BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Biodynamic Association - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Biodynamic Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Biodynamic Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250228T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250302T140000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20250114T104155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T110358Z UID:10000102-1740758400-1740924000@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:New Developments in Biodynamic Plant Breeding - With Christina Henatsch Friday 28th February – Sunday 2nd March 2025\, Stroud DESCRIPTION:Venue:  Christian Community\, Stroud \nA unique opportunity to learn about new vegetable varieties being developed to suit biodynamic growing conditions from a leading biodynamic plant breeder. Christina works with Kultursaat in Germany\, a charity dedicated to the development of open pollinated seeds for the organic market. \nThere is a public talk on Friday at 7.30pm to open the workshop. All welcome\n \nCost: £120/ £105 conc including meals. For further information email: orion@phonecoop.coop\nBooking Deadline Friday 21st February 2025 \nThis workshop is arranged as part of the annual gathering of Agriculture Section of the School of Spiritual Science Experimental Circle \nThis is both a workshop and a weekend conference of the Experimental circle. The Friday afternoon session is primarily for Experimental Circle members but if you are interested in attending please let us know. The workshop itself begins with the public talk on Friday evening. The Bible evening on Saturday evening is a festive and social event that comes from Camphill. It includes a bring and share meal and a discussion around a passage from the New Testament.  The chosen reading is: 1st Epistle of John: Ch. 2: 7-11\, 15-17 \nPlease indicate if you would like to join us for supper on Friday (no extra charge) \nProgramme \nFriday 28th February 2025\n16.00 Meeting for members of the Experimental Circle – contact Bernard Jarman if you would like to attend\n18.00 Supper\n7.30 Quality\, Food Intolerances and the need for New Cultivated Plants  (public talk) \nSaturday 1st March 2025\n9.00 Welcome and introductions\nNew developments in biodynamic plant breeding\n10.30 Break\n11.00 Working with meditation to develop cultivated plants\, accompanied with eurythmy\n12.30 Lunch break\n14.00 Observing the biodynamic preparations using the techniques of Formative Forces research\n16.00 Break\n16.30 Potentising preparations\, advantages\, possibilities and how to go about it – observing different potencies\n18.00 Break\n19.30 Bring and share meal with Bible Evening with reflections on the year and thoughts for the future \nSunday 2nd March 2025\n9.00 Exploring seed treatments in the Pisces-Virgo field\n11.00 Break\n11.30 Concluding discussion\n13.00 Lunch / depart URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/new-developments-in-biodynamic-plant-breeding-with-christina-henatsch-friday-28th-february-sunday-2nd-march-2025-stroud/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Heritage-Carrots-Upsplash-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20250114T122148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T122518Z UID:10000104-1740218400-1740236400@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:Biodynamic Pruning Workshop with Kai Lange 22nd Feb 2025 10am - 3pm\, Cardiff DESCRIPTION:Venue: Global Gardens Project\, Flaxland Allotment Sachville Avenue Cardiff CF14 3NE \nAn interactive and hands on workshop focussing on pruning a range of apple trees at Global Gardens community garden in Cardiff. \nThe workshop will cover some of the theories of biodynamic pruning and we will also learn about and apply the biodynamic tree paste. \nDonations are encouraged to cover overheads. Suggested donation: £20 pay it forwards\, £15 full fee\, £10 concession. We also offer a limited number of bursary places.  For all details and to book visit  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1130189580459?aff=oddtdtcreator URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/biodynamic-pruning-workshop-with-kai-lange-22nd-feb-2025-10am-3pm-cardiff/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/red-apples-pexels-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250223T123000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20250128T102948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T135814Z UID:10000106-1740214800-1740313800@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:Workshop on Technology & Spirituality with Frank Burdich\, 22nd / 23rd February 2025\, Emerson College\, E Sussed DESCRIPTION:Venue:  Emerson College\, Hartfield Rd\, Forest Row RH18 5JX\nCost £170\n \n\n\nOur tech affects us\, we are learning this the hard way\, but what is going on behind the dark psychological effects we are experiencing? Some people accept the existence of spiritual beings within plant life\, nature spirits if you like\, but what is less well known is that all man made devices have a similar sort of entity within them which we connect with when using tech\, and which can become parasitic of us. \n\nFrank Burdich is a professional clairvoyant and former science teacher with a highly developed capacity to see non-physical structures. He has conducted extensive research into technical devices and their elementals\, and how they interact with humans\, and will give both a lecture and workshop at Emerson College on this topic.\nFFI and to Book visit  https://calendar.emerson.org.uk/events/frank-burdich-workshop-technology-and-spirituality/\n\nFrank will give a public lecture on Thursday 20th February\, 19.30 – 21.00\, at Rudolf Steiner House\, London on “Tech and You – A two-way relationship”\, this lecture will be repeated at Emerson on Friday 21st February\, 1930 – 2100. It acts as a useful introduction to the workshop. \nAbout Frank Burdich\nFrank was for 14 years an Upper School science teacher at a Waldorf School in Germany during which time he pursued an Anthroposophical spiritual path and became clairvoyant. He has been lecturing on supersensible perception since 2007\, and in 2012 founded his own supersensible research company Gesellschaft für angewandte Geistesforschung mbH which provides supersensible research services in a range of contexts such as medicine preparation\, mistletoe based remedies\, oncology\, special needs conditions\, spiritual audit of buildings and technical devices\, as well as lecturing and giving workshops on a variety of spiritual topics. Read more about his company here. URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/workshop-on-technology-spirituality-with-frank-burdich-22nd-23rd-february-2025-emerson-college-e-sussed/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Frank_Burdich-3_klein-scaled-e1708345320469.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250216T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20241218T132518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T132626Z UID:10000100-1739714400-1739725200@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:An Introduction to Gardening the Biodynamic Way with Dr Sue Peat and Douglas Davidson Sunday 16 February 2pm - 5pm DESCRIPTION:Venue:  Rudolf Steiner House\, 35 Park Rd\, London NW1 6XT\nBiodynamics is an organic method of cultivation arising out of Rudolf Steiner’s Spiritual research. It was his response to questions from farmers who were unhappy with  ‘chemical’ agriculture. Biodynamics works with the rhythms of the movements of the\nSun\, Moon\, planets and stars\, to which the plants respond. \nThe workshop will cover the background to the biodynamic planting calendar and using the biodynamic preparations.\nIt’s coming up to spring\, so we will focus on sharing tips for preparing your garden\,  allotment or pots for the growing season. \nFor the last hour\, we’ll stir the horn manure preparation (known as 500)\, so bring an  empty screw top bottle if you would like to take some home. A 500ml bottle is enough  for an average garden. The workshop is suitable for those new to biodynamics and for anyone who would like to give their garden\, window boxes or house plants a spring treat! \nSue and Douglas are enthusiastic gardeners with lots of practical experience of  biodynamic gardening.\nAll welcome\, no need to book.   Full £10 / Concession £5 URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/an-introduction-to-gardening-the-biodynamic-way-with-dr-sue-peat-and-douglas-davidson-sunday-16-february-2pm-5pm/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Farm.