About Me
I have been facilitating permaculture courses since 1999 and teaching them since 2003. I am really fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn to teach with Mike Feingold and Patrick Whitefield, both experienced and innovative teachers. My focus has always been on inspiring and involving people in designing and improving their local space, creating opportunities for communities to work collaboratively and to reconnect with nature, particularly in urban areas.
I live and work in Bristol and have been involved with the Bristol Permaculture Group since it started in 2000, It’s an active network of over 380 people working to bring sustainability to the city, sharing resources, tools and ideas and generally practicing common sense living.
I am now self employed as a teacher and consultant
Past projects
Community Gardener at Easton Community Centre 2000-2003
St Werburghs City Farm Summer Fair management 2005/2006.
St Werburghs City Farm fundraiser and development planning
Imayla Farm, sustainability planning.
Teaching history
Introduction to Permaculture weekends, various venues across UK.
Full design 12 week course in Bristol 2004/2006/2007/2008
Co-teach design courses and Sustainable Land Use course with Patrick Whitefield. www.patrickwhitefield.co.uk Jan 2005 to 2008
Full design course www.chickenshack.co.uk May 2006 and 2007
Introduction to Permaculture for MSc Landscape Architect students at University of Gloucestershire. November 2006
Wild food walks for schools.
A permaculture introduction course is a great way to gather like-minded people and generate some enthusiasm for local sustainability and community activity.
If you’d like to arrange a course and are looking for a tutor, contact me on bristol_permaculture@yahoo.co.uk
I’m also available for
Talks and workshops for groups, schools, colleges and events.
Permaculture Design including land use and community involvement.
Environmental event management
Fundraising and project development consultancy
Wild food and tree walks