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Centre For Sustainable Living
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We're an educational charity based on the border of North Devon and Cornwall, dedicated to promoting sustainable living. We offer rural skills and creative courses, put on arts events and provide volunteering opportunities.Whether you're visiting an event or coming as a student, you can enjoy our grade II listed medieval farmhouse and grounds just one mile from the dramatic coastline at Welcombe Mouth, and try some of Welcombe's stunning woodland and coastal walks.

Courses at the Yarner Trust
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Lime Rendering
September 20th £30
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Hedgelaying
November 8th £30
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Oval Baskets
October 11th - 12th £60
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Wild Food & Fungal Foray
October 11th £30
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COURSES : Basket Making and Rustic Stools
Autumn is approaching and we have some great ideas for willow baskets - Learn how to make traditional Oval Baskets with Annie Jennings in October (£60), and why not try your hand at Country Wall Baskets in September, to make the perfect Christmas gift.
Make a traditional rustic stool with tutor Brian Williamson (3rd Oct) and then learn the art of rush seating with Lorraine Houlden (4th & 5th Oct) Book Oval Baskets ..... Book Rustic Stools

Christmas Art & Craft Fair 29th November

Our Craft Fair in Welcombe North Devon offers a unique opportunity to:

~ buy beautiful handmade gifts
~ try locally sourced homemade lunches in the Yarner Cafe
~ meet local artists and makers

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Volunteer Workdays 2008
16th September, 25th September, 9th October & 21st October

We welcome applications for short stay volunteers who would like to experience the Yarner way of life.In exchange for delicious meals and accommodation, you can try your hand at a range of activities from organic gardening to lime rendering, depending on what's happening at the time. Find out more...

Get Involved with Yarner
AGM Monday September 15th 10.30am at Welcombe Barton, everybody welcome.
Open Forum Meeting date tba. Have your say about the future of Yarner..with a glass of wine.

Restoration Village
Did you spot us on telly? Find out more...
The book to go with the series, Restoration Village, is now available from the Yarner Trust, priced £20 plus £4 postage and packing.
Order Restoration Village

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