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Classified advertising in Permaculture is highly effective. Minimum fee £30 for up to 40 words. If you have missed the deadline to appear in the magazine don't worry as your classified can also appear just on this website for the duration of the magazine issue. To find out more, contact Tony Rollinson.

The magazine really can be a fantastic place to advert and reach a very supportive, responsive and targeted readership:

"When we first set up our eco-architectural practice, we placed an advert in Permaculture magazine and it was seen by an employee at the Mars Corporation. They contacted us and we won the job of designing two large corporate eco-buildings which kept us busy for over five years!" Julie Boultby, Director, Apse architecture and planning www.apse-architects.com 

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Accommodation

CENTRAL LONDON B&B, family run. Quote 'Permaculture' for 10% discount on standard rooms. Tel: 0207 837 9140. Email: info@stathanshotel.com  Web: www.stathanshotel.com

ECO-HOSTEL, CAMPSITE, YURT AND TIPIS at the heart of the South Downs National Park. 55 acre site in a great location for fantastic walks, as well as local attractions. Tel: 01730 823 549. Web: www.sustainability-centre.org

LIVING SPACES AVAILABLE on Organic farm Cornwall for experienced, skilled growers/permaculturists. Exchange for living. Spring water, solar showers and events on site. Contact: 07775 857 677 or mrbrett@btopenworld.com

LONG TERM LET IN RURAL NORMANDIE. Two enchanting traditional stone cottages. Spacious two bedrooms. Woodburner. Detached converted one bedroom barn. Stone outbuildings, pigsties, bakehouse, workshop, organic garden, orchard, over half hectare. Tranquil location edge of small hamlet. Near glorious sandy beaches. Featured on TV. Call 01989 763 991. Email: cobweb5@live.co.uk

2.5 BEDROOM; kitchen/ dining rm; living rm; bathroom; small conservatory/porch.Partly (or fully) furnished; Electric storage economy 7 heating in 4 rooms; woodstove with radiators in 5 rooms; Due to location in valley it loses the sun around winter solsticeThere are extensive gardens and acres of woodland with stream; 5.5 miles from Bishop's Castle or Clun; school bus service for villagers also; We are looking for a nature-lover; someone prepared to keep lawns in good condition; and prepared to do some maintenance.Rent £500 a month. Email: tom@tomdavies.com

COURSES

ACS DISTANCE EDUCATION – Take the Permaculture Design Certificate via distance learning. Plus over 400 courses in distance learning. Study in the comfort of your own home with support from our expert tutors. Contact 08003 284 723 or info@acsedu.co.uk or visit www.acsedu.com

COOKING COURSE in gluten-free baking, dairy-free alternatives, natural sugar substitutes and a bit of raw chocolate too! Learn how to make delicious healthy treats then eat them and walk away with a course booklet. Held in Petersfield, 1 hr from London/Brighton on 22/06/13. For more info head to http://www.recipes4recovery.com/courses 

COURSES, ENCOURAGEMENT AND PERSONALISED tuition. Based in the English Lake District. Introduction to permaculture, permaculture design, smallholding, rural skills, living lightly and more. For details please contact Justin & Evelyn Marsh via our website: www.lakelandpermaculture.co.uk

LOWER SHAW FARM. Affordable courses & weekends. Friendly events from only £96 – all inclusive! Yoga, massage, textile crafts, willow baskets, permaculture course, mosaics, foraging, sauna building, positive ageing, herbal medicine, family breaks, circus skills, cookery school, and more. Lower Shaw Farm, Shaw, Swindon SN5 5PJ. Tel: 01793 771 080. Email: enquiries@lowershawfarm.co.uk Web: www.lowershawfarm.co.uk

PERMACULTURE COLLEGE Australia: Check out our great courses at Djanbung Gardens, northern NSW, with Robyn Francis & team. PDCs, advanced design skills, sustainable aid, creative community facilitation, teacher training, international intern-ships, Austudy-approved Accredited Permaculture Training™ Cert III, IV, Diploma. For further details please view: www.permaculture.com.au

