Stonegrove Estate Orchard Blitz

Wednesday 4 December 10.30am-1pm

One Stonegrove, HA8 8BN, London

Come along to this practical session and give the fruit trees some love to ensure their future health and fruitfulness! We’ll be weeding, mulching and giving the trees a formative prune. As well as practical action to help the orchard flourish, this is a great opportunity to connect with nature and meet some like-minded people. More info and booking at the event webpage.

Soil – Geology With Worms – a Zoom presentation by Ian Mercer, FGA

Thursday 5 December, 7:45pm

Online

SE Essex Organic Gardeners present “Soil – Geology With Worms” a Zoom presentation by Ian Mercer. Ian’s talk takes us from the geological – biological interface of soil to the stark reality of the survival of civilisation on this planet.
Ian Mercer FGA is a retired geologist and gemmologist who worked for the Geological Survey and Museum from 1965 and for the Gemmological Association from 1990. For further information, and link, please email caroleshorney@hotmail.com. Non-Members: Donation £2 (suggested min)

Permablitz at Cecil Sharp House

Saturday 7th December 10am-1pm

Cecil Sharp House, Camden, London

Cecil Sharp House has an abundance of leaf fall in autumn. This permablitz will focus on how to maximise the benefits of those leaves. We will be collecting leaves to add to the leaf mould bin, applying the leaf mould to the beds as a mulch and learning about the benefits of leaf mould. Mini workshops will include:

How to set up and maintain a leaf mould bin
Using leaf mould as a mulch

This is a half-day permablitz so there will be refreshments but we won’t be having lunch.

RSVP Essential: if you want to come along you need to let Permablitz London know and so we can give you all the specific details. Contact us here letting us know you want to join the Cecil Sharp House Permablitz.

Stepney City Farm Christmas Market

Saturday 7th December, 10am-4pm

Stepney City Farm, Stepney Way, London E1 3DG

There will be 30+ stalls this year catering for all for your festive produce and gifts. Plus once again we welcome London City Brass, who will be supplying some festive tunes. Some mulled wine will be available, the classroom will be open for children’s arts and crafts and plenty more besides. All of our crafts people will be opening their studio spaces for the day, with unique pottery, woodwork, and paintings for sale. For more details see the event webpage

Carshalton Frost Fair 2024

Saturday 7th December, 1pm-6pm

Carlshalton Ponds, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton, London SM5 3NX

Sited in the beautiful setting of Carshalton Ponds this is a traditional winter event with entertainment and activities for all of the family. There will be lots on at this year’s Frost Fair – so put the date in your diary and invite family and friends. As it gets darker, the area is lit with twinkling fairy lights which help create a magical atmosphere. We have two live entertainment / demonstration areas with carol singing, dance, choirs, folk & pop bands.
There is no entrance fee to the main event, but EcoLocal welcomes donations towards the cost of running the event, which we put on as volunteers. We are also collecting for our eco-wellbeing projects which make a huge difference to people’s physical and mental health locally, so if you can, please help. For full details and programme of the days events see the event page

Hackney Herbal workshops in December

start Sunday 8th December

Hackney Herbal, Unit 16, Celia Fiennes House, 8-20 Well St, London E9 7PX

Join Hackney Herbal for their programme of workshops that show you how to use herbs in a creative way.
Sunday 8th December, 2pm-5pm – Winter Remedies: Keeping Warm and Well with Herbs
Would you like to learn how to make your own herbal remedies to keep you warm and well over winter? Join us for a workshop focusing on simple herbal remedies to keep us healthy, happy and cosy over the colder months. As part of this hands-on session you will make a customised warming hand/body oil and a herbal foot soak to take home.
Saturday 14 December, 2pm-5pm – Herbal Wellbeing Masterclass
Join us for a masterclass on Herbal Wellbeing. We will be sharing our tips and tricks for crafting your own herbal goodies. The workshop will talk you through the basics of how we turn herbs into products and you will get a chance to have a go yourself and take home what you make. You will take home a personalised lip balm, a pack of your own crafted herbal teabags and a relaxation spray made with essential oils. For more details and booking see Hackney Herbal website

Organic Lea Mid Winter Fayre

Sunday 8 December, 12pm – 4pm

Hawkwood Nursery, 115 Hawkwood Cres, London E4 7UH

This December, join us for our Mid Winter Fayre where we’ll be all about sharing ahead of the festive season. For the first time in a long while, we are bringing back our Food Swap shop! This is a chance for you to bring in your homemade produce and swap them for goodies others have brought in. We’ll have plenty of our usual seasonal delights on offer, perfect for brightening up these shorter days. Browse our fully stocked farmstall, enjoy a seasonal and freshly prepared lunch and indulge in some baked goods. Expect warming refreshments, think hot chocolate, mulled apple juice, and our Hawkwood beer brews. For more details and booking see the event webpage.

