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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hello Judith - </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>Yes
there are courses this summer, and I'll attach the latest leaflet (if you want
your email details on our data base to receive updated info on new
courses/volunteering opportunities/events etc, let us know).</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The North Yorks build isn't now due to start until
5th August (and maybe not until 12th). The uncertainty is waiting for last
minute hitches in the insurance for the charity. There is no charge for
the course, and all food and accomodation is provided (but bring a tent if you
want privacy). We are asking everyone to commit to a minimum of 5 days on
this course, and it should be very exciting. It's the first phase of a
residential centre for school children to learn about and experience a different
way of living - sustainable and natural materials, renewable energy,
measuring their own energy consumption, learning to milk sheep and goats, no
cars on site.. All the buildings have loadbearing walls and rammed earth
car tyre foundations. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>As for your own build, have you had a look at our
website (<A
href="http://www.strawbalefutures.org.uk">www.strawbalefutures.org.uk</A>).
This has a pdf file which gives a clear over-view of how to go about
selecting what kind of structure you want and how to best design and build it in
this climate. Do have a look at that, or if you've moved to the design
stage and want to talk it through with us, feel free to ring us on 01706
814696. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Are you wanting to build it yourself? If you
need volunteers to help you, we could advertise that for you.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>And/or do you want us to run it as a
course?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Let us know if we can be of any further help, and
hopefully we'll meet up with you on a build over the summer.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>All best wishes in the meantime. Bee
Rowan</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A href="mailto:judith.gelpey@virgin..."
title=judith.gelpey@virgin...>Judith Gelpey</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A href="mailto:strawbale-l@eyfa..."
title=strawbale-l@eyfa...>strawbale-l@eyfa...</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, June 24, 2002 9:05 PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [strawbale] Straw bale
houses</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dear Sir/Madam,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am trying to find out if there are any courses
on house building this summer as</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have some land and would like to build a small
straw bale room .</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>If there is any information you can let me have I
would be very grateful.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Yours Sincerely</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Judith
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