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Friends of Eden Special Events

This information is unofficial, but to the best of my knowledge is correct.

Evening talks start a 6.30pm with drinks from 6.00pm Times and Venues will be on the ticket.

Often talks are in the Foundation Building or in the Gallery in the Visitor Centre, sometimes in the Core.

some talks are free, others have a small charge as stated.

Workshops and Courses are from 10am to 4.00pm lunch is provided, cost and venues confirmed on booking.

Friends Desk At Eden 01726 811932 Just give them a call!

Coming Event spring / summer 2008

April 2008

Bob Flowerdew - The Gourmet Gardener 10th April (talk)

Bob Flowerdew, gave a talk to friends of Eden in the Gallery on 'The Gourmet Gardener' the title of his new book.

Wednesday 30 April Christian Lamb - I Only Joined For The Hat (Talk)

Christian Lamb, gave a fascinating illustrated talk to friends of Eden, in the Foundation Building,

on how she joined the Wrens and what she got up to before and during the war.

Wed 7 May Fred Pearce - Confessions of an Eco Sinner

The Core 6pm drinks in Jo's Cafe 6.30pm (talk)

Photos form Carol, thank you, as I missed this talk.

Thursday 8 May The Gambia by Pat Fleming and Don Murray (Talk)

Friday 16 May Sea Change, a performance by Roger Payne and Lisa Harrow, The Gallery

Thursday 22 May Ron Knott - The Fibonacci Principle (Talk)

Friday 23 May Tim Mcartney about Embercombe Environmental Charitable Trust (Talk)

Thursday 5 June Visit to Marsh Villa Gardens 10am - 4pm

(includes coffee and lunch) Meet at the gardens.

Thursday 12 June Sue Fisher - Waterwise Gardening (Talk)

October 2007

Wild about Cornwall - David Chapman

Wednesday 17 (talk) free

David Chapman at a friends meeting, afterwards there was a chance to buy his book

'Wild about Cornwall' and get it signed. Unfortunately his jumper was not for sale!

The Vitamin Murders;
Who Killed Healthy Eating in Britain - James Fergusson

Thursday 25 (Talk) Free

James Fergussion, signing his book, 'The Vitamin Murders' following a talk to the friends

of Eden in the Foundation Building.

Nov 2007

Putting Down Roots - Cyril Aydon

Friday 16 (Talk)

Cyril Aydon gave a talk to friends of Eden on his new book 'The Story of Man'

There was a chance to buy his book and get it signed.

Dec 2007

Sea Change; Britain's Coastal Catastrophe - Richard Girling

Wednesday 5 (Talk) Free

Richard Girling Signing his new book 'Sea Change' after a talk to friends.

The Constant Gardener Trust - Annie Channing Williams

Thursday 6 (talk) Free

Annie Channing Williams from 'The Constant Gardner Trust' gave a talk to friend and showed off

her wares that have been brought back from Kenya on sale in her shop at Marazion

Cornwall 'Sweet Charity' www.constantgardenertrust.org

Gardenwise Recycling - Sue Fisher

Monday 10 (talk)

Sue Fisher, pictured here displaying a Domestic Food Digester (a Bokashi bucket) following her talk to Friends of Eden.

Sue is passionate in her beliefs about environmentally friendly gardening and gave a very interesting talk. Video Clip

To Kill or Cure -A question of dose - Juliet Hemming

Wednesday 12 (talk)

Juliet Hemming gave a fascinating talk to friends of Eden on Poisonous plants.

Most have medical uses at the right dose and can work as a Cure rather then a kill. Video Clip 1

Video Clip 2 Deadly Nightshade and Datura Video Clip 3 Hemlock and Yew Foxglove

Video Clip 4 Mistletoe, Arum Maculatum (Lords and Ladies)

Past events 2007

Thursday 26th July Fibonacci Talk - Ron Knott (talk)

Fibonacci Talk to friends of Eden in the Foundation Building by Dr Ron Knott, a maths

and computing lecturer formerly of Surrey University. We learnt how nature uses magic

numbers and The Golden Section and how architects are using golden proportions in

their buildings, as in the Core at Eden. Fibonacci Ron's web site

Video clip Dr Ron Knott (bees) Clip2 Fibonacci the man

Summer Gardening, Anne Swithenbank - Friday 27th April 2007

October 2006

No work gardening - Bob Flowerdew Fri 27th

Bob Flowerdew being warmly thanked by Gaynor after a talk to a packed Gallery of friends of Eden.

November 2006

29 November – Local photographer Andy Hughes will talk to Friends about his new book of stunning photographs, Dominant Wave Theory.

December 2006

14 December – Festive Cornish folk songs with Mike Bosworth and late night

Christmas shopping for Friends.

Mike Bosworth in the Core with friends of Eden. An evening of Cornish folk songs The Turning of the Year.

