You too can be a sustainable farmer
Published on 14 Dec 2016Want to see a super fun way to re-use old sacks? Then check out this thought provoking talk by environmentalist Pepe. Discover how we can collectively reduce our environmental impact, eat delicious organic food grown on our doorsteps in the city, and re-establish our lost connection with that which nourishes us; the land.
https://www.facebook.com/tishangembewu/
Joseph Millman, known as Pepe to most, is a well-travelled environmentalist. He is the spokesperson for Tishange Mbewu (Let’s plant seeds), an organic urban agriculture project developed in Bauleni, Lusaka, a high-density, low-income compound. The organization trains unemployed women to grow organic food in sack gardens, with the aim of improving nutrition and food security, while also encouraging these poor urban populations to remain connected with the land. Tishange Mbewu is the result of Pepe’s desire to live as sustainably as possible and inspire people to do the same. Pepe applies the knowledge he gained in South and North America, Europe, Asia and Australia to the activities in Bauleni, while also looking beyond: his future ambition is to further explore the idea of sustainability through the medium of eco-villages.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
https://www.facebook.com/tishangembewu/
Joseph Millman, known as Pepe to most, is a well-travelled environmentalist. He is the spokesperson for Tishange Mbewu (Let’s plant seeds), an organic urban agriculture project developed in Bauleni, Lusaka, a high-density, low-income compound. The organization trains unemployed women to grow organic food in sack gardens, with the aim of improving nutrition and food security, while also encouraging these poor urban populations to remain connected with the land. Tishange Mbewu is the result of Pepe’s desire to live as sustainably as possible and inspire people to do the same. Pepe applies the knowledge he gained in South and North America, Europe, Asia and Australia to the activities in Bauleni, while also looking beyond: his future ambition is to further explore the idea of sustainability through the medium of eco-villages.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
2015 DANCE PERFORMANCES
'Ruby Carousel'
Various Bellydance, Fusion and American Tribal Style dance performances with Chandra Lamont.
Including:
Viva La Gong 2015
Free Arts and Cultural Festival, family friendly
14th November
McCabe Park, Wollongong (Behind the Youth Centre)
2014 DANCE PERFORMANCES
Free dance workshop @ Illawarra Folk Festival!
JANUARY 2014
Spirit of Serpentine will be performed at the Illawarra Folk Festival, Bulli NSW on 19th January 2014.
FREE WORKSHOP: Sun 19 January 2014 - Global Green Stage -11:30am to 12:00pm
Sun 19 January 2014 - Global Green Stage - 01:45pm to 02:15pm
(Half hour performance including traditional bellydance, American Tribal Style Dance and Fusion @ the Global Green Stage!!!)
The weekend is a great way to experience the festival if you can't make weekdays. You can purchase a weekend, day or evening pass here:
http://www.illawarrafolkfestival.com.au/buy-tickets
NOVEMBER 2013
Spirit of Serpentine performed at Viva La Gong 2013 on 9th November. This free, annual event held at McCabe Park Wollongong showcased Wollongong's many talented musicians, dancers and circus performers. More...
2012 PERFORMANCES/EXHIBITIONS
Spirit of Serpentine
Fusion Style Bellydance Performances
Emerge III
6:30pm, 6th July 2012
Woonona Bulli RSL
Shake those winter blues and join us for a night of fun!
The evening will showcase traditional, Fusion and Tribal bellydance performances by
Spirit of Serpentine... and some special guests, topping the night off with a chance for everyone to groove with a FULL SET BY Percussion Junction!!!
Emerge III
6:30pm, 6th July 2012
Woonona Bulli RSL
Shake those winter blues and join us for a night of fun!
The evening will showcase traditional, Fusion and Tribal bellydance performances by
Spirit of Serpentine... and some special guests, topping the night off with a chance for everyone to groove with a FULL SET BY Percussion Junction!!!
Illawarra Folk Festival: Dancing with Spirit of Serpentine
Thank you to all my lovely friends and family who supported us dancing at the Illawarra Folk Festival. I had an absolutely amazing weekend (apart from Saturday night when I came home so tired from festivaling that my toasted sandwiches caught on fire! - very exciting!). I made some new friends and got reacquainted with some from previous years. Spirit of Serpentine performed a Tribal style dance demonstration followed by a workshop run by Jasmine and a good time was had by all! See you at the next festival!