PermacultureVisions.com are the original cyber pioneers of online permaculture teaching. We provide researched, caring and experienced one-to-one tuition. Building a better future is just a click away. Find loads of free information and ideas at PermacultureVisions.com

SUSTAINABILITY IN ACTION. Wide selection of courses, from permaculture through to natural building, carpentry, cob and natural building. Contact Orchard Barn, Far Ringshall, Mid Suffolk IP14 2LY. Phone: 01473 658 193. Web: www.orchardbarn.org.uk

THE LAND COURSE ONLINE. Learn at home in your own time, with interactive contact with other learners and your tutor, Patrick Whitefield. Take the whole course or just the modules which interest you: Full Permaculture Design Course, The Soil, Ecology, Organic Growing, Sustainable Forestry. Each module includes text, pictures, video, activities, projects, forum, skype sessions and email contact with Patrick. “It’s the most comprehensive online course I’ve seen.” Sally Lever. Web: www.patrickwhitefield.co.uk

21ST CENTURY PEASANT COURSES. Learning for sustainability. Plus monthly Yoga & Tai Chi retreats. Peaceful, secluded eco yurt breaks (August/September). Bee-Keeping. Strawbale building. Shepherding. Pottery. Scything. Spinning & Felt making. Organic food growing. Permaculture. Braziers Park – A4074, Ipsden, Nr Wallingford OX10 6AN. Tel: 01491 680 221. Email: admin@braziers.org.uk Web: www.braziers.org.uk

DESIGN SERVICES

APSE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING create beautiful, inspiring and ethical eco-architecture. We listen and we care. Call 01803 865760 for a free friendly consultation, or email apse@apse-architects.com or see www.apse-architects.com

ECOBUILDINGS BY BEN LAW. Ben runs a specialist ecobuilding company, The Roundwood Timber Framing Company Limited. This specialises in the supply of roundwood construction timber and a building and project management service. Main species: Sweet Chestnut, European Larch, Western Red Cedar, Douglas Fir, Chestnut Laths, Sussex Shingles, Chestnut and Western Red Cedar. For more details view: www.ben-law.co.uk

JUSTIN + EVELYN MARSH. Permaculture design, advice and encouragement. Low impact building, woodland and estate maintenance. Personalised tuition, training and education. For more information please view: www.lakelandpermaculture.co.uk

NEED HELP? Want to permaculture your garden, smallholding, farm or woodland? For expert, friendly advice call Patrick Whitefield on 01458 832 317 or email him info@patrickwhitefield.co.uk

PERMACULTURE IN SCOTLAND – Experienced designer, teacher and forest gardener available for consultation, design and landscaping work throughout mainland Scotland and the isles. First consultation is free. All sizes of project considered. Call Ludwig on 07760 142 495 or email: info@earth-ways.co.uk

EVENTS

4th CONFERENCE ON A QUIET EARTH. at Grand Designs Eco Home Award, Penwhilwr. Four days in commune in subjects such as; off-grid living, natural building and living, food foraging, themes on vital water systems, permaculture, free energy and its latest developments, sacred geometry, time to contemplate in Nature, cooks around the fire and on the beach, and full moon Ceili... with Rachel Shiamh, Tony Wrench and a few selected highly experienced facilitators in their field... It will be a Satsang in Natural Living and as always an inspiring and beautiful coming together in community. Places will be limited but hopefully all can be accommodated so please express interest by email so we can send more info to: quietearthinfo@gmail.com. For more info see www.quietearth.org.uk for more courses and events.

SECRET SUPPER CLUB - The Guilt Free Gluttons cordially invite you to dine at this decadent yet healthy event. Enjoy great company over a four course candlelit meal including gluten-free gorgeousness, sugar-free treats and dairy-free delights. Held in Petersfield 1hr from London/Brighton on 15/06/13. For more info, head to http://www.recipes4recovery.com/supperclub

FOR SALE

BAMBOO CHARCOAL WATER FILTERS. Try our natural and eco-friendly way to filter your tap water. Refreshingly simple, great tasting water and no plastic waste! For details call 02085 492 772 or visit www.charcoalpeople.co.uk

