This full Permaculture Design course, certificated internationally by the Permaculture Research Institute will run on one Saturday per month, starting on Saturday 07 March 2026 (scroll down for the full dates).
The course will be held at Todmorden Community Hub. which is in the centre of Todmorden. There are excellent public transport links with the bus station and the rauilway station close by.
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The course is open to all, regardless of any previous experience or literacy levels. We will follow the international guidelines to cover the course syllabus in full. The content and teaching style is aimed at those wishing to apply permaculture in any setting, although it is particularly suitable for those interested in developing livelihoods and enterprises. We want to help you apply permaculture thinking to a wide range of applications, in a flexible way. We aim to provide you with the tools to facilitate family and community-based projects of all kind. Many of our students go on to set up permaculture-inspired initiatives of their own. You can read more about people who will benefit from the course.
The course will be led by Angus Soutar with Darren Roberts Sara Steeles and Tina Jones. Angus has rich experience of guiding and implementing permaculture design in a variety of commercial settings. He is keen to share this growing body of knowledge during, and after, the life of this course.
What will we study?
The aim is to help you to make the transition to a practical and peaceful future, in the way that you want it to. You can read more about the course topics here.
What will it cost and how can I pay?
The price for the complete course (12 days) is £600. We will ask for a deposit of £150 when you book to secure your place.
The fee includes on-going access to our virtual learning environment.
You may read more about our pricing policy and what you can expect from us. We are offering several ways to make this affordable for people on low income and, if the fee is difficult for you to find, you are encouraged to negotiate with us.
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Venue for the course
The aim of Todmorden Community Hub is to create a community space for the benefit of the people of Todmorden. Based in the Todmorden Community College building, it now offers a rapidly growing range of provision for local people and community groups including opportunities for learning, sports facilities, office, studio, and workshop spaces.
Dates
We start on Saturday 07 March 2026 and continue for one Saturday a month for 12 days in all.
Day 2: Saturday 11 April 2026
Day 3: Saturday 09 May 2026
Day 4: Saturday 06 June 2026
Day 5: Saturday 04 July 2026
Day 6: Saturday 01 August 2026
Day 7: Saturday 05 September 2026
Day 8: Saturday 03 October 2026
Day 9: Saturday 07 November 2026
Day 10: Saturday 05 December 2026
Day 11: Saturday 16 January 2027
Day 12: Saturday 13 February 2027
The day starts at 10.00am and finishes at 5.00pm. We enjoy a shared lunch in the middle of the day.
Additional information
For further enquiries, contact Angus on 07973 856528 or e-mail us
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Some feedback from previous course participants:
... and participants talk about life after the course