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Centre For Sustainable Living
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We're an educational charity based on the border of North Devon and Cornwall, dedicated to promoting sustainable living. We offer rural skills and creative courses, put on arts events and provide volunteering opportunities.Whether you're visiting an event or coming as a student, you can enjoy our grade II listed medieval farmhouse and grounds just one mile from the dramatic coastline at Welcombe Mouth, and try some of Welcombe's stunning woodland and coastal walks.

Courses at the Yarner Trust
 
Yurt Making
April and May
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Green Woodworking
April 26 th
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Hedgerow Baskets
February 15/16th
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Low Carbon Lifestyles
February 23rd
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Summer Camp 3rd - 9th August 2008

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It's booking time for Yarner's famous environmental arts holiday for the whole family. It usually books out fairly quickly, so don't delay too long! You can choose from a wide range of exciting activities, from sea fishing, pole lathing, circus skills and surfing to yoga, singing, recycled clothes, willow baskets and jewellery making just to name a few. With organic home made meals supplied in Yarner's café and evening entertainment to capture everybody's imagination it is a week not to be missed! More. . .

We've won an award!
aonbThe Yarner Trusthas been given the 2007 Coastal Award for its "exceptional contributionto the built environment" of the North Devon coast. The award was made by the AONB, (North Devon Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

Volunteers
We welcome applications for short stay volunteers who would like to experience the Yarner way of life.In exchange for delicious meals and accommodation, you can try your hand at a range of activities from organic gardening to lime rendering, depending on what's happening at the time. Find out more...

Volunteer Mosaic Making
Volunteers have been meeting with Kathy Badcock every couple of weeks to make mosaics – there's always room for more volunteers! More...

Restoration Village
Did you spot us on telly? Find out more...
The book to go with the series, Restoration Village, is now available from the Yarner Trust, priced £20 plus £4 postage and packing.
Order Restoration Village

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