Pages Vol 26 Spring/Summer 2018 by Camphill

VOLUME 26 SPRING/SUMMER

2018

CAMPHILL REACHING OUT OUR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE Pages Plus Welcome Dear Reader, both on-line and on-paper to a unique issue of Pages, in which the Pages Plus Supplement forms a Directory highlighting the many projects that Camphill has undertaken to reach out into the wider community with its social enterprise initiatives. You will find resturants and poetry paths, arts events and land volunteers, all arising out of a wish to link up to the local community in a positive and inclusive way. This extended Pages is also packed with news and reports of the many Association of Camphill Communities and associated initiatives activities. Many Greetings from The Editorial Coordinators in the four regions of The British Isles! Thank you from Vivian. Corbenics Poetry Path, see page 03

Seahorses Art Studio Project, see Pages Plus

West Midlands Eurythmy Association, see page 03

Pages is the newsletter of the Association of Camphill Communities UK and Ireland www.camphill.org.uk

Photo Credit: Dave Hunt

Camphill Foundation visits Esk Valley Camphill, see page 16

WELCOME Contents News 03 Corbenic Poetry Path 03 West Midlands Eurythmy Association 04 New House at Gasalt Fawr 04 Seahorses Says Goodbye 04 Listing Botton Village 05 Eco Alchemy Book Review 05 Mountshannon Arts Festival

Reaching Out 06 Camphill Newest Social Enterprise Kirkton Insurance 07 Women of Camphill 07 Suffragette Movement 07 Interview 08 Esk Valley Camphill Community Planting a Seed 09 Diversity and Inclusion in Intentional Communities 09 A new House in Camphill Clanabogan 10 A Parliamentary Review

Pages Plus: Camphill Reaching Out Directory - The Camphill Community Centres - The Scottish Neighbourhood - The English/Welsh Neighbourhood - The Republic of Ireland Neighbourhood - Northern Ireland Neighbourhood

Families and Friends 11 Camphill Families & Friends 11 New Ventures

Movement Meeting 14 Summer Meeting 2018

News 16 Old Foundations and New Beginnings 17 High Praise 18 Reforming Social Care 18 Branching Out 19 Camphill Research Academy 20 International Camphill Youth Conference

Our Theme this time carries remarkable stories for wherever a Camphill Community has existed, the interaction between that community and its surroundings has been one of positive endeavour. From the economic benefits of goods and services provided from groceries to petrol to building supplies and employment; from the social benefits of meeting each other through open days and special events with a story to tell; to the cultural benefits of integration into church and drama societies, there is no doubt about it, when a community comes to settle, something of the nature of a catalist seems to work for the good of the wider community. It may take time, it is not without its challenges and misunderstandings can blight a journey made, yet there is no doubt about it, a Camphill if it tries hard with its outreach can be a posiive influence in the midst of our multi cultural society. Ask Middlesbrough Council and The Milton Keynes Development Corporation in the 1980s who invited Camphill to be part of its mix and Aberdeen City Council who have been more than happy to host centenary gatherings to where it all began as well as uploaded citations from The Scottish Parliament. The Pages Plus Supplement this time lists many outreach projects that have grown out of Camphill Communities from invitations to walk a Poetry Path in the beautiful Scottish Hills at Corbenic to stay at a Bed and Breakfast at Seahorses on The Isle of Wight. From groups of volunteers from Camphill in Tippereth Edinburgh helping in a local environment project to involvement in Slow Food Initiatives at Camphill East Anglia, from hosting Live Music Now Scotland Concerts of enthuiastic musicians at Ochil Tower to hosting drama projects at The Crysallis Theatre at Camphill Milton Keynes. From the community arts projects at KCAT in Callan Co Kilkenny to the Bakery and cafe in Holywood Co Down. They underpin the notion that a healthy community works in healthy association with its surroundings. This work with the local community has an interesting history which marks an anniversary this year with the first Job Creation Scheme begun in The North Yorkshire Moors at Botton in 1978 - 40 years ago. This is when the then Manpower Services Commission initiated a pilot scheme in the village community for people from Whitby where the unemployment rate was unacceptably high. Plumbers and painters, wall builders and window cleaners headed off to Botton in a newly purchased minibus and with a maintenance hut and

a weekly gathering to say a bit about the village community and it’s workings, it was soon apparent just how much work could be done and how much mutual appreciation could be generated. Apprentice Schemes followed, Youth Employment projects with more intentional training (and less work!), churches got built in Stourbridge, garden barns in Cherry Orchards in Bristol and friends were made, marriages even, so something must have been happening for the good of all concerned. In 2005 The Sustainable Communities Conference took place in Manchester with its social enterprise and regeneration themes, Organised by The Office of The Deputy Prime Minister, Camphill was present with a workshop on communities and played it’s part amongst the new town development corporations, Gordon Brown’s keynote speech on affordable housing and Bill Bryson the travel author on The English Heritage stand. An officer from The Milton Keynes Development Corporation came over to remark that the best hall in the new city was the one at Camphill and she used it many times for meetings! One of the outcomes of this social outreach was that Britain’s first adult village community at Botton was shortlisted for The Sustainable Communities Award 2 years later. So on the national stage Camphill is known as also locally where compost has been collected, sustainable heating systems developed and Co Housing schemes built quite apart from kindergartens in Stroud to elder care in Aberdeen. An Important Marking 1968-2018 We shall hear in the coming months of the marking of the anniversary of the student riots which were a major event 50 years ago. Historians still struggle to define these destablising moments but behind the scenes of pitch battles in the streets a deeper sense of social injustice began to emerge to inculude not only anti war and anti priviledge sentiment but also to include among others those who were incarcerated in mental hospitals. From that late sixties moment it was no longer appropiate to put people in dormatories under lock and key. The Editorial Coordinator of Pages will never forget the contrast as a university student visiting a windswept hospital of wards and then a Camphill Village community, the difference was beyond description in social, cultural and a lack of working possibility in the hospital setting yet with all those elements present in Camphill. It is a fact that our communities were one of the leading protaganists away from institutionised mental hospital care all those years ago.

chance to shine and in the new century. The Supporting People Project carried the flag of individualising people’s aspirations to achieve specific goals over against a collective model right across society. A community approach had to recalibrate yet as Robin Jackson points out in his marvellous study Back to Beadlam perhaps we are reinstitutionalising our social model. He looks critically at a weakened UK Third Sector and The National Council of Voluntary Organisations for support for the work with the disabled in the charitable sector with its fine ideals of the allievation of poverty and finds a vacuum as the private sector takes over care. Camphill weaves through this maze adapting and readapting to find a way forward where individual and community matter. It hasn’t become an agency like Scope or Mencap which got rid of its provision services of homes and workshops years ago and now is an office based advisory service. Camphill still works on the ground with those who have learning difficulties so to speak, still tries to keep its social, economic and cultural ideas in an environment that sometimes doesn’t want or is unable to understand them in many cases. Back in 1968 it was a political act to want to change the lot of the person with special needs and many young people came to Camphill with a “change the world to a better place” agenda. Nowadays the political has somehow been removed and it has to be said daily support mustn’t mention politics, sex and religion! Not that community is dependent on those subjects, it does however thrive where a better world is pursued. Yet what remains after all the analysis, is that building community as in the title of our Theme - Camphill Reaching Out, Our Social Enterprise - where the service that bakes a loaf of bread or grows a vegetable for a box scheme or volunteers in a local school gives added value to the value of that particular community.

Happy Reading Best Wishes, Vivian Griffiths

In 1980s United States The Person Centred Planning Movement took shape where each individual’s life was given a

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NEWS

Corbenic Poetry Path By Jon Plunkett Despite the snow there have been plenty of visitors to the path, as evidenced by the foot and paw prints! Word about the path continues to spread with local media running features on it, and articles have appeared in recent issues of Scottish Hostel and Scottish Field magazine. We also have approval in place to erect brown Scottish Tourism signs in the road-side carpark to grab the attention of passing tourists!

surfacing damp areas, and there will again be plenty of ‘Bracken Whacking’ when spring finally arrives. We have also ordered more unusual specimen trees for planting along the path. Some of the trees planted include Giant Redwoods. Each one of these has the potential to become one of the largest trees in the world, but with a lifespan of three to five-thousand years this is certainly a longer-term aspiration!

Another exiting development is that an organisation called Art UK are running a project to create a ‘digital museum’ of the UK’s public sculptures. Representatives visited recently and have confirmed that many of the poetry/sculpture installations along the path are of a high standard and qualify for inclusion. They will send photographers to spend a couple of days on the path digitally capturing the installations in the highest possible resolutions. Once the museum is up and running the Corbenic Poetry Path will feature alongside The National Galleries, The Tate Modern, The Museums of Modern Art etc.

Thanks to a grant from Perth & Kinross Council we have designed a new stone bench featuring three large sandstone blocks inlaid with a mosaic of pebbles, each one hand-painted by members of the Corbenic Community in what has been a collaboration between our Estate and Craft workshops.

As always, work continues on the path, improving it with new seating areas, bridges,

As a community we now look forward to bright warm days when we can enjoy workshop tea-breaks out on the path, house outings at weekends to picnic in sunny dells or up on the heather moor, and maybe even the occasional swim in the deep pools of the River Braan – all those things that make this very much a living poetry path. Some of the artwork around the Poetry Path

Photo Credit: Dave Hunt

West Midlands Eurythmy Association The West Midland Eurythmy’s Spring Programme is pictured on our cover and the students and staff who have strong connections with Camphill Houses Stourbridge have recently been seen performing in the New Birmingham New Street Station Concourse.

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NEWS New House at Gasalt Fawr

Seahorses Says Goodbye

By Andrea Bennett

By Vivian Griffiths

We are pleased to announce the completion and opening of our new house Noddfa Gwdihw (translated to Owl Sanctuary) at Glasallt Fawr.

The Welsh place name Glasallt Fawr, meaning big blue woods on a hill, is derived from the large woods on site which are smothered with bluebells in the summer.

Built by John Weavers Contractors, the house will accommodate up to five young people with learning disabilities. A generous legacy from Lord Kilmaine, who was a parent and Trustee, has allowed us to build this high spec house. The house was officially opened by Lady Kilmaine herself.

The innovative bed and breakfast project on The Isle of Wight near Freshwater run by Lantern Community at Ringwood will cease to exist as a Camphill project in 2018. The generous spaced house with its Art Studio which brought many to stay and locals to attend the art courses has been a special feature of Camphill Communities since it began in the 1990s

uneconomic and will close its doors by the end of the year. There might be a silver lining as the present community which will be retiring have indicated a sale of the property to a couple who are very aware of the unique history of the Seahorses Guest House. We at Pages will keep you informed..