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T210000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240918T173011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T123501Z UID:10000098-1733340600-1733346000@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:Webinar - Discover the Future of Biodynamics! 4th December 2024 7.30pm DESCRIPTION:We invite you to an insightful webinar centered around a Trilogy of ground-breaking books published to welcome the next century of biodynamic farming\, with cutting-edge insight\, guidance\, wisdom\, within the present context of the biodynamic movement globally. Join us as we delve into these essential texts\, each authored by prominent figures in the field: \n\n\n\nBiodynamic Farming Handbook: Activating Soil Fertility for Growing Healthy Food by John Bradshaw  Hawthorn Press £29.99  A distinguished Australian author with over 50 years in biodynamic practices\, dedicated to making biodynamic farming accessible to all.\n\n\n  \n  \n\nAgriculture Spiritual Scientific  Foundations for Agricultural Renewal by Rudolf Steiner –  New translation by S. Blaxland-de Lange; Intro. by U. Hurter\, Rudolf Steiner Press £30\nThis definitive\, centenary edition of the influential Agriculture Course has been re-edited from primary sources to be as faithful as possible to Steiner’s original meaning. Shorthand reports have been freshly transcribed\, archival discoveries added\, and fresh commentary and notes inserted\n\n  \n\n\nFrom the Agriculture Course to Sustainable Farming –  Floris Books AVAILABLE JAN 2025 £14.99\n100 Years of the Biodynamic Movement by Rudi Bind and Ueli Hurter: An in-depth examination of the origins of biodynamic agriculture\, its growth into a worldwide movement and its continuing impact.\n\n\n\n  \n  \nThis is a by donation event\, allowing everyone to participate regardless of their financial situation. As a token of appreciation\, all participants will receive a discount code for these books after the webinar \nDon’t miss this incredible opportunity to start the ‘Golden Millenia of Biodynamics”  with inspiration and knowledge that can transform your approach to farming and wellness. \n\n\nReserve Your Spot! \n\nSimply scroll down the page to the tickets section\, click + to add the number of tickets you want and follow the instructions to check out.\nWe look forward to seeing you on the 4th December   at  7.30pm GMT  /  5:30 AEST  – all welcome. \nWe will also record the webinar and make it available to watch afterwards if you are unable to join us live.   URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/discover-the-future-of-biodynamics-webinar-4th-dec-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241127T210000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240918T165652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T161225Z UID:10000097-1732735800-1732741200@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:Exclusive Webinar with the author of ' Barefoot Biodynamics"\, Farmer' Jeff Poppen from the U.S.A\, 27th of November 2024 - 7.30pm (GMT) DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in this webinar and to enable you to access it\, as it is only a few hours before it starts\, you can simply use the Zoom links below\, without having to book in using our ticket system below.  Look forward to seeing you all soon online! \n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81342319863?pwd=jeVDBZmNGm1O7tTyeCXwjKs7Crn6nz.1 \nMeeting ID: 813 4231 9863    Passcode: 765324 \n  \n\nDetails about this webinar\nJoin us for a special online event featuring Jeff Poppen\, a legendary figure in the biodynamic farming movement\, as we celebrate his new book that came out during our Biodynamic Centenary in 2024. This intimate discussion will offer a unique opportunity to engage directly with Jeff\, followed by an interactive question-and-answer session. Not to be missed for the latest on the practice of biodynamic . With decades of knowledge and proven\, common-sense methods from “The Barefoot Farmer\,” this practical guide to biodynamic principles and practices will appeal to growers of every scale and experience level.  \n\nWebinar  Highlights:  Join us from wherever you are in the world!   We will also record this webinar so you can watch it afterwards at a more suitable time. \n\nIn-Depth Discussion: Explore the principles of Barefoot Biodynamics and its impact on health and wellbeing.\nQ&A Session: Participants will have the chance to ask Jeff their burning questions.\n\nThis is a by donation event\, allowing everyone to participate regardless of their financial situation\, with your generous support.\n\nAll participants will receive a 30% discount off the RRP of the Barefoot Biodynamics  Book\n\nDon’t miss this incredible opportunity to start the ‘Golden Millenia of Biodynamics’  with inspiration and knowledge that can transform your approach to farming\, wellness and join the worldview.\nReserve Your Spot!  Simply scroll down the page to the tickets section\, click + to add the number of tickets you want and follow the instructions to check out.\nWe look forward to seeing you on the 27th November  at  7.30pm GMT  – for international attendees\, please adjust your time zone accordingly URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/exclusive-webinar-with-the-barefoot-biodynamic-farmer-jeff-poppen/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Jeff-Poppen_credit_Alan-Messer-scaled-1.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241027T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241027T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240830T095414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T095913Z UID:10000095-1730037600-1730048400@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:An Introduction to Gardening the Biodynamic Way\, Sunday 27 October 2pm-5pm\, London DESCRIPTION:with Dr Sue Peat and Douglas Davidson \nVenue: Rudolf Steiner House\, 35 Park Rd\, London NX\nAll welcome\, no need to book.\nCost: Full £10 / Concession £5 \nBiodynamics is an organic method of cultivation arising out of Rudolf Steiner’s Spiritual research.\nIt was his response to questions from farmers who were unhappy with ‘chemical’ agriculture.\nBiodynamics works with the rhythms of the  movements of the Sun\, Moon\, planets and stars\,\nto which the plants respond. \nThe workshop will  cover the background of the biodynamic planting calendar and using the biodynamic preparations. It’s autumn so we will focus on sharing tips for harvesting\, composting and preparing your garden for winter. For the last hour\, we’ll stir the horn manure preparation (known as 500)\, so bring an empty screw top bottle if you would like to take some home. A 500ml bottle is enough for an average\ngarden. \nThe workshop is suitable for those new to biodynamics and for anyone who would like to give their garden\, window boxes or house plants an autumn treat! \nSue and Douglas are enthusiastic gardeners with lots of practical experience of biodynamic gardening. URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/an-introduction-to-gardening-the-biodynamic-way-sunday-27-october-2pm-5pm-london/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Lady-bird-on-flower-free-stock-image--scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241019T173000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240821T140700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T144339Z UID:10000094-1729346400-1729359000@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:Biodynamic Association AGM Event\, Sat 19th Oct\, 2-5.30pm\, Darlington DESCRIPTION:Venue:  The Dining room at Clervaux Garden School\, Off Jolby Ln\, Croft-on-Tees\, Darlington DL2 2TF \nThe AGM is at 2.00pm -3.30pm  with a  Farm Walk at 4.00pm -5.30pm for those who wish. The AGM is also  part of “Biodynamic Preparations and their ability to build health” weekend workshop which runs from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th October with Vicent Masson.\nClick here for full details and to book for the workshop and the AGM  \nIf you wish to attend the whole weekend please click the link above and book yourself a place – the AGM is free but the workshop\, while subsidised\, has a fee.  Booking deadline is 10th October \nThere are also bursaries available for biodynamic students and practitioners who need some help.  