Down the Carrot Hole - Forum 6 Cinemas Movie Screening
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Forum 6 Cinema, Tamworth,
At Forum 6 Cinemas, Tamworth NSW 2340
During lockdown of March 2020, award winning Master Photographer David Trood was stuck at home like most people. On a piece of land far
away from any town, and even further from a city, David used his time to realise a dream that he has had since childhood. A garden full of
food! A dream to be able to eat whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted… just like a gorilla. So he dug and he hammered and moved over 200
wheelbarrows full of topsoil, to create a living paradise he called The Weedy Garden. A paradise of wonderful, colourful, natural, clean
organic food. David’s film, Down the Carrot Hole follows the creative and visual journey of understanding the elements of Earth, Wind,
Water and Fire, and his synchronistic encounters with people along the way.
It is a gentle, heartfelt film whose importance cannot be understated. It is a documentary for our times. During the two years of Covid-19
lockdowns in Australia, David Trood discovered the wonder and joy of creating, not just a garden, but an entire food forest through
Permaculture principles. With his enthusiasm and camera gear to explore, David shared the journey of food self-sufficiency through his
YouTube creation The Weedy Garden to show others how they can do it also.
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DCCEEW Stakeholder Survey
As part of ongoing stakeholder consultation, the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has developed a short
survey to better understand how climate change is impacting restoration projects across the state.
The survey aims to:
Capture local experiences of climate risks and impacts on restoration efforts,
Identify whether climate adaptation actions are being considered or implemented, and
Understand what information, tools, or resources could better support restoration practitioners in planning for a changing climate.
We are hoping to reach a wide range of practitioners, planners and policy makers working in ecological restoration across NSW and would
greatly appreciate your help in circulating this survey through your networks.
The survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and does not collect any personal or identifying information. All
responses will be reviewed carefully to ensure they remain anonymous.
Please feel free to forward this message and survey link to any colleagues, project partners or relevant contacts who may be interested in
contributing. The broader the reach, the better the insights we can gather to support effective, climate-resilient restoration in NSW.
The Tamworth Regional Landcare Association (TRLA) proudly hosted the "Walk the Land, Taste the First Nations Culture" event on Tuesday, 12th
August — a hands-on, culturally immersive day of environmental and Aboriginal education. The event was delivered in collaboration with
Warrumbungles National Park Environmental Education Centre (WNPEEC), Len Waters, and Friends of Moore Creek Reserve.
Landcare Australia, in partnership with Bupa, has launched the 2025 Healthy Cities Landcare
Grants Program,
supporting community-led environmental projects in urban and peri‑urban Australia
What You Need to Know:
Funding: Grants between $5,000 – $25,000 (ex‑GST). If your project needs more and can be completed by
August 2026, reach out to discuss options.
Eligibility: Open to Landcare groups, Friends‑of/Coastcare/Bushcare groups, local councils, environmental nonprofits, NRM
organisations, First Nations or Traditional Owner groups, and State/Territory Landcare organisations.
Project Requirements:
Plant native trees, shrubs, or groundcovers in public spaces within urban/peri‑urban areas.
Sites must be within 300 m of homes or accessible via public transport, and suitable for outdoor activity. Minimum of 500
plants required.
Must also host a public community event.
Key Dates:
Applications open: 22 July 2025
Closing: 29 August 2025, 5pm AEST
Successful projects notified: By 21 November 2025
Project completion: by 31 August 2026, with maintenance covered until August 2027 (max 10% of budget)
Last year’s impact: In 2024, grants supported the planting of 106,500 native plants across the nation,
boosting biodiversity and community wellbeing.
Whether you're a local group, council, or not-for-profit with a vision for greener, healthier cities, this is your chance to bring it to
life!
Celebrate the talent of our local photographers
See the winners revealed & prizes awarded
Enjoy light refreshments at Burger Urge
Dress warm – it’s an open-air gallery!
This is a free, family-friendly event and all are welcome!
For more info or to register, contact Susan Wilson: 0400 590 776 | susan@trla.org.au
Don’t miss this special Landcare Week event – see you Friday!
Flood Damage and Creek Crossings – Do You Need a Licence to Repair?
After recent flooding across the region, many landholders are facing damaged or washed-out creek crossings—and the question we’re hearing
most is: “Do I need a licence to repair it?”
Our members often say that when you become part of Landcare, you’re not just joining a group, you’re becoming part of a family. The concept
is so compatible with Australian culture it’s hard not to get involved! By becoming a TRLA member, you’ll be supporting our work, learning
new skills, becoming part of the solution, and helping to make a difference for the future.
Did you know (TRLA) run an Annual Small Grants program for Landcare activities connected to the Tamworth region.
Volunteer Landcare and Grassroots Community groups can apply up to $2,500 for activities that meet an objective of TRLA’s strategic plan
with eight successful projects being awarded funds from across the region.
Mari ngiyani winangaylanha ganunga-waanda yanaylanha, dhaymaarr ganugu-waanda nhama ngarrangarranmaldanhi.
[We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first people and custodians of this land]
Gomeroi People are the traditional custodians of the waterways and the land on which we work and live.
Tamworth Regional Landcare Association pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging and extend
that respect to all Aboriginal people.