Classes by Spirit of Serpentine are run in Woonona and will resume Feb 7th.
Classes by Spirit of Serpentine are run in Woonona and will resume Feb 7th.
UOW GRAD SHOW 2011: Catch!
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Viva La Gong Festival, Wollongong: 12th Nov 2011
SPIRIT OF SERPENTINE will be showcasing their very best dance choreographies
plus some fun improvisation at this years Viva La Gong Festival in Macabe Park near
Greater Union.
Viva has a fantastic line up this year including 3 hilarious and charming MC's:
MIKELANGELO, DREW FAIRLEY and HEIDI HILLIER!
There are many events on offer throughout the day including kids workshops,
ethical market stalls, international food stalls...and more.
SPIRIT OF SERPENTINE:
5.10pm on the Community Stage
Viva la Gong Festival Saturday 12 November 2011 at MacCabe Park
Click here for the full festival program
plus some fun improvisation at this years Viva La Gong Festival in Macabe Park near
Greater Union.
Viva has a fantastic line up this year including 3 hilarious and charming MC's:
MIKELANGELO, DREW FAIRLEY and HEIDI HILLIER!
There are many events on offer throughout the day including kids workshops,
ethical market stalls, international food stalls...and more.
SPIRIT OF SERPENTINE:
5.10pm on the Community Stage
Viva la Gong Festival Saturday 12 November 2011 at MacCabe Park
Click here for the full festival program
University of Wollongong 3rd Year Media Arts/Creative Arts Exhibition
AUGMENT:
Reaction, Emotion and Memories
Preliminary Exhibition: Friday, 23rd of September
Mike Codd Building, Innovation Campus, Squires Way
North Wollongong NSW 2522
(02) 4221 5115
Secondary Exhibition: 9th November
Creative Arts Graduation Exhibition: 25th November, UOW Campus
Click here for more information.
Information:
Works comprising interactive, innovative, creative installations.
We appreciate any and all feedback on individual works and the exhibition in general for our final year exhibition.
EXHIBITING ARTISTS:
Tegan Ivison
Monik MacKander
Blake Maddick
Jessica Millman
Daniel Mui
Sam Pike
Alex Ross
Kaegyn Toole
Ben Pearce
Bill Kelly
Visit us on Facebook
Reaction, Emotion and Memories
Preliminary Exhibition: Friday, 23rd of September
Mike Codd Building, Innovation Campus, Squires Way
North Wollongong NSW 2522
(02) 4221 5115
Secondary Exhibition: 9th November
Creative Arts Graduation Exhibition: 25th November, UOW Campus
Click here for more information.
Information:
Works comprising interactive, innovative, creative installations.
We appreciate any and all feedback on individual works and the exhibition in general for our final year exhibition.
EXHIBITING ARTISTS:
Tegan Ivison
Monik MacKander
Blake Maddick
Jessica Millman
Daniel Mui
Sam Pike
Alex Ross
Kaegyn Toole
Ben Pearce
Bill Kelly
Visit us on Facebook
WOLLONGONG BELLY DANCE FESTIVAL - October 2011
Presented by Virginia Keft-Kennedy of Cinnamon Twist Belly dance school
28-30th October 2011
An exciting 3 day event including workshops, a market bazaar and other exciting events celebrating the diverse traditions of belly dance, folkloric Middle Eastern dance, and its many fusions.
Including a performance by the Illawarra Tribal Collective.
MARKET BAZAAR & FESTIVAL SHOWCASE
SUNDAY 30TH OCT 2011
A festival feast of all day shopping - costumes, accessories, music and more. Plus: tarot readings, henna artist, belly dance and fusion performances, and FREE 'taster' belly dance workshops.
VENUE: Splashes @ Novotel Northbeach Wollongong
TICKETS: Only $2 for all day entry! (purchase at the door), kids under 5yrs are free.
TIME: 10am - 4pm
Click here to visit the official festival website.
28-30th October 2011
An exciting 3 day event including workshops, a market bazaar and other exciting events celebrating the diverse traditions of belly dance, folkloric Middle Eastern dance, and its many fusions.