JAM SPONGE – Don’t beat around the bush! A Jam Sponge is a natural sea sponge tampon. Did you know that women have used sea sponges as tampons for years? … but a Jam Sponge has attitude! 10% off code: PMJS, use at checkout. Website: www.jamsponge.co.uk

MOON TIMES ORGANIC CLOTH PADS, Moon Sponges and Cups. The comfortable and safe alternative to disposables! ‘Moon Times pads look and feel lovely, so soft!’ Better for your body, your budget and your carbon footprint! 10% off code: PMMT, use at checkout. Website: www.moontimes.co.uk

LOUISA SLADE JEWELLERY. "To live a meaningful life, give everything meaning". Louisa Slade is a Hampshire-based jeweller focused on creating jewellery that has meaning. Whether it is through using stones with particular properties, or selling her 'HeartStrings' bracelets that are raising money for children in Zambia, she aims to tailor make pieces to suit the buyer's needs and represent more then what meets the eye. If you are interested in a personalised gift for that special friend or partner or even commissioning a design of your own then please contact her via: slade.designs@googlemail.com or www.louisasladejewellery.moonfruit.com 

THE LITTLE HOUSE COMPANY provides a range of composting toilets. With DIY kits from under £60 to ‘posh’ loos around £650 you can have a waterless compost toilet installed in your house, caravan, yurt, boat or dwelling. 0121 243 2337 or www.littlehouse.co

WHITE 1994 TRANSIT 190L. 183,000 miles. MOT. Very good condition. Unfinished conversion with solar electric system, solar panel, batteries, needs bed, fittings. Ideal for festival goer/trader or project to finish. £800 ono. Martin on 07989 610 383 or email: mpkhechara@wlv.ac.uk

WILDLIFE FRIENDLY GARDENING begins beneath us. www.soilisalive.com is a website that supplies the book TINE. TINE is a guide to the how and why of no-dig gardening.

WILLOW FOR SALE at competitive prices! For planting, craft or decor. All grown and freshly coppiced at The Sustainability Centre as part of our WET (Wetland Ecosystem Treatment) System. All proceeds go towards Sustainability Centre volunteer projects. For details call 01730 823 166. Email: volunteering@sustainability-centre.org

YURT POLES, coppiced sweet chestnut available, also selection of sweet chestnut poles, many sizes contact: 07966 193 154 or ben@ben-law.co.uk

General

DO YOU NEED LEGAL ADVICE about a planning issue? Would you appreciate help or guidance in understanding what you can or cannot do with your land? Are you endeavouring to grapple with your local planning authority? I am a (very cost effective) barrister, who understands why living on or with the land is important to you and I can give you on-line advice at: montaguebarrister@gmail.com or visit www.suemontaguebarrister.com

HOME-WORKER SEEKS computer-based work. Small business work undertaken specialising in spreadsheets, web updates, typing etc. Rates by agreement, one-off pieces or ongoing work. Contact 01928 732 518 or anna.crowder@hotmail.co.uk

Holidays

BEAUTIFUL, RUGGED PEMBROKESHIRE. Two eco-friendly, converted barns on small-holding. Each sleeps 4 people. Coastal path 2 miles. Phone: 01348 891 286. Email: holidays@stonescottages.co.uk Web: www.stonescottages.co.uk

BRITTANY. COSY COB COTTAGE for two on permaculture smallholding. Chickens and fresh eggs, sheep, rabbits, bees. Pigs and ducks during the summer. Vegetables, polytunnel, willows, mushroom cultivation, waste water treatment, wildlife pond. 11 acres woodland. Short courses. Tel: +33 296 274 465. View their websites at either: www.brittanycountrygite.com or www.permacultureinbrittany.com

CORNWALL HOLIDAY COTTAGE FOR 2 to 4, next to river in peaceful woodland valley, with wildflower meadows, lake and forest garden. Countryside location easy access to both coasts and other attractions. From £250 to £450 also discount if coming without car. Featured in ‘Guardian cool cottages’ for Cornwall. Contact: 01209 860 458, natasha@austin-uk.co.uk or www.kennallvale.co.uk