As a community venture where income sharing and voluntary co workers from many countries helped to provide the hospitality and cultural events it managed to pay its way. As salaries for a manager and support staff were needed the project sadly became

The new house, Noddfa Gwdihw, overlooking beautiful Welsh countryside

The beautiful garden at Seahorses Guest House

Listing Botton Village By Vivian Griffiths Botton Village Might be Listed as a Community Settlement. It is 70 years since The Building Listing project began in 1947 and many significant historic buildings have been saved from the wrecker’s ball or unsympathetic change and development. The standards are high and many an owner of a 16th century manor house has grumbled when a roof light couldn’t be added! Rievaulx Abbey

Nowadays the project has developed to include remarkable social developments so for example factory villages at Saltaire in West Yorkshire or Port Sunlight in The Wirral are included. The First Post War Community Settlement at Botton has been put forward and is being considered. It is a private initiative as the owner’s 04

permission is not a compulsory element and will help to mark the unique post war land, household and workshop settlement begun deep in The North York Moors in 1955. It is interesting to note that communities have found a home on The North Yorkshire

Moors for a thousand years, from Rievaux Abbey near Helmsley and Mount Grace Priory near Osmotherley, both Catholic Monasteries to Hutton Le Hole, a Quaker Settlement and on to Heartbreak Hill a project for out of work Cleveland Iron miners near Guisborough and a group of

Worcester nuns who came to a site near Sutton Bank in the early years of the 20th Century. We will keep you posted on this project which recognises the true significance of this settlement nearly 65 years ago. Camphill Reaching Out: Our Social Enterprise | Spring/Summer 2018

NEWS Eco-Alchemy Book Review Anthroposophy and the history of Environmentalism By Bernard Jarman

In this book Dan McKanan, a senior lecturer at Harvard University, has done some thorough research into the role played by anthroposophy in the evolving consciousness for our earth which during the course of the 20th century, has been gradually changing. The apparent god given right to ruthlessly exploit the earth’s resources is giving way to one of deep concern for what we are doing to our earth. He begins by showing how many of the strands that have developed in today’s environmental movement are coloured in some way or other by the impulse of Rudolf Steiner’s spiritual science. The agricultural lectures play a particularly important role in this and though it is often said that this work is unfathomable to the newcomer, the author points out that several key principles of today’s environmental awareness are stated in it. Thus for instance he writes: … Steiner expounded several ideas that became foundational for the environment movement. He called for a holistic approach that honoured interconnections binding plants and animals to the whole of nature; he emphasised dynamic processes rather than the static substances analysed by agricultural chemists; he described each farm as a living organism; he called upon farmers to nurture rather than exploit the soil and explained that diseases are the result of imbalances and not of specific agents that must be eliminated altogether. Much of the book is devoted to tracing in a very sensitive way, the historical development of organic agriculture, the environmental movement and anthroposophy. The author describes three distinctly different groups of people who were involved. He calls them ‘evangelists’, ‘translators’ and ‘allies’. Among the first group he includes those who, like Pfeiffer, Howard and Kolisko, set out to inspire people with the new approach. The second group includes people who sought to translate and broaden the appeal of the new ideas among wider groups in society,

while in the third we find allies for creating a broad-based and potentially global movement – people like Balfour, Rodale and others. He gives fascinating descriptions of three individuals in the second group, those he refers to as ‘translators’ – namely George Trevelyan, Alan Chadwick and Joseph Beuys. The first is arguably the founder of the New Age movement in Britain. He was a person who eagerly integrated much of what Steiner brought into his teachings and gave it wider audience and yet he was reluctant to openly acknowledge its source. Alan Chadwick was a great pioneer of intensive organic (biodynamic) gardening who incorporated much of the cosmic and spiritual background offered by Steiner into his approach whilst largely ignoring the role of the biodynamic preparations. Joseph Beuys, the third of these ‘translators’, focused more particularly on the social aspects, brought anthroposophy into his artistic creative work and played a significant role in developing the Green Party, particularly in Germany. Countering the widespread assertion that anthroposophy is dogmatic, the author again and again shows that what Steiner proposed avoids everything of a dogmatic nature. While biodynamics is often decried as an extreme form of organic agriculture, he points out that the biodynamic approach and indeed anthroposophy altogether, follows a path that seeks to work objectively between the more extreme approaches. In a chapter entitled Ecology – the Boundaries of Anthroposophy, he gives examples of the dogmatism that can so easily creep into environmental activism. Such statements as: ‘You cannot argue with established science (in reference to the global warming debate)!’ or ‘Environmentalism is about social justice – capitalism must be abolished!’ or again ‘All creatures must be respected and anthropocentrism must end!’ There is a growing tendency among green activists to extol the virtues of wilderness and lump all farming activity together with the ruthless and destructive exploitation carried out by industrial agriculture.

The central position of the human being in the evolution and future development of our planet is emphasised again and again. Which is more beautiful and artistic a wild untouched hillside, pristine in all its primeval glory or the same patch of ground transformed into the most beautiful garden? Is our task to maintain what already exists or to transform and create the world anew? These are the questions that need grappling with today whether we are engaged in cultivating the earth or developing new forms of social life. The Camphill movement has been one of the pioneers in developing new forms of social living. In a chapter entitled ‘The Broader Ecology of Camphill’ the author quotes a co-worker as saying that success is due “not because we are such great care givers. It is because there is a whole environment here that people are part of. They are walking. They are enjoying life, they actually have real tasks that they are doing, that have an effect that they can see.” If human beings are able to structure the social environment in accordance with what lives intrinsically within them, they will be able at the same time to live in harmony with nature. Spiritual as well as material considerations are always taken into account.

I’m delighted to pass on the announcement that Dan McKanan’s new book Eco-Alchemy: Anthroposophy and the History and Future of Environmentalism is now available to buy.

As its name suggests Eco-Alchemy describes an intermixing and re-constituting of ideas and good intentions that have been emerging and manifesting themselves over the last hundred years. The cultural impulses of anthroposophy appear as leaven in the dough. The analysis offered in Eco-Alchemy presents a very respectful and balanced picture of anthroposophy and yet does not shy away from describing the shortcomings and errors which have occurred over the years, nor the need to change, transform itself and learn from other progressive movements. It is an important work that should be widely available particularly to those undertaking a study of environmental philosophy.

Mountshannon Arts Festival Mountshannon Arts Festival Posted 18 March 2018 The Camphill Community at Mountshannon takes part in the The annual Mountshannon Arts Festival, which will take place in our beautiful lakeside village from 31st May - 9th June. We are looking for artists who would be interested in creating works that would be part of an Art trail around the village during the festival. These works could be permanent or temporary. The Arts Festival is a community event with a tiny budget, so we are looking for artist who wish to avail of an opportunity to show their work and/or just be part of a wonderful community event without requiring a fee for their work.

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CAMPHILL REACHING OUT: Camphill Newest Social Enterprise Kirkton Insurance By Association of Camphill Communities

Kirkton Ins Brokers Ltd (KIBL) is the newest Camphill Social Enterprise, established by Camphill for Camphill. The name Kirkton is taken from the name of the house in Aberdeen where the seeds were sown for the first Camphill Community in 1938/39. KIBL is now fully operational (since 1st Feb 2018) and our aim is to provide competitively priced, quality insurance products for all our clients, placed with market leading insurers. The Scheme, previously administered by Senior Wright Ltd (since 2005) is now managed entirely through KIBL, on behalf of the AoCC Membership, with all surpluses generated going to Camphill. The continued success of this new venture is dependent on the support and commitment of the AoCC membership and the Camphill Charitable Companies, whose idea it was to establish a brokerage for Camphill. Our intention, in the spirit of togetherness and associative working is to manage and maintain our core business and to grow the business, by offering suitable insurance products to the wider Camphill family and those who support or are sympathetic to the work of Camphill in the UK & Ireland. KIBL is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Registered in Scotland at 299 Main Street, Wishaw, Lanarkshire, ML2 7NG, Registered number: 572633. Features: - The Scheme was initially set up in 2005 by the Association of Camphill Communities in the UK & Ireland (â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Associationâ&#x20AC;?) for the benefit of current member communities, in the spirit of togetherness and associative working. - Ensures proper cover is in place for all risks and best value for money for our current members. - Insurances placed only with quality, financially secure, market leading insurers. - Wordings and terms agreed with partner insurers that are unique to the Camphill relationship and cannot be duplicated outside the Insurance Programme.

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OUR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE Women of Camphill

Suffragette Movement

By Camphill Milton Keynes

Freddie P wrote: 2018 seems to be a great year for gender equality and empowerment. To celebrate International Women’s Day (8th March) and the remarkable contribution and achievements made by women in our community, we did a series of mini interviews of women - residents, co-workers and members of staff who have been involved with the community life for a considerate length of time. These mini interviews and their experiences and aspirations are shared on our community’s website, Facebook and Twitter. Find one interview below, or more visit www.camphillmk.co.uk

Lee S wrote: Women were not treated equally as men in many parts of the world historically. Women did not have the right to vote and to make decisions about their own lives such as whom they could be married to, or whether they could work and earn money to support themselves. In the early 20th century women in many countries like Britain and Russia started to take to the streets and demand the rights for better status and even the right to vote. The movement gradually gained momentum and became very successful, and eventually led to the celebration of International Women’s Day by member states of the United Nations in 1975. Happy international women’s Day!

Judy E wrote: In 1866 a campaign for the right for ladies to vote was started following a failed attempt to pass the Electoral Reform Act in an effort to grant women the right to vote. Many organisations formed by ladies who worked in the cotton mills in England campaigned for the right to vote through Trade unions and the Labour Party.

Despite the fact that the commons ejected their cause, the suffragette movement became even more determined. The suffragettes started to use arson, destroyed pictures and damaged properties that were empty. This was because in 1912 the Parliament disapproved the vote for ladies. The suffragettes were arrested and imprisoned, some of them refused to eat. In 1913 the Cat and Mouse Act was In 1903 Emmeline Parkhurst formed the passed, allowing imprisoned suffragettes Women’s Social and Political Union. Its members became known as the Suffragettes. who became very weak to be released on a temporary loans, and to be rearrested once The Suffragettes used militant methods they recovered. to fight their cause. They tried to make their cause known by attracting prominent When the First World War broke out, the political members, and they chained campaign stopped. In 1918 ladies over the themselves to railings and broke windows. age of thirty at last had the right to vote.

Interview www.camphillmk.co.uk Posted 20 March 2018 by Alicja Mccarthy We continue our Women of Camphill project and speak to master baker and workshop supervisor Maria S about the unsung heroes of our community. CMKC: How long have you have been involved with the community? MS: I first arrived at CMKC in January 1992. CMKC: What’s your most memorable experience in the community? MS: I was a house coordinator in Soltane house, and my children lived with me. I had to cope by myself with the house and the children. It was a challenging time in my life. We had good memories with the residents when we organised holidays. CMKC: How important do you think women are to this community? MS: I think women are as important as men. CMKC: Do you think women’s influence has changed over time in the community? MS: Yes we had some single women in our community, and this might have been the influence of the community life. CMKC: What’s your expectation of yourself and the community for the future? MS: I want to do my job properly and hope that the community meets everybody’s satisfaction. CMKC: Who in your opinion is a hero of Camphill? MS: We have some unsung heroes in the community. They do as much as possible to make the community and the world a better place. Joan has done so much good work for the community within her field of work. Lidia also does a great job making our environment better. Josune is the most popular house coordinator as the residents like her very much. Hanne is doing lots of work to make a difference to the residents’ lives. CMKC: What is your favourite thing to do outside the community? MS: I like walking and discovering the world. CMKC: Who within the community would you like to nominate for a Q & A? MS: Josune

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CAMPHILL REACHING OUT: Esk Valley Camphill Community Planting a Seed By Kathryn von Stein Having formally parted company from the Camphill Village Trust on the 1st February, our new community gathered the following day to celebrate Candlemas. This is one of the lesser-known festivals in the Christian year but one that we have tried to keep faithfully for many years in Botton. For us, it marks that time of year when, despite the stark and desolate appearance of nature above the ground, below it the forces of germination are about to be unleashed the snowdrops may already be showing; crocuses, daffodils and new leaf will follow.

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sowing on the wind three seeds for a hopedfor harvest. If our Candlemas gathering was a quiet affair, we also want to announce ourselves more loudly. To that end we will be hosting a launch event in Danby Village Hall on the 28th April. This will be an all-day event for community members, their families, representatives from the Avalon Group and invited local friends, but in the evening there will be a dance that is open to all. We hope to see many of you there!

