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NEXT COURSE: Saturday PDC Starts 29 August There are still spaces left. Contact us now to express interest or enrol. Winter Solstice 2009  Thank you to all our
performers, cooks, artists, organizers, cleaners, donators of food and prizes, volunteers,
raffle ticket buyers and friends who
came - for making this a very special event.
This is a unique community, and that we can feast, dance, greet and affirm in such a joyous and respectful atmosphere speaks highly of this city farm and its associated community. All those who contributed in a major way, along with the financial result and raffle results will be published when we recover a little more energy. In the meantime though, I'd like to relate that the volunteer coordinators were awesome: Karen and Bob (Kid's & Art Program), Rob & Lindsay (Infrastructure & Site), Bunya (Bands & Performance Program), Simon (Bonfire & Soup), Kym & Geoffrey (Cob Oven), Hilda & Mal (Kitchen), Emma (Info Stall), Llew (Stage, Light & Sound), Sue (Signage). Also, so many volunters helped out through the week and on the day. How many hours in total? Hundreds. Remuneration? Nil. Gratitude? Unlimited. We can also say here and now though, that the farm generated a surplus that will be used to both develop infrastructure for greater community usage of the site (for events and general community use), as well as to support a permaculture project in Uganda. The donations for the flood appeal will go towards replacing the chai cafe coffee machine and office equipment. We welcome feedback and suggestions for future events - not just the Winter Solstice and our Equinox events, but also other possibilities. The activity coordinators will meet and de-brief this coming Thursday 2nd July, so we'd welcome your thoughts by then if possible, to community [at] nscf.org.au Already we know that there will be a greater emphasis on teams of volunteers & our sister groups having more autonomy in the planning and delivery, and that we will be bringing forth the Goddess! Thank you for your support in this and other activities at Northey Street City Farm. May the abundance for all that we danced for around the fire last Saturday night permeate all our lives. And happy next lap of the sun to all. Rossco (Event Coordinator) NSCF Flood Appeal Northey Street City Farm was flooded with over two metres of water recently. Many farm members (and our chickens) were evacuated from the netball courts via boat. Working bees have allowed us to run the Sunday Markets and our courses and workshops are fully operational. While phone and email are now operational, our fax is not yet replaced. Over the last week, people have been cleaning up, but there will be much work required over the coming weeks. Just turn up (Tuesday - Friday, 8am – 4pm). If you can assist with food, please phone 0428364103. So much equipment, plants, and stock was lost in the flood, and in response to the many requests on how to assist, we have launched a...  To make a tax-deductible donation by direct deposit: BSB: 802-222.Cheques can be mailed to: Northey Street City FarmWe will gladly accept certain donated items, particularly those listed below. Please send all offers through community [at] nscf.org.au and we will reply to your kind offers or suggestions within 48 hours. These items will be of use, donated new or second hand (please only recent/good quality) Here are Items which we will be needing to purchase (or have sponsored), with costs indicated.
 Sustainable Living Workshops - Open for
Bookings
Our Sustainable Living Workshops are well underway. These classes are a practical and affordable opportunity to pick up skills and knowledge in a wide range of fields, including these offerings for May: View the full list of Courses & Workshops. World's Longest Mud Painting - Now Completed! The painting has been officially measured at 710.60 Metres, well and truly a world record for mud painting on newspaper! Many thanks to Bob McMahon, Karen Shapcott and the art team here at City Farm who oversaw this ambitious project, and congratulations to all who participated for proving that art doesn't need to cost the earth! The mud art continues though, through ongoing Sunday Market mud art – just come on down during the markets and join in! Earth Art in Schools If you would like to get your school involved in our Earth Art activities, please get in touch. The following links provide more options for fun, cost-saving environmental activities: View the work in progress:
The book The Outdoor Classroom - a handbook for school gardens was launched recently here at Northey Street City Farm. Authors Carolyn Nuttall & Janet Millington, along with guests including Gardening Australia presenter Jerry Coleby-Williams and 60 other guests launched the book in style. Learn more about Outdoor Classrooms
Coming Events at the Farm
Growing Communities Growing Communities is located at 192 Boundary Street, West End, Qld, 4101. Visit our website at www.growingcommunities.org.au to find out how we can help with setting up and supporting your school or community garden. Sunday Organic Market Our Organic Growers’ Market, which operates every Sunday from 6:30 to 10:30am is a terrific place to shop for all your certified organic fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, bakery and pantry needs. In between making your selection from a huge range of Brisbane’s freshest organic produce, you can enjoy breakfast from the Market’s many food stalls which offer made-on-the spot chai and herbal teas, coffee, sizzling sausages, bacon and eggs. pizzas and other nutritious options – all made from certified organic produce. Market Coordinator Paul Ziebarth works closely with the more than 30 stall holders that proudly exhibit each week to ensure that the Northery Street City Farm Organic Growers’ Market continues to be one of Brisbane’s most popular destinations on Sunday mornings. And after you finish your weekly shop in relaxed and friendly surroundings, under the majestic fig trees beside Breakfast Creek, why not visit the organic “Edible Landscapes” Nursery to pick up your new season's seedlings, plants and trees (or perhaps a gift voucher for somebody special?) This remains Brisbane's only Organic Market. We are keen to not only keep up all the wonderful aspects of the market, but to expand and enhance the marketing experience for all our patrons, volunteers and stall holders. City Farm receives donation for Solar Hot Water System  NSCF was very pleased to receive a donation of $1500 recently from Natural Solutions towards a solar hot water system for our kitchen. We thank them for this kind donation. "Natural Solutions" provides Environmental Consultancies throughout the region. Please visit them at www.naturalsolutions.com.au. Pictured above, at the presentation, are Genevieve Wills (Management Committee Secretary), Jane Davissen (representing "Natural Solutions"), Bella Teggins (Emerging Permaculturist) and Mal Teggins (NSCF Management Committee & Permaculture Design Group) If your business would like to make a donation to the farm for this or another project, or enter into a partnership, please get in touch. Permaculture Design Northey Street Permaculture Design has been established by some enthusiastic graduates along with our experienced designers Dick and Richard. Now all those unable to do a course at the farm can access the benefits of our team’s combined Permaculture knowledge and experience, with a consultation or a full design. No job is too large or small. The price of food is increasing (environmentally and monetarily). There’s never been a better time to grow your own and reduce your impact on the planet, while saving money at the same time. You can contact us through the NSCF office on (07) 3857 8775, the nursery on (07) 3857 8774, email nnorthey [at] bigpond.net.au, or pop over to the info stall at the Sunday Markets (7-10.30) for details and a chat. View Brochure Winter Solstice NSCF would like to thank all the performers, participants and volunteers who made the 2008 festival such a memorable event. City Farm on YouTube Click here to view compilation movies from our Harvest and Solstice festivals, alongside documentaries on the farm. |
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Download the online version of our quarterly magazine for Winter 2009, jam-packed with columns, fun facts, planting guides and news from around the farm! Past editions are freely available in the Newsletter Archive 
Our weekly Sunday markets are here from 6:00 - 10:30 am. These are really pumping these days, with lots of produce, breakfast options (great chai & cakes!) as well as lots of other stalls. For more details on market click here. 
Thinking about buying trees, seedlings, mulch, or anything else for your garden? There are lots of options at our nursery. Click here to learn more. Edible Landscapes is now also an agency for the BCC free trees scheme. |