Email the BDA Office  Office@biodynamic.org.uk  or Tel: 01453 759501  to request a bursary application form. \nAGM Programme 2.00pm – 5.30pm ( including elections\, book launch and farm walk) \n \n14.00 – Welcome and arrival\n14.05 – Honouring those biodynamically connected people who have died this year\n14.15 – AGM Meeting:  welcome\, apologies \n\nMinutes from 2023 * ( Download a PDF version here)\nTrustees Report of Activity April-Dec 2023 – Chair’s address: Annual Report\, Thanks and Looking Forward\nFinance Report April 23 to Dec 23* ( Download PDF here)\nReappointment of Accountants – Andorran=BK Plus Limited*\nNotification of Trustees: current team – Jenni Rosenbrock\, Ian Bailey\, Richard Thornton Smith\, Jeremy Stephens\nElections : Ian Bailey\, Mattias Emous\, Chris Howse\, (Download Trustees Election as a  PDF here)\nQ&A\n* = vote\n\n15.15 – Book Launch of  ” A Biodynamic Farmer Handbook” by John Bradshaw with Martin Large from Hawthorn Press\n15.30 Tea and comfort break\n16.00-17.30  Farm Walk at Clervaux with Roberto Romano\, Ruskin Mill Trust \nAll Welcome.  Please book your place via this link  – Thank you URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/biodynamic-association-agm-event-sat-19th-oct-2-5pm-darlington/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241018T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241018T233000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20241014T110130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T110603Z UID:10000099-1729278000-1729294200@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:Barefoot Farm Autumn Banquet\, Fri 18th October 2024\, 7pm - 11pm\, Kent DESCRIPTION:More BD100 Celebration events!  \nVenue: The Barn’ Barefoot Farm\, Pigdown and Rectory Lane\, Hever\, Kent. \nHarvesting the gifts from this year’s growing season\, Altaea & David will be preparing a delicious seasonal 4 course feast!\nAccompanied by a Talk and Tale by Hans Günther and Ionela. \n£45 per person\, inc welcome drink (BYO too!) Book your ticket online here https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thehealingkitchen/1420028 \nOr for concessions and more info text\n07376 800 222 \nPlaces are limited Don’t miss out! \n  URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/barefoot-farm-autumn-banquet-fri-18th-october-2024-7pm-11pm-kent/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Autumn-Banquet-barefoot-farm-18th-Oct-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241018T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241020T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240724T123616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T110359Z UID:10000088-1729274400-1729440000@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:Weekend Workshop with Vincent Masson "Biodynamic agriculture and its ability to build health\, with a special focus on the use of the biodynamic preparations” 18th - 20th Oct\, 2024\, Darlington DESCRIPTION:Venue: Clervaux Off Jolby Ln\, Croft-on-Tees\, Darlington DL2 2TF  \nJoin us at Clervaux for a weekend workshop on the Biodynamic Preparations by Master Preparation-Maker Vincent Masson and the Biodynamic Association AGM \nThis event is being kindly hosted and sponsored by Ruskin Mill Trust. \nIn his 1924 lectures on agriculture\, Rudolf Steiner looks  at the living world that farmers have to deal with in their work and the many interactions that take place there. He proposed various measures for creating health in the agricultural field including biodynamic preparations\, which offer the possibility of acting on the fertility of the soil\, the health of plants and the quality of agricultural products.\nOver time\, through practice and experimentation\, the way in which these preparations are developed and applied has evolved to become ever more effective. \nIn this workshop\, we take a look at what we know today about how and when to use them and what  results can be expected.  Come and be inspired and informed \nThe following will be covered:\n* The birth of biodynamics: background and history\n* Plant nutrition and soil fertility\n* A few photos of soil  profiles using a spade fork\n* Big ideas : the farm organism\, multiple interactions described in the Farmers’ Course\, salutogenesis \n*Biodynamic preparations: effects\, application and results \nCompost preparations 502-507\nPreparation 500\nCompound preparations: history and current situation\nPreparation 501\nApplication of spray preparations (conditions and implements): water quality and temperature\, stirring\, spraying\, choice of moment and conditions of application. \n* Field results\nA look at recent institutional research results \n* Making of the Biodynamic Preparations \nOutline Progamme and times \nFriday 18th October 2024\n6pm Supper ( on request  – please book £10 per person – see ticket options below) \n7.30pm -9 pm Welcome and  evening lecture \nSaturday 19th October 2024 \n9am till 12.30 pm Workshop Sessions  – including coffee break and lunch\n(BDA AGM – 2-4 + farm walk – please book in for this – see ticket options below)\n6pm  – Supper\n7.15pm  – 9pm Evening lecture \nSunday 20th October 2024\n9am till 12.30pm  -Workshop session including a packed lunch\n2pm to 4pm – Preparation Makers practical workshop (Only for people  actually making preparations) \nCosts: Accomodation is not included – please see below for suggestions of where to stay\nFriday evening meal £10\nWorkshop Cost  Friday 7.30pm  to Sunday Lunch inclusive £150\nBDA Member/licensee rate £135\nBOOKING – please scroll down to the ticket section below and click on the + button next to the ticket to add 1 ticket to your basket.  If you want to have supper on the Fri night / attend the AGM  / attend the Practitioners only part of the workshop simply add these to your basket as appropriate and then checkout following the instructions. \nYou can also book over the phone 01453 759501  ( office hours 9-1 Mon to Fri)\nBooking deadline 11th October 2024\n \nBDA can issue certificates of attendance to this workshop as part of your professional training and development – please ask in advance if a CPD certificate is wanted. \nBursaries are available to help with the cost of attending  – please email Office@biodynamic.org.uk to enquire. \nLocal Accomodation:\nGeneral Online search websites Booking.Com or AirBnB\nTravelodge\nPremier Inn\nBalmoral Guest House\nBannatyne Hotel\n\nTravel info: Nearest train station to the venue is Darlington. URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/weekend-workshop-with-vincent-masson-18th-20th-oct-2024/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/product_images/vincent_masson_pic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240304T101724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T105902Z UID:10000068-1728725400-1728750600@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:Biodynamic Land Trust Family of Farms Event & AGM: 12th October 2024\, Devon DESCRIPTION:Venue:  Dartington\, Devon\nTimes: 9.30am  – 4.30pm\nCost: Free / Donations for lunch and refreshments\nBooking:   Please book your place via this link  / Eventbrite  \nOr email  info@biodynamiclandtrust.org.uk \n  \nA Family of Farms Event \nThe Family of Farms event will start after the AGM. It will be an exciting collaborative\, sharing and learning process around the theme of ‘Succession’. The day will be structured around a series of presentations from our family of farms including their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for succession. There will also be specialists in the room to support and guide the conversation around how succession can work successfully in different farming contexts and regions\, including how the Land Trust supports farms with transitions. \nThe Annual General Meeting \nAt the AGM our Directors will present reports of activities and finances to shareholders including information about the organisation’s development and strategy\, achievements and future prospects. The AGM is also open to non-members. \nThe indoor aspects of both the AGM and the Family of Farms Workshop follow will take place as an in-person event with a hybrid option on Zoom for those who cannot travel to join us. \nFarm Walk \nFollowing the AGM and Family of Farms workshop\, we will take a guided walk around Huxhams Cross Farm. It will be fantastic to explore the multiple enterprises on site\, including the agroforestry\, market garden\, arable fields\, mixed livestock\, and the Apricot Centre. This will be an opportunity to learn\, ask the big questions\, and take inspiration into your own communities of practice. \nFood and Refreshments \nLunch will be included on the day\, and provided by local chefs. We appreciate DONATIONS for the cost of lunch and recommend a minimum donation of £15 for lunch and refreshments   (please make a donation on this booking link or on the day in cash) \nWe look forward to seeing as many of you as possible and to connecting and learning from one another. \nIn the meantime\, please do get in touch if you have questions or would like to discuss anything.