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RIGHT LIVELIHOOD: Creating meaningful work in Challenging times. Course leaders Satish Kumar and Jonathan Dawson. A week of meditation, reflection, pilgrimage and exploration of the role of work in today's world. 13-17 July 2013. www.findhorn.org

21st CENTURY PEASANT SUSTAINABILITY COURSES: Yoga and Tai Chi retreats in beautiful rural Oxfordshire. Braziers Park 01491 680221 www.braziers.org.uk

TAIKO DRUMMING: make your own earth oven, yoga, lectures on sustainability, oriental medicine, vibrational healing, cooking classes, delicious vegan food, storytelling, tango ... more than 55 activities to choose from, with over 15 teachers. Join our Summer Festival in Belgium from 27 July till 3 August. Info: www.macrobiotics-belgium.com and www.iss-shiatsu.eu

RESURGENCE 45: 22-30 June. To celebrate Satish Kumar's 40 year editorship and the 45th anniversary of the publication of Resurgence magazine, (now merged with the Ecologist). A free exhibition and celebration at Asthall Manor. Ballroom, Asthall Manor, Burford, OX18 4HW. Opening at 6pm on 22 June with a talk by Satish Kumar . For directions and more information visit www.onformsculpture.co.uk

INTERNATIONAL PERMACULTURE DAY: We are facing multiple crises. Our dependency on cheap energy and goods has come at enormous cost; increased debt, war, poverty, pollution, environmental and social breakdown are just some of the problems associated with the current and global supply chain. We need new models urgently, if we want to avoid collapse. Permaculture is a local-level solution to the issues that we face. It’s about empowering individuals and communities to produce and consume sustainably by following Nature’s lead. We can create lasting security and abundance right on our doorsteps; we can Grow Local! for food, energy and other needs to shape a better world. To find out more, join us wherever you are for International Permaculture Day, Sunday 5th May 2013: www.permacultureday.org

GAIA GROUPS are Resurgence readers’ opportunity to meet together in local groups; sharing meditation, ideas, an eco-friendly way of life, and seasonal food. If there isn't a group near you - why not start one? People are encouraged to share responsibility and rotate houses to meet in, as this makes a more democratic community, so being the founder doesn't mean you have to take on all the work. for more information on local groups across UK contact resurgence@gaiacooperative.org or tel: 0845 458 4718

FRANCE, DORDOGNE. Retro caravan in quiet shady orchard. Linen sheets included. Canoeing cycling and swimming lake nearby. Frenchfarmhouse.org.uk

SOUTH WEST WALES: and The Wren’s Nest - perfect woodland retreat, half hour from sea. www.penpynfarch.co.uk 01559-389917.

CENTRAL PORTUGAL: stunning retreat space in central Portugal. Beautiful quinta, beautifully set amongst lemon, olive, and orange groves. Lovely far reaching mountain views. Simple luxury, natural charming and peaceful, solar power, wood burners. Clear light, Pure air. Ideal for 2 people. Contact james@sacredlight.eu or +351 277107108

FOR ALL READERS - who are considering a trip overseas, we would urge you to visit www.seat61.com to plan your journey by train.

LONDON HAMMERSMITH - Nice B and B in family homes. Comfortable, centrally located. Direct transport to attractions, airports and Eurostar. Double £54, single £42 per night. Children's reductions. Tel. 020 7385 4904. www.thewaytostay.co.uk

RUGGED, BEAUTIFUL PEMBROKESHIRE - Two eco-friendly, recently converted barns on smallholding. Each sleeps 4. Coastal path 2 miles. Tel. 01348 891286. holidays@stonescottages.co.uk www.stonescottages.co.uk

TOTNES (SOUTH DEVON) Self-catering double-bedroom riverside apartment. Situated on the edge of the magnificent Dartington estate. Short walk along the river path to Totnes mainline station and town centre. Perfect base for exploring by foot, canoe and bike. www.littleriverside.com Tel 01803 866257 Mobile 07875 727763.

LA PALOMA, ANDALUCIA: Beautiful hilltop casa rustica. Private, simple, unspoilt. Retreats/arts/holidays. www.lapaloma.co.uk 01239 682690

WALKING TOWARDS SUNRISE – MAKING CONNECTIONS: I am a Chinese student in Holistic Science at Schumacher College, UK. I plan to start a walking pilgrimage in September 2013 from the college to my hometown Guangzhou in south-eastern China, visiting ecological and spiritual centres on the way and sharing stories.

