Are you interested or working with… Cooperatives Permaculture Transition Towns?

Do you want to make a difference at home and in your community? Then attend these exciting new events hosted across the Cooperative's northern region to find out about: working with others in your community using Transition Town initiatives using permaculture to develop a eco-friendly homes and neighbourhoods how cooperatives make a vital contribution to a healthy economy Plan Bee!

And how you can support our buzzing friends, with workshops from local beekeepers The events aim to bring together a wide range of people working towards sustainability including co-op members, transition town groups and permaculture practitioners.

Each event will include interactive workshops, presentations from local groups, stalls, a delicious local lunch and an optional afternoon networking session where you can find out about a brand new £1000 grant for 'Transition Projects' to help new projects that want to make their neighbourhood a healthier more sustainable place to live. You don't need any previous experience or eco-knowledge to attend, just a desire to make a difference.

An interesting, rewarding and fun day is guaranteed! The dates in each region are as follows:

19th May –Penrith Methodist Church Hall, Penrith, North Cumbria

9th June –Northumberland Hall, Alnwick, Northumberland

23rd June – Star and Shadow Cinema, Newcastle, Tyne & Wear

7th July - Alington House, Durham

21st July –Coliseum, Whitby, North Yorkshire

Details for events from September onwards on the website. Places are free but limited to 50 for each event. Contact us to book a place.

Pre-booking essential through the Permaculture Association:www.permaculture.org.uk/coop2010email: office@permaculture.org.uktel: 0113 2307461