| Talamh Life Centre set up in 1999 to help manage the land of Talamh Housing Co-op and facilitate the use of its resources by the wider community. It is a Scottish limited company separate from the Co-op and its primary aims are:
- To enhance the various habitats of the Birkhill estate.
- To advance education and training in relation to the natural environment, traditional craft skills, sustainability, arts and music, and organic food production.
- The care of some of Talamh buildings for public, historic and architectural benefit. TLC is a building preservation trust.
| [talamh] pronounced 'talav'. nf. g. -mhainn; d. -aimh; pl. -mhannan, the earth; earth, land,soil : air an talaimh, on the earth.
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Habitat Talamh has 50 acres of land that includes wetlands, woodland and acid heath. Thousands of trees have been planted, including many by local Coalburn school children. Each year we undertake invasive species control. Gardens We grow vegetables in two large gardens ("top" and "bottom" gardens), and four terraces. Best of all is our polytunnel where there is intensive production including sweetcorn, peas, beans, strawberries and lots more. TLC manages its own fruit and nut trees and a large soft fruit garden with red and blackcurrants, gooseberries, raspberries and lots of rhubarb. Additionally we work with a traditional Clyde Valley plum orchard. These orchards are becoming rare and otherwise uneconomic to run.
Education We have had many open days, festivals, events and courses held at Talamh. Highlights include biodiesel, basketry and living willow workshops. Green Future festivals have had local craft producers and groups displaying their information.
Visiting Us We're always happy to meet new people at our events. Otherwise please contact us first by email or phone. It may be possible for overnight visitors to stay with the Housing Co-op, please contact them directly. Visit the Talamh Housing Co-op website
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