Nature Connection

This autumn we look at the benefits of consciously developing a connection to nature in different parts of our lives and society.

The Rewilded Child – Reconnection with Nature, 20 -24 October

With Jay Griffiths, David Bond, Chris Salisbury and Lemn Sissay

How to reconnect our kids with the wild and the consequences for society if we don’t do it urgently – from the perspective of a writer, a film-maker, a wilderness expert and an award-winning poet. Click here for more information and booking

Nature-Connected Leadership: Standing at the Threshold of Radical Change, 3 – 7 November

With Mark Morey

Through storytelling, guided inquiry, ritual, and immersive practices of connection with the natural world, Mark will guide you on a transformational journey that will result in breakthrough ways of being a leader.Click here for more information and booking

Eco-psychology for an Ecological World

With Andy Fisher

A radical change of psychology revealing exciting pathways to a nature-connected future. Click here for more information and booking

New courses

Earth Democracy: Creating Living Economies and Living Cultures, 6 – 10 October

With Vandana Shiva

Join Vandana on a rare teaching week in the UK, to explore Earth Democracy and how it’s working in projects such as Navdanya, her movement for seed freedom in India. Click here for more information and booking

Holism and Leadership, 29 September – 3 October

With Eve Mitleton Kelly, Stephan Harding, Mark Drewell and Claudius van Wyk

A week residential as part of a mentored online journey – for business people looking for more holistic ways forward in their organisations and practices. Click here for more information and booking

Bursaries available

The Right Livelihood Programme, starts November 17, 2014

With Ha Vinh Tho, Julia Kim, Satish Kumar, Julie Richardson, Chung Rinpoche, Kenpo Sonam Bumdhen and guests

Last places left for this life-changing year of inner exploration and direction setting, with three residentials in the UK and Bhutan. Click here for booking

Postgraduate News

Places are filling fast for our new postgraduate programme in Ecological Design Thinking starting January 2015. Click here for info and application.

Many thanks to David Orr who has just been with us for a two-week short course to prepare the ground for the new programme – more news soon.

Prospective postgrad students receive 50% discount on the Schumacher Experience on receipt of an application form.

News

Gaia’s Feasts launches

Head of Food, Julia Ponsonby, launches her new book Gaia’s Feasts, the long-awaited follow-up to Gaia’s Kitchen, winner of the Gourmand Best Vegetarian Cookbook prize. Available from Green Books from 4 September, expect even more mouth-watering recipes for family, friends and community direct from the Schumacher College kitchen. Click here to order

International Bake-a-Cake Fundraising Day

To celebrate Julia’s book launch we will be hosting Julia’s International Bake-a-Cake Day on Sunday 21st September. You bake a cake and invite friends, raising funds wherever you are in the world. For inspiration, recipes and details of how to enter the cake bake competition, click here

William On Sabbatical

House Manager William Thomas takes 8 months sabbatical after 24 years at the College. He’ll be researching his book ‘Housekeeping Hints and Tips from Schumacher College’ and planning a walking pilgrimage to take place on his return next April. To contact William while he’s away email callcaptainw@gmail.com.

Gaia Theory at the BBC Proms

Composer Jonathan Drove came to the College to discuss Gaia Theory with ex-student Rob Woodford, and members of the Holistic Science faculty. Hear his latest piece titled ‘Gaia Theory’ performed at the BBC proms here

Finding Our Voice

Charlie McConnell, past Director of the College and now President of the International Association for Community Development, has recently published a new book entitled Finding our Voice: The Power of Community Education, Organisation and Development.

Meet Our ‘Changemakers’

There are many people who come to the College through the assistance of the College Bursary fund. Read some of their stories here. If you have been inspired at the College and want to share your story then please email Lou Rainbow lou.rainbow@schumachercollege.org.uk to take part in a short online interview.

Calling all volunteers

If you have been on a short course and are interested in volunteering at the College for a period of one to three months, please send your details to Heather.Gillard@schumachercollege.org.uk.