I have coordinated several events in my role at the Permaculture Association. Here are a some of the events I've managed in whole or in part...
Burnley regional skill share event
November 2009, Offshoots, Burnley.
This was the first of the LAND project-funded events, and the first event of it's kind that I'd ever convened. I learned about the importance of publicity as the turnout was disappointing. I also learned how important pre-event communications to participants is, as I got some very direct feedback about the lack of transport information from one of the Association's trustees!
I filmed much of the event to produce this promotional film for future events (principle: catch & store energy).
This was the first of the LAND project-funded events, and the first event of it's kind that I'd ever convened. I learned about the importance of publicity as the turnout was disappointing. I also learned how important pre-event communications to participants is, as I got some very direct feedback about the lack of transport information from one of the Association's trustees!
I filmed much of the event to produce this promotional film for future events (principle: catch & store energy).
UK Permaculture Convergence 2010
Early core curriculum discussions
September 2010, Lambourne End, Essex
I supported Louise Cartwright, the overall coordinator of this event. I coordinated a teachers' meeting immediately before the event, as well as the programme for the convergence.
I supported Louise Cartwright, the overall coordinator of this event. I coordinated a teachers' meeting immediately before the event, as well as the programme for the convergence.
UK Teachers' Meeting March 2011
Discussing teaching apprenticeships
March 2011, Malham, North Yorkshire
I was the overall coordinator for this event, booking the venue, catering, coordinating bookings, organising the timetable etc.
I was the overall coordinator for this event, booking the venue, catering, coordinating bookings, organising the timetable etc.
UK Teachers' Meeting, September 2011
Who wants cake?
September 2011, Haye Farm, Bewdley, Worcestershire
I was the overall coordinator for this event. The timetable was produced collaboratively with the attendees.
I was the overall coordinator for this event. The timetable was produced collaboratively with the attendees.
National diploma gathering 2011
Sophie & Tom review Nicole's portfolio
November 2011, Birmingham
This event had been designed by the Interim Diploma Development team and Association staff. I coordinated the event's delivery, including venue & caterer liaison, bookings, programme etc.
This event had been designed by the Interim Diploma Development team and Association staff. I coordinated the event's delivery, including venue & caterer liaison, bookings, programme etc.
UK Permaculture Convergence 2012
My 3d map of Coed Hills
August 2012, Coed Hills Rural Art Space, Wales
Again, I was supporting Louise Cartwright as the overall event coordinator. I managed the programme, crew, site layout.
Again, I was supporting Louise Cartwright as the overall event coordinator. I managed the programme, crew, site layout.
National diploma gathering 2012
Welcoming attendees to the 2012 NDG
November 2012, Birmingham
I was primarily responsible for the programming and hosting of this event.
I was primarily responsible for the programming and hosting of this event.
European Permaculture Teachers Partnership UK Meeting, 2013
Having fun!
May 2013, Leeds.
I was the lead coordinator for this week-long event that saw 50 European permaculture teachers staying in Leeds with local residents. The event included an optional teacher training weekend at the beginning and a camping trip to nearby projects at the end. The logisitcs were quite complex but the feedback was generally very positive.
I was the lead coordinator for this week-long event that saw 50 European permaculture teachers staying in Leeds with local residents. The event included an optional teacher training weekend at the beginning and a camping trip to nearby projects at the end. The logisitcs were quite complex but the feedback was generally very positive.
Permaculture Association AGM 2013
Jo Holleran receives her diploma
November 2013, Leeds
I was the lead coordinator for the 2013 AGM & the Association's 30th birthday. Nearly 100 attendees joined us in Leeds to conduct the official business of the AGM, attend workshops & tours of local projects, and buy & sell products & services at a market place.
I was the lead coordinator for the 2013 AGM & the Association's 30th birthday. Nearly 100 attendees joined us in Leeds to conduct the official business of the AGM, attend workshops & tours of local projects, and buy & sell products & services at a market place.
National diploma gathering, 2013
Diploma apprentices share designs
November 2013, Castleton, Derbyshire
I was the lead coordinator for this event, managing the venue, catering, transport logistics, and programme. Again, this was mainly the delivery of an event with an existing pattern.
I was the lead coordinator for this event, managing the venue, catering, transport logistics, and programme. Again, this was mainly the delivery of an event with an existing pattern.
UK Permaculture Convergence 2014
The Gilwell Oak
September 2014, Gilwell Park, Essex
I was the overall coordinator for the 2014 UK convergence. Around 300 people came to Epping Forest for a weekend of learning, sharing and networking. A key aspect of this event was that it was a chance to test the venue for the International Permaculture Convergence in 2015 (see below).
I was the overall coordinator for the 2014 UK convergence. Around 300 people came to Epping Forest for a weekend of learning, sharing and networking. A key aspect of this event was that it was a chance to test the venue for the International Permaculture Convergence in 2015 (see below).
International permaculture convergence 2015
September 2015, Gilwell Park, Essex. Watch this space...
