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Started by Bush, May 24, 2011, 07:44:21 AM

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I just received this email and thought it may be of interest to the visitors of this forum:

[ecovillageuk] 8/9Oct DORSET The Land Is Ours Autumn Gathering 2011

Book now for TLIO Autumn Gathering 2011!
http://www.tlio.org.uk/TLIO-autumngathering2011

The Land Is Ours

Autumn Gathering 2011

TLIO are hosting a weekend gathering from Sat 8th
to Sun 9th October this year at Monkton Wyld
Court, near Axminster, Dorset. Come and enjoy a
feast of inspirational talks, open discussions,
workshops and evening entertainment in the
pleasantly eccentric setting of Monkton Wyld.

Talks and workshops will include the following themes:

• The need for land redistribution - post Peak-Oil

• Agricultural subsidies - who for & for what?/Campaigning against Megafarms.

• The Localism Bill and other Planning Reforms — Threats and Opportunities.

• Defending public forests.

• Setting up land trusts, for housing and land projects.

• Reclaim the Fields and Via Campesina.

• What future for direct action land campaigns?

Other proposals for workshops etc are welcome.

Places are limited so please book early. There is
no fee for attendance, but lunch and supper are
provided at £6 per meal, and bed and breakfast
costs per night are £25 for a bed, £15 for a yoga
mat in the main hall, or £10 camping (there will
be a limited no of places half-price for the main
hall and camping), available Friday, Saturday and
Sunday evening. Please book in advance, by contacting

info@tlio.org.uk or 01297 561359

Please Note: There may be a TLIO Summer Gathering
happening in the West Country area this summer as
well. Keep checking the website for further announcements

+44 (0)7786 952037