\nPlease contact Gabriel: 07870 535912 or by email response – info@biodynamiclandtrust.org.uk \n  \n  URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/biodynamic-land-trust-family-of-farms-event-agm-2024/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tablehurst-cattle-BDLT-events-pic-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241011T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241011T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240304T102352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T083707Z UID:10000069-1728640800-1728664200@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:Farm Organism Finances Workshop - Enlivening the life of the Farm through financial understanding and systems: 11th October 2024\, Bristol DESCRIPTION:Come to our workshop with Marcus Link of New Foundation Farms & Bob Mehew of Apricot Centre Friday 11th October 2024 \nVenue:  Triodos Bank\, Deanery Road\, Bristol\, BS1 5AS    What3Words address: tall.steps.trades.\nTiming:  10am  – 4.30pm ( Lunch is included)\nCosts: Ticket: BD Land Trust member / non-member  Early Bird: £20 / £40\nFull price £25 / £45\nBooking:  Please book your place  via Eventbrite here\nOr email info@biodynamiclandtrust.org.uk    or Tel  07870 535912 \nDo your financial systems reflect the type of farming you do?\nIs your financial ecosystem meeting the diversity of your farm and needs for transparency?\nWould you like to enable and enliven your farm with a more resilient and transparent accounting system? \nJoin us for a day workshop with lunch and refreshments at Triodos Bank in Bristol. Triodos agriculture lead will share support systems for agriculture from\nthe bank. \nWorkshop Sessions led by Marcus Link co-founder and Co-CEO of New Foundation Farms\, joined by colleague Edmund Suntcliffe & from the Apricot Centre\, Bob Mehew\, finance\, business and project delivery specialist and permaculture practitioner. \nMarcus\, Edmund and Bob\, experts in their field\, will present their development of farm-based multi-enterprise models and showcase the systems they have developed that deliver significant ecological\, social and financial health and reflect the ecology of an agroecological farm organisation.  This workshop will be practical\, including insights into a comprehensive\ndesign exercise to create a farm-based business model that works for you and  your context.\nBring your challenges and questions to get the answers you need. \nProgramme\n10.00 – Arrival -Tea and coffee\n10.30 – Welcome and overview from Director Gabriel Kaye and Agriculture Services: Triodos Team\n11.00 – Session 1: Design exercise and implementation plan by New Foundation Farms\n12.45 – Lunch\n14.00 – Session 2: Methodology of creating effective business plans and cash flow forecasts\, with templates – Bob Mehew\n15.45 – 16.30 – Q&A\, panel\, testing the models & closing remarks URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/farm-organism-finances-2024/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tablehurst-cattle-BDLT-events-pic-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250125T013000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20230711T102048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T092115Z UID:10000038-1728120600-1737768600@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:Step by Step Biodynamic Fish Farming\, 5th Oct\, 23rd Nov 2024 & 25th Jan 2025\, Glos DESCRIPTION:Venue: Ruskin Mill College\, The Fisheries\, Horsley\, GL6 0PL\nTimes: 9.30am – 1.30pm followed by a simple biodynamic / organic lunch\nCost £60 for all three sessions or £20 per session -these can be booked singley\nBooking:  Please scroll down to the tickets section and click + next to the ticket of your choice.  Alternatively you can express your interest via email: office@biodynamic.org.uk  or book over the phone 01453 759501 ( office hours 9-1) \nAbout this course:\nA unique biodynamic course delivered at the only biodynamic fish farm in the UK\, in partnership with the Biodynamic Association. The Step-by-Step fish farm course is an introduction to biodynamic fish farming. The course would suit those wishing to learn about the different aspects of the fish farm\, on living water\, biodynamic methods and the brown trout we farm. The new 3 session course will be held once a month on a Saturday. The course content is drawn from our rich Ruskin Mill Trust biodynamic training that has been on offer for several years to staff\, guests\, volunteers and biodynamic trainees. \n\nSession 1: Basic principles of the biodynamic approach to farming brown trout\nSession 2: The day-to-day workings of a biodynamic fish farm\nSession 3: A holistic understanding of water\n\nCourse Tutor: Matt Vidal\, DTTLS\, Fisheries Management L3 Dip.\, fish farm manager at Ruskin Mill College biodynamic fish farm\nAbout Matt:   I have over 28 years’ experience of fisheries management\, fish farming and lecturing within the fish industry and further education sector. Obtaining a fisheries management qualification led me from a boyhood hobby to a career within the industry\, and I have combined that with education for the last 16 years\, teaching at all levels to age 16 years and above. I enjoyed ten years teaching from entry level to foundation degrees within an agricultural college\, and I have been the fish farm manager at Ruskin Mill College for the past six years\, teaching students and training a variety of staff\, apprentices and volunteers. \nAt the end of this course\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand the basic principles\, intentions and methods of RMT’s biodynamic approach to farming brown trout\nGain an insight into the day-to-day workings of a biodynamic fish farm\nGain a holistic understanding of water URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/step-by-step-biodynamic-fish-farming-24-25/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/RMC-Fish-Farm-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241004T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241004T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240830T101110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T101728Z UID:10000096-1728036000-1728043200@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:Autumn Biodynamic Preparation Making Day\, 4th October 2024\, Derbyshire DESCRIPTION:Venue: The Field\, Hassock Lane\, Heanor\, Derbyshire\, DE75 7JH\nTimes: 10am – 2pm\nCost – Free\nTo book:  Email Jen Ruge Jennifer.ruge@weleda.co.uk\nLunch – Please bring a vegetarian dish to share \nWant to learn more about the biodynamic preparations – the heart and soul of biodynamics? \nCome to our Autumn Preparation making day.   Thihs practical event is perfect for getting a deeper understanding of the “preps” and meeting other biodynamic people in your area –  all welcome \n  \n  URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/autumn-biodynamic-preparation-making-day-4th-october-2024-derbyshire/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/000_0021.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241004T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240411T095906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T103313Z UID:10000077-1727778600-1728059400@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:Biodynamics 100 - A Scottish Michaelmas gathering at Newton Dee\, Aberdeen\, 1st - 4th October 2024 DESCRIPTION:Venue:  Newton Dee Camphill Community\nDates :  1st to 4th October  2024 \nNewton Dee Camphill community biodynamics will come to life with workshops and talks.