Author Archives: Michelle

Volunteer Workday – Forest Garden and Barn Day

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Michelle

Our next volunteer workday at the Dyfed Permaculture Farm Trust will be Sunday 8th September from 10am. We will be working in (and no doubt chatting about…) the Forest Garden areas that we are establishing along the Trust’s tracks and … Continue reading →

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Walking Meditation and Quaker Meeting for Worship with Lampeter Friends, August 13th

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Michelle

Lampeter meeting will be visiting the Dyfed Permaculture Farm Trust on Tuesday 13th August, with arrivals between 10.30am -11.00am.  The plan is for a walking meditation around the land, followed by a short meeting for worship and a shared lunch. … Continue reading →

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Social Mow and Hand Haymaking Day

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Michelle

Mowing in Cae Mari Jones during the Social Mow We had a great time on our Social Mow and Hand Hay Making Day on Sunday. Eight people joined us mowing in Cae Mari Jones, ranging from experienced mowers to complete … Continue reading →

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Visit by Dyfed Smallholders Association

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Michelle

The Dyfed Smallholders in the annual vegatable garden. We had a very enjoyable visit from the Dyfed Smallholders Association yesterday, with a productive exchange of knowledge. Identifying the flowers in the uncut part of the hay meadow. Drying hay can … Continue reading →

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All Year Round – Lammas

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Michelle
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All Year Round – Lammas

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Michelle

The next All Year Round will be on Sunday 28th July, 2pm until 5pm at the Dyfed Permaculture Farm Trust. This time, we will be going in to the woods to do some “wild art”, using clay and found objects … Continue reading →

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Next Volunteer Workday – Social Mow and Hand Haymaking Day

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Michelle

Our next volunteer workday will be on Sunday 21st July, the annual Social Mow and Hand Hay Making Day. Mowers, experienced and novice, will have the chance to mow together in the Trust wildflower meadows, enjoy some scythe / grass … Continue reading →

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Summer Wreaths, Lanterns and Labyrinths at Summer Solstice

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Michelle

Some of the candle lanterns we made, from jars decorated with tissue paper and black paper cut-outs The weather looked un-promising but by late afternoon on 21st June the clouds had lifted and the sun peeped out, just in time … Continue reading →

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Making a Handcart – June Volunteer Workday

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Michelle

The weather was decidedly grey for our Volunteer Workday in June. Luckily, most of the planned activities could be carried out undercover in the red barn – making a bicycle-wheeled handcart. It would be useful to have one for bringing … Continue reading →

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First Scythe Course of 2013

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Michelle

The first Introductory Scythe Course of the year was held on 25th May. 8 people joined us for a enjoyable and thankfully dry day. For a full report on the day see the Scythe Cymru website. Our next Introductory Scythe … Continue reading →

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