Sunrise Off Grid 2010

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In a week's time the makers of the sell-out success Sunrise Celebration are bring you a totally participatory, family-focused gathering bringing you a practical exploration of community living, sustainable practices and revolutionary ideas.

Off Grid a place for community activists, transition-towners, green families, holistic practitioners, permaculturalists and anyone who wants to live a little more in tune with the planet. It's a place to gather ourselves and network with each other; to share our knowledge, skills and wisdom.

Come and learn, play, relax and be inspired to live more fully in a world in transition.

“We face a conundrum in our existence on this planet, never before in the history of our species have we consumed so much. We would need 3 planets to satisfy our needs if everyone in the world consumed like we do in Somerset.” Says organiser Dan Hurring,

“We organise Off Grid, now in its second year, because we believe it to be really important. To meet and share in the responsibility we have with this mission of transitioning to a more sustainable future is not only helpful, it is essential. And importantly so we, personally, can get access to the kind of information we need to start living the way we want to.”

Highlights include:

The 12 Module Off-Grid College http://www.sunrise-offgrid.co.uk/#offgrid-college.php

With leading experts in renewable technologies, sustainable construction, planning law, wild food and medicine and much more. Modules start at 3pm on Thursday so please get there early!

The Zia Solar Stage http://www.sunrise-offgrid.co.uk/#features-music-2009.php

(excuse us the 2009 part of the web address...)

With music from Seize the Day, Martin and Su from Baka Beyond, Simon Emmerson of Afro-Celt Soundsystem, Celtech, Gente, Philip Henry, Dan Arborise and more...

Over 30 programmed talks http://www.sunrise-offgrid.co.uk/#talks.php

Including luminaries from across the alternative scene and Off-Grid community - Author and Documentary-Maker Nick Rosen, Mark Boyle of Freeconomy, Tasmin Omond of Climate Rush, Charlie Veitch of The Love Police, Jonathan Cainer, Author and Teacher William Bloom, Litmus - The Freeman on the Land AND Tony Wright presenting his radical work on neurology - Left in the Dark.

Other confirmed talks include Discovery Channel's Liam Collins, Mark Heley - Author of The Everything Guide to 2012 and subjects ranging from permaculture to Timebanking.

Over 25 workshops and discussions http://www.sunrise-offgrid.co.uk/#workshops.php

From Traditional Crafts to Eco-Build Techniques through Alternative Technologies and Ecstatic Dance

And this is but a snippet of whats planned for next weekend! From Kids Activities to Alternative Currencies, Lush Saunas to Freestyle Singing and Jamming, Circus Performance to Organic Food and Drink. Off-Grid has something for everyone!

So Switch Off from the system, Turn On and join us in Making the Transition!

August 19th - 22nd 2010

Fernhill Farm, Nr Cheddar, Somerset

www.sunrise-offgrid.co.uk

Tickets Available through Bristol Ticket Shop or Changing World Music in Glastonbury. £55/£75 Adults, £20 Children IN ADVANCE, £65/85 On the Gate x

Info: 0845 009 4463

Tickets: 0845 1080259

[FunkyDenz]

It's a bit daft advertising this in the Beautiful Days forum, given that Beautiful Days is on that weekend, so anyone reading this will be already at another festival.