Including a performance by the Illawarra Tribal Collective.
MARKET BAZAAR & FESTIVAL SHOWCASE
SUNDAY 30TH OCT 2011
A festival feast of all day shopping - costumes, accessories, music and more. Plus: tarot readings, henna artist, belly dance and fusion performances, and FREE 'taster' belly dance workshops.
VENUE: Splashes @ Novotel Northbeach Wollongong
TICKETS: Only $2 for all day entry! (purchase at the door), kids under 5yrs are free.
TIME: 10am - 4pm
Click here to visit the official festival website.
PREVIOUS EVENTS 2011
SOL STUDIOS 4th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - 27 August 2011
INCLUDING PERFORMANCES BY:
Spirit of Serpentine Bellydance Fusion!
Alotta Pressure!
Percussion Junction!
LOCATION:
SOL Studios Wollongong
302 Crown St, Wollongong, Australia
Entry: $10 non-members, $7 members
BYO
Visit the Facebook Event here for more info!
Spirit of Serpentine Bellydance Fusion!
Alotta Pressure!
Percussion Junction!
LOCATION:
SOL Studios Wollongong
302 Crown St, Wollongong, Australia
Entry: $10 non-members, $7 members
BYO
Visit the Facebook Event here for more info!
FUNDRAISER FOR NEPALESE VILLAGE - 19th Aug 2011
In October this year, Six Illawarra Early Childhood Teachers in a partnership with UOW will volunteer their time, money and expertise to work with children, families and the community in Pokhara, Nepal.
The fundraising event will be held on August 19th at the Illawarra Steelers Club with performances from Tribal Jewels, Triple J Unearthed band Tommy M and the Mastersounds and more!
Come along and help raise money for a very good cause.
Click here to visit the Facebook Event Page
Click here to follow Jen's amazing adventures in Pokhara Nepal
The fundraising event will be held on August 19th at the Illawarra Steelers Club with performances from Tribal Jewels, Triple J Unearthed band Tommy M and the Mastersounds and more!
Come along and help raise money for a very good cause.
Click here to visit the Facebook Event Page
Click here to follow Jen's amazing adventures in Pokhara Nepal
EMERGE BELLYDANCE CONCERT 2011
Friday 8th of July
Doors open 7pm
Tickets $15, BYO drinks & nibbles
Woonona School of Performing Arts
479 Princes Highway Woonona
For bookings please call: 0409 190 623
Click here to visit the Facebook page for more info.
Photos from Emerge 2010
Doors open 7pm
Tickets $15, BYO drinks & nibbles
Woonona School of Performing Arts
479 Princes Highway Woonona
For bookings please call: 0409 190 623
Click here to visit the Facebook page for more info.
Photos from Emerge 2010
URGENT ACTION NEEDED IN THE ILLAWARRA!
On Sunday 29th May 2011, a protest was held @ Austinmer beach and was attended by over 3000 members of the com
Part of the action -
We participated in the human sign to express community opposition to coal seam gas mining
The most powerful force in this country is a community working together to stand up for its rights. Please don't underestimate your contribution - your voice is needed and it will make a difference.
What are the concerns? We are worried because CSG mining:
What is CSG Mining? There are different types of CSG mining. They all involve extracting water from coal seams to de-pressurise them and release gas. They all result in untreatable ‘produced water’, and lower the fresh water table. The most well known — and unpopular — method is hydraulic fracturing (or fracking), the specific practice featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary Gasland. It involves blasting a mixture of water, sand and toxic chemicals deep into the ground to crack the bedrock and release coal seam gas. Toxic chemicals have already been found in fracked wells in Queensland, and wells closed down due to water contamination. If Illawarra wells prove commercially viable, fracking may be used to extract gas.
A range of groups nationally and worldwide are calling for a moratorium on, and a public inquiry into the health, safety and environmental impacts, of CSG. It's not over yet!
Visit this website for more information: http://www.stop-csg-illawarra.org/
Part of the action -
We participated in the human sign to express community opposition to coal seam gas mining
The most powerful force in this country is a community working together to stand up for its rights. Please don't underestimate your contribution - your voice is needed and it will make a difference.