This year, as with most years, we found a site to place earth-candles. These are simply holes in the ground filled with wax and with wicks of thin dowling wrapped in towelling (warning: they need preparing the previous day). These are lit as a gesture of thanks, acknowledgement and encouragement for our ever-forgiving earth that continues to put forth her glories despite our mistreatment of her. This year, we also asked one member from each of our households to speak aloud for all to hear three words that expressed their hopes for the future, as if

Join us for a celebration of the Esk Valley Camphill Community and the launch of Shared Lives in Danby Dale. We are delighted to announce the official launch of the Avalon Shared Lives service in Danby Dale in partnership with the Esk Valley Camphill Community. We warmly invite you to join us to find out more and celebrate! Date: Saturday 28th April 2018

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Dancing to the Occasional Ceilidh Band Please bring your own evening refreshments! Launch Event invite

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OUR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE Diversity and Inclusion in Intentional Communities Call for papers for the ICSA conference 18-21 July, 2019 For the first time, the Camphill movement will host the International Communal Studies Association for its triennial conference. The ICSA is a scholarly society devoted to the study of intentional communities, and it will be meeting at the four Camphill communities in New York in July 2019. The call for papers for this conference has just been posted, and the organizer very much hopes that Camphillers from around the world will be able to participate. Please see the call for papers below and please do share with your network and communities.

We welcome proposals in the following categories: 1) scholarly papers 2) scholarly panels with 2-4 presenters 3) workshops 4) cultural events

Scholarly papers should be designed to take thirty minutes (ordinarily, 20 minutes for presentation and 10 minutes for conversation); panels, workshops and cultural events should be designed to take one hour. If the conference schedule allows, we may be able to expand these times slightly. Cultural events, which may be either interactive classes or performances, Call for Papers for the Triennial should be explicitly designed to be Conference of the International accessible to persons with intellectual Communal Studies Association and/or physical disabilities. We welcome proposals that use Open Space, World Café, Conference Dates: July 18-21, 2019 Universal Design for Learning, or similar Conference Location: Camphill methods to promote inclusion and active Communities near Hudson, NY, USA Conference Theme: “Diversity and Inclusion participation. in Intentional Communities” As always, we are happy to receive proposals on subjects unrelated to the conference Our thirteenth international conference theme, so long as they are relevant to the will explore strategies that intentional study of intentional communities. communities use to promote the inclusion and empowerment of persons of diverse Deadline for Submission of Proposals: abilities, cultures, races, economic November 1, 2018 backgrounds, religions, ages, genders, and sexualities. We especially welcome proposals related to To accommodate participants’ diverse schedules, the program committee will intentional communities and community movements that focus on the experiences of review proposals in two rounds. Individuals particular groups that have historically been who submit proposals by June 1, 2018 will marginalized—as, for example, the Camphill receive a notification of acceptance or movement does for persons with intellectual rejection by August 15, 2018. Individuals disabilities. What can the field of communal who submit proposals by November 1, 2018 will receive a notification of acceptance or studies learn from the unique experiences rejection by January 15, 2019. of such communities? We also especially welcome proposals that explore the implications of community choices that seek To submit a proposal, please email your proposal to conference chair Dan McKanan to increase or to limit diversity. How have at dmckanan@hds.harvard.edu or upload communities succeeded or failed in their a single proposal document to the ICSA efforts to increase diversity or strengthen website at www.communa.org.il/icsa/ inclusion? Under what circumstances index.php/conferences/camphill-2019/ is it appropriate or necessary for an call-for-papers . Please include 1) the title intentional community to limit certain forms of diversity? What is the relationship of your presentation, 2) an indication of whether it is a paper, panel, workshop, or between the mere presence of previously cultural event, 3) the names and contact excluded persons in a community, and the information of all presenters, 4) an abstract full inclusion and empowerment of those of up to 300 words, suitable for inclusion in persons? What lessons might intentional the program book, 6) a 50-word biography of communities share with other persons each presenter. and organizations committed to diversity, inclusion, and empowerment? ICSA Office, Yad Tabenkin, Ramat Efal, Israel 5296000 Mail: rsoboly-t@bezeqint.net www.communa.org.il/icsa Twitter @ICSA_community

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Passive House opening

A New House in Clanabogan By Hetty van Brandenburg Last year, Clanabogan added another dimension to the ongoing drive and striving towards sustainability by embarking on the building of a small passive house. The interest for this and its planning had been long in the making. The community counts itself very lucky, to have as our local builder a person who has been experimenting with designing and constructing energy saving passive buildings in the vicinity, having won regional and national awards. When our need for new housing became pressing, it was a natural step for Clanabogan and Willie Moffitt to join forces. Meanwhile, the new passive house has been inhabited for nearly a year and as predicted, the figures showing energy costs to run it clearly indicate significant savings. This building is very well insulated; it uses only 10% of the energy of a standard house and produces very little carbon (mainly thanks to its woodchip heating system). The air quality is similar to the air quality outside; there is an air change every two and a half hours. Most of the finance for the building project came from the generous legacy donation from the late Gwendoline Maxwell, an aunt of one of our residents, who had always been very interested in Clanabogan. The house was officially opened on Michaelmas Day by her sister in law, Joan Maxwell, Jill`s mother. The pouring rain made that the local press had to flee in all directions, but they were interested enough to report on the house in the papers, acknowledging the craftsmanship and building skills of W. Moffit and his Company Moffitt and Robinson Construction Ltd. The inhabitants greatly enjoy the comfortable constant warmth and ongoing circulating fresh air.

CAMPHILL REACHING OUT Parlimentary Review A Press Release from Clanabogan By Anna McGurn, Social Care and General Management Facilitator

The Camphill movement was established in Scotland by refugees from Austria in 1940 and is now a worldwide movement promoting positive lifestyles and opportunities for people with learning disabilities in life sharing communities. Camphill’s unique model of care and support is not the traditional provider/ recipient model, but rather a community model in which life sharing coworkers live and work on site and are supported in their work by employed staff. Currently 30 adults with care and support needs live in our five family-style houses and a growing number of day attenders avail of our day and work opportunities. Shared living enables interdependence and mutual support to arise in a natural way and it also encourages a high degree of stability and security. Perhaps more importantly, however, labels and boundaries disappear when everyone joins in together. True inclusion is about being part of community - being accepted and appreciated, not in a passive sense but through an active process, a reciprocal “give and take”. The Camphill ethos is founded on the individual’s intrinsic worth being valued and respected. Equality, inclusion and interdependence are integral to CCC’s way of life. These values are based on community and human relationships and are underpinned by legislation and departmental guidance. The Community offers a life experience that covers many aspects: home, work, family, culture, spirituality and recreation. These experiences, sometimes exciting and sometimes mundane, reflect social sharing and being part of something: being interested in each other’s joys, sorrows, achievements and challenges. The importance of meaningful work and activity. The most immediate outcome, of course, is skill development. But independence and self-belief are enhanced through participation in creative and productive processes. It gives tangible results that people can be proud of as well as an allimportant sense of professional identity. Being an active participant in one’s own life and own community supports positive behaviour. This means fewer referrals to specialist services are required, which in turn helps to alleviate pressure on an overstretched NHS. It was recognised in the Community that people had developed significant skills in their area of work despite their personal challenges but have never had the opportunity to access accredited vocational qualifications. We set about trying to change this. We are now in our second year of

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offering QCF Levels 1-3 in creative crafts as well as the NVQ in Occupational Studies. Everybody works towards them - both residents and volunteers - and the personal development and added value gained from coming together to work towards a shared goal has been immense. Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has agreed to host an exhibition of our work at the Strule Arts Centre, and for the Occupational Studies course we are working with a local school to develop and hone our baking skills. The eventual aim will be to open a pop up café and serve the catering needs of the wider community. Sustainable lifestyle Camphill promotes a sustainable lifestyle that minimises the effect we at CCC have on our environment. There is deep understanding and awareness of the impact that we as a society have upon our environment as well as the importance of the relationship between the environment and the individual. We are deeply committed to sustainable practices - from how we grow our food to making use of renewable energy sources. We make our own bread, grow vegetables and produce our dairy products and beef using biodynamic farming methods that work with the rhythm of the earth on our 150 acre Demeter certified social care farm. The fact that the vast majority of our food is organic and freshly produced on site and cooked responsibly ensures that all

within the Community have a healthy diet, which results in significantly lower levels of obesity than the general population. By encouraging physical fitness, we provide a high quality service delivering better health and general well-being. The social care sector is a historically underfunded service. There is a vast difference between a person’s daily needs being met and them having an active fulfilled life within a dynamic community. We currently face funding pressures necessary to maintain and develop our service, which could have a negative impact on outcomes and sustainability.

rich culture of N. Ireland. Camphill has made and will continue to make a genuine contribution to N. Ireland and wants to continue to play its part in the future of this country. We believe that all citizens, irrespective of background or disability, have a role to play and something to offer. This must be a future of human values, personal development and fulfilment, culture and above all the art of living together in the widest most inclusive sense. An e-copy of The Parliamentary Review can be viewed here: www.theparliamentaryreview.co.uk/ editions/care/care-general

We rely on a pool of mainly young volunteers - predominantly from Europe - who come to live and work in the Community. This brings with it many benefits and we truly hope that our ability to recruit is not threatened by the future uncertainty that Brexit brings. The unique staffing structure of volunteer staff and local employees allows a large proportion of funding to be directed to frontline services. But it also has a more human and social impact: the volunteers bring multi-cultural exposure to those who live with us and enable people to form relationships with others from a wide range of backgrounds. The local economy benefits from this influx of young volunteers, with increased spending and tourism in this rural area. We hope they return home with positive impressions of the beautiful landscape and

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1. Camphill School, Aberdeen 2. Ochill Tower School / 3. Beannachar Community 4. Camphill Blair Drummond 5. Corbenic Camphill 6. Loch Arthur Community 7. Milltown Community 8. Newton Dee Community 9. Pishwanton Project 10. Simeon Care for the Elderly 11. Tigh Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Chomainn Camphill 12. Tiphereth Community

THE ENGLISH/WELSH HEIGHBOURHOOD 13. Sheiling School Ringwood 14. Sheiling School Thornleigh 15. The Mount Community 16. Pennine Community 17. Esk Valley Camphill 18. Cherry Orchards Community 19. Camphill Devon 20. Camphill East Anglia 21. Gannicox Community 22. Hatch Camphill Community 23. The Lantern Community 24. Camphill Milton Keynes 25. Orchard Leigh Community 26. Seahorses Guest House 27. Sturts Farm Camphill 28. Glasallt Fawr Camphill

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29. Camphill Ballytobin 30. Camphill Ballybay 31. Camphill Ballymoney 32. The Bridge Community 33. Camphill Callan Community 34. Carrick-on-Sur Community 35. Camphill Mountshannon 36. Camphill Dingle 37. Duffcarrig Community 38. Dunshane Community 39. Grangebeg Community 40. Grangemockler Community 41. Camphill Greenacres 1. Camphill 42. Camphill Jerpoint School, Ab 43. Camphill Community Kyle 2. Ochil Tower School 44. Camphill Thomastown

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3. Beannachar Commu NORTHERN IRELAND 4. Camphill Blair Drum NEIGHBOURHOOD 5. Corbenic Camphill 45. Camphill Glencraig 6. Loch Arthur Commu 46. Camphill Clanbogan 47. Camphill Holywood 48. Camphill Mourne Grange

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Camphill School Aberdeen Posted 2 February 2018 Nature Nurture CSA Week 3 - The children in our Under 5’s group have been putting their new tool skills into action. On Wednesday they helped build a wonderful balancing beam for our woodland. What a great achievement!