DORDOGNE, FRANCE, RETRO CARAVAN. Pretty 12ft retro caravan with strawberry wallpaper set in shady orchard. Lovely area of the Perigord – Limousin Parc Naturel. Swimming lakes nearby with beaches and cafes. Sleeps 2 adults, 2 children. Bedding provided, including French linen sheets. Separate cooking and shower facilities. From £250 per week. Bring your own tent £5ppn. Phone: 01629 258 285 or +33 553 603 416. Website: www.frenchfarmhouse.org.uk

THE ECOLODGE – a simpler way to relax. Freedom for children and seclusion for adults. Close to the Lincolnshire coast and wolds. Rates unchanged. Contact Geri Clarke on 01205 870 062 or visit www: www.ecolodge.me.uk

GLOUCESTERSHIRE ORGANIC FARM. Buzzards, longbarrow, woodland walks. Peaceful holiday cottage, hut by the ancient pond, yurts in the glade, camping with a view and spacious shepherds hut. All within walking distance of our award winning farm shop and café. Web: www.theorganicfarmshop.co.uk

HOLIDAYS IN NATURE. Self-Catering Eco Accommodation at a scenic west Wales nature reserve. Quote PERMACULTURE for a 10% discount on holidays in 2013 (book by 31st May). Call 01570 493 358 or visit www.denmarkfarm.org.uk 

SEASIDE HOLIDAY HOUSE. Superb for family holidays and romantic hideaway breaks, 1 minute’s walk from sea. Cosy Victorian house in Seaview, Isle of Wight, sleeps 5. Next to wetland wildfowl reserve on one side and wooded estate on the other. Sizeable games room/kid’s zone at end of garden. Accessible by public transport. Bike hire available. Email tim@permaculture.co.uk for a Permaculture readers’ off-season discount. Details at: www.oaksatseaview.info

SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK 6 bed eco guest house. Won Eco Green Dragon Awards and Gold Green Tourism Business Awards. Logburner, solar thermal tubes on roof, insulation, recycled railway sleeper uprights, dry log store, new double glazed conservatory, orchard with Welsh fruit trees, veg plot, refiltered rain water harvesting for loos, ducks. All staff mountain leaders and canoe instructor qualifications. Permaculture reader's offer: February until May 2013 FREE Sauna session in our green electric sauna. All electric is made on site or 100% renewable. We are carbon nutral for electric and heating. Bryn Elltyd Eco Guesthouse Bryn Elltyd Eco Guest House, Wales, LL41 3TW. Tel: 01766 831 356 Mob: 07905 568 127. Tweet: EcoHouseSnowdon Web: www.ecoguesthouse.co.uk

SOUTH COAST OF CORNWALL. Strawbale Barn & 2 Yurts on unique organic smallholding. A beautiful south-facing location, walking or cycling distance from coast through ancient woodland. An inspiring example of sustainable living with wind-turbine, solar panels & wood-burners fuelled by our managed woodland. Ideal for quiet holidays & retreats, would suit 2-4 people. Self-catering, with organic veg & delicious home-produced food available. Tel 01726 844 867. Email: sara@cotna.co.uk. Web: www.cotna.co.uk

TREE OF LIFE ORGANICS HORSEBOX holiday. Somewhere different to stay in Cornwall. Off-the-grid vintage horsebox on a registered organic smallholding. Only 2 miles from the North coast with wonderful, beaches, walks and wildlife. Tel: 01872 552 661. Web: www.treeoflifeorganics.co.uk

WEST ALGARVE, PORTUGAL. Make your holiday in the sun a creative learning experience. Observe, participate or just relax, on our river-bordered Permaculture smallholding close to Portugal’s unspoilt Atlantic coast. Always something going on. Families most welcome. Traditional rammed-earth-walled farmhouse accommodation. Camping facilities. Winter lets available. Web: www.icanfeedmyself.com

WEST DORSET, PEACEFUL SELF-CATERING organic garden cottage. Axe valley countryside views. Near Marshwood Vale and Lyme Bay. Sleeps 2+2. Ideal walking and sketching. Art tuition/ceramics. Tel: 01460 220 201. Email: marilynroseart@googlemail.com Web: www.axevalleycottage.co.uk

