cooperating with nature to enhance our shared inheritance
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The Downs Link Permaculture Initiative is a community-centred organization located in Southwater, West Sussex, which aims to incorporate the better use of natural elements into our daily lives through sustainable designs. We aim to promote the livelihood and welfare of local residents through reafforestation, natural building, education and inclusion. We are also working to create diverse ecosystems for wildlife and to use nature to enhance our vibrant community. Over time, our work will produce new employment opportunities for the local community and lead to a system of shared resources, where profits are recirculated back into our local economy. Please click here for more information about permaculture or here for more information about The Downs Link Permaculture Initiative. Product and book reviews
Joan Francis is busy poking about in our local hedgerows to see if she can find evidence of dormice. Click here to find out more. How has Mike Andrews gotten a farm for free and reduced food miles at The Countryman Inn to zero? Did you know that there is a large forest garden being developed in Nuthurst? Learn more about these and other ventures on the Permieblog  who is this wacky guy? and what you can do to be like him. Have you made use of the Downs Link Trail? How to build a rocket stove with 16 bricks How to tap a birch tree for sap Make a simple, super-efficient, clean-burning gasifying stove _________________________________________________________ Have you suffered from sexual violence, domestic abuse or bullying? You are not alone. If you need someone to talk to, we can direct you to the best services, which include those listed below as well as The Samaritans, who have an office in Horsham. You may also like to read The Story of Pilar Awa Owl.
If you are facing homelessness or need help claiming benefits, then you may want to speak to the team of professionals at Crawley Open House, a non-profit organization in Crawley that can provide assistance in many areas, including mental health support and drug and alcohol addiction. Or, perhaps you can help. Open House is desperately seeking donations of food, sugar, uht milk, coffee, tins of meat, fish, fruit and veg. They also accept volunteers, mometary donations and furniture. You may also wish to call in on one of the various churches in Southwater, details of which can be found on Southwater Parish Council's website by hovering over the "Community Groups" tab on the menu at the top of the screen. There are also a wide range of services offered by Horsham District Council, which is a good first port of call. |
Wanna grow tomatoes?
The Southwater Community Garden
Hamish Mackay and his crack team of volunteers are leading a campaign to reinvigorate Southwater's pastoral roots. Find out how and why here.
current and upcoming projects and events:Film Showing--In Transition2.0Thursday, May 31st, 2012 8pm at Friends Meeting House, Worthing Road, Horsham RH12 1SL (opposite Sainsburys)
Ecover Refill ServiceSaturday, June 2nd 2012 10am to 12 noon, Friends Meeting House, Worthing Road, Horsham RH12 1SL (opposite Sainsburys)
Come and fill your empty bottles with Ecover - washing up liquid, all-purpose cleaner, fabric softener and laundry liquid. Please bring clean, dry Ecover bottles. For further details, phone 07941 338169. Cycle Maintenance WorkshopSaturday, June 22nd 10am til 12 noon. Friends Meeting House, Worthing Road, Horsham RH12 1SL (opposite Sainsburys) Transition Horsham host another great event where you can bring your cycle along for maintenance tips and repairs.
Visit our projects page to read about how we might be able to help reduce Southwater's carbon footprint with the southwater reafforestation project. All building works on hold! as we finish off designs for our house extension!!!! _______________________________ reg-s suburban retrofit
this insulation ditch will help to insulate the foundation of the garage office conversion. 
the small forestwe planted confrey in our garden? click here to find out more.
southwater reafforestation projectFriends and Inspirations Greenshift is a Horsham organization developed by Clare Ewins to help people to make a personal transition towards a low carbon, sustainable and resilient way of life. Transition Horsham is an initiative run by a group of local volunteers who encourage a grassroots response to the challenges of climate change and peak oil. Melissa Waddingham is the Truffle and Mushroom Hunter. She leads responsible forays and is a steward of trees and forests. The Brighton Permaculture Trust is run by a great group of people and provides wonderful opportunities for the local community. The best way to really appreciate it is to get involved! Action to Revive the Community is the Southwater group who has founded the community garden. Other Friends and Inspirations |