Camphill School Aberdeen

Murtle Estate, Bieldside, Aberdeen AB15 9EP

Blair Drummond House, Cuthil Brae, Stirling FK9 4UT

Project: Nature Nurture Forest School Tel: 07948 972550 Email: office@naturenurture.org.uk Web: naturenurture.org.uk

Project: Sensory Herb Garden Tel: 01786 841573 Web: camphillblairdrummond.org.uk/ get-involved/volunteering/

Ochil Tower School

140 High Street, Auchterarder, Perthshire PH31AD

Project: Live Music Now Scotland Concerts Tel: 0131 332 6356 Email: scotland@livemusicnow.org.uk Web: livemusicnow.org

Project: Herb Workshop Tel: 01224 861200 Email: elisabeth@beannachar.org Web: beannachar.co.uk

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Keep your eyes peeled for more details in the future!

Corbenic Camphill Project: Poetry Path Tel: 01350 723 206 Email: betty@corbeniccamphill.co.uk Web: corbenicpoetrypath.com

Loch Arthur Community Beeswing, Dumfries DG2 8JQ Project: Loch Arthur Shop and Café Tel: 01387 259669 Email: shop@locharthur.org.uk Web: locharthur.org.uk

Beannachar Community South Deeside Road, Banchory-Devenick, Aberdeen AB12 5YL

The Dohnányi String Trio Posted 1 February 2018 Great session today at the Ochil Tower School, where we are working with the wonderful children at this school once a week as part of an 8 week long project! Live Music Now Scotland

Trochry, Dunkeld PH8 0DY

Project: The New Life Skills Centre Tel: 01764 662 416 Web: ochiltower.org.uk

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Simeon Care for the Elderly Posted 1 March 2018 Music, crafts and a lot of smiles among our big family in this snowy day.

Milltown Community Milltown, Arbuthnott, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire AB30 1PB Project: Day Workshop Tel: 01561 362882 Email: milltownworkshop@yahoo.co.uk Web: milltowncommunity.org.uk

Corbenic ‘s Poetry Path Posted 1 September 2017 “This afternoon we all went on a walk to see 6 new sculptures in their locations on the Poetry Path”.

Newton Dee Community Bieldside, Aberdeen AB15 9DX Project: Café and Gift Shop Phone: 01224 868262 Email: cafe@newtondee.org.uk Project: Bakery Tel: 01224 868 243 Email: bakery@newtondee.org.uk Web: newtondee.co.uk/bakery

Pishwanton Project Quince Cottage, Baxtergate, Gifford, East Lothian EH41 4PL Project: Pishwanton Wood House Tel: 01620 810259 Email: admin@pishwanton.com Web: pishwanton.org

Simeon Care for the Elderly Cairnlee Road, Bieldside, Aberdeen AB15 9BN Project: New Building Tel: 01224 862415 Email: info@simeoncare.org.uk Web: simeoncare.org

Tich a’ Chomainn Camphill 4 Craigton Crescent, Petercuter, Aberdeen AB14 0SB Tel: 01224 732656 Email: office@camphilltac.org.uk Web: camphilltac.org.uk

Loch Arthur Community Posted 28 October 2017 We have been nominated for the 2017 ‘Hidden Gem’ award in the Scotsman Food & Drink awards...please vote for us today! (Voting closes on Monday). www.scotsmanfoodanddrinkawards.co.uk/hidden-gem.php

Tipereth Camphill Torphin Holding, 49 Torphin Road, Colinton, Edinburgh EH13 0PQ Project: Penicuik Lost Garden Tel: 01968 677854 Email: info@lostgarden.org.uk Web: lostgarden.org.uk

Newton Dee Café and Giftshop Posted 20 July 2017 The tasty milk from Newton Dee’s very own Biodynamic Dairy Farm herd that we use in the Café is now available bottled in the Newton Dee Store!!

Camphill Blair Drummond Posted 7 March 2018 A massive thank you to our first volunteer group of 2018, local community friends Sophie, Sean, Sarah, Lisa, Michael and Jill. The team braved the elements yesterday and came out to help us clear and prune the ground around our Sensory Pathway. Thank you for all your hard work...you did an amazing job!! For more information on how your organisation or group can get involved in our Sensory Garden Project, please visit the link below https://www.neighbourly.com/ CamphillBlairDrummond Tiphereth Camphill Edinburgh Posted 26 February 2018 On Mondays the Peregrines work at the Penicuik Lost Garden, growing vegetables. One of the highlights is the tasty soup they make for lunch, which they share with the volunteers at the Garden.

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THE ENGLISH/WELSH NEIGHBOURHOOD Sheiling School Thornbury Posted 6 April 2017 The Sheiling School, The Hatch and Orchard Leigh have recently merged to create a new charitable company - Thornleigh Camphill Communities (TCC). Find out more at: www.sheilingschool.org.uk/thornleigh-camphill-communities/

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Pennine Camphill

Cherry Orchards Camphill

Horton Road, Ashley, Ringwood, Hants BH24 2EB

Wood Lane, Chapelthorpe, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 3JL

Canford Lane, Westbury-on-Trym Bristol BS9 3PE

Project: Summer Festival 2018, 30 June at 11:30–16:00 Tel: 01425 477488 Email: enquiries@thesheilingringwood.co.uk Web: thesheilingringwood.co.uk

Project: Riding for The Disabled Tel: 01926 492915 Email: info@rda.org.uk Web: rda.org.uk

Project: Conference/Retreat Facilities Tel: 01179 503183 Email: facilities@cherryorchards.co.uk Web: cherryorchards.co.uk

Camphill Thornleigh Thornbury Park, Park Road, Thornbury. Bristol BS35 1HP Project: Thornleigh Camphill Communities Tel: 01454 412194 Email: mail@sheilingschool.org.uk Web: sheilingschool.org.uk

The Mount Camphill Community Posted 5 May 2017 We are pleased to announce the opening of our new Co-Housing Community. This exciting initiative for adults now welcomes applications for “The White House”, which we plan to open in September 2017, with 5 supported co-housing tenancies available. We have also managed to acquire “Pond House” in the village of Wadhurst which we hope will be ready to join our Co-Housing Community early in 2018. For further information about applying please email cohousing@mountcamphill.org

Esk Valley Camphill c/o Botton Village, Danby, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 2NJ Project 1: The Vicarage Garden Danby Vicarage Email: info@eskvalleycamphill.org Web: eskvalleycamphill.org

Camphill Devon Hapstead Village, Buckfastleigh, South Devon TQ11 0JN Project: Buckfastleigh Wool Gathering Tel: 07531 382698 Email: Rushladewool@gmail.com Web: rushladewool.co.uk

Project 2: Danby Health Stores Tel: 01287 669200

Mount Camphill Community Faircrouch Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex TN5 6PT Project: Mount Co Housing Project Tel: 01892 782025 Email: office@mountcamphill.org Web: mountcamphill.org

Pennine Camphill Community Posted 11 October 2016 Riding for the Disabled Association

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Camphill Devon shared The Rushlade Wool Company’s photo. Posted 20 February 2018 We are going to have a stall at this event this year. Pop in and say ‘Hello’ if you can.

Cherry Orchards Camphill Community Posted 12 August 2017 Our Great Space for Arts, Crafts and Learning Workshops

Esk Valley Camphill Posted 15 December 2017 Planning new garden beds...cause we don’t like hanging around in supermarket aisles. #growyourown #digforvictory

Sturts Community Trust shared Gullivers Farm & Shop’s post Posted 18 March 2018 Looking for that #Coffee or to pick up some #bread, #Milk or #Organic #Fruit and #Vegetables then pop over to #GulliversFarmShop, open 10am - 4pm! #SupportLocal #Local #FarmShop #Fresh #Artisan #SturtsCommunityTrust #SturtsFarm #GulliversFarm #Dorset #Devon #Hampshire #FarmShops #SupportBritish #Charity

The Lantern Community Posted 13 September 2012 The Lantern Community Shop

Slow Food Anglia Posted 3 September 2017 At Camphill Communities East Anglia

20 Camphill East Anglia

Thornage Hall, Holt, Norfolk NR25 7QH Project: Slow Food Anglia Tel: 07983610214 Email: info@slowfoodanglia.org Web: slowfoodanglia.org

Gannicox Community 57 Cainscross Road, Stroud, Gloscester GL5 4EX Project: Forest Green Football Supporters! Tel: 01453 753350 Email: gannicox@camphill.org.uk

22 Hatch Camphill Community 23 Castle Street, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 1HG

The Lantern Community

Orchard Leigh Camphill

Folly Farm Lane, Ashley, Ringwood Hants BH24 2NN

Bath Road, Eastington, Stonehouse, Gloscester GL10 3AY

Project: Lantern Community Shop Tel: 01425 473159 Email: shop@lanterncommunity.org.uk Web: lanterncommunity.org.uk/the-shop-cafe

Tel: 01453 823 811 Email: orchard.leigh@virgin.net Web: camphill.org.uk/~orchardleigh

Camphill Milton Keynes

26 Seahorses Guest House

Japonica Lane, Willen Park South, Milton Keynes MK15 9JY

Victoria Road, Freshwater, Isle of Wight P040 9PP

Project 1: Joseph and the Technicolour Dream Coat Tel: 01908 235000 Email: office@camphill-miltonkeynes.co.uk Web: camphillmk.co/newsletter

Project: Art Studio and Guest House Tel: 01983 752 574 Email: seahorses-iow@tiscali.co.uk Web: seahorsesisleofwight.com

Project 2: Chrysalis Theatre Tel: 01908 235000 Web: camphillmk.co/newsletter

Project: Bristol Steiner Advent Fair Tel: 01454 413010 Email: admin@hatchcommunity.org.uk Web: hatchcommunity.org.uk

Camphill Communities Milton Keynes Posted 30 January 2018 As part of our Theatre Workshop, we have created our very own performance of Joseph and the Technicolour Dream Coat. A project just for our community where performance and creativity are very important to what we do here at Camphill MK Communities. While we’ve been busy rehearsing singing and acting, the team in the Art & Craft Workshop have been designing his dream coat.

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28 Glasallt Fawr Camphill Llangadog Carmarthenshire SA19 9AS Project: New Residential Accommodation Tel: 01550 776200 Email: info@glasallt-fawr.com Web: glasallt-fawr.com

Sturts Farm Camphill Three Cross Road, West Moors, Wimborne, Dorset, BH22 0NF Project: Struts Community Trust Tel: 01202 854762 Email: office@sturtsfarm.com Web: sturtscommunitytrust.org.uk

Camphill Communities Milton Keynes Posted 9 February 2018 In our Newsletter Workshop we are the journalists and reporters of our community. The monthly newsletter features community events and gatherings, important events outside Camphill, talented residents with their artistic creations and anything that happens in The Chrysalis Theatre MK. The stories are accompanied by photos by Alex, which are published on his blog, our community blog and here.

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KCAT Artwork

Camphill Ballytobin

Tearmann Craft Shop

Noortje van Deursen Posted 20 April 2017 New path with mosaics in process. Mosaics made by many members over Easter, looking forward to see all the colours and shapes!

Carol Carr (opheliahandbags) Posted 31 July 2016 Wonderful selection of Crafts here in Camphill Ballymoney-- a great day out for all with lots of attractions-- Open Day!!!

