Cardiff Centre for Lifelong Learning

The Lizard is composed of metamorphic rocks formed in a plate tectonic collision zone during Devonian and Carboniferous times. Much of the peninsula consists of what is widely recognized as parts of former ancient ocean crust, the remainder being altered sediments (including some formed by underwater landslides), discrete igneous intrusions and slices of older crustal basement. These rocks, of which serpentine is most famous, are superbly exposed in cliffs and quarries in a highly attractive coastal setting. No prior knowledge of geology or the study area is assumed. Please note that you will need to make your own travel and accommodation arrangements (please enquire if interested in sharing), with meetings times and places to be confirmed.

A Tour of some of the best Gardens in Britain with Robin Whalley, this year we're heading to the Chippenham area for the day! We'll be out for the day from 8.30am to 6.30 pm on Tuesday 12 June 2012 travelling by coach, which departs from the steps of the National Museum Cardiff, Cathays Park, Cardiff.

Learn how we can design integrated systems which connect up food growing, alternative energy, water management, waste management and eco-nomics. We will explore analysis techniques which help us to see and solve problems in different ways. You will work collaboratively in groups to come up with creative and workable solutions to real design briefs.

Two of the most important aspects of modern living are energy creation and use, and eco-nomics. We will examine ways of creating more sustainable and durable buildings which use less energy and space, and provide opportunities for food growing. How can we retrofit greenness onto our existing grey buildings? We will also investigate how we can create robust and interconnected local economies, examining barter, local exchange trading systems, circulating goods and services within a region and bioregional mapping.