Think Local Festival - Jul 19th & 20th 2023

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Béile agus Féile

The Think Local Feast & Festival brings together communities from Ireland and across the world.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of community revival at the captivating Think Local Festival. Discover the rich heritage of ancient Ireland while enjoying live music, captivating poetry, and engaging children's entertainment. Explore thought-provoking discussions at the Think Local Summer School, join dynamic town hall sessions, and experience an exclusive screening of a groundbreaking short film. Indulge in the local food market, connect with fellow attendees, and relax in the serene ambiance of a picturesque rural backdrop. Join us for a memorable journey celebrating tradition and embracing the future of Rural Ireland.

THINK LOCAL PROGRAMME DATES & OVERVIEW

DAY 1 - FEAST / Béile - Wednesday 19th July 
7pm - 11pm
Enjoy a fantastic ‘feast’ or 'béile' comprising locally grown and sourced produce. Meet the growers and farmers behind the produce. Enjoy wonderful entertainment and conversations. 

DAY 2 - FESTIVAL / Féile - Thursday 20th July - A Great Family Day Out!
Doors 9.00am 

Programme 9:30 am - 7pm

DETAILS

DAY 1 - FEAST - Wednesday 19th July 
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On the evening of July 19th, come and be a part of a unique and exclusive evening celebrating the best of local fresh produce, high-quality cooking, wine and after-dinner speeches and entertainment. Appreciate delicious cuisine and get an insight into genuinely sustainable food practices; those that preserve the environment, promote the highest level of animal welfare and enable farmers to maintain a profitable business. The mouth-watering menu prepared by our chefs will include ingredients such as organic Irish raised Wagyu beef, slow cooked pulled pork and other locally grown organic ingredients.  Following dinner, enjoy conversations with other guests with background music provided by fabulous local musicians.

Note: Béile/Feast is 18+ Only

DAY 2 - FESTIVAL - Thursday 20th July (ALL DAY)  - A Great Family Day Out! (9am to 7pm)

With plenty of activities for children, this open air festival is a great family day out. Meet local farmers and suppliers. Find out how to source your meat directly from a farm. Savor the flavours that rural Ireland has to offer with delicious food and locally sourced ingredients. Take part in hands-on workshops and demonstrations, from cooking and baking to gardening and circus routines. Immerse yourself and your family in the rich cultural heritage of Ireland, with live music, dance performances, and storytelling. Attend the Think Local Summer School and Think Local Sessions and engage with the important topics shaping the future of rural Ireland. 

Please note program may be subject to change. 

THINK LOCAL SESSIONS / TOWN HALLS DISCUSSIONS

Session 1: 10:00 - 11:30 - HOMESCHOOLING: There is no 'one size fits all'. A lively discussion around education and options for parents who wish to take more responsibility for their children's learning and development.  

Session 2: 11:30 - 13:00 - HEALTH & WATER with Harry Rhodes. Inventor Harry shows how structured water is extremely beneficial for health. Using live blood analysis Harry will demonstrate within minutes the impact of structured water on blood health.

Session 3: 14:30 - 15:30 - DUTCH FARMERS: European premier of Nitrogen 2000 and Q&A with director James Patrick. In this ground breaking short documentary the full story of what is happening to the Dutch farmers in 2022/2023 is told. Watch trailer here.

Session 4: 15:30 - 16:30 - FARMING for the FUTURE. Organic & regenerative farming practices. Business models to help Irish farmers be truly financially & environmentally sustainable. Meet the farmers who are working the solutions!

Session 5: 16:30 - 17:30 - MONEY & WEALTH. Solutions for value exchange as we move into an ever increasingly digital financial world. Meet the people behind PayLocal - a new way for local communities and businesses to keep circulating and creating wealth.

FESTIVAL / MARQUEES & SURROUND 

• Farmers' market with fresh produce, baked goods and artisanal food products.
• Workshops on farming, gardening, and sustainability.
• Regenerative Agricultural exhibits and demonstrations.
• Live music, drumming circles and entertainment for all ages.
• Children's activities, including face painting, games, and crafts.
• Local craftsmen selling handmade crafts and goods.
• Organic burgers, organic sausages and indian food. 
  

THINK LOCAL SUMMER SCHOOL / SEMINARS & PANEL DISCUSSION 

Opening: 9am 

09:30 - 10:15 - Plenary / Welcome - Dr Mattias Desmet and Sandi Adams 
10:30 - 12:30 - Civilization at a Crossroads - Choosing the Path of Truth.
13:00 - 15:00 - UN/WEF Agenda 2030 - Food and the Future of Farming
15:00 - 17:00 - Health is Wealth
17:00 - 19:00 - Music, Bar, Entertainment and Book Signings

Note: Running Order is subject to change and will be locked Wednesday 19th July.