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

Sunday 8th December 10:30am-1:30pm

Forest Peace Garden, end of Hazelbrouck Gardens, Hainault, London IG6 2XL

Get into the holiday spirit and unleash your creativity at our in-person Christmas Wreath making workshop. This fun and interactive event is perfect for anyone looking to add a personal touch to their Christmas decorations. We will provide mince pies and some hot mulled apple juice! For more info and booking see the event webpage.

The Magic of Houseplants

Thursday 12th December, 10am-1pm

Ecolocal, The Lodge, Honeywood walk, Carshalton SM5 3NX

Did you know you can improve your physical and mental health simply by growing houseplants? Over recent years interest in growing plants in our homes has increased and many people are now discovering the benefits and beauty of nurturing plants, even without any outdoor space at all. From cleaning and purifying the air, helping us breathe well, to relaxing and re-charging our minds from home-working stresses, houseplants are magical! Join us on this half-day workshop to explore all the benefits that houseplants bring and start your own collection by learning to pot up and care for a houseplant of your choice from our selection. For booking and more details see the event web page.

Festive Wreath Making

Saturday 14 December, 4pm–5:30pm

The Great Northern Railway Tavern, 67 High Street, London N8 7QB

Join us for an hour and a half of creating your perfect wreath in the comfortable surrounding of the The Great Northern Railway Tavern. The pub will be warm and comfortable, if you have your own saccateurs please bring, please arrive in time for your 90 minute tutorial or early if you want to buy a drink at the bar. For more details and booking see the event page.

Kentish Town City Farm Christmas Fair

Sunday 15th December, 12am-4pm

Kentish Town City Farm, 1 Cressfield Cl, London NW5 4BN

Santa’s Grotto, Tombola, Animal handling, Raffle, Face painting, BBQ and Cakes, Mulled wine, Pottery with Pedro, Arts and crafts, Lucky dip, and much more!
For more info see Kentish Town City Farm website

Winter Solstice – Willow Weaving

Saturday 21st December

Edible Landscapes London, Finsbury Park, N4 2NQ

Join the forest garden community to celebrate Winter Solstice with some willow crafting. Details of this festive event will be on ELL’s events webpage.

Forthcoming events

Foraged Basketry Workshop

Sunday 12 January, 2025, 12-4pm

Bee Urban, Saint Agnes Place London SE11 4BE

Join us in an immersive experience of creativity at the beautiful BeeUrban apiary, in the heart of Kennington Park in London. We will gather in the circle, in the light of the full Moon over the four month period, starting from January 2025, every second Sunday of the month. Whether you are an experienced crafter or new to the art, this workshop is a perfect opportunity to learn new skills, express your creativity and craft something beautiful and functional with your own hands. This is a very relaxing and deeply restorative space where everyone is welcome. Future events : Sundays, 12 – 4pm (Second Sunday of the Month) – Dates: January 12th, February 9th, March 9th & April 13th, 2025. At BeeUrban, St Agnes Place, London SE11 4BE. More details and booking at the event webpage

Permaculture Magazine

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21st Century Permaculture Radio

Archive programmes available at https://www.mixcloud.com/21stcenturypermaculture/

Brighton Permaculture Trust

Head to the Brighton Permaculture Trust. Check out their website for news of courses, events and Permaculture by the sea. They are running a number of Online permaculture, Eco Build, and gardening courses. See the website for more details and booking.

London Permaculture Network – Interactive Project Map

The London Permaculture network has launched a map of permaculture, and permaculture-friendly projects in London. Go to https://www.londonpermaculture.com/map/ to see it. Use the map to guide yourself around the projects in your local area, and the whole of London.
This map is still being developed, and we would love your project to be included! If you would like your project added to the map please contact us at info@londonpermaculture.com

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