A deep dive into ways of building up your immune system ready for Winter. Another fun and practical workshop including making an immune boosting tonic to take home (Saturday)

Pallets are incredibly versatile sources of wood and can be re-purposed in a great many different ways. Using a pallet breaker and simple hand tools, we’ll be making useful items from unwanted pallets. No woodworking experience necessary (Sunday)

Alastair bought a second-hand bike in Karl Marx Allee in Berlin and set off to ride 650 kms almost to the Dutch border. This talk tells the story of the places he discovered and the people he met (Evening talk)

Enjoy a leisurely walk around the easily accessible paths from the Eco Centre and learn to identify the diversity of trees and shrubs to be seen (Saturday)

No matter how well you are prepared, any situation could occur requiring you to take immediate action to protect yourself and others from danger (Sunday)

1 DAY COURSE, AMENDED DATE

Bushcraft is about using natural resources to live in the wild. This course will introduce you to the range of skills needed to do this successfully (Saturday)

Robins are not just for Christmas! Throughout the year enthusiasts come together to share their knowledge of birds and how to conserve them. Find out more about what they do and how you can get involved in an informal session where everyone is welcome (Evening talk)

Come and join us to learn how to make natural products to use at home such as moisturising creams, lip balm, hair care products and much more at our 1 day workshop (Saturday)

No woodwork or carpentry experience necessary as all instruction will be given.  We will be using basic woodworking tools to create bird boxes of various styles and using different types of timber (Saturday)

Spending two years with Voluntary Service Overseas on an education project in the tiny country of The Gambia in West Africa brought adventures, challenges and lifelong friendships with those Emma lived and worked with (Evening talk)

ADDITIONAL DATE

A half day introductory course for anyone who wants to gain the basic knowledge and skills to repair dry stone walls. A practical session with added information on how to take the craft further if you wish (Saturday - am)

Built in 2010 to showcase sustainable building design, the Eco Centre is still inspiring. Take a look at the special design features, inside and out, hear the Centre's story and our plans for the future. Wrap up warm! (Saturday)

This ancient Portway trading route once ran along 'Porter Lane' right past the Eco Centre and continued to Mam Tor. While much of this ‘way’ is steeped in mystery, the existence of the Portway is evidenced with documents, place names and in a few cases with physical paths on the ground (Evening talk)

ADDITIONAL DATE

A half day introductory course for anyone who wants to gain the basic knowledge and skills to repair dry stone walls. A practical session with added information on how to take the craft further if you wish (Saturday - am)

FREE EVENT

Raising a toast, supper, bar, DJ Su-Ki and more. Tickets FREE. Fund raising and donations welcome (Saturday)

A look at the hill farm Sally lives on, how it is run with the seasons, the conservation work being done, the restoration of species rich hay meadows, and the support for ground nesting birds, as well as the animals' year, and what it takes to get from farm to fork! (Evening talk)

We start with a short winter walk of about an hour followed by a session back in the warmth of the Eco Centre to explore and share winter traditions from around the world (Sunday)