WEST WALES ECO HOLIDAY LETS. Cosy, rustic cottage sleeps 2. Retro converted Mercedes bus sleeps 2. Both wood burning stoves. Beautiful 10 acre valley, stream, woodland walk. Professional massage therapy available onsite. Tel: 01239 851 965. Web: www.spiralsofwellbeing.co.uk

Opportunities

COUNTRYSIDE JOBS SERVICE – The place to find a job, volunteer position or course in the country-side, environment and conservation sectors. Tel: 01947 896 007. Web: www.countryside-jobs.com

FREE HOLIDAY OPPORTUNITY. Flexible times July/August available for single/couple/family, free accommodation in return for twice-daily animal care (pigs, sheep, poultry, cat). West Dorset, AONB, 6 miles from coast. Please telephone 01308 867 717 or email dorsetgoodes@btinternet.com

GOFFIN FARM EXETER seeks creative open minds for possible commercial, ecological and cultural cooperation. The wisdom of the permaculture crowds may hold ideas for horti-culture, hydroponics, aquaculture, aquaponics, poultry breeding, woodcraft, or educational activities suitable for collaborative endeavour on 95 acres of pasture and woodland overlooking the Exe Estuary to the sea. More info contact John Yates: 01363 866 414. Email: echarle3@yahoo.co.uk Web: http://goffinfarm.blogspot.co.uk 

PLOTGATE VENTURE is progressing well with it's two interlinked schemes; creating eight highly affordable self-build plots with access to land in Somerset, England, and an abundant and resilient commonly held agroforestry project. We have already bought the land, so this scheme is a reality, and are keen to find enthusiastic and energetic bods to join us. www.plotgate.org.uk 

SEEKING ENTHUSIASTIC POOSH(er) www.thepoosh.org with some skills in creating sustainable buildings. One month extendable to three or six in exchange for accommodation and food. Beautiful landscape very friendly community 3.5 miles from Norwich city centre. Phone 07931 636 337 or email parkhouse@fastmail.co.uk

SUSTAINABILITY SELF-SUFFICIANCY opportunity in sunny Bulgaria. Large stone house south facing renovated other buildings acre wells large apple orchard plus pear cherry plum peach apricot walnut vineyard lucerne pesticide free 5 years EUROS 55,000 photos. Info: crystalwhitelight@hotmail.com 

TALAMH HOUSING CO-OP, Coalburn, S.Lanarkshire, seeks new members who wish to live collectively and have energy to commit to the co-op. 50 acres, mixed habitat, native young woodland, 17thC listed farmhouse undergoing repair, large polytunnel, veggie terraces, member of Radical Routes. Please email talamh@lineone.net

Personal

EARTH WISE SINGLES. Find friendship and romance with people who practice Earthcare, Peoplecare and Fairshare. Free to post your profile. Free to send messages. www.EWSingles.com

Property & Land

Property tends to go very well within the magazine and on our website. It is fair to say if you have property with good land and wish to sell on to buyers who would care for and develop the soil and facilities you have nurtured then the readers of Permaculture are ideal people to tell about what you have to sell. "I have been amazed at the response for our house for sale. We have sold it and are now living in Spain." Katy (who advertised in Permaculture magazine)

A LIFE AFLOAT IN YORK, within a small community of boaters? Freehold mooring and houseboat for sale in SSSI location, 1.5 miles from the center. Easy access by road, cycle track (+ river!) to local shops + schools, including Steiner + Montesaury. Guide price £95,000. Contact Jim on 07941 852 222. Or by email at njburrans@gmail.com

BARGAIN HOUSE FOR SALE. Spacious eco-house in alternative hamlet in Southern Spain. Ideal place for small permaculture community. One acre orange and olive orchard with veggie garden and water rights. Includes smaller self contained annexe with own garden now only £125,00ono. For more info call 01458 832 317 or view the website: www.cathylotus.co.uk

CABIN FOR SALE, TYNE VALLEY, Northumberland. Spacious main room, large kitchen, two small bedrooms. No mains electricity, but water, stove and garden. Rural setting, secure parking, good transport links. Season: March – November (negotiable); Rates £420 pa. £12,000 ono. Email: northumberlandcabin@gmail.com 

