POLE BARN CONSTRUCTION,
A FREE FOUR DAY COURSE
Using sustainable, locally sourced timber.
Pole raising:
Sat/Sun, 11th/ 12th August
Framing:
Sat/Sun, 18th/19th August
The barn will measure 8m by 12m and is 6m high to the ridge. It will be constructed using the pole barn method, and will consist of 12, 7m long round Douglas Fir poles sunk into holes in the ground, then after erection the poles will be framed using sawn timber to form the ridge, wall plates and bracing. When finished the barn will be roofed in turf and clad in Cedar featheredge board.
With the support of Cornwall Sustainable Buildings Trust, Tino Rawnsley, an experienced and respected local woodsman, will be leading the pole raising and framing. Then throughout August and September there will be informal opportunities for volunteers to get involved with framing, stud work, roofing and turfing.
Basic accommodation is available on the farm.
Contact: Mark Simon 01579 326144, for more details.
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Vegetable Box Delivery Service Delivered throughout South East Cornwall
Trevalon Links
This is your chance to get involved in
THE FUTURE OF TREVALON
Trevalon is 16.5 acres of farmland near Herodsfoot. It is south facing with small fields surrounded by mature hedges. There is a stream, woodland, springs, ponds, orchard, vegetable plots and grassland. It is organic certified and is a haven for wildlife.
Currently the land is used to grow fruit and vegetables supplying 80 vegetable boxes a week, delivered to homes in SE Cornwall. We sell four sizes of vegetable box, £6, £10, £13 and £16.
Trevalon now wants to open to the community, and give you the chance to help manage the land, take part in growing your own food on community plots and allotments, and become involved in making Trevalon more sustainable.
This is your chance to become involved in Trevalon Community Supported Agriculture Project (CSA) and create a partnership between the farmer and the community, working together to produce local healthy food at affordable prices.
What are the BENEFITS OF A CSA?
A chance to receive FRESH FOOD from a known local source,
A sense of BELONGING TO A COMMUNITY, an opportunity to CONNECT WITH THE LAND, have access to the farm for EDUCATION, WORK and LEISURE, play an active part in SUPPORTING A LOCAL SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISE.
A Community Cooperative has been formed, called Trevalon Organic Cooperative, The public meeting is a chance to come and find out more and get involved. If you want to put forward ideas and discuss the many possibilities you are invited to join and attend the AGM for members.
Small farms are a valuable part of the local economy and landscape. They need your support. Producing food locally is an important part of creating a sustainable future, reducing food miles and carbon emissions and increasing healthy lifestyles.
Its win win - NOW AND FOR THE FUTURE!
ORDER A VEGBOX or go on the mailing list, email: janice@trevalon.co.uk, telephone: 01579326144, or visit the online shop at trevalon.co.uk.