LOA ALL THE WAY

Hi All,
Today has been a day of synchronisities like I have never seen before.


I was busily searching through Google for a recipe for Sourdough starter, when for some reason I felt the need to type West Lexham in.


Before I knew it I was on the phone to Edmund Coleville, the enigmatic front man for this amazing organisation.


I wanted to know whether or not there was a Permaculture design course running, and ended up being invited over to talk in more depth about a course that is running this week.


So I cleared my schedule for the rest of the week and drove over to West Lexham, just outside of Swaffham.


Driving out of Swaffham towards Fakenham there is only a small sign pointing towards West Lexham. So I hung a right and headed through the leafy green lanes towards the village.


Passing the solitary phone box I rounded several corners, with the last one revealing a large brick wall with a huge carriage archway set in the middle. To the left was a small sign bearing the distinctive cloud emblem of Westlexham.org.


Parking up I could not see a soul, so set off on foot to see what was afoot.


Walking down through a complex of old farm buildings I came across a rustic outdoor kitchen with a huge cob oven smack bang in the middle. Now I knew that I had found the right place.


I approached to hard working women elbow deep in washing up, and asked them if Edmund was about.
A brief phone call and Edmund arrived, brushing his hair out of his face furiously, as if it was just one more job that he didn't need.


Edmund then briefed me on what West Lexham is all about and took me on a whistle stop tour of the developing site, including a piggery that would eventually put a decent hostel to shame.


After a cup of tea and a chat it was decided that I would help deliver the course that is running this week. 
In exchange for helping to host those arriving to take part, I have been awarded a free place and accommodation!  
This course is a stepping stone to many more like it that are held each week at West Lexham.


I will post more after I finish the course as it promises to be a great weekend. Especially as I get to live in a bell tent for three nights.


Tomorrow I am providing a pizza lunch for a group of seniors at The Surge in Watton. After which I will be taking my final session with my friends at Great Hockham Primary School.


Well that's it for today. See you soon and,
keep cobbing


Ps, have a look at West Lexham. www.westlexham.org