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March

10 March
2010 Energy Saving Trust Stakeholder Forum at Wales Millennium Centre 9 am – 1pm. The Energy Saving Trust will be presenting an update on the economic impacts research and the Pay As You Save pilot, as well as sharing their plans for the year ahead. Contact energysavingtrust@glasgows.co.uk or 01772 767734.

10 March
Cymru Yfory meeting to start raising awareness of the need for primary law-making powers for the Assembly. 7.30 pm – Wrexham Social Club. Contact Elin Wyn on 029 2056 1192 or elin@elinwyn.co.uk.

12 March
‘Strengthening livelihoods by means of beekeeping.’ This course, offered by Bees for Development, concerns alleviating poverty in developing countries through the promotion of sustainable beekeeping and would be of interest to those interested in beekeeping development projects. Visit http://www.beesfordevelopment.org/strengtheninglivelihoods.

15-16 March
Climate Change and Welsh Habitats at the Environmental Research Hub, Bangor University. Marking UNESCO’s 2010 Year of Biodiversity, this conference will explore the impact global warming is having on Welsh habitats. Contact 029 2066 0820 or visit: www.iwa.org.uk

15 March
Cymru Yfory meeting to start raising awareness of the need for primary law-making powers for the Assembly. 7.30 pm – Merched y Wawr Centre, Aberystwyth. Contact Elin Wyn on 029 2056 1192 or elin@elinwyn.co.uk.

16 March
Facilitation Training Day 10.00 – 16.00 London. Working effectively with local communities is important for the development of better policy and practice, for understanding local needs and developing more sustainable communities. Good facilitation can help people to make local discussion and planning an enjoyable and productive process. Contact Corinna on 0207 324 4774. Visit www.talkaction.org.

16 March
WI Women Reaching Women event in Hi Tide, Porthcawl from 12pm – 3pm. The event will raise awareness of the eight Millennium Development Goals and their role in reversing grinding poverty, hunger and disease. Lunch provided. Cost: £6. Contact June Humphry on 01639 881588 or glamorgan@btconnect.com.

16 March
London School of Economics Lecture, Debate and Book Launch. Phoenix Cities – surviving financial, social and environmental turmoil in Europe and the US? 5.30-8.30pm. Contact Anna Tamas: a.tamas@lse.ac.uk.

16 March
The sustainable diet: implications for public health and the environment.
Professor Tim Lang at Cardiff University. Email OsborneE1@cardiff.ac.uk or visit http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/cplan/newsandevents/events/index.html.

16 March
Understanding and Applying Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship. A one-day introductory training course for individuals and organisations that are new to ESDGC. 9.30am – 4pm at Colwyn Bay Youth Centre. Cost: Cyfanfyd Members £50 / Non-Members £65. Contact Dominic Miles – dominic@cyfanfyd.org.uk. Phone: 029 20668999.

16 March
Budget 2010: roadmap for the transition to the low carbon economy. House of Commons, 4.30-6pm. Free event. Contact events@aldersgategroup.org.uk.

16-18 March
base (business and a sustainable environment) is a major new event about how to do business sustainably in the 21st century. The programme will cover areas from technology and innovation through to regulations and policy. Venue: Excel, London. Organiser: Meetings of Minds Ltd. Visit www.baseshow.co.uk.

18 March
Understanding and Applying Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship. A one-day introductory training course for individuals and organisations that are new to ESDGC. 9.30am – 4pm at The Environment Centre, Swansea. Cost: Cyfanfyd Members £50 / Non-Members £65. Contact Dominic Miles – dominic@cyfanfyd.org.uk. Phone: 029 20668999.

18 March
Welsh Names and Terms for Nature and the Environment – a Translators’ Society Course to give guidance about the appropriate names and terms to be used in the field of nature and the environment; including which sources can be dependent on. There will also be discussion on the process of constructing and developing new names and terms. 9.15 - 4.30. Blaenau Ffestiniog. Contact judith@cyfieithwyrcymru.org.ukor 01248 371839.

19 March
One Wales, one year to go. The Bevan Foundation in partnership with Positif Politics. What are the prospects for the last year of the coalition? Marking the first 100 days of the
new First Minister, and with contributions from leading politicians and commentators. Novotel Hotel, Cardiff. Booking deadline: 12 March. Contact Susan Bowen on 029 20442020 or Susan@positifpolitics.co.uk.

20 March
Growing Veg from Scratch - One Day Saturday Workshops @ the Edible Landscaping Garden in the Vale of Glamorgan. A completely practical gardening workshop, that gets right back to basics – growing plants from seed. Visit www.ediblelandscaping.co.uk.

22 March
Practical Renewable Energy Workshops - including the need to reduce carbon emissions as part of a code for sustainable homes; space heating, water heating and electricity. Powys. Contact Llani Solar on 01686 412 552 or info@llanisolar.co.uk.

23 March
Sustainable Gwynedd Gynaladwy Community Food Forum regional meeting to map current activity and investigate whether there is a need for support and/or new activities relating to food in the community. Porthmadog. Contact Cynthia Hughes on cynthia@gwyneddgynaladwy.org.uk or 01766 543 033.

25 March
‘Pitching and Presenting for Success’ – CIPR imPRove training. A one-day course on presentation skills at Freshwater UK, Cardiff Gate. Visit http://ciprwales-training-presenting.eventbrite.com/.