\nJoin us for more biodynamic activity and knowledge sharing – this is still a developing programme – let us know if you would like to contribute on grian@newtondee.org.uk – the programme and booking will be available in due course URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/biodynamics-100-a-scottish-michaelmas-gathering-at-newton-dee-aberdeen-1st-4th-october-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241004T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240719T095734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T081643Z UID:10000087-1727776800-1728059400@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:Biodynamic Preparations Week\, 1st - 4th October 2024\, Tablehurst Farm\, E. Sussex DESCRIPTION:Tablehurst Farm welcomes you to join any or all our annual ‘BD Prep Week’ activities when we combine theory\, practical and fun to make Biodynamic Preparations for both Tablehurst Farm and the Biodynaimc Associations national prep store. \n\n\nParticipation is Free. \n\nFor further information and to register your interest\, please contact briony.young@tablehurstfarm.org.uk or 07971 781 325 URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/biodynamic-preparations-week-starts-1st-october-2024-tablehurst-farm-e-sussex/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240930T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240325T121943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T122756Z UID:10000073-1727688600-1727974800@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:Subtle Energies of The Land - Level 1: Restoring Balance\, 30th Sept – 3rd Oct 2024 With Patrick MacManaway & Bríd Walsh DESCRIPTION:Venue:  Rill Estate\, Devon\nHosted by Rachel Fleming\nFull details https://animate-earth.org/events/subtle-energies-of-the-land/\nTo book https://animate-earth.org/subtle-energies-of-the-land/ \nAbout the workshop\n\nIn an animate world\, subtle energies and intelligence surround us\, natural energy fields that affect the health and behaviour of soils\, plants\, animals\, people\, the water and the land itself. Working with these forces\, flows and cycles of nature would have come more easily\, perhaps\, to our forebears\, who were reliant on maintaining a balanced and harmonious relationship with the land for their survival\, but they can be recovered. \nThis is a training for those who work with the land in any capacity\, for those who would like to explore and begin to use the art\, the science of working with the land in this subtle capacity. There is much evidence to show that working in this way\, with the land\, with crops\, animals\, water-courses\, trees and the communities\, human and otherwise that live upon it\, leads to greater balance\, harmony and productivity for all. \nThe objectives of our time together are to: \n\nunderstand subtle energy principles\nunderstand how to use intuition\, kinesiology and simple telepathy to access information and guidance\nunderstand the power of connection with the intelligence of nature at work in your landscape\nparticipate with and co-creatively influence the fundamental processes of nature\nunderstand the power of intent and attitude in influencing the success of our relationships and our work with the land\nunderstand the impact of energy imbalances\, and learn techniques to correct these and restore health\n\nAfter this introduction our intention is that you return home empowered to participate and co-creatively influence core life processes impacting soils\, plant growth\, animal health\, human community and economics for the land that you steward or live within; that you experience a deep sense of ease and belonging in your landscape and that you understand the power of being energetically in balance and be empowered to seek this state for yourself\, your land and your communities. URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/subtle-energies-of-the-land-level-1-restoring-balance-30th-september-3rd-october-2024-with-patrick-macmanaway-brid-walsh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240922T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240812T111604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T082345Z UID:10000092-1726768800-1727020800@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:Transformative Fluidity Awakening our Consciousness of Water\, 19th - 22nd Sept 2024\, Emerson College\, E Sussex DESCRIPTION:A conference attempting to bring over a bigger picture of water as well as bringing to consciousness our\nown thinking and thought patterns. \nStart: Thursday 19th Sept 2024\, from 18.00\nEnds: Sunday 22nd Sept\, 16.00 (GMT)\nVenue:  Foundation for Water Building\, Emerson College\, East Sussex\, RH18 5JX\, UK and elsewhere\, with on line session linkups. \nFull programme here (PDF) \nHosted by the International Flowform Association \nThis in-person event at Emerson College also invites individuals and groups to participate in locations\naround the world\, linking up through one online session on each of the four days.\nObserving and interacting with fluid movements in water made visible in various ways. \nWe aim to be attentive\, becoming more inquisitive\, playful\, and creative as time goes on\, encouraging a\ndialogue with the ever-responsive phenomena of flow in liquid water. \nThe approach will be introduced by Simon Charter in the opening session on Thursday evening and\npracticed through the following days. It will include water flow observation sessions\, movement\nexercises\, reflective periods and discussions. \nContributers: Octavio O Shanahan\, Simon Charter\, Nigel Wells\, Michael Monzies and Philip Kilner.\nFor active engagement\, suggestions for interactive flow studies will be shared in advance with group and\nindividual participants. \nSocial interfluence – a word that we take to mean the flux of reciprocal\, multidirectional influence\,\ncounter-influence and inter-reliance between us\, and between us and our environment. Learning to listen. \nConference fee:\n£160 for participation at Foundation for Water\n£20 per Zoom session\nConcessional rates can be considered\, according to individual circumstances. Notify to get details.\nMeals and accommodation are to be arranged and paid for separately and booked at Emerson College.: +44 (0)1342 822238 bookings@emerson.org.uk\nFor further Info and to book your place contact Nigel Wells   nigel@flowforms.se\nand simon.charter@live.co.uk   0044 7814786682 \nSee also: www.foundationforwater.org \nLooking forward to meeting you ! URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/transformative-fluidity-awakening-our-consciousness-of-water-19th-22nd-sept-2024-emerson-college-e-sussex/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Water-Conf-Image-2024-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240830T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240830T203000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240626T103254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T152705Z UID:10000084-1725040800-1725049800@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:How can biodynamics meet the challenges facing humanity? Talk with Jean Michel Florin 30th August 6pm - 8.30pm\, London DESCRIPTION:Venue:  Rudolf Steiner House\, 35 Park Rd\, London NW1 6XT   \nTimings:  6pm wine/ nibbles and opportunity to explore special exhibition on biodynamic research\n7pm – 8.30pm – Talk with Q&A\nCost – Donations\nBooking – To reserve your place please scroll down the page to the ticketing section\nAlternatively you can book via  Email Office@biodynamic.org.uk  or by phone on  01453 759501 ( office hours 9-1) \nA special opportunity to hear Jean Michel Florin the  co-leader of the Section for Agriculture at the Goetheanum talk on how biodynamics can mitigate the multitude of issues facing our generation and humanity.  Not to be missed. \nThis event is being kindly sponsored by Rudolf Steiner House and Waltham Place for the BD100th Year. \nAll welcome \nJean Michel Florin is also offering a workshop at Waltham Place\, Berks Sat 31st Aug to Sun 1st Sept  2024 \nSat 31st Aug  – Sun 1st Sept ” Building your landscape\, from observation to development\, with Jean-Michel Florin\nCLICK Here for full details and booking \nSat 31st Aug  7.30pm  Evening Lecture: Biodynamics and the Changing Climate with Jean-Michel Florin\nCLICK Here for full details and booking URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/jean-michel-florin-talk/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Jean-Michel_Xue-Li-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240821T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240923T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240821T085956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T090840Z UID:10000093-1724227200-1727110800@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:Celebrating the Biodynamic Centenary at Home Farm\, Heckfield Place\, Hampshire DESCRIPTION:Venue: Home Farm\, Heckfield Place\, Hampshire RG27 0LD\n \n\nThis summer\, we are marking the centenary of biodynamic farming with a series of events across our 438-acre estate. Visitors to Home Farm will have the opportunity to engage with the 100 year old principles and practices of the original organic movement and learn about the many benefits to the health of the soil and to ourselves. \nFrom workshops on biodynamic practices and talks from industry leaders who share in our ethos that everything begins with the soil\, join us from June to September as we mark this milestone and look to the future of responsible and regenerative agriculture. \nThe event lineup will extend up to the house\, with movie screenings and celebratory suppers hosted by Heckfield Place. \nFollow us on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter to be among the first to secure tickets as each booking window opens. \n\nSaturday 7 September  Dahlia Talk with Jane Scotter & Alice Chapman\nSaturday 21st September  Biodynamic Planting Calendar with Tom Petherick\nSaturday 21 September  The Biggest Little Farm\nSunday 22 September  Home Farm Lunch: Time of Harvest \n  URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/celebrating-the-biodynamic-centenary-at-home-farm-heckfield-place-hampshire/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Front-of-Heclfield-Place-Pic--scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240814T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240818T173000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240411T103837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T150913Z UID:10000078-1723629600-1724002200@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:The Art of Natural Cheesemaking with David Asher 14th-18th August 2024 Shropshire DESCRIPTION:We look forward to welcoming you at The Rare Dairy for a comprehensive\, hands on 5 day workshop\nwith David Asher of The Black Sheep School of Cheesemaking  – see below for all details or download this PDF \nVenue: The Rare Dairy at Abbey Farm\, Ash\, Whitchurch\, Shropshire\, SY13 4DP\nWe are the only certified organic\, rare breed Shetland Calf-at-Foot Dairy on the British Isles – we really are rare!