Camphill Community Callan

Callan Co. Kilkenny

Lower Bridge Street, Callan, Co. Kilkenny

Tel: +353 (0) 56 7725114 Email: ballytobin@camphill.ie Web: camphill.ie/ballytobin

Project: Mosaic Path Tel: +353 (0) 56 7755800 Email: callan@camphill.ie Web: camphill.ie/callan Project: KCAT Arts Centre Tel: +353 (0) 56 775 5115 Email: info@kcat.ie Web: kcat.ie

Camphill Ballybay Robb Farm, Corraskea, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan Tel: +353 (0) 42 9748197 Email: ballybay@camphill.ie Web: camphill.ie/ballybay

Carrick-on-Suir Garden

38 Carrick-on-Suir Community Sea Road, Ballymoney, Gorey, Co. Wexford

Camphill Ballymoney

Project: Garden Tel: +353 (0) 51 645080 Email: carrick@camphill.ie Web: camphill.ie/carrick-on-suir/Garden

Sea Road, Ballymoney, Gorey, Co. Wexford Project: Crafts Fair Tel: +353 (0) 53 9425144 Email: info@camphillballymoney.ie Web: camphill.ie/ballymoney

Camphill Mountshannon Cappaduff, Mountshannon, Co. Clare

The Bridge Community Main Street, Kilcullen, Co. KildareÂ Project: An Tearmann Craft Shop Tel: +353 (0) 45 481597 Email: thebridge@camphill.ie Web: camphill.ie/thebridge/An-Tearmann

Project: Basketry Workshop Tel: +353 (0) 61 926840 Email: camphillmountshannon@gmail.com Web: camphill.ie/mountshannon/ Basketry-Workshop

Andrew Pike at KCAT. www.project-ability.co.uk/blog/the-summit-kcat Having been a gardener for many years in Camphill Duffcarrig, Gorey, Andrew Pike wanted to pursue an artistic career. He studied art for two years in Ormonde College, Kilkenny before becoming founding member of the KCAT Studio. Camphill Reaching Out Directory

Camphill Dingle

Project: Craft Fair Tel: +353 (0) 66 915 2512 Email: dingle@camphill.ie Web: camphill.ie/dingle/index

Duffcarrig Community

Email: greenacres@camphill.ie Web: camphill.ie/greenacres

Project: St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Parade Tel: +353 (0) 56 775 4132 Email: info@camphilljerpoint.ie Web: camphilljerpoint.ie

Project: Open Day Tel: +353 (0) 53 942 5911 Email: duffcarrig@camphill.ie Web: camphill.ie/duffcarrig/Our-Projects

Dunshane Community Naas, Brannockstown, Co Kildare Project: Learning and literacy room Tel: +353 (0) 45 483628 Email: dunshane@camphill.ie Web: camphill.ie/dunshane

44 Camphill Community Duffcarrig Posted 29 July 2017

Grangebeg Community

Camphill Jerpoint Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

Gorey, Co Wexford

Camphill Greenacres 1A Farmhill Park, Goatstown, Dublin 14 Tel: +353 (0) 1 2987618

Beenbawn, Dingle, Co. Kerry

Camphill Community Kyle Coolagh, Callan, Co. Kilkenny Project: Craft fair/Open day! Tel: +353 (0) 56 7725737 Email: kyleCommunity@gmail.com Web: camphill.ie/kyle

48 Camphill Thomastown

Park Lane, Dunlavin, Co Kildare

The Watergarden, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny

Project: Garden Swing Tel: +353 (0) 45 406050 Email: grangebeg@camphill.ie Web: camphill.ie/grangebeg

Project: The Watergarden Contact: facebook.com/ ThomastownCCoI Tel: +353 56 772 4690

Grangemockler Community Templemichael, Grangemockler, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary Project: Pizza Lunch Tel: +353 (0) 51 647 202 Email: camphillgrangemockler@gmail.com Web: camphill.ie/grangemockler

Camphill Community Dingle Posted 21 November 2017 We want to thank you all for the support we received on our Craft Fair. We hope you enjoyed the day as much as we did :)

Camphill Grangemockler Posted 19 November 2017 @pizza.campeche on tour here in the Community. Thanks to the Mazuca family for a fantastic lunch.

Camphill Community Kyle Posted 3 November 2014 Craft fair/Open day fun!

Camphill Jerpoint Posted 17 March 2018 Camphill Jerpointâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rainbow for parade in Thomastown.

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The Watergarden Thomastown Posted 19 January 2018 Come and discover our fantastic Cafe, the wonderful Gardens and the lovely Crafts room and Gallery used by local artists

NORTHERN IRELAND NEIGHBOURHOOD 29 Camphill Glencraig

Craigavad, Holywood, Co Down BT18 0D

9 Shore Road, Holywood, Co Down BT18 9HX

Project: Craft Workshop Tel: +44 (0)28 9042 3396 Email: reception@glencraig.org.uk Web: glencraig.org.uk

Camphill Clanabogan 15 Drudgeon Road, Clanabogan, Omagh, Co Tyrone BT78 1TJ Project: Café launch Tel: +44 (0)28 8225 6111 Email: info@camphillclanabogan.com Web: camphillclanabogan.com

Camphill Holywood

Project: Café and Bakery Tel: +44 (0)28 9042 3203 Email: info@camphillholywood.co.uk Web: camphillholywood.co.uk

Camphill Mourne Grange 169 Newry Road, Kilkeel, Co Down BT34 4EX Project: Garden Tel: +44 (0)28 417 60100 Email: info@mournegrange.org Web: mournegrange.org

Camphill Community Holywood Posted 5 February 2018 Happy sunny Tuesday... this is what we have for you on the menu today...

Camphill Community Glencraig Posted 25 February 2018 On Friday 9th of February, the Craft Workshop hosted a Valentines craft sale inviting everyone for a tea break in the afternoon, many came an bought beautiful handmade cards and presents for their loved ones. Our Community Shop is open everyday from 9am to 5pm. Access through the Craft Workshop #supportlocalcrafts Camphill Clanabogan Posted 17 March 2018 We had a wonderful day yesterday at our Café launch. A sincere thank you to all our lovely customers, we value your support and custom. And a big congratulations to The Learners’ Café team! You guys did us proud. Keep your eyes peeled for April’s Café date.

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Camphill Community Mourne Grange Posted 6 July 2017 Summer days in the garden. It really is something else to have to water the plants around here rather than relying on the rain.

This Directory, the first since the 2014 Association of Camphill Communities Map List shows projects that each Camphill is involved in the local and wider community. Research was done using knowledge from local situations, Facebook Pages which yielded much as you can see from the entries and The Association List. There may well be omissions and if you have a project that has not been featured please get in touch so we can feature it in future editions of Pages. The Association Festival which met at the weekend of 13rd / 14th April at Newton Dee Village had the theme- Camphill Communities Moving Forward with Positivity. The Chair Dave Mitchell Writes, “Whilst Camphill Communities have a rich history, many report that they are facing real challenges as they negotiate the changes needed to continue to be sustainable and relevant to meet the needs of the future. We would like to take the opportunity to bring people together to look how we can learn from and inspire each other in our work to retain and develop the spirit of Camphill in each of our places. We believe that this is at the core of what makes a place a Camphill Community.”

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FAMILIES & FRIENDS SUPPORTS THE LIFE AND WORK OF THE RESIDENTS OF CAMPHILL COMMUNITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS

After Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m Gone By Godfrey Davey

An introduction to the Handover Guide written by Trustees of Camphill Families and Friends (CFF) for those taking on the role of supporting someone with a learning disability living in a Camphill community. One of the greatest worries for many parents of someone with a learning disability is what will happen to their son or daughter when they are no longer here to keep an eye on them. Parents play a key role even when sons and daughters join a Camphill community. Parents usually know their offspring best. They have many years experience of struggling to find the right provision and ensuring that it is appropriately funded. They have similar years of experience of applying for benefits and navigating systems which often seem designed to limit what can be paid rather than meet genuine needs. Fortunately we have good examples where other family members, such as brothers or sisters, have taken on this role successfully. The point of writing this guide is to help this process. There are two versions of the Guide, one for England and one for Scotland, as there are some differences in the regulatory framework. CFF have also organized training sessions for siblings which have been very well attended. The response from siblings has been splendid. Parents can feel justifiably proud of the willingness of other sons or daughters to be involved and the warmth and love they demonstrate. The guide is intended to be very practical. It contains, for example, a list of documents which should be in a pack handed over to ensure those taking on the role have everything they need. Details of medical and educational background are clearly essential and it is also important to have copies of applications for benefits. Whilst benefits systems may change many of the questions asked will be very similar. Filling in new applications will be considerably less daunting when past applications are available as a guide. Those taking over will also need to have telephone numbers of important people to contact as and when the need arises.

There are six sections in the guide. These are: - General section on taking responsibility - Where does Funding come from? - What is Advocacy? - The Mental Capacity Act - Appointeeship, Lasting Power of Attorney and Deputyship - Wills and Trusts Each section gives a clear summary of the information those taking over will need and advice of where to get further help. The guide finishes with a brief note and contact details for Camphill Families and Friends, and a note on the Camphill Movement. Members can request up to 3 free copies. If you wish to join Camphill Families and Friends please download an application form from our website www.camphillfamiliesandfriends. com/membership/ Guides can be downloaded from our website www. camphillfamiliesandfriends.com/ information/handover-guide/ and can also be purchased from Amazon. The ISBN for the England version is 978-1547044023 and the ISBN for the Scotland version is 978-1548090081. The guide is proving very popular with families. One final thought. If you have not made a will you should urgently consider seeing a solicitor who has specialist knowledge in this area. Mencap will provide a list of solicitors with such knowledge in your locality. If more than relatively small sums of money are left in an improperly drawn up will to a person with a learning disability, or they are entitled to money because there is no will, the consequences may be serious. The learning disabled person may gain little advantage from the money as benefits and local authority funding may be stopped until it is all spent. These matters are tough to think about at first but with appropriate help they can be dealt with more easily, and it is vital and very reassuring that future provision has been properly planned.

The time to start putting this information together is now. It can be updated but its contents should be discussed with the person taking over.

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Report of CFF Open Meeting Saturday 14th October 2017

Following the AGM, Mary, our Chair, first spoke about CFF’s future. She had paid warm tributes to retiring trustees, Evan Davies and Annie Singleton, who have been pillars of CFF and will be sorely missed, and welcomed two new trustees, Clare Woodcock and Jane Vizard, with the possibility of others. They will have their own impact on CFF’s future direction. Mary asked members to let us know of anything they would like from us. Our Handover Guide has been produced and very well received. It has gone to CFF members, all communities, and the Chair and Trustees of the Camphill Village Trust (CVT). It is available on Amazon: ISBN no. 978-1547044023. A version for Scotland is about to be produced: ISBN no. 9781548090081. We have tried to build a relationship with CVT but they seem not to be interested in collaboration with CFF. However we are keen to work with other bodies - some within Camphill - who are interested in allying with us. CFF is affiliated to the Association of Camphill Communities (AoCC) and Mary recently attended a meeting of the English Welsh region at the Lantern community. They see an important role for CFF as “educators”, and we shall look at areas such as capacity, consent and advocacy - often confusing and contentious subjects for both families and communities. Some CFF trustees are members of the Alliance for Camphill, an organisation for individuals. The Alliance is taking a ‘two-pronged” approach, via social media, highlighting the unique elements of Camphill whilst also reaching out to the whole field of people with learning disabilities and their concerns. This brings Camphill to the attention of those who might not know about it. The Alliance is considering a research project, with the help of Maria Lyons of the Camphill research network, into the impact of Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) on people with learning disabilities. They are keen for CFF to be involved and we look forward to discussing what this might look like. The meeting asked Mary to write to Brian Walsh, Chair of CVT, with a request for proper time for members’ questions at their forthcoming AGM on 22nd November in Leeds. Members also raised concerns about the recent CVT questionnaire, seeking people’s level of satisfaction with the care provided. These are often being completed with the support of the person on whom our relatives are being asked to comment, rather than with someone independent. Families have not been told of the questionnaire. We are writing to the Chair of CVT about this. 12

Mary then introduced the speakers: Sabine Hope from The Mount Camphill Community (Sussex) • Sabine has worked within Camphill for 27 years – including Botton Village and what is now The Lantern; she now lives and works at The Mount. • The Mount - a training college near Tunbridge Wells – has recently developed an exciting new ‘Co-housing’ venture. • For over 40 years, many graduating students have tended towards wanting to move to an adult Camphill Community, but as funding has become harder to get, and many adult communities have changed so drastically, recently increasing numbers are unable to get a place. The Mount co-workers decided they felt a responsibility to investigate ways of helping this situation. They looked at the model being used by another Camphill Community – Sturts Farm – which has recently developed a ‘co-housing’ project. • Co-housing communities are defined as intentional communities, created and run by their residents. Each household is a self-contained private home as well as a shared community space. • The Co-housing venture at The Mount is based on the key principle that people have a choice to live in a community setting, as opposed to – for example – a residential care home with a fixed package of activities. Once a person becomes a resident in that house, first and foremost they are seen as an individual who wants to live in this setting – and secondly they may need support because they also happen to have a learning disability. • The Mount’s Co-housing venture has involved converting two houses (formerly college accommodation) and purchasing a third house in nearby Wadhurst. Following a phased opening process, when all three houses are open (final house opens next summer), they will accommodate 16 residents (plus co-workers and their families who live alongside them). • This venture has necessitated a change from term-time-only to year-round accommodation – mainly to ex-students of The Mount who have expressed a desire to continue to live in a community environment. They have hired and trained extra staff to fill in the gaps so that co-workers and families who live within the community will be able to have time off. • From a funding perspective, the co-houses count as ‘Supported Living’; each resident has a tenancy agreement plus allocated funding for their care. • The co-house residents share the workshop facilities of the college (woodwork, weavery, bakery etc) but are supported to work outside the community if they desire.