What are the concerns? We are worried because CSG mining:
- Always involves contaminated water as extraction of gas draws water out of the coal seam that is highly saline and can contain toxic and radioactive compounds, endocrine disruptors and heavy metals;
- When using hydraulic fracturing (or fracking), contaminates large quantities of fresh water with sand and chemicals that are pumped underground;
- Lowers the fresh water table;
- Is a fire hazard, as wells, processing plants and pipelines leak;
- Risks a range of direct and indirect health impacts such heart, lung, kidney and neurological problems and cancer;
- Has a global warming impact that is as bad if not worse than coal, over a twenty year period
What is CSG Mining? There are different types of CSG mining. They all involve extracting water from coal seams to de-pressurise them and release gas. They all result in untreatable ‘produced water’, and lower the fresh water table. The most well known — and unpopular — method is hydraulic fracturing (or fracking), the specific practice featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary Gasland. It involves blasting a mixture of water, sand and toxic chemicals deep into the ground to crack the bedrock and release coal seam gas. Toxic chemicals have already been found in fracked wells in Queensland, and wells closed down due to water contamination. If Illawarra wells prove commercially viable, fracking may be used to extract gas.
A range of groups nationally and worldwide are calling for a moratorium on, and a public inquiry into the health, safety and environmental impacts, of CSG. It's not over yet!
Visit this website for more information: http://www.stop-csg-illawarra.org/
Thirroul Seaside Arts Festival - Annual Performance
Tribal Jewels Dance Company will be performing at:
12pm & 2:15pm on the stage at Thirroul Beach Park on Sunday 3rd April 2011
http://www.thirroulfestival.com/fullprogram.html
12pm & 2:15pm on the stage at Thirroul Beach Park on Sunday 3rd April 2011
http://www.thirroulfestival.com/fullprogram.html
Fundraiser for Christchurch Earthquakes
Tribal Jewels dance company danced at Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow
with Te Vaka to raise money for the Christchurch NZ benefit fund.
Thank you to all those who attended in support of this important cause.
with Te Vaka to raise money for the Christchurch NZ benefit fund.
Thank you to all those who attended in support of this important cause.
January 2011
26th Illawarra Folk Festival
Bulli Showground, Slacky Flat
13-16 January 2011
Discover the World of Music
This brilliant festival is 4 days of folk, world, acoustic, Celtic, traditional folk concerts, dances, free workshops, parades, sessions with over 150 international, national and local acts with 600 performers!
The Illawarra Folk Festival is an annual event presented by volunteers from the Illawarra Folk Club.
Visit the festival website for more information.
Bulli Showground, Slacky Flat
13-16 January 2011
Discover the World of Music
This brilliant festival is 4 days of folk, world, acoustic, Celtic, traditional folk concerts, dances, free workshops, parades, sessions with over 150 international, national and local acts with 600 performers!
The Illawarra Folk Festival is an annual event presented by volunteers from the Illawarra Folk Club.
Visit the festival website for more information.
2010 PREVIOUS EVENTS
Tribal Jewels dance company performed at the following events:
- Wollongong Mall, Amphitheatre - A fundraiser for the Leukemia Foundation on 4th December.
- Coledale School Xmas Twilight Market - 22nd December 2-8pm
Gypsy Jewels of Tribal Jewels Dance Co, Folk in the Foothills 2010
One Day Folk Festival, Jamberoo Valley Lodge, NSW Australia
When: Sunday 17 October 2010, 8.30am (gosh that's early!) to 7pm!
Where: Jamberoo Valley Lodge, located in the beautiful Illawarra Rainforest with over 16 artists, 28 concerts in 5 venues.
Collaboration with Vince Brophy:
Vince and I have been working on a very special performance to pay tribute and send healing to those who lost family and friends in the recent Victorian Bushfires.
Vince has written a beautiful and stirring song called "Dance to Heal the Heart" and I will perform a ceremonial dance of the Spirit to accompany the song.
Tribal Jewels Dance Company - Special performance by Gypsy Jewels:
I have been a member of this dance school for many years and I love to dance and support the Folk Club with whom I have also been associated since I was a wee Bearn.
TICKETS:
Early Bird Adult Tickets are $35 until close of business 15 October 2010,! a saving of $10.
