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Brand new Permaculture Principles card set released ~ Meet ELFy the facilitation magician ~ Robin in the UK, Aug & Sept 2015!
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Welcome

Hello Everyone,

A big welcome to those who've joined this e-news after attending the Q'ld Garden Expo or Narara EcoVillage Permaculture weekend. I'm writing this welcome from London, on my way to Mallorca in Spain to present a one day Creative Facilitation workshop hosted by RuMi, then to UK for 2 courses and the IPC (International Permaculture Conference and Convergence). I'll be back home in OZ for 'The Joining' Gathering in late September and my 'Dynamic Groups, Dynamic Learning' 6 day training in mid November.
Exciting times and thanks for sharing the journey with me.
Thanks very much to Erin Young for supporting me to get this e-news to you.

Love and Gratitude,
Robin

Brand New ‘Permaculture Principles Card Game’ Launched



Robin Clayfield’s ‘NEW Permaculture Principles Card Game’ is now complete, finished, edited, proofed, dressed up with amazing art and design, printed, collated and now available.  The set is a card-matching game for teaching and learning the latest Permaculture Principles​ and Ethics and comprises 80 A6 full colour cards and a fold-out booklet.  It will be launched internationally at IPC UK (International Permaculture Convergence) next month. 

Join the virtual launch here in Australia via a FaceBook event:  https://www.facebook.com/events/469474966546675/

Find out more about the cards here!
 

Introducing ELFy,
the Magician!


DaDarrr! Introducing to the world ELFy the Magician – mascot, champion and colourful jigsaw puzzle symbol for Robin’s ‘Dynamic Groups, Dynamic Learning’ methodology. 

The magician represents all the elements which together create healthy, happy and successful groups, teams and learning environments.

Discover more of ELFy's magic here...

The Hinterland Times covers upcoming UK trip




Written by local author Dale Jacobson, the article tells a little of Robin’s life journey with Permaculture while sharing details of her exciting trip to England for the International Permaculture Conference, courses and workshops with side trips to Wales and Mallorca in Spain for smaller presentations.

Read the article here...

Report ~ Social Permaculture Weekend at NSW's Narara Ecovillage


On the last weekend of July 2015, Robin was hosted by the Narara Ecovillage Living Network as the weekend's guest presenter at their regional permaculture gathering on Central Coast NSW.  The theme was social permaculture - the application of permaculture principles to people - the arena where Robin is in her element. 

Joined by the assistance of Erin Young, a variety of dynamic workshops were shared - from Creative Group Leadership, to developing a permaculture network, and exploring the permaculture principles at play in our lives.  Robin facilitated a meeting for a regional permaculture network, embracing dynamic group techniques to help them understand their goals and intentions together.



The Dynamic Groups, Dynamic Learning tools were in full effect in drawing together a diverse array of folks, some who knew nothing of permaculture to those who were quite well versed.  A few nervous glances were thrown around when participants first walked into the workshop room with all the chairs in a circle; but as the trusty magician worked it's magic for dynamic group facilitation, each group was quickly engaged, alert, contributing, interacting.... and having a bunch of fun!   Seeing people who are used to sitting in rows scribbling notes come alive during a session is dearly inspiring.
 

Coming Up

Great Opportunity! Come join the fun...

'Dynamic Groups, Dynamic Learning'
@ Crystal Waters, Queensland
15 - 20 November 2015
 

Robin’s leading edge 6 day training at Crystal Waters in SE QLD has become an annual event. 

The course equips people with the understanding and skills of what is 'best practice' leading-edge learning and facilitation methods through immersion and practical hands on experiences.  It's about achieving more confidence, fluency and often mastery in the art and skill of facilitating learning.

The course is fully residential, features delicious, often organic and locally sourced food and is offered for a ‘Sliding Scale’ price range so people pay what they can afford depending on their income.

Upskill with a powerful toolkit for group facilitation & learning! Read more & sign up...