Friends of Eden helping out with the chorus of some of the songs

January 2006

25 January – Matthew Biggs talks about his fantastic new book Gardening at Eden

Matthew Biggs, gardening broadcaster, writer and lecturer, chaired a panel of Eden's gardeners

who were happy to answer questions put to them from a packed audience of Eden friends.

It was a very lively and entertaining evening packed with laughter.

Matthew's superb book 'Gardening at Eden' which is full of wonderful photographs by Caroline Hughes.

(pictured above on the right)

February 2006

22 February – In Conversation with James Lovelock and Richard Mabey

Tim, introducing James Lovelock and Richard Mabey for tonight's talk 'A Conversation' on The Countryside

and global warming, "weather" we like it or not it's happening.

After the talk and question time members from the packed gallery of "Friends" were thrilled to get their

books personally signed by James, author of 'Gaia and the Revenge of Gaia'

Richard Mabey author of Eden's Fencing Paradise and Flora Britannica.

Past Events

July 2006

Silk painting Course - Hilary Simon Sat 29th-Sun 30th (course £80)

August 2006

Cornwall from above - John Such Thurs 3rd (talk free)

John Such signing his book 'Cornwall from Above' at a friends meeting in the foundation building.

The welcoming face of Meriel Thurstan greeting friends on arrival.

Hard Rain at The Eden Project - Mark Edwards Thurs 10th (event free)

Mark Edwards, at an audio, video presentation of 'A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall' inspired

by Bob Dylan's famous song and incorporating photographs from Marks personal archive.

Word Premiere of 'Still Warm' - Graham Fitkins and Ruth Wall Sat 19th (event £10)

September 2006

Lunch at Fifteen Cornwall - Fifteen Cornwall Fri 15th (visit £25)

Very good surf and weather for the friends lunch at Fifteen Cornwall. Jamie Oliver restaurant

at Water Gate Bay, a perfect place to enjoy good food and friends company.

Meriel's Farewell party for friends of Eden was held in the Gallery on the

19th September. Meriel has been organising friends events since Eden opened.

Chinese brush painting – a 2 day course 18/19 November

Come and try the beautiful and ancient art of Chinese brush painting with artist Xiao Bai Li at Eden on . This 2-day course is designed for beginners of all ages and abilities and will cover a range of different styles and techniques. Xiao Bai says that Chinese brush painting is good for your health as it is very relaxing and induces a sense of calm and serenity; in China it is believed to lead to a long and happy life! Contact Carolyn Trevivian on 01726 811910 ctrevivian@edenproject.com for details.

Past events

April 2006

Golden Harvest - Andrew Tompsett, Fri 28th (talk free)

Friends of Eden enjoying a glass of wine on the veranda of the Foundation Building before a

talk by Andrew Tompsett on Daffodil growing in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

May 2006

In conversation - Tim Smit, Richard Girling, Leo Hickman, Wed 3rd

(event, Free to friends or £5 visitors)

Tim Smit, talking to Leo Hickman before the 'In Conversation' talk in the Core where

200 friends of Eden were gathered

Dave, Eden's Marking Director introduced the Speakers Richard Girling,

Leo Hickman and Chairman Tim Smit.

Leo Hickman, of the Guardian talked on 'A Life Stripped Bare' and Richard Girling talked a load of

'Rubbish'. Tim in his usual amusing and amazing way brought the whole proceedings down to

Earth with optimistic thoughts for the future of a Greener and better world

Book launch party - Meriel Thurstan & Rosie Martin, Wed 10th ( event, free)

Launch Party, for 'Botanical Illustration Course with the Eden Project' by co-authors

and illustrators Rosie Martin and Meriel Thurstan. The party was held in the

Gallery for friends of Eden and special guests.

Words from the publisher of the book, with Tim and friends looking on.

Meriel, Book signing and meeting up with old friends.

Visit to Luxulyan Valley, Sun 14th

(visit and walk Free and no need to book, just turn up at Ponts Mill 10.30am)

Walking through the blue bells in the Luxulyan Valley.

The Restless Earth - Cyril Aydon, Fri 19th

Eden's Carolyn, introducing Cyril, who is already well know to the friends of Eden.

The Legacy of John Evelyn, Maggie Campbell-Culver, Thurs 25th (talk free)

Maggie-Campbell-Culver gave an illustrated talk and a chance to buy her new book

'A Passion for Trees' and have it signed as well. Eden's Mike Petty, here demonstrating

how to switch off unwanted illumination, if you have lost the remote control.

Evening retail event, Tues 30th (free)

John Dyer travelled to Banrock Station to paint on location and here are John and Tony with ten

of his paintings. All capturing the work of conservation of the wetlands

June 2006

Asian cookery demonstration and tasting - Sri Owen, Tues 6th (event £5)

Friends of Eden in the link building for a Asian cookery demonstration and tasting session with Sri Owen.

