RED and BLUE
Victoria 2016
Pyrenees Ranges Central Victoria.
SUMMARY
WHAT
A participant run gathering focusing on establishing thriving and sustainable communities and food growing systems to prepare for a range of future scenarios we may face in the next 50 years.
We focus on two major themes, a social decline theme such as might be caused by peak oil, slow climate change, or economic collapse (Blue) and a severe collapse theme and scenarios such as severe climate change or global nuclear war (Red). The name of the event was inspired by the work of David Holmgren.
The gathering will host a range of workshops, discussions and events focused on the background, skills, technology, systems and cultural issues surrounding preparation for these scenarios.
The event will be largely self organised with participants expected to contribute both financially and by volunteering their time either teaching, undertaking supporting roles, or supporting the host sites on by joining any of the farming perma blitz;s during the event..
LOCATION
The Vic 2016 Red and Blue event is being held at Abundance Farm, a permaculture property located in central Victoria near Beaufort called abundance farm. The property has been developed as a permaculture property since 2015 and includes a food forest, orchard, garden, earth builds, revegetation, swale and water systems and free range chickens . Map supplied once booking received.
FACILITIES
Camping - camping is available around the house and at a number of locations on site. .
Water - fresh tank water sourced from local streams and springs or BYO
Camp Kitchen - a camp kitchen area will be set up for individual and communal cooking. BYO cooking and eating gear
Teaching spaces - a range of outdoor teaching spaces are available.
First Aid - basic first aid for minor ailments
PROGRAM
Events and workshops will be mix of open space and pre-program workshops and events. Please go to our program page for more information or if you want to pre-register a featured workshop. please apply here
HOST SITE PERMA BLITZ'S
There will be a range of on site perma blitz's designed to teach you key skills and support the host site. Check the program for more details
COSTS and BOOKING
If you are interested in attending please go to the booking page at Eventbright
Day Pass by donation
*really cash poor but still want to come. Email to discuss options..
- $15 discount per featured workshop
- Kids free. Note young children must be supervised at all times by parent or guardian.
Full Event by donation
*really cash poor but still want to come. Email to discuss options..
- $15 discount per featured workshop
- Kids free. Note young children must be supervised at all times by parent or guardian.
Presenter Only Pass
Wanting just to present a workshop on your area of expertise? People interested in presenting only are welcome to apply to be be a guest speaker and receive free entry.
Where does the money go?
Red and Blue events are a not for profit events volunteer run events. All money goes to the following uses:
- camp consumables such as compositing poo buckets, toilet paper, soap, cooking gas.
- equipment and training aids (kept for use in future RnB events where possible)
- a contribution on site projects which support the host site objectives
- a seed budget for the next years event
- promotional costs such as posters and webhosting fees
GETTING THERE
Options include driving, train to Beaufort. If driving allow 1 . 5 hours travel time from Melbourne.. If interested in coming by train please email Adrian to organise a pickup from the station. Map supplied once booking received.
People interested in offering or getting a lift please check out this page
PROMOTION
Please help promote this event by sharing on your facebook page, chatting or emailing your friends about it.
CONTACT
The event is being convened and coordinated by Adrian Whitehead from Grey Cliffs Permaculture. /Collapse Survival Training If you need any extra info please message via facebook, email me at greycliffs@gmail.com, or give me a ring or text on 0403 735 118.
EMERGENCY PLANS AND ISSUES
Fire - fire conditions will be monitored over the event.
Extreme weather – the site's open position means strong winds can and do regularly hit so make sure you have a suitable tent and wet weather gear.
Injury – minor injuries will be treated on site, non minor injures will be transported to medical facilities in Ballarat.
Snakes – snakes are present on site including browns and tigers. Be careful when moving around the property.
Kids - the event is held on a working farm which includes deep bodies of water such as dams, creeks and a spring. Young children must be supervised at all times by parent or guardian. At this stage there is no child minding facility at the event. This space can self organise on site if there is interest.
SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS
Grey Cliffs Permaculture, Doing it Ourselves., Save the Planet, Collapse Survival Training, Chrysalis Collective, Mudlark Permaculture, Abundance Farm
- Dates: The event runs from Saturday October 29th to Tuesday November the 1st with early arrivals welcome on Friday the 28th,
- Location: Abundance Farm located in Pyrenees Ranges of Central Victoria. near Beaufort (map provided after booking)
- Costs by donation: Low Income / Medium Income / Farm Supporter
- Day $30/50/70
- Full Event $60/90/120
- You can get a reduction on your suggested donation amount if you run a workshop featured on our program (see workshop applications)
- If you are only coming to deliver a workshop and want to leave shortly after there is no cost but you will need to apply to run the workshop
- Program: Starts Saturday 10am. Finishes Tuesday 3pm. Mix of openspace and preprogramed workshops, blitz's and events.. All workshops are included in the price, though some workshops will be limited in number of participants.