•S ome of the products made in the workshops are sold as part of a social enterprise. •T here are also leisure activities for residents, shaped by what each person wants to do. •O verall, The Mount are feeling very positive about progress made, but realise they are “not out of the woods yet”. Recent challenges have included volunteer co-workers from certain countries not being able to travel to the UK due to visa restrictions. Funding in general continues to be a struggle – as with all Camphill communities – it is a fight to justify and attract funding for every minute of the day. The co-housing model is also predicated on the shared lives model, where coworkers – often with their own families – choose to live alongside residents as part of community living; so its future success therefore depends to being able to attract people who want to do this. •A dditional information prompted by questions from the floor: -T he Mount Co-housing has produced a brochure (available on request) which describes the project and its ethos. - I t is a financially better system then the currently-fashionable ‘care in the community’ model, in terms of value for money from funding. -C o-workers who live in co-houses are self-employed. Kathryn von Stein from The Esk Valley Camphill Community (North Yorkshire) •E sk Valley is a new venture based at Botton and extending into the wider locality. It is the UK’s newest Camphill community, and was created following the recent period of challenges and changes at Botton Village Community. • A group of 30 co-workers have created this new community, as an alternative to remaining in the new employee-model at Botton. Esk Valley is an affiliate member of the Association of Camphill Communities, with plans to become a full member next year. •H aving investigated the options available, they decided to work with the local ‘Shared Lives’ provider, Avalon. Shared Lives households are defined as a carer sharing their family home with adults who need support. The relationship between the carer and the person/s placed with them is of mutual benefit. Shared Lives carers are allowed to support up to three people in a house. •1 3 houses will become Shared Lives households registered with the Avalon Group. These are located within Botton Village but rented from Camphill Village Trust (CVT - who run Botton). Residents will be former tenants of CVT in Botton Village, with 38 places in total. This means that, taking into account the 30 co-workers, Esk Valley will be one of the

largest Camphill communities in the UK. Seven other houses within Botton Village remain with CVT. •A t the moment, residents are accessing workshops within Botton Village for free; there is uncertainty as to how this will work going forward. •T hey have recently purchased a local health shop as an asset – giving residents work opportunities and also a reconnection to the people living in the local area, and they hope that future growth will continue this trend, expanding into the wider locality. Future accommodation outside of Botton Village would be rented from private landlords. •T hey have created a community garden in the grounds of the local church. • They plan to start recruiting volunteer co-workers soon. • It is currently early days and finances are tight but they continue to pool their resources and have recently bought vehicles for co-worker use. They have many positive plans and are hopeful of success. • Their new website is www.eskvalleycamphill.org • Additional information prompted by questions from the floor: - Funding comes from the local authority, via Avalon as the Shared Lives provider. - They aim to have a ‘neighbourly’ relationship with CVT going forward. - Cultural events will sometimes be shared and sometimes just for Esk Valley co-workers/residents. When shared, the use of the Joan of Arc Hall will be free of charge; for Esk Valley events the hall will be rented from CVT. There is currently uncertainty as to who will be responsible for maintenance/cleaning of halls etc in future. - Esk Valley continue to have free access to the church facilities. - They are thinking about the need to future-proof the community as many of the current co-workers are older. After lunch we split into two groups, with the siblings attending their own workshop, run by SIBS. The rest of the meeting continued with further discussion around the presentations: • Co-housing and Shared Lives offer provision very different from that available in more conventional settings. Both models crucially separate care, which has to be registered and regulated, from housing and the rest of life, giving flexibility in the areas of work, social and cultural life. Co-housing allows people who are not providing care to live alongside people being supported. Both speakers emphasized the need to demonstrate that people are making genuine choices to live in this way.

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• It is often the interpretation of legislation by some providers, rather than the legislation itself that causes the problems. • Both models demonstrate, in different ways, how to sustain intentional community living in a difficult financial and regulatory climate. • What happens when people in Co-housing communities get old? Although Camphill cannot guarantee life-time care, at the moment they are being supported subject to re-assessment and finance, with the possibility of future provision. This is an issue that needs to be addressed. • How are people with LD assessed as suitable for Co-housing or Shared Lives? In Esk Valley, existing residents are asked if they wish to stay. New applicants follow a matching process, applying to the provider, Avalon. At the Mount, applications are made to the community who pass this on to the LA. • Some people’s funding is split between their daytime activities, funded by their “home” placing LA, and everything else, which is funded by the LA in which they currently live. • The interpretation of the rules of “Ordinary Residence” by LAs (i.e. which LA funds the person) varies. Barry Singleton helpfully suggested: “In England and Wales (the law in Scotland is different) if an issue arose because the Local Authority that had placed a family member resident out of borough/county wished to pass the financial responsibility for that resident to the Local Authority where the resident was living, such a step might be unlawful: see (i) the National Assistance Act 1948 s21 & s24; (ii) the Care Act 2014 s39; (iii) perhaps also the Children Act 1989 s105(6); and (iv) the Supreme Court decision in Cornwall CC v Somerset CC [2015] UK SC92. Every case is different, but anyone faced with a Local Authority intent on acting in this way who wishes to challenge their ability to do so should seek specialist legal advice.” • Direct Payments may allow the individual more control in how their money is spent. Some people experience difficulty in achieving Direct Payments, depending on their LA and/or their community. Universal Credit which is currently being rolled out will be a direct payment. • A member reminded the meeting that the charity RESCARE has an excellent helpline available to anyone: weekdays 9am – 12.30. Tel: 0161 477 1640

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Matters of general interest were then raised: • A member reported concerns that all communities, including CVT, were suffering from decreases in funding; that funding available is increasingly concentrated on those with greatest needs; and that some Camphill communities are seen as isolated. • A member reminded the meeting that CFF members who are also members of CVT, but are unable to attend the CVT AGM, are entitled to give their proxy votes to other CVT members. • Concerns were raised at the loss of the spiritual side of Camphill. The Chair replied that CFF values this very highly, hence our choice of subjects and speakers. We recognise the work of Alliance for Camphill in this respect. • Questions were asked about the point of Learn to Lead in CVT communities. • In answer to why Camphill thrives in Scotland, Elaine Dowell explained that all communities are members of Camphill Scotland, share a common ethos, work together and have a very good relationship with the Scottish Parliament. Families are welcomed and involved. Camphill Scotland has an enviable range of activities including succession planning and keeping abreast of possible future developments. • A member alerted the meeting to financial irregularities in one community, where a resident had signed cheques for substantial amounts when invoices were incorrect, with services paid for but not provided. There were also errors in VAT, vehicle mileages etc. Members were urged to check invoices and payments very carefully. Suggestions were made in response. If a family member is an Appointee this gives some control. It is also possible to gain control via a Lasting Power of Attorney for both finances, and health and welfare. A member reported that this was not difficult to achieve, and the bar for “capacity” to give an LPA is low. There was a vote of thanks from the floor to the Chair and trustees. The Chair closed the meeting and thanked everyone for attending.

As families we know how difficult it can be to discover what our learning disabled relatives really think, what they want to do in their lives, and what they mind about. They tend to be vulnerable to suggestion, and keen to please the person who is asking. So it is vital that they have help from someone experienced, who will take the time and trouble to find out and, crucially, who has no agenda other than their best interests. We have two Open Meetings a year for our members, with first-rate speakers to guide us. Our latest meeting looked at these tricky questions of capacity, consent, best interest assessments and advocacy. The sessions were expertly led by Richard Allen from “VoiceAbility”, a national independent advocacy service, and Sabine Hope from the Mount Community in Sussex. A full report and copies of the power point presentation are available on our website which is open to everyone (camphillfamiliesandfriends.co.uk). There is also information on Advocacy, the Mental Capacity Act, Appointeeship, Lasting Power of Attorney and Court Appointed Deputyship. Richard Allen pointed out that learning disabled people are assumed to have capacity to make decisions (even if some decisions may be unwise) unless it is established that they lack the capacity to do so. There are procedures for this and then “Best Interest” decisions must be made. Under the Care Act individuals have the right to be fully involved in decisions regarding their own care. If they have substantial difficulty with this and there is no appropriate person to help, they qualify for a Care Act Advocate to support them.

Sabine Hope argued that the Care Act is particularly important for families. Before it was passed, once a learning disabled person became 18, unless a family member was a CAD they might have been excluded from involvement in decisions. Family members can be considered for the role of Advocate. In practice this works better than the Local Authority Advocate system as families know the person well. It is best practice that families be consulted on Mental Capacity Assessments. Whilst individuals do have the right to make unwise decisions, staff still have a duty of care. Sabine was clear that some decisions such as smoking or drinking involved a balance between individual choice and the duty of care, and she described the painstaking process used to help the person reach a good decision. Her community involves families in this process. It is also best practice for families to see their relative’s support plan. Our next Open Meeting, in Birmingham on 20th October, will focus on funding, including Universal Credit and Direct Payments. It is very important not to accept a transfer to new benefits without questioning the proposed changes. Do join Camphill Families and Friends. We are a welcoming and supportive group.

It can be helpful if family members consider applying for Lasting Power Of Attorney (LPA) or Court Appointed Deputyship (CAD). The latter may be more difficult to obtain.

MOVEMENT MEETING Summer Meeting 2017 By Ikuka Chiba (Delegate from Irish Region)

In Camphill Community Mourne Grange, Northern Ireland 29th May ~ 2nd June 2017 Delegates and Core Group members from the seven regions (1. Scotland, 2. England & Wales, 3. Ireland, 4. Northern Region, 5. Middle European Region, 6. African Region, 7. North America gathered for their annual meeting in Mourne Grange this summer! There also were some other people from Camphill Ireland north and south, who just wanted to take part too and took the opportunity that the meeting was here. The meeting began with a warm welcome from the community and some Irish tunes by Mourne Grange musicians, followed by the introduction to the theme and the current situation of the hosting region the Irish Region. The theme of the meeting was “Making Decisions - courage and commitment in individuals, community and organisations”. “…every step taken at the prompting of the spiritual world leads us into a situation where we have to look right and left, and make a new decision - and these decisions that are continually facing us have to be made with courage, with inner courage of life…in regard to each single action, we stand face to face with the possibility of either doing it or leaving it undone or else maintaining an entirely neutral attitude.” Rudolf Steiner (Curative Education, Rudolf Steiner Press, London, 1972, page 47)

The theme was relevant to the challenges we are facing in Camphill Communities worldwide. We sense that we are right in the middle of transitions in this changing world. It was an excellent opportunity to exchange our own experiences & ideas, and to inspire each other. The preparatory reading material, Frederic Laloux’s “Reinventing Organizations” was an important key to the theme and discussions. Thanks to our speakers, we had a fantastic material each day for our discussions.

