As winter draws to an end and we look forward to Spring, we thought it a good time to reflect on the work undertaken in 2018. There are two areas that will be mentioned. Firstly the courses and then all things mushrooms. 2018, well the term actually started in 2017, saw us organise, host...
Read more →Another new course just confirmed for June: Free Vegan Barbeque Course When and Where: Sunday 10th June, 2-6pm at Compton Dundon, near Street and Glastonbury Cost: Free to anyone from Somerset (donations welcome). Please email asap to book and secure a limited space: eat@feedavalon.org.uk Course details: Learn how to have a great vegan barbeque!...
Read more →As it’s springtime and we are excited by the abundance of free and nutritious food growing all around us in the hedges and fields, we’re offering more wild food foraging courses! Foraging for Food and Medicine When and where: One day course, held on two dates: Thurs 17th May OR Saturday 2nd June, 11am-4pm....
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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...
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SoilHack is back! And once again, taking place in Somerset. Feed Avalon is helping to make the gathering happen as part of the EAT project. Find all the details below. ***Click here to buy a ticket*** What: A weekend to share our passion, knowledge, and skills for building healthy soils When: 26th – 27th...
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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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