Purchase tickets online from www.illawarrafolkclub.org.au/store
Bring your instruments and join in the jams!
Venue Details & Directions
Jamberoo is about a 2 hour drive from Sydney and Canberra. The Lodge is situated at the foot of the Illawarra escarpment on the Jamberoo Mountain Road.
If coming from Sydney:
Travel down freeway and turn off at the roundabout to Albion Park.
Travel through Albion Park and head for Jamberoo.
Look for signs to Robertson, Minnamurra Rainforest / Jamberoo Mountain Pass just before the village of Jamberoo.
Click here for a Google Map.
Running order & venues:
Wentworth Room
9:30am-10:30am - Maria Forde
11am-12pm - The Stetsons
12:30pm-1:30pm - Riogh
2pm-3pm - Wheeze & Suck Band
3:30pm-4:30pm - Vince Brophy
Belmore Room
9am-10am - Alan Musgrove & His Watsaname Band
10:30am-11:30am - Vince Brophy
12pm-1pm - (Jimmy Governor - The Last Bushranger) - Bob Campbell
1:30pm-2:30pm - JP Hoe
3pm-4pm - Shortis & Simpson
4:30pm-5:30pm - Bowralhouse
The Grove
8:30am-10am (Poets Morning Tea) - Jim Haynes
10:30am-11:15am - No Such Thing
11:45am-12:30pm - Con Artists - Wollongong Conservatorium Orchestra
1pm-1:45pm - Tribal Jewels
2:15pm-3pm - Wollongong Welsh Choir
3.30pm-4.15pm - Replay
When: Sunday 17 October 2010, 8.30am (gosh that's early!) to 7pm!
Where: Jamberoo Valley Lodge, located in the beautiful Illawarra Rainforest with over 16 artists, 28 concerts in 5 venues.
Collaboration with Vince Brophy:
Vince and I have been working on a very special performance to pay tribute and send healing to those who lost family and friends in the recent Victorian Bushfires.
Vince has written a beautiful and stirring song called "Dance to Heal the Heart" and I will perform a ceremonial dance of the Spirit to accompany the song.
Tribal Jewels Dance Company - Special performance by Gypsy Jewels:
I have been a member of this dance school for many years and I love to dance and support the Folk Club with whom I have also been associated since I was a wee Bearn.
TICKETS:
Early Bird Adult Tickets are $35 until close of business 15 October 2010,! a saving of $10.
Purchase tickets online from www.illawarrafolkclub.org.au/store
- Early Bird Adult - $35, purchased by 15 October 2010
- Adult after 15 October - $45
- Youth (12 to 16) - $5 with paying parent
- Children under 12 free with paying parent
Bring your instruments and join in the jams!
Venue Details & Directions
Jamberoo is about a 2 hour drive from Sydney and Canberra. The Lodge is situated at the foot of the Illawarra escarpment on the Jamberoo Mountain Road.
If coming from Sydney:
Travel down freeway and turn off at the roundabout to Albion Park.
Travel through Albion Park and head for Jamberoo.
Look for signs to Robertson, Minnamurra Rainforest / Jamberoo Mountain Pass just before the village of Jamberoo.
Click here for a Google Map.
Running order & venues:
Wentworth Room
9:30am-10:30am - Maria Forde
11am-12pm - The Stetsons
12:30pm-1:30pm - Riogh
2pm-3pm - Wheeze & Suck Band
3:30pm-4:30pm - Vince Brophy
Belmore Room
9am-10am - Alan Musgrove & His Watsaname Band
10:30am-11:30am - Vince Brophy
12pm-1pm - (Jimmy Governor - The Last Bushranger) - Bob Campbell
1:30pm-2:30pm - JP Hoe
3pm-4pm - Shortis & Simpson
4:30pm-5:30pm - Bowralhouse
The Grove
8:30am-10am (Poets Morning Tea) - Jim Haynes
10:30am-11:15am - No Such Thing
11:45am-12:30pm - Con Artists - Wollongong Conservatorium Orchestra
1pm-1:45pm - Tribal Jewels
2:15pm-3pm - Wollongong Welsh Choir
3.30pm-4.15pm - Replay