Movement Group Members and an excursion to Rostrevor, including a walk to Cloughmore Stone and around the village

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MOVEMENT MEETING Talk-1: “Decision Making Beyond Pyramid and Consensus; Empowering the ‘I’ in Organization” by Jan Göschel Jan introduced Laloux’s concept of a future organisational model. Laloux uses the image of colours for different evolutionary stages of organisations which also represent how decisions are made; Red (Top-down, i.e. mafia), Amber (Hierarchy, i.e. church), Orange (Industrial/Profit-seeking, i.e. Wall Street), Green (Consensus, i.e. community). Then, there is the emerging paradigm of “Teal Organisation”. This is a metaphor of a living organism, with three breakthroughs. (1) creating self-regulating subgroups through the organisation, adapting the concept of “Holacracy” --“self-management”. (2) each individual as a person is a valuable resource to the organisation, including both professional-self & personal-self --- “wholeness” (3) sharing the ultimate goal of the organisation, not the profit! ---“evolutionary purpose”.

instead of dormitories, person-centred approaches). Then, how do we find the right course as individuals and as Camphill for the future? How do we find true freedom? We also tried to digest the theme through some practical activities. We played “Flying Carpet” – a game exploring individual roles while finding common directions. We also played “Nimble Spaces” - a game to develop a new vision for building homes, incorporating the wishes of the people who will live in them. “Visual Explorer” was an exercise seeking images that reflect support and negativity in developing community life. During the conference, we were also fuelled by refreshments from Mourne Grange Bakery and specialities from the Northern Irish communities!

In between the intense sessions, there were times to get to know the local area. The participants had an excursion to a small nearby village called Rostrevor. A guided tour by a local historian & the strenuous walk in the Mourne Mountains were so refreshing after spending a long time inside! In this paradigm, decisions are made by individuals who are part of the organisation. Local specialities including Fish & Chips were served for supper in Rostrevor Inn and Responsibility, accountability and commitment are essential. Making decisions this was followed by a traditional music is a process. Its skills can be learnt. In order session… It was nice to experience some local culture! to learn them, we need to work on both individual & organisational levels in our Hopefully all participants enjoyed our true daily practice. These key points are closely linked to the ideal of Camphill Communities Irish weather, ongoing drizzle with cool and we further discussed how to apply these spells & occasional sunshine! Fortunately, three ideas in decision-making processes in everyone had been advised to bring waterproof footwear & jackets. our communities. Talk-2: “Decision making and leader participation” by Caroline Gardner In her lively session, Caroline provided practical tools & inspiration to encourage the participants to explore the qualities required in creating Teal Organisations. These included real leadership-taking on responsibility; Agreement on values; Honesty; Autonomy; Vision and storytelling. Talk-3: “Challenges, Choices and Changes - The rise of the individual” by Miriam Snellgrove Miriam deepened the meaning of current individualisation from a sociological view as well as from her personal experiences of Camphill. The identity/sense of belonging used to be given to individuals by the link to certain social groupings (i.e. class, gender) in past societies. However, such ties and binds have started evaporating. Now the identity of each person can be “self-determined”. Such individual choices are to be protected. And yet, old and new labelling of human types still exists. (i.e. gender pay gap). It’s another era. Current individualisation is part of human exploration of discovering the “self”. Use of recent technology has also made a great impact in this process. The current challenge is to find new ways to share life with others. Individualisation and ongoing challenges have been also clearly seen in Camphill communities (single rooms

The whole community of Mourne Grange was delighted to host this special event. The highlight was our community barbeque and Irish dancing with the world famous Mourne Grange Ceili band! The week was packed with enthusiasm and great outcomes. The participants enjoyed the mood of the group: warm, interested, listening, supportive and open to the future! We also had a lot of fun together and developed friendships. We also heard news from around the movement. There are new initiatives arising in Spain, Lithuania and the Netherlands. A thriving community in Vietnam is working on attending the annual Movement Group Meeting. The Movement Group will continue to work on strengthening this valuable world-wide network and to support us to inspire each other to work on our shared goal of social renewal. It is reassuring to know that we can call on each other in times of success and challenge.

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NEWS Old Foundations and New Beginnings By Peter Bateson

Camphill Foundation UK & Ireland looking back to its roots and breaking through to the future. The Camphill Foundation trustees had our most recent meeting from 13th – 15th March as guests of the fledgling Esk Valley Camphill Community, North Yorkshire. At present the community occupies a number of houses in Botton Village as before, but under entirely changed circumstances as part of Avalon Shared Lives, an arrangement whereby the co-workers are contracted to share their homes with fellow-residents who would previously have been known as ‘villagers’ (a traditional and friendly name in former Camphill usage). This puts the simple joy of living together as friends and equals right back in the centre of life, a rich experience which many people have painfully seen increasingly and relentlessly eroded and undermined by successive waves of regulation and ideology. With some support and encouragement from North Yorkshire local authority, CVT is planning a new phase of development in Botton for the near future, but at present no fewer than 15 houses stand empty and many of the previously thriving workshops also stand idle. This creates a rather bleak and desolate scene, especially when viewed in sub-zero temperatures and with a biting east wind! Esk Valley co-workers also feel very weary, exhausted and somewhat shell-shocked after seven long years of controversy, conflict and negotiation with CVT. There is a clear need for healing, recuperation, even actual therapy, in order to regain strength. However, despite this,

there is a newly-awakened attitude and atmosphere of positivity and forward thinking which can be felt like a fresh shoot of new life springing up from a barren, wintry landscape. New perceptions begin to arise; new connections, relationships, partnerships and cultural, social and economic enterprises begin to be possible which could not have happened without first going ‘through the eye of the needle’. Camphill Foundation has already given a small measure of support to Esk Valley Community to assist with website development and the purchasing of a muchneeded people-carrier. The trustees will continue to follow progress with interest and concern and to provide appropriate support as far as possible. Just being there and being able to meet and talk together was already a positive and helpful experience for both groups. We enjoyed rounding off our visit with a quick stop to spend ‘a few bob’ at the vibrant local enterprise of Danby Health Shop.

Feeding the animals at Loch Arthur Community

opportunity to meet and discuss many current and relevant topics of mutual concern.

We were interested to hear of the emerging impulse among Alliance members to work towards the creation of some form of Camphill-style community setting in which adults with extra support needs could feel at home and thrive and develop through cultural, social and economic In addition to meeting with Esk Valley coopportunities, not least that of meaningful workers we also met with Julian Haxby, Sally and fulfilling work in social enterprises, Murray-Jones and Alain Catzeflis, three linking to and integrating with the wider representatives of the Alliance for Camphill community around. Where this might which has been active in communication, be and what form it might take are still research and campaigning on behalf of questions which form the substance of an Camphill residents and former residents and on-going research process where nothing their families, trying to uphold, maintain is assumed and nothing is fixed. “How do and communicate the essential Camphill we get from where we are to where we want values and principles in the wider care to be?” is the overarching theme and at framework. Although the Foundation is each stage of development the focus will not a campaigning organisation and has be on HOW things need to be formed and no executive function, it has already given worked through, not automatically relying some financial help to the Alliance for on previous assumptions and stereotypes web development. We appreciated the

of what Camphill means, while at the same time turning always to the inner essentials of Camphill as the guide. The Foundation trustees hope to follow this process with interest, encouragement and support. Contemplating these new beginnings, in which one senses something trying to ‘break through to the future’ out of the set mould of the past, is a reminder that Camphill Foundation UK & Ireland itself was born out of the need to break new ground and to move forward at a crucial turning point in Camphill’s biography. In early 1983 it had been recognised by many people that there was an urgent need for more places for adults in Camphill and thoughts had turned to finding a place where a second Scottish Camphill village could start, in addition to Newton Dee. A new body had been formed called the Michael’s Field Trust to help to bring this about, with a number of Camphill people from Scottish communities involved. On 19th March 1983 Dr. Thomas Weihs addressed a gathering of parents, Camphill

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NEWS High Praise Evening Express Report High praise for support and care staff at Aberdeen village in glowing report by inspectors. Newton Dee Camphill Community Campus opened in the 1960s at a site in Bieldside, Aberdeen. More than 80 adults with learning disabilities live there and many of them work in on-site enterprises such as a toy shop, a bakery and a metal workshop. Everything they make is sold either on site or in nearby shops, as well as online.

Making fresh bread in the Bakery at Loch Arthur Community

co-workers and other interested parties in Three Kings Hall, Ochil Tower. His voice was noticeably laboured and hoarse due to the illness from which he was to pass away just three months later. In his address he said, “I should like to say something about the children for whom and with whom we in the Camphill communities have worked for so many years. In much, they have been the teachers of their teachers, the therapists of their therapists. In their different onesidednesses, they have shown us the glory of the total human potential and they have led the way to new attempts at community living. They have given us the opportunity of helping others in a way that has helped us to develop our own integrity, maturity and fulfilment. They have been our support and our allies in all our tasks. The fantastic progress of modern science in many fields has not increased our happiness and sense of well-being nor our faith in the ultimate spirituality of the human being. It will be important for the future to create further communities based on the mutual recognition and help between (people across the whole spectrum of differences in development, learning, communication, intellectual ability etc.) as a contribution to the social rejuvenation of the wider community”. Dr. Weihs passed away in June 1983 and soon afterwards the Michael’s Field Trust was renamed The Thomas Weihs Trust in his memory. Its purpose was described as “the promotion, establishment and financing of new and existing projects within the Camphill Movement, including the collection of funds for the financial support of a specific project”. The initial group of trustees was Anke Weihs (although she did not actually attend a meeting until October 1985), Peter Roth, Henning Hansmann (in the Chair), Johannes Surkamp, Georg Schad, Finella Spens and Diana Potten (one of the Friends of Corbenic College), plus John Spens, the Camphill parent and solicitor who set up the trust and later developed its very full, detailed and all-embracing Memorandum. Others who became trustees soon after were Mike Hailey, Felicity Butcher, Michael Luxford and Ann Harris.

