Newhouse Farm, home of the BBC's 'It's Not Easy Being Green' series, is running a wide range of exciting courses in 2009. The courses will focus on many aspects of sustainable living, such as how to build your own biodiesel reactor to choosing the best eco beauty products. Each course lasts for one day, by the end of which you'll have acquired practical knowledge and a thorough understanding of the subject matter. All courses will be run by TV presenters Dick and James Strawbridge with the support of the whole Newhouse Farm team. As well as masses of information you are invited to lunch and there will be an unceasing supply of organic nibbles and drinks. Courses run on a regular basis starting over the Whitsun holiday week in May 2009 and monthly thereafter.
An Introduction to Sustainable Living in the 21st CenturyInvolves looking at all the systems at Newhouse Farm. Practical demonstrations of self sufficiency, solar power, water power, wind power, waste management (recycling/compost loos), biodiesel.
Dates Available: 23 May, 25 May, 28 June, 18 July, 25 July, 22 August, 26 August, 24 October, 31 October.
Build Your Own Biodiesel Reactor
Make your own biodiesel from cooking oil, and we'll go through all the pitfalls of using biodiesel. By the end of your course you will be able to make your own biodiesel reactor and have the confidence to conduct titrations and turn out high grade biodiesel.
Dates Available: 30 May, 27 June, 26 July, 23 August, 27 September, 25 October, 30 October.
All Things Green and Gorgeous!
How to choose ethical, green and natural products for your home. Advice about everything from skincare, clothing and cleaning materials to growing, plant-based cooking and green parenting. Hands-on, lots of goodies to take home - led by Brigit Strawbridge.
Dates Available: 28 August.
Harness the Wind
Demonstrations and theory on what is achievable from blades, turbine and mast. Siting, planning, best bang for the bucks, to grid link, or not to grid link, all will be answered. Attendees will be given a whole collection of bits and will build a system that will make electricity - the only thing we can't guarantee is the wind!
Dates Available: 24 August.
Making the Most of Your Water
Waterwheels, turbines, demand pumps and hydraulic ram pumps. If you have a source of water we'll explain how to exploit it. As well as theory and demonstrations, between us, we'll turn a pile of plumbing bits into a ram pump and, with a little luck, it will work!
Dates Available: 28 May, 20 June, 29 August.
To book a course
Check out our website www.newhousefarm.tv for general information of what's going on here on our smallholding. The courses are first come first served so to register interest please email to courses@newhousefarm.tv stating the course you are interested in, or write to Newhouse Farm, PO Box 267, St Austell, PE25 9ER. Book now so you don't miss out on this unique opportunity! Course prices are £165 (inc VAT) there are a limited number of concessions available to make the courses available to people on lower incomes.
Transport and Accommodation
We are a short distance from the local train station in Cornwall; transport can be arranged if necessary. Details of B&Bs in the village will be provided upon booking. Full directions will be provided once payment has been cleared.