26 March
Seminar on the proposed Welsh Language Measure (Wales), Aberystwyth University. 11wm3pm. The seminar is relevant to senior officers with responsibility for their organisation’s Welsh Language Scheme and to Welsh language officers. Contact Dianne Rees on 02920 878000 or dianne.rees@byig-wlb.org.uk.

27 March
Earth Hour 8.30-9.30pm. WWF want a billion people around the world to switch off their lights for one hour - WWF's Earth Hour - to show they care about climate change. Find out all about Earth Hour by visiting http://earthhour.wwf.org.uk/.

27 March
The Secrets of Your Soil - One Day Saturday Workshops @ the Edible Landscaping Garden in the Vale of Glamorgan. Learn about just what is going in that soil of yours and how to manage it in an eco-friendly way. Visit www.ediblelandscaping.co.uk.

30 March
Participation Cymru and Voluntary Action Cardiff seminar on Participative Business Planning aimed at CVCs and voluntary member organisations. 2pm-4:30pm, AVOW, Wrexham. Email: zmrazkova@wcva.org.uk, visit: www.wcva.org.uk.

April

10-11 April
‘Sustainable beekeeping in the UK.’ This course, offered by Bees for Development, is an introduction to alternative, more sustainable approaches to beekeeping. Visit http://www.beesfordevelopment.org/sustainablebkpg.

15 April–24 June
10 week Edible Landscaping Course - Discovering Unusual Food. Based on permaculture principles: low maintenance food growing and gardening techniques, managing pests naturally, working with weeds, basic soil science, water management techniques and basic design skills. 7 - 9pm. Visit www.ediblelandscaping.co.uk.

17 April
Weeds are Wonderful! - One Day Saturday Workshops @ the Edible Landscaping Garden in the Vale of Glamorgan. Learn about forage gardening, identifying weed species and their uses, setting up a weed liquid manure system and making a perennial and weed salad. Visit www.ediblelandscaping.co.uk.

21 April
Sustainable Gwynedd Gynaladwy Community Food Forum regional meeting to map current activity and investigate whether there is a need for support and/or new activities relating to food in the community. Bangor. Contact Cynthia Hughes on cynthia@gwyneddgynaladwy.org.uk or 01766 543 033.

22 April
Practical Renewable Energy Workshops - including the need to reduce carbon emissions as part of a code for sustainable homes; space heating, water heating and electricity. Powys. Contact Llani Solar on 01686 412 552 or info@llanisolar.co.uk.

24 April
Indelible Designs - One Day Saturday Workshops @ the Edible Landscaping Garden in the Vale of Glamorgan. Learn how to: assess the potential of your garden, think creatively, measure and draw to scale, design on paper. Visit www.ediblelandscaping.co.uk.

27 April
Community Supported Agriculture –an event to present the idea, particularly to the agricultural community. If there is interest, support the development of one new CSA scheme. Beddgelert. Contact Cynthia Hughes on cynthia@gwyneddgynaladwy.org.uk or 01766 543 033.

29 April
Sustainable Gwynedd Gynaladwy Community Food Forum regional meeting to map current activity and investigate whether there is a need for support and/or new activities relating to food in the community. Dolgellau. Contact Cynthia Hughes on cynthia@gwyneddgynaladwy.org.uk or 01766 543 033.

29-30 April
National Planning Aid Conference - Park Inn, Cardiff. The focus for the conference will be on how UK planning aid services are already engaging with communities, and how we can do better in future. Exhibition opportunities. Call 01286 882 834. Visit www.planningaidwales.org.uk/conference.

April
“Southern Voices: Welsh Choices.” Climate Change Course. A one-day training course for Black and Minority Ethic organisations and Minority Faith groups working or with an interest
in ESDGC focusing on Climate Change. Date and venue to be confirmed. Contact info@cyfanfyd.org.uk or 02920 668999.

May

5 May-9 July
Modular Permaculture Design Course. 4 Modules / 20 hours per module
Wednesday Evenings and Saturdays. Contact Michele at ediblelandscaping@googlemail.com - for course schedule and further information.

7-9 May
Power – Up (Planning, the Law and your Rights) 2010. A residential training weekend by Friends of the Earth on the planning system and your legal rights. At St.Albans (return coach from central London). Visit: www.talkaction.org. Contact Jonathan Elliott on 0207 324 4774.

18 May
Cyfanfyd Annual Forum. Including guest speakers, networking opportunities and a review of Cyfanfyd’s programme in the fields of lifelong learning, global youth work and the formal sector. Cardiff. Contact info@cyfanfyd.org.uk or 02920 668999.

June

8-9 June
Ethical Corporation's 4th Annual Climate Change Summit, London. Agenda packed with hot topics. Visit http://www.ethicalcorp.com/climate/brochure-request-logix.asp

19 June
Sponsored Cycle Rides & Barbeque. Raise money for Pedal Power by riding the Taff Trail (52 miles / 12 miles or set your own distance). Contact Pedal Power on 02920 390713 or jaci.pedalpower@btconnect.com.

22–24 June
Training for Trainers in ESDGC. Three day residential training course for trainers from all sectors of education who want to develop their ESDGC practice. Broneirion, Llandinam. Contact info@cyfanfyd.org.uk or 02920 668999.

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