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Hello Judith - 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).
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.
As for your own build, have you had a look at our
website (www.strawbalefutures.org.uk).
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.
Are you wanting to build it yourself? If you
need volunteers to help you, we could advertise that for you.
And/or do you want us to run it as a
course?
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.
All best wishes in the meantime. Bee
Rowan
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