Stayed and worked here for 2 weeks in 2018. Might all look a bit silly but I have so much respect for these people and have many incredible memories from my time at Tinkers Bubble... Pedro in the video was a nice bloke and your man Mike or Michael as I knew him was absolutely fascinating... He showed up at meal times and based on my skill set and hay fever I ended up doing a fair bit of kitchen work (including taking the leg of lamb from high in the rafters and cooking it all day). One time I will never forget, Michael took me for a brief walk and chat as if it were father to son... he showed me an innocuous timber frame by a tree and told me it can be used to lock a piece of wood into place to undertake accurate work. I don't even know if the old boy is still alive but I expect he always will be in my heart. Incredible skills and devotion from all the people I encountered there, way beyond those shown in this video. Long live the curious and glorious outsiders
@shellperry48403 жыл бұрын
TY for your lovely memory sharing!
@kpettit21443 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I am looking to achieve. I don’t want just ’off grid’ by myself , I prefer wilderness living with a community. This is beautifully done. Thank you for sharing.
@shellperry48403 жыл бұрын
@ K Petit Yes us too! Do you know others who want to do it?
@kpettit21443 жыл бұрын
@@shellperry4840 I believe there are others. Between wilderness, intentional communities and just friends co-homesteading together.
@gaiaslittlehelpers70992 жыл бұрын
If you and/or others are interested, I'm part of a group starting a new community similar to this and we're looking for more members kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpmmoZWMi7OHm6M
@thejupiter17444 жыл бұрын
I stayed at tinkers for about 6 weeks in 1996. Micheal was lovely then and even more lovely now. Peace to all.
@jacobstevens14889 жыл бұрын
Amazing short piece. Grew up about a mile up the hill from Tinkers Bubble. Currently writing a project proposal for my dissertation based on Low Impact Developments in a woodland setting, they were an inspiration in my question choice, and this documentary has bought me out of a slump and revitalised my enthusiasm for it.
@TheM8u9 жыл бұрын
Jacob Stevens Really appreciate that and glad it's helped! Thanks!
@shellperry48403 жыл бұрын
@Jacob Stevens... its something we would be REALLY interested in reading! (snosned@hotmail.com)
@Lottson989 жыл бұрын
Beautiful film showing beautiful people and a beautiful way of life
@futurecaredesign4 жыл бұрын
A lovely short documentary on some amazing people. Very discretely made and sensible. Thank you for sharing!
@ReflectionsofLife9 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful film, thank you for the inspiration. You really were able to capture the essence of Tinkers Bubble. Please continue to make more films like this.
@TheM8u9 жыл бұрын
Green Renaissance Thanks, glad it had that effect, exactly what we wanted!
@davidstuckey51087 жыл бұрын
I remember Tinkers Bubble from my childhood, almost 60 years ago, when my grandparents lived in Stoke. Grandad would befriend the travellers who used Tinkers Bubble as their seasonal stop-over. They used to go door to door offering to sharpen kitchen knives and garden tools and sell wild flowers. It was a simple life and a pleasant one.
@slamm-zb6lz4 жыл бұрын
im 27 and i hope to be living in a community just like this by the time im 30, you are all amzing people here at tinkers bubble :)
@FMGJBSAYSO3 жыл бұрын
I’m about to be 27 and hope for the same.
@gaiaslittlehelpers70992 жыл бұрын
If you're still planning on this, our community is looking for more members! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpmmoZWMi7OHm6M
@the-nomad Жыл бұрын
Did you?
@bri_van_wild64554 жыл бұрын
Fantastic film, what a wonderful way to live. I may even turn up one day for the rest of my life :)
@shamoodave7 жыл бұрын
A grand little film clip. A bunch of lucky and hardy earthlings living in a magical setting. Obviously working hard to enjoy the life they chose. Big thumbs up. If I was not disabled I would relish the same existence.
@catherinebanks73979 жыл бұрын
A really interesting and well put together documentary.
@TheHurricanemedia9 жыл бұрын
Really beautiful film Harvey. Those guys are great! As a filmmaker myself I wish I had found such a great story myself as a university project. Good work sir.
@TheHurricanemedia9 жыл бұрын
and the rest of the crew! good work all.
@TheM8u9 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We really appreciate the feedback.
@TheJpf793 жыл бұрын
I stopped by there in 2000, some of the best apple juice I have ever tasted, thank you for the jam sandwich!
@thejupiter17446 жыл бұрын
I was there for about 6 weeks in 1997. Punks n booze n dogs were visiting too so it was a bit chaotic but since then it’s got much tighter regarding stays though a quick visit with respect n bringing a gift (of course not asked for OR expected) is appreciated. Lovely people then and now.David was into electronics n Mike above was there. A woman called Louise was there with a couple of kids but she later left I was told. There was a yurt near the main tippie then. Will visit tinkers again before I die.
@mrsmd46165 жыл бұрын
Tell the guys to use a sharp spade with short handle to take bark off logs then use the draw knife to Finnish. Im envious of all of you. Much love x
@waynesaunders11515 жыл бұрын
That is my kind of living... How do you get there?
@waynesaunders11515 жыл бұрын
@Pete Jones thanks for that👍. I'd quite happily live like that, it's definitely my thing.
@grovepark79834 жыл бұрын
How to join?
@Mathin3D7 жыл бұрын
Question: Were these people free to build their homes, or did they have to get permission from some master? Is there a similar place in the US? Thx
@rootandbranchbranch62997 жыл бұрын
The ethos is one I support but unlike somewhere like Lammas, the living conditions look squalid. If low-impact is gonna gain support it needs to look hygienic and comfortable, not like living rough!
