Larch and CGF members,
As one of the co-moderators of the list, I'd just like to say that this
seems to me to be a perfect issue for the list.
Lawrence
On 13/07/09 9:12 AM, "Maxey L." <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Ian (and all!)
>
> Thanks for the email, that's a good question. (I'm unsure if this should go to
> the list or you alone Ian, though you raised it as a matter of what the CGF
> is/should be so that seems appropriate.) I paused before sending to the CGF
> list (in addition to the other lists I sent it to) and decided to send
> because:
>
> -Lammas is a research project for several geographers on this list including
> myself
>
> - several list members have had critical geography students interested in
> doing undergrad and post grad dissertations on Lammas. I thought they would
> appreciate the update for past and potential future students.
>
> - I've had communication from a range of other critters expressing interest in
> Lammas and eco-villages in the past
>
> - Low Impact Developments such as Lammas have much to say about the way we
> address sustainability, climate change, Peak Everything and what I am
> developing in a paper on 'Geographies of Transition'
>
> - the Hearing on 28th July is the pivotal moment in this 4 year saga of
> international importance and interest. It speaks volumes about the roles of
> policy, the planning system, citizen engagement and grass roots participation
>
> - I see the Hearing as of profound interest for Critical Geography on and took
> all the above as a mandate to send it
>
> I am sorry you didn't appreciate the orginal email. I'd love guidance and
> in-put from other critters, I do not want to push anyone away from what is an
> excellent forum and one of the things that keeps me in academia,
>
> Love and respect,
>
> Larch
>
> Dr. Larch Maxey
> Swansea University/Prifysgol Abertawe
> [log in to unmask]
>
> Time for deeds not words
> Amser i wneud nid dweud
>
> Camp for Climate Action in Wales
> Gwersyll er Gweithrediad dros yr Hinsawdd yng Nghymru
>
> August 13 -- 16 Awst
> www.climatecampcymru.org
>
> Out now! "Low Impact Development: The Future in our hands." Edited by Jenny
> Pickerill and Larch Maxey http://lowimpactdevelopment.wordpress.com/
>
> http://www.ecologicalland.coop/
> www.lammas.org.uk
> http://www.gcyf.org.uk/
> Help HRH The Prince of Wales stop the destruction of tropical rainforests -
> add your name to show your support:
> http://www.princesrainforestsproject.org/show-your-support
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A forum for critical and radical geographers
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ian Gordon
> Sent: 13 July 2009 16:12
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Lammas Eco-hamlet Latest
>
> Is this really what Critical Geography Forum is for ?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A forum for critical and radical geographers
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Maxey L.
> Sent: 13 July 2009 16:10
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Lammas Eco-hamlet Latest
>
> Here is the latest news, please spread the word and apologies for cross
> points:
>
> The Lammas planning saga is approaching an end...
>
> A hearing will be held at 10am on 28th July at Preseli School in
> Crymych,
> Pembrokeshire. It will be open to the public and presided over by a
> Planning Inspector from the Welsh Assembly.
>
> Lammas would encourage anyone who supports the project to attend. The
> Planning Inspectorate has assured Lammas that anybody wishing to speak
> will
> be given the oportunity to do so.
>
> We are not sure what structure the day will take, but reckon it will
> certainly be an interesting event.
>
> The Planning Inspector will then go away from this hearing and make a
> final
> decision by the end of August.
>
> link: http://www.lammas.org.uk/ecovillage/news.htm
>
>
>
> Dr. Larch Maxey
> Swansea University/Prifysgol Abertawe
> [log in to unmask]
>
> Time for deeds not words
> Amser i wneud nid dweud
>
> Camp for Climate Action in Wales
> Gwersyll er Gweithrediad dros yr Hinsawdd yng Nghymru
>
> August 13 -- 16 Awst
> www.climatecampcymru.org
>
> Out now! "Low Impact Development: The Future in our hands." Edited by
> Jenny Pickerill and Larch Maxey
> http://lowimpactdevelopment.wordpress.com/
>
> http://www.ecologicalland.coop/
> www.lammas.org.uk
> http://www.gcyf.org.uk/
> Help HRH The Prince of Wales stop the destruction of tropical
> rainforests - add your name to show your support:
> http://www.princesrainforestsproject.org/show-your-support
>
> Please access the attached hyperlink for an important electronic
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