Spring’s here and the weather is looking promising for our two weekend courses coming up this month, both at Brook End near Glastonbury. Eat Like it Matters! April 21/22, 10am-5pm each day Spend two immersive and engaging days learning about food politics, cooking, nutrition and the importance of good food in our world today. This...
Read more →Due to overwhelming demand, we’ve organised a second run of our Wild Food Foraging course. It’ll be held at Compton Dundon on Thursday, 29th March, 11am-4pm. This course is FREE to to anyone from Somerset who experiences challenges with their mental health. Places are limited though so we advise booking asap! Please email us at eat@feedavalon.co.uk...
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Feed Avalon are hosting a two-day course in how to start your own Plant Nursery. It will be taught by Niels Corfield who has a wealth of experience as a professional nurseryman. Learn more below. What: Nursery Course Where: Brook End LAND Centre in Compton Dundon, near Street and Glastonbury When: Wednesday 7th &...
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A weekend course taking place near Glastonbury in Somerset exploring food politics and the challenges to our food system today with an emphasis on nutrition. When: Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd April 2018 Where: Brook End LAND Centre in Compton Dundon, just outside Glastonbury and Street in Somerset This weekend course is an opportunity...
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This four-week course is an introduction on how to bring a product to market for small-scale producers. It is aimed at anyone interested in developing their livelihood by selling local food. When: 9am – 1pm, Monday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th February 2018 Where: Unit C1 Thriveability Hub, Northover Buildings, Glastonbury, BA6 9NU What:...
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Taking place near Glastonbury, this free one-day course explores how to promote and preserve soil health in practice. Learn simple testing methods and management techniques for better soil health. When: 28th February 2018 9.30am – 5pm This course provides an introduction to the soil health principles and how they can be applied to a...
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Learn all about how to make and use compost at the Red Brick Building Community Garden in Glastonbury. When: Thursday 8th March 2018, 9.30am – 4pm The course will cover: • What is compost? • Life in the soil • Bene ts of composting • Building healthy soil • Domestic and community scale composting...
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This weekend residential course is a fundraiser for Herbalists without Borders Bristol. Learn practical herbal medicine making skills. When: 28th – 29th April 2018 Where: At Brook End LAND Centre in Compton Dundon – just outside Glastonbury and Street in Somerset By the end of the course you will know how to make: •...
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After a very successful day last year, our Polytunnel Course is back by popular demand! Don’t miss this hands-on practical course taking place at an Organic Market Garden in Somerset. Learn about all aspects of polytunnel growing. Where: Paddington Farm, Maidencroft Lane, Glastonbury, BA6 8JN When: Wednesday 18th April 2018, 10am – 3pm The...
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A free one-day course in wild food foraging in Compton Dundon, just outside Street and Glastonbury, for anyone experiencing challenges with their mental health. When: Thursday 1st March, 11am – 4pm A day exploring the hedges and edges for wild plants that we can eat for food and health. We will use a sense-based...
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We are excited to say that Feed Avalon are organising our fourth six-week FREE introduction to food growing course. Folks are very welcome to show up for sessions, however, booking enables us to ensure we have enough resources for learners and we all have a better learning environment. How to book: Please complete the...
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This one-day course is aimed at anyone wishing to reduce their water use and labour. Learn the skills and knowledge to design your own irrigation system for your growing system. When: Thursday 8th February 2018, 10am – 4pm Where: Glastonbury (venue given on receipt of booking) What: Irrigation has the potential to increase yields...
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