Sri Owen web site

The Truth about wildlife gardening - Ken Thompson, Wed 28th (talk free)

Ken Thompson, (middle) and wife, Mike Petty (right) on the veranda of the

Foundation Building before a friend talk, 'The truth about wildlife gardening' a book signing followed,

Ken's new book 'No Nettles Required'

Past events January 2006

Painting the Wilderness - Tony Foster Thurs 26th (talk, free)

Tony Foster holding a poster of an incredibly remote and spectacular waterfall. Painting the

wildness in water colour was the subject of a slide show and talk for friends of Eden.

Mostly large (6 foot) water colour paintings, painted on site over several days using

a micro paint box seen above.

Tony Foster set up on the edge of the Grand Canyon, the huge sheets of paper are stored in an

aluminium tube. Partially completed detailed painting of the Grand Canyon.

February 2006

Turkey - Ian Martin Wed 1st (talk free)

Ian Martin gave Friends of Eden an illustrated talk about Turkey, where he ran a workshop at the

International Congress on Ethnobotany. Ian seen here with some of the pottery

that he brought back with him.

The Barefoot College of Tilonia - Bunker Roy Fri 3ed (talk Free)

Bunker Roy, Founder and Director of the Barefoot College in India pictured here with Eden's Sue Hill.

Tim's introduction (of Bunker) to The Friends of Eden took place in The Core Building and was

followed by an amazing talk on Demystifying Technology.

Kosovo Talk - Pam Dawes Fri 10th (talk free)

Pam Dawes, one of the founder leaders of the Manchester Aid to Kosovo and

Sue Hill, Eden's Artistic Director. Saranda Bogujeci, one of the survivors of the massacre

that took place in 1999 gave a talk to friends of Eden on the building and planting of the

'Peace Park' find out more web link www.makonline.org

Herbal medicine from the hedgerows - Juliet Hemming Wed 15th (talk £5)

Juliet Hemming MNIMH, who is a Herbal Medicine Practitioner from Penzance gave friends of

Eden a talk on Herbal Medicine from our Hedgerows.

Friends of Eden tasting samples of tinctures of the main types of herbal remedies.

Info: Penzance Natural Health Centre, No5 Morrab Road, Penzance Tel:(01736) 360522

Homesteaders Course - Peter Hobson Sat 25th (course £40)

March 2006

Wonderfoods - Natalie Savona Thurs 16th (talk £5)

more info www.nataliesavona.co.uk

Scientific Curiosity - Cyril Aydon Fri 31st (talk free)

Cyril Aydon - Testing that friends of Eden can still see straight after some Eden wine and then signing

his new book, Scientific Curiosity on which his talk was based. A fairly dry subject which was brought

to life in a way only Cyril can. Buy the book!

Past events

October 2005

Fencing Paradise -Richard Mabey Tues 18th (Free talk)

Dave (Eden's marketing manger) after a short update on currently what's happening at Eden,

then introduces Richard Mabey to the friends of Eden for a talk on his new book Fencing Paradise.

Richard talked and read passages from his book that described how Eden affected his personal

sensory awareness. Meriel looking after the book sales.

A chance to get your book signed, the room was full of Eden celebrities this evening.

Sue Hill, created the superb illustrations in the book, so lots of signings!

November 2005

Evening tour of The Core Tues 1st (free visit)

The first of two friends tours of the 'Core' Jo, surrounded by Eden's friends, gave us lots of info

on the build and exhibits. A view of the Exhibit Hall from the offices on the top floor.

Friends were shown areas where the public do not usually have access, This was one of the

four class rooms. 'George' gave us lots if interesting facts on the building.

Here we are in the central core, where the giant seed of granite will be lowered some time next year.

The floor is just being laid with the granite from the same quarry. Visitors will be allowed in here shortly,

as soon as the floor is finished

Eden Update - Dave Meneer Thurs 3rd (free talk)

The man in the lights tonight was David with loads of statistics and info on how Eden continues to grow.

A packed Gallery of friend listened intently, and asked some interesting questions and had

some good answers back from Dave.

Film Evening - Robin Kewell Mon 21st (free talk/films)

December 2005

Visit to Morlaix, Brittany Fri 9th (visit £160)

Coming in June 2006 – the first Friends visit to China’s north west Yunnan region, which will include visits to Tiger-Leaping Gorge, Jade Snow Mountain, Ganh Ho Ba Valley and a chance to explore the wild flowers beside the Baishui River – The visit will be led by Sir Christopher Grey-Wilson who was senior Botanist at RBG Kew and is now editor of the Alpine Garden Society magazine. This is a unique opportunity to go off the beaten track and see the stunning floral wealth of this extraordinary part of the world. Contact Carolyn Trevivian for further details 01726 811910 ctrevivian@edenproject.com

02/08/05 Mark Carwardine gave a talk to friends of Eden in the Gallery at 6.30pm