Ireland is living through transformational times. We can all feel the winds of change. What isn't quite as obvious, is the explanation for this change. What is its origin? This dearth of understanding is disempowering and fundamentally challenging to society and to democracy. It deprives us of the necessary tools needed in order to debate topics that increasingly affect all aspects of our lives. Compounding this difficulty is a dangerous anti-intellectual phenomenon whereby those who wish to protest, let alone debate the issues, are often 'canceled'. Consequently, many choose not to debate the issues at all, and instead choose silence. However, the less debate, the less understanding there can be. 
These seminars discuss how silence is the adversary of truth and how the concept of 'truth speech' can provide the foundation for a future founded on abundance rather than scarcity. Our incredible panelists will provide deep insights into many areas of current social controversy and in a format that we hope will empower those in our audience who have not joined the conversation yet, to do just that.

This year's THINK LOCAL SUMMER SCHOOL speakers include well known thought-leaders including writers, film directors, academics and entrepreneurs drawn from the worlds of Psychology, Philosophy, Agriculture, Environmentalism, Research and Culture.  

PANEL DISCUSSIONS

PANEL 1 - "Civilization at a Crossroads - Choosing the Path of Truth."
This panel will discuss the role of truth and specifically 'truth speech' in navigating a way forward for humanity in transformational times. 

Truth, the bedrock of democracy, guides decisions, instills trust, and empowers citizens. Yet, if truth eludes us, and we fail to grasp the nature of our shifting world, our influence and relevance dwindles. Today, a censorship behemoth emerges, forged by Corporations, NGOs, and State regulators. Restricting expression and movement, it marches us towards technocracy. Where will this path lead society? What's the endgame of its architects? Is there an alternative path we can take?

Dr. Mattias Desmet, Professor of Psychology and Author 
Dr. Peter McCullough (remote), Leading U.S. Physician 
Professor Gerard Casey
Sarah Hardiman, Free Speech Ireland 
Feargus O’Connor Greenwood, Writer

PANEL 2 - "UN/WEF Agenda 2030 - Food and The Future of Farming" 
In this panel, we delve into an analysis of how WEF/UN Agenda2030 impacts rural and urban communities, with a particular focus on the Food and Farming sector. Moreover, we shed light on the experiences of Dutch Farmers, highlighting their shared challenges and providing distinctive perspectives.

The WEF/UN Agenda 2030, Yogyakarta Principles, and Strategic Development Goals (SDGs) form an extensive interconnected policy framework that governments worldwide are actively implementing, mostly without public awareness. These policies, advocated by institutions like the UN, WEF, EU, purportedly aim to guide nations towards a more just, sustainable, and prosperous future. While climate change takes centre stage, these programs impact all aspects of our lives including Education, Travel, Health, Culture and Free Speech. However, as their implementation begins to touch ordinary people through the restriction of basic freedoms, more individuals and communities are becoming aware and are questioning the assumptions underlying these policies and the motives of their promoters. The Food and Farming sector is in sharp focus today because it faces existential challenges that could have widespread societal impact. 

Sandi Adams, Researcher & Activist
James Patrick, Film Director 
Brendan Guinan, Farmer
George O'Malley, Farmer
Mark Hurst, Farmer

PANEL 3 - "Your Health is Your Wealth - Community Based Health Care"
Where to next for healthcare? How can the trust deficit between patients and health providers be repaired? Explore the power and potential of decentralized community-based healthcare. Hear about how we can foster a stronger, healthier society by thinking differently about medicine. 

Dr Pat Morrissey, GP Adare
Dr Gerry Waters, GP 
Francesca Havens, World Council for Health
Harry Rhodes, Inventor 
Mark Attwood, Healing Centre Owner

The Think Local Feast & Festival builds on the success of a hugely successful conference held in February and brings together communities from across Ireland and the World. 

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact us on admin(@)thinklocal.ie 

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CALL FOR SPEAKERS and SPONSORS: If you would like to speak at the conference or be one of our sponsors please contact ronan@(at)thinklocal.ie

Note: This is a human-only event. (Much as we love animals we can't accommodate PETS!)

This event is run in the spirit of an open mind and the free exchange of ideas. We encourage attendees to speak your mind and to voice your opinion on the important issues affecting communities today.