I will walk without money in order to make deep connections with people while receiving food, accommodation, etc. My wish for this pilgrimage is to explore the underlying unity in the diversity of the world from the west to the east, and to experience the beauty of Nature and humanity. East is the direction of sunrise and enlightenment. For me, this is not just a walk back home, but also a walk that connects the east and the west within me, a walk back to the source, towards sunrise, towards illumination.

My route is via France, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan (or via Armenia, Georgia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan), Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong(China). My plan remains open and flexible.

I am looking for people who might be interested in hosting me in their hometown, or suggesting ecological/spiritual centres in different countries, or walking together for some parts or the whole of the pilgrimage. If you do, please feel free to contact me by email: vivian-ling@hotmail.com or by phone: +447438426310 (UK)

COACHING WITH SPIRIT: Professional coaching for sustainable life and livelihood, from a spiritually intelligent perspective. www.sallylever.co.uk

OLD FARMHOUSE IN NORTH DEVON: fully renovated with environmentally-friendly features and 5 acres of organic land. 4 miles to the sea. Waterwheel. Pond. 9 bedrooms, mostly en-suite. Aga. Woodburners. Large artists studio. 2 bedroom cottage. Beautiful views. Quirky features. Incredibly quiet. No light pollution. Planning permission for renovation of barn. Perfect family home, B&B, smallholding or training centre. Email for info: lizwillis@live.co.uk

SPAIN, ANDALUCIA, LAS ALPUJARRAS: A protected gem in the mountains. Established and stunning rural tourism home in the sought after Taha de Pitres. Genuine 12 bedrooms old farmhouse beautifully restored into 5 independent dwellings. Superb salt pool and unspoilt views. Central heating. Set in 2 acres of landscaped gardens with abundant water and income producing almonds, olive and many fruit trees. Total tranquility. 1km all amenities and Sierra Nevada National Park. Granada city or the sea 1h. £565,000. www.alpujarraspropertysalebyowner.com. Tel: + 44 (0) 1865 200 023

NOTO, SOUTH EAST SICILY: Property for sale or short/long lease in secluded, lush valley in Sicily’s finest countryside. 15 hectares organic land (subdivisible), private access, abundant spring water, sea views, silence. Baroque Noto 6km, pristine beaches 10km, Catania airport 75mins. Olive, almond, carob, lemon, orange and other Mediterranean trees and plants. Currently used as eco-retreat. Ideal for agriturismo, retreats, private residences or small organic estate. Restored buildings accommodate 10+. Additional 200 sqm of ruins to restore. For details + photos email: whitecubesicily@gmail.com.

Head of Education Department: Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden Corporation (KFBGC) is a non-profit-making nature conservation and education organization, based in Hong Kong.

We are looking for a candidate to fill the following position:

Head of Education Department

Responsibilities:

To develop, manage, deliver and evaluate cutting edge education programmes in line with KFBG's mission, vision, values and strategy.

Our strategy in this area covers programmes for schools and universities; enhancing the visitor experience; communication; Transformative Workshops and maintaining an overview of all KFBG's education activities.

The successful candidate is likely to have 5+ years of relevant experience in an educational leadership role. Experience may include running a training and development consulting company, school, college, educational NGO, or nature education centre.

Requirements:

• Strong experiential learning experience
• Management experience with a dynamic educational organization
• Well organized and able to work on multiple projects with wide scope
• Alignment with the KFBG Mission, Vision, Values and Goals
• Inspiring, can do attitude, able to build a team, direct, coach and delegate effectively
• Able to offer creative, enthusiastic and timely services to KFBG departments and the public
• Able to control finances and administration systems

Preferred:

• Credibility and skill in leading and facilitating workshops
• Knowledge of HK’s biodiversity and sustainable living issues
• Masters degree in training and development, experiential education, nature education, education for sustainability, or a related field
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, Cantonese and Mandarin

Interested parties should send a detailed C.V. (with expected salary) and a short essay (on your relevant experience and reasons for interest in the post) to the Manager, Human Resources, Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden Corporation, Lam Kam Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong or email to kfjobs@kfbg.org. See www.kfbg.org for more details of our work.

LIVE THE FRENCH DREAM FOR THREE YEARS without selling up in the UK. From October 2013 spacious 4 bed village house in Burgundy with independent Gîte. Long-term 3-year lease furnished/unfurnished €1,200 pcm. Fully-furnished and equipped Gite and business included. Good piano available. Free 2-night stay offered in spring for seriously interested. Full details from richardinburgundy@gmail.com

COUPLE LOOKING FOR AFFORDABLE LAND: to self-build small eco-sustainable house, preferably Eastern or Southern England. Searching for more meaningful lifestyle. Limited funds. Wishing to contribute and share experience with the community. Also open to communal self-build alternatives. Email: francaluz@yahoo.co.uk