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In amongst a Podcast of Delvin and Robin chatting about several topics they have in common, the question was asked of Robin, “What’s important to you and what are some key learnings from your life?” This little clip offers some thoughts and feelings … Watch it here https://www.facebook.com/delvin.solkinson/videos/5045400755494182Michael Ney hosted and filmed the whole podcast, over 1 1/2hours of footage yet to be edited into a briefer Podcast that will go live sometime. Big gratitude to Devlin and Grace Solkinson who designed and had this small clip skilfully made with beautiful images and music. We’d like to also ask you, the reader, what’s important to you? What keeps you passionate and on the path? Robin would love to hear your answers. Here’s Delvin’s Introduction of it.Robin Clayfield Reel“The heart is the hub of all sacred places. Go there and roam in it” – Sri NityanandaTaking time to pause in nature’s …

The soon to be reprinted new, updated offering of the Permaculture Design Deck by Delvin Solkinson and friends will have many new cards, with a series of contributions by Robin along with new ones also from Graham Bell and Susan Weed. This has been made possible after a successful Crowd Funding campaign to pre-odder the Permaculture Design Deck. Words directly from Delvin’s eNewsletter – Delvin and team are creating this grassroots project with the power of permaculture! 172 generous people have pre-ordered the limited edition 260 card deck that comes in a beautiful box with a ways to play booklet. Help them manifest the miraculous and produce this deck which will also be a free download for all. Pre-order a deck today designdeck.backerkit.comLink is https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/galactictradingcards/permaculture-design-deck-2021/postsAwesome Permaculture offerings from Delvin and friends which are free downloads, a gift to the world community.Book www.permaculturedesign.earth/permaculturedesignnotesCards www.permaculturedesign.earth/designdeckGame www.permaculturedesign.earth/elementscardsAnd new offerings on the website – …

MARCH 2021 Dynamic Groups, Dynamic Learning With Robin Clayfield 21st to 26th March 6 Day Creative Facilitators, Teachers and Group Leadership Training at Crystal Waters Permaculture Village. South East Queensland. Residential Course, Fully catered. See the FaceBook event invite for more information and current updates. Here’s the poster… APRIL 2021 Community Gardens and Permaculture Festival at and by Northey Street City Farm Sunday 11th April Part of APC (Australasian Permaculture Convergence) All day with workshops Here’s the website link APC (Australasian Permaculture Convergence) Hosted by Northey Street City Farm 12th to 15th April at Redlands Bay Here’s the website link Northern Tour of Sunshine Coast Permaculture Places – Crystal Waters, Green Harvest and Yandina Community Garden plus Noosa Permaculture sites as part of APC Organised by Robin and others. 15th to 18th April Stay tuned to the Pre and Post APC Courses and Tour page of the website for details. It’s about to …

Crystal Waters Eco Village has established its reputation as an important centre for Permaculture here in South East Queensland with its history going back over 32 years. Robin Clayfield and Crystal Waters Community Cooperative will host a Permaculture Design Course (PDC) from 8th to 22nd August, 2021 with many Crystal Waters and other local Permaculture teachers, facilitators and guest presenters. Bruce Gibson is the Organiser of the overall logistics, website, bookings and admin for this annual course which is a fund raiser for the Community Cooperative and its village enhancing facilities. The 2021 Course will be the first one where Robin has organized the program, presenters and kitchen goodness, having been a Special Guest in past Co Op Courses led by Max Lindegger and Bruce. Max wanted to start his own courses again and Robin, having presented over 30 PDC some years ago, put her hand up to carry on …

Australasian Permaculture Convergence 2021Celebrating Nature’s AbundanceMonday 12 April to Thursday 15 April 2021at Camp Kindilan, Redland Bay, Queensland. The 2020 Australasian Permaculture Convergence (APC) was postponed to April 2021 due to the COVID19 pandemic. The program will be kept as close as possible to the one planned for last year but with necessary changes. The APC is a biennial gathering of permaculture people from around the country and the Asia Pacific region. All people with an interest in permaculture and regenerative development are invited to join for four days of workshops, hands-on activities and discussions on how we can both celebrate and support nature’s abundance. The Quandamooka First Nations people are the traditional custodians of North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) and the Southern Moreton Bay region including Redland Bay. The organisers pay respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. For more information on their activities visit their website Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee …

“With the creation of the Savour Soil YouTube channel it has allowed us to reach a greater audience and create more content. It allows us to use creative Dynamic facilitation in a different way, pushing the edge outside the comfort zone with what we hope will be a Closer Personal Connection. Helping to make it real!” Michael Wardle – Savour Soil Permaculture Highly recommended by Robin Clayfield as a very clear explanation of these concepts using technology and dynamic group facilitation with great results. The Permaculture Framework Zones & Sectors – Part 1 Zones & Sectors – Part 2 Trees in Permaculture – Fertility