FRANCE – PERFECT SMALLHOLDING for sale with stocked lake in lovely Limousin region. Lodge with solid fuel range, hand water pump, greenhouse, veranda and shed, all on approx. 4 acres land. €55,000, a small price to pay for a full life. Call Sarah Louise +33 629 995 280 Email: missorange33@hotmail.fr

HEREFORDSHIRE, 8.3 ACRES AGRICULTURAL LOWLAND. Haymeadow in HLS, traditional hedges, young mixed orchard and forest garden. 10x4m 'Haygrove' polytunnel, new oak-framed oak clad sheepswool insulated barn 7.5x4m. Within small close knit rural farming hamlet. Separate small modern cottage with solar panels also for sale. Email: igofrit@yahoo.co.uk 

LAND FOR SALE IN GREECE. Lovely plot of land for sale (5,500m2) close to the charming and peaceful holiday resort of Stoupa. Ideal site for alternative living and/or permaculture project. English seller. Price: £40,500. For further details visit the website: www.land-for-sale-in-greece.co.uk

LIVE IN THE FINDHORN COMMUNITY, Scotland – a dynamic and growing ecovillage valuing ecology and spirituality. Duneland Ltd, a community company, is taking off-plan reservations for eco-spec flats and houses in a co-housing cluster. Contact Jonathan Caddy 07825 212 816, jcaddy@duneland.co.uk

LOOKING FOR MATURE PERSON to share house with two others in County Leitrim, Ireland. Must be interested in permaculture. 2 acre area around house to be planned and developed. Please email miketheguard666-lekker@yahoo.co.uk for more info.

OFF-GRID 4 BEDROOM timber house. Large solar array.10 miles from Glastonbury. Private road access. Up to 3 acres available. Large barn with mezzanine and separate accommodation. Further buildings. Own bore hole water supply. Offers in the region of £350,000. Tel: 07703 124 120.

PEMBROKESHIRE – Castlemartin close to Freshwater West Beach: Substantial 1926 4-bedroom semi-detached house with double garage and large garden for sale with no onward chain. The garden is currently mainly grassed, but sustained vegetables for many years. The property includes several outbuildings including a pigsty. Double-glazing throughout, oil central heating/optional solid fuel. Price: £195,000 o.n.o. Marketed by John Francis. For more information, please contact Charlotte on cp@windsor-house.co.uk

RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE a very private 2 bed cottage in 16 acres of mainly woodland with 1 1/2 acres being pasture. 2 outbuildings, greenhouse, spring water, in a secluded location with its own access. 2 miles to nearest village with amenities in the sort after Blackdown Hills. Room to extend or is an ideal site for new ecobuild. £480,000. For more information call 07881 624 799 or email becs@hushmail.com

REMOTE AND RUSTIC Quinta in central Portugal needs housesitters for 2-3 months, starting as soon as possible. Hot water just about possible, but conditions are basic (and charming). Waterfall, fireplace and total tranquility! References important, as is own transport. Please email goldenfiligree@yahoo.co.uk for more details.

SUSTAINABLE 6 ACRE SMALLHOLDING with good income in West Cornwall. Detached 4/5 bed farmhouse. Detached 3 bed holiday cottage. Large detached 2 storey barn with planning consent. 6 kW wind turbine with FITS. Productive vegetable garden. Large fruit cage. Orchard. 2 large polytunnels. Tennis court. Run organically for 25 years. Secluded, private but minutes from Sennen Cove, St. Just and Penzance. O.I.E. £750,000. Phone 01736 787 953 or cottage website www.leswidden.co.uk

3 BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE for sale or rent in town on edge of Brecon Beacons (SA18 1BG). Solar hot water, conservatory, large south facing garden with polytunnel, fruit bushes and trees. Only £92,000 for a quick sale or £450pcm rent Tel: 07939 864732 or email cevans@gn.apc.org

UNIQUE SMALL FARM 60 ACRES Essex/Suffolk border: Higher Level Environmental Stewardship pasture, overgrown ancient hedges, butterflies, new fencing. Orchard, veg garden, small area forest garden. Large farmhouse (5 bedrooms) NEW BUILD timber frame low energy wood heated, own coppice, approx 5 years fuel in log pile; solar PV; own water source. Cottage, studio, barns, outbuildings. Could house 10 people. Derelict listed barn with Planning perm. Corner of paradise. Ready for Permaculture. Bures station 15 mins on bike 45 mins on foot. For sale in 2013, Offers around £1,550,000 contact lowergoulds@gmail.com or call 07732 628 174. 

