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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 30 July 2010 21:50 |
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Part of the Transition Town idea is the production of Local food, hence the reason we are looking for a space in Laugharne to develop an allotment that will supply a shop as well as providing allotment holders with food.Good book on the subject is "Local Food" by Tamzin Pinkerton and Rob Hopkins.
Laugharne-as old paintings showed-did have local food production-no reason why if we could find the space we could not get this going again.This is not just about food, the Peak Oil crisis will mean we will all to have to re-adjust they way we approach life.Peak Oil (which is not when oil runs out, but becomes uneconomic to develop) has probably occurred. Some Oil companies are taking increasing risks-and uneconomic/high risk as BP have discovered-to try and tap reserves.Other's have stopped developing and are using cash to buy in their shares-a recognition of "Peak Oil" as creates more value for shareholders than developing new oil fields-simply fewer shares in issue, more dividends for those that remain shareholders.
Local food is about adapting to rapidly rising energy costs and climate change-and improving access to fresh products which will have a higher nutritional content than those flown in for thousands of miles away. Local Food producers tend to be more aware of the importance of diversity within the growing area, reduce the use of fertiliser's and develop sustainable eco-sytems within the growing area.
Survey's show that 27% of UK consumer's would rather purchase locally grown products,organically preferably, grown if available. There is no reason why, if a field could be found, Laugharne could not supply a reasonable amount of seasonal veg and fruit for locals at a fair price for both the consumer and the local producer.
As well as producing Food, local food initiatives have been proven to pull communities to-gether, with developments drawing on the strengths of individuals with the community to create "Resilience". Resilience is about communities focussing on small-scale development local food production,and deciding priorities-eliminate use of artificial fertilizers,organic,biodynamic growing methods promoting diversity of crops.
For more info email me,visit Castle Stores, or ring Tel:01994427616- during the day-or 01994427606 in the evening. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 30 July 2010 22:55 |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 26 July 2010 19:49 |
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Having finally got paid by the Computer Store in Carmarthen,I am more than happy to advise Laugharne residents on Computer issues.If you need help, want to buy a new Computer,want free advise call Charles on 01994427616. I have been in the Computer world since 1984- as a user and supplier so have some knowledge. If I can help I will, if not I will tell you so- no bullshit.Some charges might apply, but hardly anything- I will advise and source PC equipment for you for a fee of £20.00, set up anti-virus-a good one that does not involve CD's for £5.00 and help with anything- for low cost. Part of the Transition Town Idea to help the Township and avoid travelling to Carmarthen or else where,so develop a local centre for low cost(or free) IT advice. I am a supporter of the Open Source software movement- which means an Office programme, similar to Microsoft Office s available free-I use and it is very good and works with Microsoft docs. |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 19:19 |
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Outside lights seem very popular -save energy and buy solar powered ones, a string of 50 Berry white lights cost £17.00 (half price at Tesco in Carmarthen(I am not a fan of the Chain-but they are on offer)Other makes also available I am sure from other suppliers. Save a lot of energy if you want to have outdoor strings of lights. |
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 25 July 2010 20:31 |
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Laugharne has had a lot of press over the last few years, where one individual was trying to promote it as some sort of "Yuppie" destination. It is not that, the celebrities,who were touted were actually not here that often. Laugharne is as it was- a gentle Township, which welcomes visitor's who ever they are. A lot to offer,and occasionally a Celebrity might be here. But the normal day in Laugharne, is just locals and visitors enjoying the perfect location of Laugharne- a Norman/Georgian township on a spectacular estuary with good Pubs,restaurants and accommodation.
Laugharne is loved by many-and rightly so- as well as Dylan Thomas, Kingsley Amis wrote "The Old Devils " here, Richard Hughes rented the Castle House for many years "High wind to Jamaica",Charles Morgan lived here and Augustus John did what he did in Laugharne. A rich literary heritage, and due I am sure due to it's spectacular setting and unspoilt heritage. |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 25 July 2010 20:50 |
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