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SUMMARY:(Online) Shumei Natural Agriculture learning course Part 1
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nAlthough this would be held as a following up event of ORFC 2025 but definitely anyone will be welcome to join. Also\, this is aimed at farmers/growers and students who wish to try growing food naturally without applying any chemicals\, fertilisers and animal manures. On this basic course\, you will look at the importance of soil; role of composts; basic idea of seed savings\, the concept of purification and our attitude towards problems such as diseases\, pests and weeds. The course consists of a lecture/presentation and farm tour. \nShumei Natural Agriculture was featured in “On your farm” programme on BBC Radio 4 in May 2019. \nWe explain the philosophy of Shumei Natural Agriculture by zoom. \nIn this session\, you will learn \n\nWhat is the Natural Agriculture？\nThe benefits of Natural Agriculture.\nThe role of the compost.\n\nOn part 2 and 3\, you will learn more about; \n\nHow to maintain insects and disease.\nSeed saving etc…\n\nProgramme \n\nPresentation of Part 1 (About soil)\n\nPlease register from our Eventbrite page. \n \n 
URL:https://shumei.uk/yatesbury/event/online-shumei-natural-agriculture-learning-course-part-1-3/
LOCATION:On Zoom\, Online\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shumei Yatesbury":MAILTO:yatesbury@shumei.eu
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SUMMARY:Shumei Natural Agriculture learning course Part 1
DESCRIPTION:About this event\nThis is aimed at farmers/growers and students who wish to try growing food naturally without applying any chemicals\, fertilisers and animal manures. On this basic course\, you will look at the importance of soil; role of composts; basic idea of seed savings\, the concept of purification and our attitude towards problems such as diseases\, pests and weeds. The course consists of a lecture/presentation and farm tour. \nShumei Natural Agriculture was featured in “On your farm” programme on BBC Radio 4 in May 2019. \nBy the end of this course you should be able to… \n\nDescribe the key concepts of Shumei Natural Agriculture\nUnderstand the role of soil and composts/catch crops\nUnderstand the importance of seed saving in Natural Agriculture\nUnderstand the attitudes towards pests and weeds\nUnderstand the concept of purification\nRecognise how people’s thoughts would affect plants\n\nProgramme \n\nPresentation of Part 1 (About soil)\nFarm tour\n\nPlease register from our Eventbrite page. \nThis Basic course is a part of Shumei Natural Agriculture learning programme\, which consists of Basic course and Advanced course. \nPlease let us know if you would like to take other parts such as part 2 or 3. We can arrange courses as you like. (E-mail: yatesbury@shumei.uk)
URL:https://shumei.uk/yatesbury/event/shumei-natural-agriculture-learning-course-part-1-18/
LOCATION:Shumei Yatesbury\, Shumei Yatesbury\, 3 Yatesbury House Farm\, Yatesbury\, Calne\, SN11 8YG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shumei Yatesbury":MAILTO:yatesbury@shumei.eu
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SUMMARY:Shumei Yatesbury Open Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nCome along to this fun event and discover Shumei Natural Agriculture. Learn how our vegetables are grown without chemicals\, fertilisers and animal manures\, enjoy the Japanese tea ceremony and the sound of Japanese drums. Please check the details and buy your tickets here. \n \nTime schedule: \n\n12.30pm – Registration / Self-guided tour around the vegetable field\n1.15pm – Talk: “Let’s learn Natural Agriculture in depth” by farm supervisor\, Shinya Imahashi\n2.00pm – Free time: Sale of fresh produce from the garden / Self-guided tour of the vegetable field/ Japanese tea ceremony (Reservation needed due to limited)\n3.45pm – Japanese Taiko Drum performance\n4.15pm – Programme ends\n\n—— **Please book early as places are limited via Eventbrite. \nTickets:\n– Registration: £10.00 (Not including Japanese tea and sweets at the tea ceremony)\n– Registration + Tea ceremony: £17.00 (please choose one of the two time slots: 1st or 2nd session)\nYou can also reserve an assorted vegetable box for £10 (valued at £14). \nPlease pre-order now so that we can prepare for the veg box and rooms for the Tea ceremony for you. \nFree Healing Session \nJapanese healing session is also available during the event. Please try. \nPlease check the details and buy your tickets here.