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The very first formal meeting of the Trust took place on 12th May 1984, in the unlikely setting of Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, at 5 Northumberland Road, the home of Diana Potten. The first motto of the Trust to appear under its letterhead was “Assisting the Camphill Movement”. The search for a new Scottish Camphill village had been in full spate meanwhile. Visits and enquiries were made concerning Laidneska Farm at Strathspey, Perthshire, near Ochil Tower; Edradynate Estate at Aberfeldy, Perthshire, very near Corbenic: the old Murthly Hospital near Perth; Kinell Estate at Killin, also Perthshire; Lands of Turnberry, Ayrshire (next to the famous golf course, on an abandoned RAF airfield with landing strip!); Craig Estate at Langholm, Dumfries; Stenhouse Estate at Tynron, Dumfries: and finally the Lotus Estate at Beeswing, also Dumfries and Galloway, which was purchased and founded as Loch Arthur Camphill Village Community. This was just the first of countless examples over the subsequent 33 year period when the Foundation has been involved in breaking new ground and helping innovative projects find their feet. It continues to this day, with the discussions at our last meeting about Esk Valley and the Alliance for Camphill and our recent responses to new needs at Corbenic and Simeon, Clanabogan, The Mount, Tiphereth and Cherry Orchards (as described in the last edition of Camphill Pages). All these initiatives, either great or small, are breaking through to the future in their own way, enhancing the quality of life and the opportunities for development of people in the various communities. At the meeting of The Thomas Weihs Trust in October 1985, the first one which Anke Weihs attended in person and just two years before she followed her beloved husband across the threshold of death, she suggested that the name be changed because “in future the name Weihs will not be the forceful word it was at the time of Thomas’ death, and the word by which the communities as a whole

are known is Camphill”. The name itself may be less widely known today but the spirit lives on as strongly as ever and the Camphill Foundation trustees will always do their utmost to carry and serve the impulse inspired by two such great pioneers. Peter Bateson Foundation Trustee since 2010 and Development Coordinator 2011-17 With special thanks to Georg Schad who recently presented his set of original papers and minutes to the Foundation. To make a donation or leave a legacy please go to www.camphillfoundation.net or contact simon@newtondee.org.uk

Monitors from the Care Inspectorate visited the village on February 19th and have now published their inspection report. They rated the centre “excellent” in care, support, management and leadership. That is the highest of six possible ratings – an accolade rarely handed out by the watchdog. “Everyone on the campus is thrilled with the inspectors’ rating and the feedback that they have provided,” said Jake Vollrath, a co-worker at Newton Dee, who lives there with his wife and two children. He added: “What sets us apart from other service providers is that many of our staff live on site and their enthusiasm for the campus is reflected in their dedication.” The campus has its own website – handmadeinnewtondee.co.uk – and all profits are reinvested in the village. “When the villagers know that someone has bought something that they made, they absolutely love it,” said Mr Vollrath. He added: “That gives the villagers a sense of contribution and ownership.” In the report, one person with learning disabilities told inspectors: “This is my home and I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else.” Another said: “Staff are really good here, and they are always around if I need someone to talk to.” Inspectors note that staff ensure relatives of residents are involved in decision making. The report added: “The service had in place a five-year service development plan which clearly identified developments planned for the coming year and on a longer term basis.”

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Reforming Social Care Branching Out The Impact of Ideology, regulation and marketisation on the quality of Life of People with an intellectual disability By Robin Jackson Ten years ago Dame Denise Platt, the outgoing chair of the Commission for Social Care Inspection, indicated that the values of social care might be similar to health but the underpinning policy assumptions were different. The argument that a merger of health and social care will be mutually advantageous is based on a mistaken belief that synergy inevitably confers advantages. In order to prevent a collapse of health and social care, this report advocates a number of major reforms: - Department of Social Care - Introduction of new funding streams - Social Care Research Council - Social Care Training Council - Social Care Inspectorate - Social Care Enterprise Agency - One-year compulsory national community service In the coming years, there is likely to be a declining role for centralised government; increasing pressure to equalise wealth

distribution; and a diminution in the role of the large urban conurbation. The impact of artificial intelligence and robotics in the next two decades will be profound and lead to significant changes in the employment market affecting industrial, commercial, clerical and service occupations. Because of these changes people will be forced to explore alternative patterns of living including, for example, the development of ecovillages in urban and rural settings which emphasise community and social cohesion, economic sustainability and ecological sensitivity.

By Mount Co Housing

The Mount Community at Wadhurst, East Sussex, is branching out in a big way and in a new direction to provide Cohousing for young adults, after 47 years as a successful specialist college. This is such a different mindset from college education. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning, living, and working side by side as adults and equals, open to greater engagement and integration in the wider community. To this end the two existing households of The White House and Soltane are to be joined by Pond House in a fantastic situation on the High Street in Wadhurst.

With the help of various generous donors, including Camphill Foundation, this house will be refurbished and become part of the extended Cohousing project. For further information see camphillfoundation.net and mountcamphill.org where you can also make a donation. Any extra help will be very welcome for this timely and innovative new venture.

The speed with which fundamental changes are taking place in our economy and society makes necessary the introduction of major reforms. The author of this report is not confident that any of the main political parties understand the seriousness of the situation facing social care or have the strategies to respond effectively to any of the changes identified in this report. Camphill Reaching Out: Our Social Enterprise | Spring/Summer 2018

NEWS Camphill Research Academy By Camphill America

The Camphill Academy is the higher education community of Camphill in North America, providing professional education and certification in Anthroposophic Curative Education and Social Therapy. Over the last decade, the specific trainings in North America have matured: starting in 2004, coursework has been externally recognized and eligible for college credit equivalency, and in 2013, the Camphill Academy was established as an independent organization. This year, the next step of maturation has begun with a impulse to expand the research activities of the Camphill Academy. The research activities of the Camphill Academy are threefold: first, to enhance research capacities within the Camphill Academy administrative, faculty, and student bodies; second, to facilitate the formalizing and distribution of existing, independent research within the Camphill movement; third, to develop and coordinate new research projects on a regional level out of an annual thematic focus; and fourth, to strengthen relationships with external academics, scholarly and professional organizations, and universities. As regards the first goal, enhancing research capacities throughout the Academy’s organization, three steps are underway. The Camphill Foundation has awarded the Camphill Academy a three-year grant to establish a Research Fellow position. The current Research Fellow, Libby Sanders, is a householder at Camphill Special School in southeastern Pennsylvania. The Research Fellow is the coordinator of research within the Academy and is chair of the Research Council. The Research Council, as the second step in enhancing the organization’s research capacities, playing both an advisory and networking role. Thirdly, drawing upon support of the Academy Collegium, program faculties, and the Research Council, the Academy will integrate preparation in research methodologies and ethics into the coursework of the Camphill Academy to prepare students to undertake formal research.

in order that it can find audiences outside North American Camphill communities. Such activity will increase the visibility of the Camphill movement in academia, support the work of Camphill as a “seed for social renewal,” and bring new insights into the Camphill movement for the aim of developing Camphill’s practices. Existing projects will be identified which could be formalized or expanded for publication, presentation, or serve as the basis for workshops. Further, the Research Fellow in conjunction with the Research Council will develop research proposals on questions emerging from individual communities and regional bodies which can serve as a resource for Academy students, regional or international groups, and external researchers interested in working with Camphill. To cultivate new, in-depth study in a particular area, an annual thematic focus will be developed and underlie a variety of research projects. The annual thematic focus will allow for research activities within the movement to unfold in a coordinated and substantial fashion. For 2017-2018, we will focus on vocation in community—a topic which emerged from the 2017 Camphill Research Symposium in Hudson, NY. Potential projects include a comparative study of alternative economic structures, including worker’s cooperatives, an educational study of recent US federal and state policy on

employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and a study on the current role and understandings of volunteerism and compensation in the Camphill movement. These projects, undertaken by various individuals and groups over the coming year, will be presented at the 2018 Camphill Research Symposium and eventually find other outlets for publication, presentation, or serve as the basis for continuing education workshops. The fourth aim of research within the Camphill Academy is to strengthen relationships with external academics, scholarly and professional organizations, and universities. The Research Council is an essential component of this task as it brings together scholars from various disciplines and international bodies to support the unfolding research capacities of the Academy. At present, the Research Council is chaired by Elizabeth Sanders as the Research Fellow and includes Pim Blomaard, Director of Research and Development for Raphael Foundation at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam; Shelley Burtt, Executive Director of the Camphill Foundation; Jan Goeschel, President of the Camphill Academy and part of the leadership of the International Curative Education and Social Therapy Council; Maria Lyons, founder of the Camphill Research Network and the author of Re-thinking Community Care: The Camphill Village Model; Robert McDermott, president emeritus of the California Institute

of Integral Studies (CIIS) and chair of the CIIS Philosophy and Religion Department; Dan McKanan, Emerson chair at Harvard Divinity School and Chair of of the Board of Directors for the International Communal Studies Association; and John Swinton, chair in Divinity and Religious Studies at the University of Aberdeen and founder of the Centre for the Study of Spirituality, Health and Disability (CSHAD). The Research Fellow, Research Council, and Camphill Association are also looking forward to building new relationships through the 2019 International Communal Studies Association conference which will be hosted by Camphill communities in New York state. We at the Camphill Academy are enthusiastic about the blossoming of our research capacities into the future, and we encourage interested individuals to reach out to us.

The second and third goals—formalizing and distributing existing, independent research and coordinating new research projects around an annual thematic focus— will makeup the bulk of the research activity of the Camphill Academy. Independent research is a long-standing and essential component of spiritual development and the evolution of community practice within the Camphill movement. In alignment with the overall aims of developing the research activities of the Camphill Academy, it is imperative that this wealth of independent research by supported in formal articulation Camphill Academy - Volunteer and Friend Camphill USA www.camphill.org.uk

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Monitors from the Care Inspectorate visited the Newton Dee on February 19 and have now published their inspection report. They rated the centre “excellent” in care, support, management and leadership. That is the highest of six possible ratings – an accolade rarely handed out by the watchdog.

We shall cover The 2 Day Camphill Association Festival in Newton Dee and follow the progress of several Camphill Initiatives as they mark important moments in their life’s notably Corbenic ‘s 40th Birthday.

Read the full report on page 17.

Vol 27: Autumn / Winter 2018

Sadly, we heard of the death of photographer Keith Alardice Hobbs (1947-2018) who took many special portraits of Camphill Adult Community Life just as we went to press and we shall publish a tribute and a set of pictures.

International Camphill Youth Conference Accommodation Accommodation will be basic! - Those who can please bring a tent along. The trickling of the stream and morning songs of the birds await you! From Thursday 26th until Sunday 29th - There is a shared indoor space July 2018, young Camphillers (long-term: available. This space is limited, so be life-sharing, volunteering & employed) of quick to request it! the age between 20-35 years will unite to - Please bring your camping mat and explore; bringing Camphill into the future. sleeping bag (for in- & outdoors) Those young at heart are invited too! - Those looking for more comfort see We are living in a world of constant changes. attachment for local B&Bs, one of them is in walking distance. Special discounts Every day, we have to adjust. This does apply if you state that you are a Camphill not only apply to us as individuals: the Clanabogan visitor (this applies to most Community we call our home is part of a B&B’s of the area) much wider community, the ever changing world. We, as individuals, need to find our voices and courage to lead our Communities Cost We ask for a small registration fee: through this ever changing world, into the future. To do so, we need to equip ourselves £30 to cover the basic costs. Food and non-alcoholic drinks will be - which is how the initiative for the youth provided. Nevertheless, contributions are conference was born: How can I carry the welcome! Share your Camphill products, Camphill flame into the future? such as homemade cheeses and bread. Those with food intolerance or specific Programme dietary please state clearly in your There will be talks, workshops, and group discussions around the following thoughts: application form! Dear Camphillers! We invite you all to our International Youth Conference at Camphill Community Clanabogan!

- How was the Camphill flame lit? - What brings us all together and makes us Camphill? - Where is Camphill at now? - How can we together carry the light into the future? - And what are my inner qualities to contribute to that? Prepare yourself for a week-end full of fun and inspiration! We will send you a full programme as soon as you have applied. Here is a glimpse of what to expect: - Thursday 26th AM arrival time. Official start is at 1pm, with a welcome snack, followed by warm-up sessions and supper. - Friday & Saturday are filled with talks, workshops and activities. - Sunday 29th we will finish with a gathering, ending at approximately 1pm.

Application 1. Scan the QR code on your smart phone. Application deadline: July 6th 2018. Applications work on a first-come first-served basis. The conference will host a maximum of 60 participants. 2. As soon as we receive your application, we will send you our bank details/PayPal info. 3. When we receive the registration fee from you, you’re booked in! If you have any questions, send us an email youth.conference@ camphillclanabogan.com, or contact us by phone 00 44 7720601305 We hope to see you soon! Your Youth Conference Team

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