\nDates and Times 14th – 18th August 2024  10am – 5.30pm each day \nBooking and Costs : We have a limited number of places on the course\, so please book early to avoid disappointment. The price of the five-day workshop is £675 which includes lunches\,  teas & coffees\, with pizza on the Friday evening  Please email to book your place and pay by BACS: Abbey Farm Partnership Triodos Bank | 16-58-10 | 21153868\nContact Details :  To to book your place or for more  information  hello@the-rare.co.uk | 07794440075 | @theraredairy \nAbout the workshop: \nThe workshop explores five main categories of cheese\, and concepts of traditional starters\, ripening ecologies\, and natural rennet\, offering a new understanding of cheesemaking even to those with many years of experience – including lifelong commercial producers. \nStudents can expect to learn how simple  traditional methods can lead to a safe\, effective\, and delicious raw (or pasteurised) milk cheesemaking; and how the philosophies of fermentation of natural wine\, beer\, sourdough and dairy are all inter-related. There will also be discussions of the implications of raw\nmilk cheesemaking for human health\, and the complicated ethics of animal  agriculture \nDay One\nLearn how to create and care for the cultures of your cheese. We begin with a session on dairy\nfermentation\, covering clabber\, kefir\, amasi (an African milk beer) and a traditional cream-top yogurt. \nDay Two\nWe’ll use the cultures and rennet to make fresh lactic cheeses such as cream cheese\, chevre and faisselle as well as Geotrichum candidum ripened French lactic goat cheeses including crottin\,\nValençay and Saint-Marcellin. \nDay Three\nWe look at rennet cheeses\, preparing\, in the morning\, the basic curd that can become many different styles of cheese. By the afternoon\, the curd’s acidity will have developed and we’ll be able to stretch the cheese into Mozzarella\, Queso Oaxaca and Burrata. We also explore the rind ecologies that can transform the fresh cheese into a ripe Camembert \nDay Four\nWe will make Bleu d’Auvergne\, a French blue cheese\, and explore the cultivation of blue fungus that\ngives this cheese its beautiful blue eyes. We will also prepare rennet in the traditional way \nAngus D. Birditt\, of Our Isles and author of A Portrait of British Cheese\, will give a talk on ‘Blue Cheeses of the British & Irish Isles’ on Saturday after class.\nAngus is a food writer and photographer and is passionate about cheese making in Britain and keeping alive this important part of our culinary and agricultural heritage. \nDay Five\nOn our final day\, we make an Alpine cheese\, and see how this one cheesemaking method can evolve in many different directions\, including Tomme and Raclette. We explore the concepts of rind washing and how it influences the hard cheese’s evolution. With the leftover whey\, we prepare a batch of traditional ricotta URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/the-art-of-natural-cheesemaking-with-david-asher-14th-18th-august-2024-shropshire/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rare-diary-Brie-pci-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240812T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240817T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240807T113412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T121804Z UID:10000091-1723456800-1723912200@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:Centenary Celebration of Rudolf Steiner - Marking 100 years since his visit to Torquay in 2024\, 12th - 17th August\, Devon DESCRIPTION:Organised by the Devon Anthroposohical Group and Local Biodynamic Group \nVenue: Birdwood House\, 44 High Street Totnes\nDates and Timings  12th – 17th August  10am to 4.45pm each day\nAll welcome and free of charge\nA Commemoration of Steiner’s Life & Work\n\nA daily exhibit will be held at the Birdwood House Gallery commemorating Steiner’s 1924 visit to Torquay & displaying art and craft work inspired by Anthroposophy. \n17th August 2024 10am to 5pm  – there will be  additional presentations – Free of charge\nVenue:  The Civic Hall\, High Street\, Totnes\nFocus on the 12 practical aspects of Steiner’s work\, plus:\n– a second-hand book sale\n–  a film showing on Steiner’s work\n– stands outside stands selling biodynamic products from the Apricot Centre\n–  a special Biodynamic Association info stand\, with new books for sale and free info leaflet and pamphelts staffed by the executive director\,  Gabriel Kaye\, who will be happy to answer any burning questions you may have about biodyanmics etc  – All welcome URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/centenary-celebration-of-rudolf-steiner-marking-100-years-since-his-visit-to-torquay-in-2024-12th-17th-august-devon/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Celebration-of-Rudolf-Steiner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240810T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240810T200000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240729T105834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T110327Z UID:10000089-1723309200-1723320000@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:Biodynamic Preparation Stirring Events\, Sat 10th August 5pm - 8pm\, Sheffield DESCRIPTION:We will have 3 Biodynamic stirrings and sprayings over the spring\, summer and early autumn of 2024\, all provisionally on a Saturday afternoon / evening as a social event open to Sheffield Steiner Group members and other friends. \n\nLocation; Moss Valley Market Garden\, Sheffield Organic Growers\, S8 8BG\nSee website for directions https://www.mossvalley-marketgarden.co.uk/\nThe first event will be on Saturday  10th August 5pm – 8pm.\nThe market garden is set in the beautiful Moss Valley\, South Sheffield and this is an opportunity to see the garden as it comes into its best over the next few months.\nThis is a bring and share BBQ as well as a stir and spray of the biodynamic 500 spray (horn manure).\n\nWe will have a fire and stir the BD preps from around 5.15 – 6.15pm\, spraying the garden together afterwards.\nWe have limited drinking water so please bring your own drinks plus food to share including BBQ bits if you wish.\n\nYou may also want to bring a verse to share or bring an instrument (or singing voice)\, to share some music.  It will be quite informal!