Congratulations on success of 2012 workshops

Re-skilling workshops 2012

Olivia e zucchina

Congratulations to Olivia on a very successful  season of Re-skilling workshops in 2012.

109 participants took part and learned valuable new skills. Bellingen is now more resilient.

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Thanks to the facilitators for their expertise and dedication

Sue Kelly & Ute Kardinahl (Making Jams, Pickles and Conserves with local and seasonal produce)

Penny Burrows (Sourdough bread)

Rosa Fortunata & Olivia Bernardini (Wild Fermentation learn -  to make sauerkraut, beet kvass, kefir and rejuvelac)

Sue Rees (Introduction to Bee Keeping)

Ian Slorach (Edible WIld Plants & Weeds)

Gai Stern & May Smith (Cheese Making forBeginners)

Thanks to Vicki for “masterchefing” the financial accounts

The workshops were supported by the Council environmental levy and there are some "leftovers" click here  for information on what is happening in early 2013.