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GIY (Grow it Yourself) Ireland 2010 Conference

Under 24 hours to go now to the GIY 2010 Conference which takes place tomorrow (Saturday) at the

 Guinness Storehouse.  There will be some tickets available at the door or you can also book in advance atwww.giyireland.com/shop.  Tickets cost €40 and include a hot lunch, access to the Storehouse Tour (normally €15) and access to talks.  For details on how to get to the Storehouse go to http://www.guinness-storehouse.com/en/GettingThere.aspx

The theme of this year's conference is Together We Grow and the event is aimed at GIY local champions, and anyone who is interested in finding out more about GIY.  

The GIY 2010 Conference is proudly supported by Woodies DIY.

GIY is thrilled to announce that the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese will open the event – her attendance is due to her interest in GIYing and in the spirit of community and volunteerism that GIY represents. It is also due recognition for the huge work that all GIY local champions have put in to getting their groups up and running.

GIY Ireland has put together a stellar cast of speakers for the event, including:

•       Diarmuid Gavin - Garden Designer, TV Presenter and GIY Patron

•       Duncan Stewart - Environmentalist and presenter of Eco-Eye

•       Michael Kelly - Founder of GIY and author of Tales from the Home Farm

•       Klaus Laitenberger - Former Organic Centre Lecturer and author of Vegetables for the Irish Garden

•       Paddy Gleeson - Horticulture Consultant, Woodies DIY

•       Fionnuala Fallon - Irish Times Urban Farmer Columnist

•       Victoria Mary Clarke - TV Presenter, journalist and Yoga instructor

•       Nicky Kyle - Organic Gardening Expert, former director of IOFGA and the Organic Trust 

•       Michael Fox - Chairman of the South Dublin Allotments Association

•       John Carney - Organic Gardening Expert

•       Laurent Bertomier – Former head chef at the Palais de L'elyse (Presidential Palace) in Paris

•       Pat Whelan - Farmer, butcher and author of An Irish Butcher Shop

The conference agenda also includes:

·       World Cafe POD sessions where you can meet fellow GIYers from around Ireland

·       Presentation of the GIYer and GIY Group of the Year awards

·       Launch of the “Friend of GIY” Loyalty Card programme

·       Launch of GIY Bulk Seed Order programme

·       Tour of the Guinness Storehouse - find out about Guinness history and the brewing process

·       Free pint of Guinness in the Gravity Bar 

    Tickets

    Tickets are priced at €40 and include refreshments, a hot buffet lunch, and a tour of the Guinness Storehouse (the tour normally costs €15 per person). 

    Venue: The Guinness Storehouse

    The Guinness Storehouse is Ireland's Number One international visitor attraction and is about ten minutes walk from Houston Station. The STOREHOUSE® was originally built in 1904 to house the Guinness fermentation process. This incredible building was constructed in the style of the Chicago school of architecture, with massive steel beams providing the support for the structure of the building. The STOREHOUSE® building housed the fermentation of Guinness beer until 1988, and opened its doors as a tourist attraction in November 2000.

    About GIY Ireland

    GIY is a registered charity (CHY 18920) which aims to inspire people to grow their own food and give them the skills they need to do so successfully.  We do this by getting GIYers together online and in community groups around Ireland so that they can learn from each other and exchange tips, ideas and produce. GIY meetings and membership are free and open to people interested in food growing at all levels, i.e. from growing a few herbs on the balcony to complete self-sufficiency, from beginners to old hands.

    There are over 70 GIY groups in communities around Ireland and approximately 5,000 people involved between our community groups and online social network at www.giyireland.com.  GIY Ireland was founded in 2009 by author and journalist Michael Kelly.  Sponsors include the Arthur Guinness Fund, Woodies DIY, Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, Bord Bia and the AIB.  Patrons of GIY Ireland include Diarmuid Gavin, Darina Allen, Clodagh McKenna and Joy Larkcom. 

 

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