UNIQUE, SPACIOUS, open plan, detached, 4 bedroom home with garage. 1 acre. Floor area: 1,570 sq ft; rural setting, large organic garden; polytunnel; fast broadband. County Tipperary, Ireland. €199,500 http://www.daft.ie/searchsale.daft?id=668142 contact Paul: ph.ellson@virgin.net 

WONDERFUL PERMACULTURE opportunity northwest Bulgaria. Newly renovated, ready to move in, detached property with greywater system, borehole, ample land and additional adobe structures for living/livestock/workshop space. Lovely, quiet village. Full services. £18,000. Email: permabg@gmail.com for infopack

Publications

FUNKY RAW exists to help you to eat a healthy raw vegetarian diet. Our quarterly magazine covers cleansing and rebuilding, spirituality, eco life and has recipes, events etc. Also online shop, workshops, summer festival and more. Tel: 0845 003 9515. Web: www.funkyraw.com 

PERMACULTURE MAGAZINE IPAD APP. It is our pleasure to announce that a Permaculture magazine iPad App has gone live. Please see this link if you wish to view or purchase a copy: http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/permaculture-magazine/id489861314?mt=8 The App is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. It is currently available in English and has been given a user rating to date of 4+ (5 being the highest). The Android version is now also available: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.triactivemedia.permaculture

PERMANENT PUBLICATIONS trade book and DVD list features our new titles; The Moneyless Manifesto, Permaculture In Pots, Desert Or Paradise,Compact Living, Permaculture Design: A step-by-step guide and People & Permaculture. Contact Tony on 01730 823 311 or email tony@permaculture.co.uk  

SETTING UP A WORKERS’ CO-OP. The new How To Set Up A Workers’ Co-op handbook by Radical Routes has everything you need to know to set up your co-op. Just £6 from www.radicalroutes.org.uk or free download: www.seedsforchange.org.uk

TREE INTERESTED PEOPLE are invited to subscribe to The Dendrologist’s federation for those who wish to share mutual interests. Send £10 to ‘The Dendrologist’, PO Box 341, Chesham Bucks, HP5 2RD  

TRADES

HOME RETROFIT & KITCHEN/BATHROOM INSTALLATION SPECIALIST. “If you need a reliable, high quality, friendly and trust worthy contact to share the retrofitting of your home with you then Grant and the GLS Installations team offer a wide range of services and advice” says Permaculture magazine’s own Tony Rollinson. Based in the Hampshire area. Quote "Permaculture" for 10% discount on all work during 2013. Contact Grant: 07905 606 416 or email grant@sharley.co.uk

THE CREATIVE COPPICE COMPANY. Experts in sustainable coppice management! Using locally coppiced timber we offer a range of environmentally sound garden snugs & treehouses, rustic fencing and furniture. Visit www.creativecoppicecompany.co.uk for more details

Wanted

COUPLE LOOKING for affordable land to self-build small eco sustainable house, preferably Eastern or Southern England. Searching for more meaningful lifestyle. Limited funds. Wishing to contribute and share experience with the community. Also open to communal self-build alternatives. Email: francaluz@yahoo.co.uk

LOOKING TO BUY LAND in Scotland for permaculture project. Minimum 2 acres. Prefer south-facing site with water source. Woodland also excellent. Corner of land on working farm or smallholding also great. Please email: emmastrang@hotmail.com

SOUTHERN IRELAND. Organically run rural small holding looking for long term helper, interested in living a sustainable, peaceful and spiritual lifestyle. Lovely accommodation in separate building, car share and option to get outside paid work. For more information email suewalker@eircom.net