Mike is experienced with small scale solar systems, powering most of his families energy needs for their housing association rented property, and will share his knowledge and answer your questions on how to “Do it Yourself”.

Bridge Farm, Drayton, a talk on Somerset's 1st Cohousing Scheme from concept to full Planning Permission.

Julian will take you through the ups and downs of getting a Community Housing Project off the ground, and the ins and outs of steering it from conception to reality.

Theo has been working with Communities, Councils and authorities in Dorset to build frameworks for community resilience, in line with governments recognised need for civil contingency plans at the community level.

A group discussion on  understanding and developing the social ecological democratic process and practices necessary to build resilience into our communities to face the challenges the future may bring.