\n\nPlease\, ideally\, let Martin Brashaw know that you intend to come via  email: martinbradshaw@hotmail.com so that if the event is cancelled at late notice (e.g. due to bad weather) we can let you know. \nBooking is not required though – you can just turn up. \n\n\nWe hope you can join us for these special stirring events during 2024; the 100th anniversary year of biodynamic farming and gardening. URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/biodynamic-preparation-stirring-events-sat-10th-august-5pm-8pm-sheffield/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Vortex-BD-PREPS-RS-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240629T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240629T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240624T110848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T111327Z UID:10000083-1719655200-1719676800@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:The Planetary Influences in Biodynamic Agriculture - A one-day-workshop exploring the basic astronomical concepts of biodynamic agriculture 29th June\, Devon DESCRIPTION:with Ian Bailey\nDate and Time Saturday 10am to 4pm 29th June 2024\nVenue: Whites Farm\, Lower Dean\, Buckfastleigh\, Devon TQ11 0LS\nCost for the day: £30 including wood fired pizza lunch and refreshments\n\nThis practical workshop will endeavour to cover:\n• Astronomical concepts and the celestial mechanics\n• The relationship of earth to sun and the interplay and differences in the activity of the inner and outer planets\n• Geocentric verses other perspectives\n• The significance of annual/lunar/diurnal in terms of biodynamic practice\n• Constellations of the Zodiac and the rhythms of the planets\n• Studying the current month of a biodynamic planting calendar to understand how practical applications are used on farm and garden \nFor further information and booking\, please contact Alasdair  info@whitesfarm-edtrust.com URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/the-planetary-influences-in-biodynamic-agriculture-a-one-day-workshop-exploring-the-basic-astronomical-concepts-of-biodynamic-agriculture-29th-june-devon/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ian-Bailey-astro-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240623T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240623T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240327T140731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T141634Z UID:10000074-1719151200-1719162000@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:An Introduction to Gardening the Biodynamic Way\, Sunday 23 June 2pm - 5pm\, London DESCRIPTION:with Dr Sue Peat and Douglas Davidson\nVenue: Rudolf Steiner House\, 35 Park Rd\, London\, NW1 6XT \nBiodynamics is an organic method of cultivation arising out of Rudolf Steiner’s Spiritual research. It works with the rhythms of the movements of the Sun\, Moon\, planets and stars\, to which the plants respond. The\nworkshop will cover the background to the biodynamic planting calendar and using the biodynamic preparations. It’s summer and so we will focus on sharing tips for caring for flowers and food plants – from flowers and windowsill herbs to fruit trees. \nFor the last hour\, we’ll stir the horn manure preparation (known as 500)\, so bring an empty screw top bottle if you would like to take some home.  A 500ml bottle is enough for an average garden. \n  \nThe workshop is suitable for those new to biodynamics and for anyone who would like to give their garden\, window boxes or house plants a summer treat! \nAbout Sue & Douglas\nSue and Douglas are enthusiastic gardeners with lots of practical experience of biodynamic gardening. \nAll welcome\, no need to book.  Full £10 / Concession £5 URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/an-introduction-to-gardening-the-biodynamic-way-sunday-23-june-2pm-5pm-london/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/woman-holding-seedling-free-stock-image--scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240602T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240602T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240514T084231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T084458Z UID:10000081-1717322400-1717344000@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:Introduction to Biodynamic Winegrowing\, Limeburn Hill Vineyard\, Sunday 2nd June 2024) DESCRIPTION:Date and Times: Sun\, 2 Jun 2024 10:00 – 16:00\nVenue: Limeburn Hill Vineyard\, Westfield Farm Limeburn Hill Chew Magna BS40 8QW\nCost £85 ( incl vegetarian lunch)\nBook your place online via Eventbrite here \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop\, run by Robin Snowdon (vineyard manager and winemaker for Limeburn Hill Biodynamic Vineyard)\, will cover the basics of biodynamic viticulture (growing the grapes) and biodynamic viniculture (making the wine). \nIt will include: \n\nthe principles of biodynamic agriculture\,\nan introduction to biodynamic vineyard management\,\nthe use of compost teas & plant-based sprays for vine health\,\nan introduction to the biodynamic preparations with examples\,\na tour of the vineyard and exploration of the grape varieties\, trellising systems\, soil care and treatments\,\nan introduction to biodynamic wine making\,\na tasting of our natural wines with an explanation of the winemaking processes\,\nplenty of space for questions and discussion\, as required\,\na vegetarian lunch is also included in the ticket price.\n\nThis course is ideal for: \n\nanyone interested in setting up an organic / biodynamic vineyard\,\nanyone interested in making biodynamic wine\,\nanyone selling or serving biodynamic wine – working in restaurants\, bars\, or in the wine trade\,\nanyone interested in the principles of biodynamic agriculture.\n\nThere will be a maximum of 15 people on the workshop to enable space and time for everyone to ask questions. The price also includes lunch and a tasting of their natural wines. \nIf you would like more information then please feel free to contact Robin directly on robin@limeburnhillvineyard.co.uk \nAbout the organiser \nRobin Snowdon and Georgina Harvey planted\, and have been running\, Limeburn Hill Biodynamic Vineyard for 10 years. Robin teaches the Introduction to Biodynamic Viticulture course for the Biodynamic Association College UK as well as giving talks about biodynamics around the country. He works as a consultant for vineyards looking to follow biodynamic principles and was Chair of the Biodynamic Association certification board for several years. \nReviews from previous participants \n“A huge thank you for a fantastic day on Sunday. Your knowledge and passion for biodynamics is truly inspiring – I gained a lot of useful information and came away feeling informed\, energised and excited to put some of these elements into practice in starting my own vineyard.” \n“Thank you both very much for Sunday. I had a fantastic time\, the course was incredibly interesting and really well balanced (and the food was fantastic!)“ \n“Thank you for a lovely day yesterday. I learnt heaps and it’s fortified my belief in the importance of biodynamic practices. The amount that you care for the land is truly inspiring.“ \n“What you have created a Limeburn Hill feels very wholesome and special and this shines through in the workshop.“ URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/introduction-to-biodynamic-winegrowing-limeburn-hill-vineyard-sunday-2nd-june-2024/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/LimeburnHIll.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240525T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240525T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240517T115516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T094743Z UID:10000082-1716642000-1716652800@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:Biodynamic workshop with Hans - Gunther Kern: Caring for Flora and Fauna\, 25th May 2024 10am to 1pm\, Ringwood\, Hants DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/biodynamic-workshop-with-hans-gunther-kern-caring-for-flora-and-fauna-25th-may-2024-10am-to-1pm-ringwood-hants/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Water-colour-of-can-tools-and-wellies-Free-stock-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240524T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240526T153000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240422T120821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T111223Z UID:10000080-1716577200-1716737400@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:Celebration of 100 years of Biodynamics: Transforming Land\, Transforming Lives 24th-26th May 2024\, Ruskin Mill\, Nailsworth\, Glos DESCRIPTION:A Ruskin Mill Trust and the Biodynamic Association conference with Ueli Hurter (Goetheanum)\, \nVenue:  Ruskin Mill The Woolbarn\, Gables Farm\, Horsley\, Glos\, GL6 0QE \nTimings: Friday evening 7pm to 8.30pm\, all day Saturday 9.00 am to  6pm followed by an evening of entertainment until 9pm)\nResearch conference Sunday 26 May – as part of Biodynamic 100 BDA and RMT in partnership. Bringing together UK and English speaking researchers connected to Ruskin Mill Trust and the BDA. Join in person or online \nRuskin Mill Trust are delighted to be hosting these BD100 events with keynote talks from Ueli Hurter\, one of the agricultural leads at the Goetheanum and Aonghus Gordon OBE\, founder of Ruskin Mill Trust\, with Gabriel Kaye and practicing UK BD farmers\, growers and researchers\, speaking to the theme of the Transformation of Land\, Transforming Lives with Biodynamics.\n\nThe conference will be a Friday evening and full day on the Saturday with speakers and workshop leads coming from the broad range of biodynamic practice in the UK covering the topics of food production\, training\, research\, therapeutic education\, curative and social pedagogy\, alchemical approaches\, medicine and nutrition and UK biodynamic history.