@MALKooTH5 жыл бұрын
Steam powered sawmill, awesome!
@JamieAndSassenach9 жыл бұрын
The sound is way to low, I could hardly hear the ppl, despite having video and computer on full volume! (And you never showed the woman who spoke second-last. Was she the same as the one in the beginning?)
@shamoodave7 жыл бұрын
Never mind...hey :)
@chetansharma71945 жыл бұрын
Amazing work guys. what music is being played in the background btw?
@jaliacorbeil9 жыл бұрын
You know, it would be REALLY nice if people would start making videos that have HIGH speaking volume. I have hearing trouble and even WITH my speakers at full volume, AND a GOOD pair of headphones on with THEIR volume all the way up, I STILL couldn't hear half of what these wonderful people were saying. Couldn't even finish watching this because I can't hear what's going on. With that being said, I envy these people. I hate living in this society.
@ReflectionsofLife9 жыл бұрын
Seraphyna-Diamond - I agree the sound was very low - such a pity, I could only hear it with headphones on.
@Mer0lk9 жыл бұрын
Seraphyna-Diamond Invest in some headphones if you can. Worked fine for me, although I noticed that I had the volume all the way up on everything - which is a problem obviously. Anyway, thanks for the video! I think the only thing I don't like about this community is that they use animals as slaves still, but hopefully that will change in time.
@HelenEk79 жыл бұрын
Seraphyna-Diamond How strange, I hear the sound perfectly well (laptop)..
@jaliacorbeil9 жыл бұрын
Helen E Do you have hearing problems like I do? I'm on a laptop too, btw..
@jaliacorbeil9 жыл бұрын
Nicolas Bur I guess you didn't bother to read what I wrote cuz I clearly stated that even WITH my speakers on full volume AND with a good pair of headphones on (their volume turned all the way up too) I could barely hear..
@surfer3019 жыл бұрын
went their 3 years ago
@jillpeer19453 жыл бұрын
`very interesting , worth talking about
@susanyates42332 жыл бұрын
What a shame the video is so dark.
@sadiejackson53204 жыл бұрын
I would love to visit this place ❤ can anyone visit?
@shelleysanders96664 жыл бұрын
I think they do workshops sometimes so one can visit them that way..
@garrymcginley79723 жыл бұрын
Have you been yet?
@smoothdemon29 жыл бұрын
the volume is really low :/
@shamoodave7 жыл бұрын
Turn your hearing aid on gas mark 7.
@claudio208578 жыл бұрын
Cool People, you've a positive point out there!! Be strong and keep on believe in your dreams............who knows we might meet each-other one day! Lightroom Tribe
@elizabethforsyth30542 жыл бұрын
Their apple juice is fab, simple life, rich in community, wise ones
@HelenEk79 жыл бұрын
It's a dream to live more simple, but for me this is too simple. Can't imagine living like that with children. I would have to raise the standard a little bit at least. :)
@kenzied4804 Жыл бұрын
OK don't get mad I'm not a scientist but I'm pretty sure I heard that burning wood for heat is worse for the environment than burning fossil fuels for heat so if (not a scientist so) that's true then maybe they should use some fossil fuels likr in this case. could be good
@alina244997 жыл бұрын
Are they vegan?
@Drdoombrain4 жыл бұрын
I just don't want to pay council tax.
@paulwood41423 жыл бұрын
Same. You dont really own a house in the uk you still effectivley pay rent to the council.
@joetowsey28984 жыл бұрын
5:12
@jacquelinewilliams97993 жыл бұрын
Your way of life is my dream,are you a plant based community?love and protection of animals is very important to me.✌️🌈🌍🌎🌏
@VenusBijou2 жыл бұрын
They are not plant based, but some people there are.
@peacehope73652 жыл бұрын
Yes, unfortunately they're not a totally vegan community. I used to live nearby, and visited them. I'm a vegan too, and couldn't live there in the community for that reason. Over the years, many individual members and visitors have been vegan, but the ethos isn't. They're still great people, living a wonderful low-impact life. But it'd have to be totally plant-based for me to settle permanently there...
@csinos014 жыл бұрын
What about health care and medical assistance in these ecovillages around europe?
@louw-h37543 жыл бұрын
this one is in the uk so they have the nhs but depending on what country their in the healthcare will differ although most european countries have some form of healthcare
@richardfussell59214 ай бұрын
without CO2 all life will be dead, trees create oxygen from CO2, ALL we have to do is plant more trees :-)
@benjackson70408 жыл бұрын
LEAVE THE BUBBLE NOW!
@AnonYmous-uw2qm4 жыл бұрын
um .. its a very blokey place.. feel sorry for the women... it seems a bit male dominated
@rogerfrancis652 жыл бұрын
Not many women really want to put up with The hardships, it gets really wet and cold if you're not totally organized.
@Sungoddess_crystal_healer9 жыл бұрын
interesting concept of wanting to live with no fossil fuels...Obviously no one is perfect and from this short 10min film it's hard to gather everything these people are doing. The things I see that I wouln't want to do in my community if I had something similar is the houses look like they need alot of work. Why not build something like an earthship? that might sustain you for longer....Also making ones own products is important from bowls to clothes...Not to be judgemental but just noticing that these people arent wearing home made clothes...Anyway it's a start. I think it could be done in a more organized clean way.
@shamoodave7 жыл бұрын
You are right, no one is perfect. These folk are mighty closer than many others though :) I suspect the residents could find the time to design and make their own clothes but are simply to busy preparing food, maintaining their home, communicating, keeping warm and enjoying life. :)