URL:https://shumei.uk/yatesbury/event/shumei-yatesbury-open-day-2025/
LOCATION:Shumei Yatesbury\, Shumei Yatesbury\, 3 Yatesbury House Farm\, Yatesbury\, Calne\, SN11 8YG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shumei Yatesbury":MAILTO:yatesbury@shumei.eu
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SUMMARY:Listening to the Land Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:We would like to express our gratitude for our collaboration with Cofsa (Conscious Food Systems Alliance) and respectfully quote the following content. The event hosted by Cofsa is a valuable opportunity for us to deepen our relationship with nature. Additionally\, we will be featuring a taiko drum performance and workshop as part of this event.Tickets can be purchased from the following link:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/landbasedspirituality/1791638 \nJoin us for the return of the Listening to the Land day\, a collaborative gathering to explore how building a reciprocal relationship with nature can support radical food system transformation. The Listening to the Land day will be held in Oxford on January 7th 2026\, one day before the Oxford Real Farming Conference 2026\, which convenes the largest gathering of the agroecological movement in the UK. \nBuilding on last year’s success\, the Listening to the Land day has expanded and will offer a choice of interactive sessions across four venues. We are delighted to welcome speakers from many different backgrounds – from Indigenous elders and land protectors to farmers\, policy-makers and conservationists – to explore how a deeper connection with land can shape personal and collective change. Confirmed speakers include: Indigenous organiser and musician\, Lyla June\, botanist and author\, Monica Gagliano (Thus Spoke the Plant)\, Maori land rights activist\, Pania Newton\, Afroecology founder Dee Woods\, Satish Kumar\, Rupert Sheldrake\, Jill Purce\, Patrick McManaway and many others. \nThe Listening to the Land Day will offer anyone who has a deep\, heartfelt connection to the natural world the opportunity to share knowledge\, insights and ways of knowing\, and reconnect with a sense of belonging and community with the human and more-than-human world. It will be a welcome space for people who work and care about the land to seek clarity\, allies and confidence in their own intuition and a philosophy of interconnectedness. \nThe spaces for this day are limited\, and early booking is essential to avoid disappointment. This year\, we are offering supporter tickets for anyone who would like to support our commitment to creating a space that is accessible to all. Supporter tickets directly support low-waged or marginalised identities from the movement to be part of this gathering. We also offer other ticket tiers to suit all circumstances. If the ticket price is barrier to attending\, please reach out to us to enquire about bursary tickets. \nThe event will run from 9am – 6pm and will include teas\, coffees and refreshments. A delicious seasonal vegetarian lunch will be available to book in advance (spaces limited). \n \nVolunteer for LTTL Day: \nApply here by 14 November: LTTL Volunteer Application \nAs a Listening to the Land Day Volunteer\, you will support the safe\, efficient\, friendly\, and smooth running of the event on Wednesday\, 7th January. Volunteers will complete a half-day shift (AM or PM) and are free to attend the event for the rest of the time. See more details. \nApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. All applicants to volunteer in-person will be notified by Friday 21 November 2025. \nThis event is hosted by Real Farming Trust (RFT)\, in partnership with Animate Earth\, Conscious Food Systems Alliance (CoFSA)\, St Ethelburgas Centre for Reconciliation\, Landworkers’ Alliance\, Shumei International\, Schumacher College\, GoGrowWithLove\, The British Pilgrimage Trust\, and Right to Roam. \nFor more information\, please contact francesca@orfc.org.uk. or alice@realfarming.org. \nStay in touch with the Listening to the Land newsletter and podcast\, or explore highlights from the Listening to the Land Day 2025. \n__________________________________ \nThe fine print: Refund requests must be submitted in writing to alice@realfarming.org by Thursday\, 4 December 2025. No refunds will be provided after this date. Please note booking fees are non-refundable. Fraudulent ticket sales have been attempted in the past. Please read our Fraud Protection statement to understand more about how what measures you can take to protect yourself from phishing and scams. \n\n\n\nLocation\nWesley Memorial Church\, Oxford\, OX1 2DH
URL:https://shumei.uk/yatesbury/event/listening-to-the-land-day-2026/
LOCATION:Wesley Memorial Church\, Oxford\, OX1 2DH\, Wesley Memorial Church\, Oxford\, Oxford\, OX1 2DH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Oxford Real Farming Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are very pleased to have a session at this coming ORFC again!! \nOur session\nDate & Time: 9th January 9:00 am – 10:20 am\nVenue: Newman Room in the Catholic Chaplaincy\, and online \n\nFARMER PERSPECTIVES: PATHWAYS TO HEALING PEOPLE AND PLANET\nSpeakers: Patrick Holden\, Rod Calder Potts\, Barbara Hachipuka Banda\, Shinya Imahashi\nChair: Ben Raskin\nThere is growing awareness of the connection between personal wellbeing\, planetary health and the current food system. The impact of climate change\, along with the significant rise in diet related health conditions\, has highlighted the urgent need to shift how food is produced. This panel will explore the diverse perspectives of farmers from Scotland to Zambia who transitioned to agroecological\, regenerative practices through a shift in mindset. Learn how they tapped into farming as a spiritual practice to support the healing and wellbeing of the land\, their crops\, and their communities.\n\nYou need to buy the ticket if you would like to join it. Please check details about ORFC 2026. \nWe look forward to seeing you all!! \nAbout ORFC \n8th – 9th January 2026\, in-person + online livestream \n 
URL:https://shumei.uk/yatesbury/event/oxford-real-farming-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Newman Room in the Catholic Chaplaincy\, The Old Palace\, Rose Pl\, St Aldate's\, Oxford\, OX1 1RD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Summer Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:New Event! \nSummer Fair 2026 \nTime schedule: \n\n10.00am – Gate opens / Registration\n11.00am – Kitchen Table Dialogue\n12.00pm – The Art of Rice ball “Omusubi”: Demo\, Hands-on and Tasting\n2.00pm – Free time: Sale of fresh produce from our garden / Farm tour with Guide (Optional)\n3.00pm – Tea & Cake to finish\n4.00pm – Programme ends\n\n—— **Please book early as places are limited. \nTickets:\n– Registration: £20.00 (included experiences\, Japanese rice ball\, cake and tea) \n\nPick either Day 1 (18th) or Day 2 (19th) when you buy your ticket. It’s the same programme on both days\nWhen purchasing your ticket\, we kindly ask that you complete a brief questionnaire regarding any food allergies you may have.\n\nFree Healing Session \nJapanese healing session is also available during the event. Please try.
URL:https://shumei.uk/yatesbury/event/summer-fair-2026/
LOCATION:Shumei Yatesbury\, Shumei Yatesbury\, 3 Yatesbury House Farm\, Yatesbury\, Calne\, SN11 8YG\, United Kingdom
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