycleStirling community wishes to build on the successful work started this year. Do you have ideas for cycling in Stirling? Are you taking part in cycling activities in your area? Do you want to be part of a cycle friendly community? Can you contribute to the future of Stirling's cycle family? . The evening will run from 6pm (for a 6.30pm start) to about 10pm in the Albert Hall and will include a buffet. There is no cost to attend - we only ask for your thoughts and help in forging the future of CycleStirling Please reserve your place as soon as possible by calling 01786 468765 or email gavin.smith@ksbscotland.org.uk	www.cyclestirli...
FRESh 2012	9am-5pm, Fri 9 Mar	Fintry (various locations)	Fintry Renewable Energy Show Talks and Presentations in the morning. Exhibition of Micro Renewables and energy saving solutions. Open doors - visits to domestic installations of Heat Pumps, Solar Panels, Bio Mass boilers. Al Gore's climate reality talk	www.fintrydt.or...
FRESh 2012	9am-5pm, Sat 10 Mar	Fintry (various locations)	Talks and Presentations. Local food producers and crafts market. Childrens environmental activities. Further Open Doors events. Trips to Earlsburn Windfarm. Ongoing exhibition and demonstration of Micro Renewables and energy saving solutions.	www.fintrydt.or...
Forth Valley Orchards Training Event - Pests, Diseases and Disorders of Fruit	6:30pm-8:30pm, Sat 10 Mar	TBC	A close look at the types of organisms and conditions that can cause fruit trees to fail or become unproductive. This is a hands-on workshop, with plenty of opportunities to look at the problems in situ and learn to recognise major symptoms. Participants can bring along samples to identify; a hand lens or magnifying glass would be useful too. Refreshments available. The Forth Valley Orchard training events are FREE but residents of Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling areas will be given priority booking. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Venues and dates may be subject to change, but we will keep you informed after booking if any changes are made.	www.fvfl.org.uk...
Forth Valley Orchards Training Event - Blossom, Bees & Biodiversity	11am-4pm, Sun 11 Mar	Reading Room, Blairlogie, Stirling	Planning orchards with wildlife in mind? This workshop will look the wide-ranging biodiversity to be found in orchards. There will be a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, and an expert will be on-hand to help you hone your surveying skills. Refreshments available. The Forth Valley Orchard training events are FREE but residents of Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and Stirling areas will be given priority booking. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Venues and dates may be subject to change, but we will keep you informed after booking if any changes are made.	www.fvfl.org.uk...