Permaculture Association Gathering 2026

Saturday 24 October 2026 | Bridge 5 Mill, Manchester | Arrivals from 10.30am · 11am–5.30pm

Come and spend a day in Manchester with the Permaculture Association community, learning, sharing, meeting other people and helping shape what comes next for the organisation. This year's gathering will be a particularly important one as we'll be launching our new strategy for the years ahead. We'll explore what it means for our work and our wider network, and create plenty of opportunities for you to contribute your ideas and experience.

A day of learning, connection and conversation

We'll begin with a welcome and opening session, followed by hosted networking sessions and plenty of informal time to meet others and share what you're working on.

After lunch, choose from four workshops, including a session exploring Youth in Permaculture and a special contribution from the Kindling Trust, who will share their work developing a new farm and community food system.

We'll also come together for an interactive plenary to reflect on the day and explore some of the opportunities ahead.

There's no expectation to arrive with anything prepared, but you're very welcome to bring information about your own groups, projects, designs or other work to share with others.

Whether you're a long-standing member, a newer member or simply interested in finding out more about permaculture, we'd love you to join us.

Food and refreshments

A simple lunch is included in your ticket. Please let us know about any dietary requirements when you book.

Tea, coffee, herbal drinks and cakes will also be available throughout the day on a pay-as-you-feel/donation basis.

Stay on for the evening

If you'd like to continue the conversation after the gathering, we'll suggest a local pub or restaurant where people can meet informally after the event.

Getting there and staying over

Bridge 5 Mill
22A Beswick St
Manchester
M4 7HR

We aren't able to provide accommodation, but Manchester has a wide range of options, from hostels and YHA accommodation to hotels and Airbnb.

About Bridge 5 Mill

We've chosen to return to Bridge 5 Mill because it fits so well with our own values and practices.

Bridge 5 Mill is Manchester's sustainable centre for social change, providing affordable workspaces and facilitating community events for a network of changemakers. Alongside sister organisations Kindling Trust and Veg Box People, it supports practical responses to environmental and social challenges.

Tickets

Ticket prices include lunch.

Ticket Price:

Pay it Forward - £75
Standard - £55
Concession -£35

Member Pay it Forward - £60
Member Standard - £45
Member Concession - £30

The Pay it Forward tickets help make the event more accessible to others in our community.

Bursaries are also available for people from marginalised backgrounds. If cost is a barrier to attending, please contact us to discuss what's possible.

Please tell us about your dietary requirements. When booking, you'll be asked to select one of the following:

Vegetarian

Vegan

Other dietary requirements

If you select "Other", please provide details so we can make sure we can cater for you.