\nIt will be an event full of inspiring talks and workshops covering topics of: biodynamic  food production\, training\, research\, therapeutic education\, curative and social pedagogy\, alchemical approaches\, medicine and nutrition and UK biodynamic history.\nIt will offer a special opportunity for sharing\, experiencing and deepening\, drawing together some of the finest thinkers and practitioners from the Biodynamic Movement in the UK.  Not to be missed!   \nTo Book:  Email Pippa Hunt  Pippa.Hunt@rmt.org\nBooking deadline 17th May 2024 \nCost: Free  – just payment for meals in advance at a cost of  £10 per meal \nProgramme  for  BIODYNAMIC 100  TRANSFORMING LAND\, TRANSFORMING LIVES Conference \n  URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/bd100-transforming-land-transforming-lives-24th-26th-may/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Rudolf-Steiner-100-logo-RMT-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240518T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240519T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240124T162243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T094641Z UID:10000064-1716024600-1716134400@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:Engaging with Nature\, Self and Spirit - 18th & 19th May 2024\, with Susan Raven\, Dorset DESCRIPTION:A workshop using the 6 basic exercises offered by Rudolf Steiner to engage with life as a pathway of development and connection.\nVenue:   Lower Barton Farm\, Nether Cerne\, Dorchester\, DT2 7AJ\nTimings: Weekend of the 18th & 19th of May 2024 beginning on Saturday at 9.30 am and ending on Sunday at\n4 pm\nCost:  £110 Early Bird (ends April 30th)\,  £125 from 1st May Early booking recommended as places are limited\n( cost includes delicious home-cooked meals) Accommodation is not included.  A list of local B&B’s can be sent on request.\nFor more information about the course or to book a place: Visit Susan’s website \nOr contact her directly. \n“The Nature Spirits are waiting to be reunited with us\, and as emissaries of higher spiritual beings\, they wish to\nbe of great assistance to us at this time\, but we have to step into their world and meet them in their own territory. It is time to engage in dialogue and relearn a living world wisdom from the elemental kingdom.”\n* Nature Spirits: The Remembrance \nAt this gathering we will be exploring the methods used for seership and communication described by the philosopher\, scientist and seer\, Rudolf Steiner. We will be focusing on ways in which we can build a mutually rewarding line of communication with the nature spirits\, in order that we may receive information and\ninsight into their world. By working together with the elementals – which reside in earth\, water\, air and fire – we can become responsible co-creators at this critical time in our evolution. In this workshop Susan will be describing the activities of the nature spirits in the landscape\, in plants and in the human being. We will be looking at ways in which we can effectively help these generous inhabitants of the supersensible realm for the ultimate benefit of us all. \nDuring the weekend we will be exploring:\n1. Rudolf Steiner’s ‘Six Essential Exercises’ for awakening supersensible perception\, with special emphasis on control\nof thinking and control of feeling. (It is more important to be in a state of Grace than to be ‘right’ if you wish to enter\nthe realm of the nature spirits!)\n2. The significance of colour on the inner and outer screen.\n3. The language of sense\, sound and movement.\n4. Protocols for greeting and questioning the nature spirits.\n5. Ways in which the human being can help the elementals return to their right and proper sphere. \nAbout Susan Raven\nSusan Raven is an experienced workshop facilitator and a long time student of Anthroposophy. She has worked with the methods and exercises described by Rudolf Steiner for seeing into the supersensible realms\, and has also trained with Dorian Schmidt\, director of the Biodynamic Research Institute. \nSusan is the author of the popular book ‘Nature Spirits: The Remembrance: A guide to the Elemental\nKingdom’\, featured in the Cygnus magazine\, Nexus\, Star & Furrow and Caduceus. \nReviews:\n• “You created a beautiful ‘space’ in which to explore\, test and trust insights. In so short a time I feel my understandings came together meaningfully\, most unexpectedly\, as if a window to Truth was just waiting to be opened. Thank you for having been the one to open the window!” \n• “Thank you so much for a truly inspiring and uplifting weekend. It was so moving and rewarding working in that way and finding how many wonderful observations and messages came through. I will use those methods regularly from now on to connect with nature.” \n• “Your workshop had real substance!” URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/engaging-with-nature-self-and-spirit-18th-19th-may-2024-with-susan-raven-dorset/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Plant-wagner-cropped-Susan-Raven-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240511T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T062909 CREATED:20240320T145742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T132208Z UID:10000071-1715421600-1728147600@www.biodynamic.org.uk SUMMARY:Northern Region 100 Years of Biodynamics Events: 11th May\, 13th June\, 25th July & 5th Oct 2024 DESCRIPTION:This year marks 100 Years since the birth of Biodynamics – the Agriculture Course was given by Steiner during the Whitsun time in 1924. We would like to celebrate this event together with everyone interested from our region or further afield. \nThis will consist of four events: we will start together as a group in Botton\, North Yorkshire in May\,  followed  biodynamic preparation spraying events in June and July and finish with with another group gathering at\nClervaux\, Darlington  where we will be sharing the Harmonizing Preparation for everyone to take\nhome. \nThe celebration has a threefold aspect to it as we could imagine the first day as having an emphasis on celebrating the past\, the sprayings on celebrating the present and the last day as looking into and celebrating the future. \nProposed Programme of Events\n\n1. Saturday 11th May 2024\nVenue: Botton Village\,  Danby\, Whitby\, N Yorks \n10am – Welcome and coffee\n10.30am – Introduction and song / Celebrating and remembering all the Biodynamic Work that has happened in Botton / Sharing of the work and experiences of organic and biodynamic work in the area as well as our personal relationship/connection with Botton\n12.30am – Lunch with soup and rolls\n1.30pm – Celebrating stirring and spraying of 500 – future intentions for the different places\n4.00pm – Closing thoughts and looking ahead\n4.30pm – Coffee / tea and depart \nFrom this event we have 2 moments of spraying (500\, 501) in our own areas\, when we would aim to spray at the same time\, holding each other in mind while doing it\,  namely \n2. Thursday 13th June 2024  at 3pm  – sprying of the Horn Manure Preparation \n3. Thurday 25th July 2024 at 6am  – spraying the Horn Silica Preparation \n4) Saturday 5th October  tbc\nVenue: Clearvaux\, Darlington tbc\n10am – Coffee and garden/farm walk for those who don’t know Clervaux. Everyone is welcome.\n12.30pm – Bring and share harvest meal.\n2pm – Eurythmy (TBC)\n2.45pm – Open forum:\nBrief introduction to Hugo Erbe (1885-1965) and the Harmonizing Preparation.\nSharing of our experiences while spraying.\nLooking into the future: What is our task into keeping Biodynamics vibrant and alive in our region? Is there a need for more collective work/study/celebrations of Biodynamics?\n4pm – coffee and good byes. We will be giving the Harmonizing Preparation to everyone to take home. This preparation is sprayed around Michaelmas time as an expression of gratitude to the elemental beings. \nWe are hoping that many will be able to join this celebration from all over the region.\nWe very much hope that we can\, in the spirit of reflecting and celebration\, give thanks to all those who have done so much for Biodynamics as well as to give all of us inspiration to continue to take Biodynamics into the future. \nMany thanks and greetings from the organising group\nRuairidh von Stein\, Vivian Griffiths\, Hans Steenbergen and Gilberto Domingues\nFFI and to book a place on one or all of the events contact Ruairidh von Stein email  rvsdtp15r@gmail.com URL:https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/event/northern-region-100-years-of-biodynamics-events-11th-may-13th-june-25th-july-2024/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR