Wilderness Survival Skills runs a selection of courses packed with information and practical experience gathered together from an array of different sources and personal backgrounds.

www.wilderness-survival.co.uk

Smallholding and Self-sufficiency for the 21st century

http://www.acountrylife.com/

Badger Ales are the perfect accompaniment to – and ingredient in – everything from traditional English fayre to European dishes to the hot and spicy flavours of India and the Far East.

http://www.badgerales.com

Following the publicity and vulnerability of cows during the BSE and Foot and Mouth crises, Alex became interested in these creatures as a subject matter for drawings and paintings. Initially Alex studied the inhabitants of Petersham Meadows and then further afield to the local countryside and agricultural shows. These studies have developed into bold, oil drawings and paintings onto canvas, capturing the essence of the cows' 'personalities'. With a diverse creative experience including a degree in textile design, an MA in Sequential Illustration and lecturing in Art and Design, her work provides an eclectic mix of processes, colour and composition.

http://www.alexandrawoods.com/

The finest organic products on-line, natural skin care, toiletries, cosmetics, eczema remedies; pregnancy and baby, real and ecofriendly nappies, clothing; mattresses, paints, herbs and spices, wine and beer, gift ideas. Ethical, organic shopping made easy and safe.

http://www.buyorganics.co.uk

By Rosie is a small company primarily designing and making handbags and accessories, but also a variety of commissions as well. By Rosie has created items from organic cotton and hemp for the new River Cottage HQ. The company is owned and run by Rosie Wiscombe from her studio near Axminster, Devon.

http://www.byrosie.co.uk/

You have discovered a special place in the South West of England. Spectacular golden cliffs line the Jurassic coast, an area with a World Heritage designation. Whether you want to relax and unwind or make the most of the great outdoors, Dorset's Golden Coast has what you need.

http://www.dorsetsgoldencoast.co.uk/

A great website produced by Tracey Smith that focuses on downshifting to France.

http://www.FrenchEntree.com/fe-downshifting

The ethical approach to consumption

http://www.downsizer.net/

The East Devon AONB is a diverse and vibrant landscape, characterised by wooded ridges, heathland, fertile river valleys and the spectacular JurassicCoast. River Cottage HQ is situated in the heart of the AxeValley.

http://www.eastdevonaonb.org.uk

Nether Cerne Farm, Godmanstone, Dorchester DT2 7AJ
Tel: 01300 341750

Eleanor runs her own Herbal Medicine Practice, and works for the Iracambi Medicinal Plants Project in Brazil, promoting the sustainable development of indigenous rainforest medicines.

http://www.iracambi.com

An inspirational site suggesting ways in which communities can change how they live and work in order to protect the environment.

http://www.envolve.co.uk/

Farmingbooksandvideos.com offers a wide range of publications for the farmer, smallholder and country dweller.

http://www.farmingbooksandvideos.com

The Flete Estate nestles alongside the Erme Estuary, a designated SSI on the South Devon coast. The organic home farm of 1000 acres produces superb beef and lamb and Flete is committed to preserving a rural balance that is both environmentally sensitive and commercially viable. This beautiful estate an be enjoyed by staying in one of the seven, secluded self-catering 4 star cottages.

http://www.flete.co.uk/

A guide to the best eating in Devon and Cornwall.

http://www.food-mag.co.uk/

Promoting 'Green' Companies and Brands - a growing resource for ethically and environmently conscious shopper that cares about what they eat and what they buy!

http://www.guidemegreen.com

On this website you will find advice and information on how you can serve healthy, nutritious, tasty food to the children in your school. We can provide you with information on training courses for school catering staff in both nutrition and food safety.

http://www.healthyeatinginschools.co.uk/

Hunthay Farm has seen many changes in the past 5 years moving away from dairy farming and converting the farm buildings into high specification workshops. We provide storage for private customers as well as commercial, for more details please visit our website.

www.hunthay.co.uk

Nature and field sports photography.

http://www.jakeeastham.co.uk/

Malcolm Seal has been working with willow since 1988 and produces baskets that are both functional and beautiful. His work is inspired by the British agricultural tradition as well as elements from other European styles.

http://www.malcolmseal.co.uk

The best, friendliest and most helpful smallholder group in the North of England if not the whole country.

http://www.smallholder.org.uk

Organic Furniture makes uniquely attractive designs from the natural forms of Sussex oak. All pieces are made to order using traditional craft methods. James from Organic Furniture has kindly built us the up high hen house and attractive wooden wind breaks for the River Cottage garden.

http://www.organicfurniture.co.uk/

The organic directory for organic people

http://www.organiclinker.com/index.cfm

Architects for the new River Cottage HQ. Satellite have been involved with River Cottage from the outset, they have a brief to design a sustainable rural courses centre which embodies an innovative approach to low energy, low environmental impact buildings. For over ten years Satellite have developed a reputation for high standard contemporary architecture and design.

http://www.satellitearchitects.co.uk

Self sufficient 'ish'.com - The urban guide to almost self sufficiency. We have links to over 150 of our self sufficiency articles, which include tips, recipes, home brew recipes or articles including nutritional and organic growing advice for herbs and vegetables.

http://www.selfsufficientish.com/

The Countryman magazine covers all issues relating to the British countryside.

http://www.thecountryman.co.uk

This guide covers all areas of holidaying in England and is designed so you can search easily using multiple criteria. Many of the cottage breaks in Dorset include local and organic suppliers.

http://www.englishholidayguide.com/

The Green Providers Directory has links to hundreds of organic, green goods and services including renewable energy suppliers, fair trade clothing, gifts and gadgets. We are a not-for-profit partnership and also provide news, updates and blogs on the environment, recycling, energy efficiency and climate change.

http://www.search-for-me.co.uk/

There's no shortage of people and organisations telling us just how badly we're screwing up our planet. Listen to them all and you'd wonder whether it's worth getting out of bed in the morning. But The Web of Hope offers the best possible approach to the myriad ecological crises of the age. It celebrates solutions, wherever it finds them on the planet and offers them as guidance and inspiration to others struggling with similar challenges. It's a generous and ingenious approach and if it gets the support it deserves it could be really amazing.

http://www.thewebofhope.com

This site is jam packed with recipe ideas which integrate your basic ingredients allowing you to build exciting weekly menus. It will save you time, money and ultimately allow you to decide what you eat and when.

http://www.thedisabledchef.com/

As featured in Programme 9 of Beyond River Cottage, Tim made Hugh's 'Chicken Brick'. Tim is happy to show visitors around his Bettiscombe studio, but please make contact first for an appointment.

Telephone:+44 (0)1308 868171
Email:tj.hurn@tiscali.co.uk

We believe that a smallholding can be more than just an expensive hobby. We have enjoyed this way of life since our early twenties, including several years living on an offshore island where we came as near to total self sufficiency as is possible in this day and age.We now offer down to earth advice for the smallholder or self supporter, together with practical “hands on” short courses, and are regular contributors to the popular magazine “Country Smallholding”.

www.viableselfsufficiency.co.uk

Situated in the beautiful Dorset countryside not far from the famous Jurassic Coast, the farm land sits on the end of a sand belt, which runs from Somerset to the sea. Consequently the free draining soil is perfect for growing vegetables, salads and soft fruit.

http://www.washingpool.co.uk/

Quality countryside and coastal Bed and Breakfast accommodation in West Dorset near the Jurassic Coast.

http://www.dorsetfarmhouseholidays.co.uk/

Hugh says "Westons Organic is one of the most quaffable ciders I've ever tasted. It has a great balance of fruit, acidity and alcohol and a clean apply aftertaste that just makes you want to open another bottle. Which I usually do."

http://www.westons-cider.co.uk/

Learn about edible and medicinal wild vegetables, herbs, greens, fruits, berries, nuts, seeds, and mushrooms with NYC's favorite naturalist, "Wildman" Steve Brill. Find out about his public Wild Food and Ecology tours in local parks, and the work he does with kids.

http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com

A nature based educational company specialising in teaching people from all walks of life subjects as diverse as plant use and identification, tracking and outdoor living skills.

http://www.woodcraftschool.co.uk/

The art of survival. Woodsmoke provide arange of courses that run in the Lake District National Park.

http://www.woodsmoke.uk.com

This is the website associated with the magazine which is the region's oldest county magazine.

http://www.suffolknorfolklife.com/