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Coming Up in 2015 and Beyond!


AUGUST 2015

'Dynamic Groups, Dynamic Learning'
Course - Hampshire, UK

Saturday 22nd to Thursday 27th August 2015 
With Robin Clayfield and special guest facilitator Looby MacNamara
Details on Facebook event page + see event flyer below


Robina McCurdy’s Earth-Spirit Nature Connection Workshop 
Supported by Robin Clayfield 
27th to 30th August 
North Pembrokeshire, Wales 
More info here... + on event flyer below

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You might also be interested in Robina McCurdy's Europe Summer 2015 workshops:
Sustainable Culture workshops UK, Portugal, France

UK Sustainable Living Workshops

SEPTEMBER 2015

UK Social Permaculture Course
with Starhawk, Robina McCurdy, Looby Macnamara, Peter Cow and Robin Clayfield
1 to 6 September 2015
Hampshire, England
Facebook event page... + see event flyer below


2015 Planetary Permaculture Pilgrimage
Robin is involved in this bundle of events, linking several leading edge UK courses that are endorsed 'edge' events for IPCUK.

Especially valuable for people wanting to upskill and learn from permaculture pioneers in a feast of training. Thanks to Delvin Solkinson and friends for initiating the pilgrimage and encouraging more people to make a priority and investment in the journey to learn & potentise leading edge life, social change and inspirational tools.

Details on event flyer below...


 

International Permaculture Conference and Convergence
(IPC UK)

London and Essex 2015
8th to 16th September 2015
with presentations and facilitation by Robin
More info here...
 
PDC guest spot in Crystal Waters Permaculture EcoVillage's course.
18th to 30th October 
http://crystalwaters.org.au/permaculture-design-course/

EveryWoman Gathering
23 to 25 October 2015
http://www.womenswellbeing.org/index.php/events/4-everywoman-gathering-2015

'The Joining' - Facilitating 
Ceremony with a great team + ‘Sitting in the Fire’ Workshop 

Robin Clayfield & Rob Clark
25th to 28th September 2015
Ewan Maddock Dam, Landsborough
South East Queensland
www.thejoining.com.au
 

NOVEMBER 2015

Gathering of The Four Winds
November 6th to 8th
Email for more info - info@kupidabin.org

 

'Dynamic Groups, Dynamic Learning' Creative Facilitation, Teacher Training and Group Leadership Course
With Robin Clayfield
Supported by Erin Young
15 to 20 November 2015
Crystal Waters Eco-Village
South East Queensland
Facebook event page... + event flyer below

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DECEMBER/JANUARY 2015/16

2 x PDC Guest spots in Mullumbimby for Byron Community College and in Nth NSW at Geoff Lawtons Farm.Both in early December. Email robin@earthcare.com.au if interested.

The Sacred Union Labyrinth
Very possibly at Woodford Folk Festival!
27th December to 1st January 
Ceremony and instillation by Robin and friends
 

FEB/OCT 2016

'Dynamic Groups, Dynamic Learning' Courses in Victoria in February
and WA in October. Stay tuned.

APRIL 2016

Crystal Waters EcoVillage
PDC - Permaculture Design Course

April 2016. Dates to be confirmed 
2 week residential course
with Max Lingeddar and Robin as a special guest. 
Facebook page here...
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ~

You may like to see or purchase the â€˜Manual for Teaching Permaculture Creatively’  for $80 plus postage or the PDF version for $30
 


The â€˜Creative Community Governance and Decision Making Resource Kit’ is also a useful tool for facilitators and group leaders. Priced at $85 or at $125 for organisations (because that's what it's really worth). Robin also makes 'Group Agreement' Kits and 'Decision Making' Process cards.
 

I'd love your feedback about my e-newsletter. I trust it's been useful and inspiring for you.  I'd also love it if you felt to share it or recommend my upcoming courses.

Big gratitude to Erin Young for her support with this e-newsletter.
 
Thank You So Much, Robin
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