- Facilities: Camping areas, water and compositing toilets..
- Accommodation: Camping on site (BYO tent) or book in at local BnBs etc
WHAT
A participant run gathering focusing on establishing thriving and sustainable communities and food growing systems to prepare for a range of future scenarios we may face in the next 50 years.
We focus on two major themes, a social decline theme such as might be caused by peak oil, slow climate change, or economic collapse (Blue) and a severe collapse theme and scenarios such as severe climate change or global nuclear war (Red). The name of the event was inspired by the work of David Holmgren.
The gathering will host a range of workshops, discussions and events focused on the background, skills, technology, systems and cultural issues surrounding preparation for these scenarios.
The event will be largely self organised with participants expected to contribute both financially and by volunteering their time either teaching, undertaking supporting roles, or supporting the host sites on by joining any of the farming perma blitz;s during the event..
LOCATION
The Vic 2016 Red and Blue event is being held at Abundance Farm, a permaculture property located in central Victoria near Beaufort called abundance farm. The property has been developed as a permaculture property since 2015 and includes a food forest, orchard, garden, earth builds, revegetation, swale and water systems and free range chickens . Map supplied once booking received.
FACILITIES
Camping - camping is available around the house and at a number of locations on site. .
Water - fresh tank water sourced from local streams and springs or BYO
Camp Kitchen - a camp kitchen area will be set up for individual and communal cooking. BYO cooking and eating gear
Teaching spaces - a range of outdoor teaching spaces are available.
First Aid - basic first aid for minor ailments
PROGRAM
Events and workshops will be mix of open space and pre-program workshops and events. Please go to our program page for more information or if you want to pre-register a featured workshop. please apply here
HOST SITE PERMA BLITZ'S
There will be a range of on site perma blitz's designed to teach you key skills and support the host site. Check the program for more details
COSTS and BOOKING
If you are interested in attending please go to the booking page at Eventbright
Day Pass by donation
- $30 - concession and low income*
- $50 - waged;
- $70+ - farm supporter
*really cash poor but still want to come. Email to discuss options..
- $15 discount per featured workshop
- Kids free. Note young children must be supervised at all times by parent or guardian.
Full Event by donation
- $60 - concession and low income.*
- $90 - waged;
- $120+ - farm supporter
*really cash poor but still want to come. Email to discuss options..
- $15 discount per featured workshop
- Kids free. Note young children must be supervised at all times by parent or guardian.
Presenter Only Pass
Wanting just to present a workshop on your area of expertise? People interested in presenting only are welcome to apply to be be a guest speaker and receive free entry.
Where does the money go?
Red and Blue events are a not for profit events volunteer run events. All money goes to the following uses:
- camp consumables such as compositing poo buckets, toilet paper, soap, cooking gas.
- equipment and training aids (kept for use in future RnB events where possible)
- a contribution on site projects which support the host site objectives
- a seed budget for the next years event
- promotional costs such as posters and webhosting fees
GETTING THERE
Options include driving, train to Beaufort. If driving allow 1 . 5 hours travel time from Melbourne.. If interested in coming by train please email Adrian to organise a pickup from the station. Map supplied once booking received.
People interested in offering or getting a lift please check out this page
PROMOTION
Please help promote this event by sharing on your facebook page, chatting or emailing your friends about it.
CONTACT
The event is being convened and coordinated by Adrian Whitehead from Grey Cliffs Permaculture. /Collapse Survival Training If you need any extra info please message via facebook, email me at greycliffs@gmail.com, or give me a ring or text on 0403 735 118.
EMERGENCY PLANS AND ISSUES
Fire - fire conditions will be monitored over the event.
Extreme weather – the site's open position means strong winds can and do regularly hit so make sure you have a suitable tent and wet weather gear.
Injury – minor injuries will be treated on site, non minor injures will be transported to medical facilities in Ballarat.
Snakes – snakes are present on site including browns and tigers. Be careful when moving around the property.
Kids - the event is held on a working farm which includes deep bodies of water such as dams, creeks and a spring. Young children must be supervised at all times by parent or guardian. At this stage there is no child minding facility at the event. This space can self organise on site if there is interest.
SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS
Grey Cliffs Permaculture, Doing it Ourselves., Save the Planet, Collapse Survival Training, Chrysalis Collective, Mudlark Permaculture, Abundance Farm