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

@shellperry4840

3 жыл бұрын

TY for your lovely memory sharing!

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.

@shellperry4840

3 жыл бұрын

@ K Petit Yes us too! Do you know others who want to do it?

@kpettit2144

3 жыл бұрын

@@shellperry4840 I believe there are others. Between wilderness, intentional communities and just friends co-homesteading together.

@gaiaslittlehelpers7099

2 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 kzread.info/dash/bejne/Ypx30sSPhrG6laQ.html

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.

@TheM8u

9 жыл бұрын

Jacob Stevens Really appreciate that and glad it's helped! Thanks!

@shellperry4840

3 жыл бұрын

@Jacob Stevens... its something we would be REALLY interested in reading! (snosned@hotmail.com)

I stayed at tinkers for about 6 weeks in 1996. Micheal was lovely then and even more lovely now. Peace to all.

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.

@TheM8u

9 жыл бұрын

Green Renaissance Thanks, glad it had that effect, exactly what we wanted!

A lovely short documentary on some amazing people. Very discretely made and sensible. Thank you for sharing!

Beautiful film showing beautiful people and a beautiful way of life

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.

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.

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 :)

@FMGJBSAYSO

3 жыл бұрын

I’m about to be 27 and hope for the same.

@gaiaslittlehelpers7099

2 жыл бұрын

If you're still planning on this, our community is looking for more members! kzread.info/dash/bejne/Ypx30sSPhrG6laQ.html

@the-nomad

Жыл бұрын

Did you?

A really interesting and well put together documentary.

Fantastic film, what a wonderful way to live. I may even turn up one day for the rest of my life :)

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.

I stopped by there in 2000, some of the best apple juice I have ever tasted, thank you for the jam sandwich!

That is my kind of living... How do you get there?

@waynesaunders1151

5 жыл бұрын

@Pete Jones thanks for that👍. I'd quite happily live like that, it's definitely my thing.

Amazing work guys. what music is being played in the background btw?

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.

@TheHurricanemedia

9 жыл бұрын

and the rest of the crew! good work all.

@TheM8u

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We really appreciate the feedback.

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

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

How to join?

Steam powered sawmill, awesome!

`very interesting , worth talking about

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?)

@shamoodave

7 жыл бұрын

Never mind...hey :)

went their 3 years ago

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

the volume is really low :/

@shamoodave

7 жыл бұрын

Turn your hearing aid on gas mark 7.

What a shame the video is so dark.

Their apple juice is fab, simple life, rich in community, wise ones

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.

@ReflectionsofLife

9 жыл бұрын

Seraphyna-Diamond - I agree the sound was very low - such a pity, I could only hear it with headphones on.

@Mer0lk

9 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.

@HelenEk7

9 жыл бұрын

Seraphyna-Diamond How strange, I hear the sound perfectly well (laptop)..

@jaliacorbeil

9 жыл бұрын

Helen E Do you have hearing problems like I do? I'm on a laptop too, btw..

@jaliacorbeil

9 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..

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!

I would love to visit this place ❤ can anyone visit?

@shelleysanders9666

4 жыл бұрын

I think they do workshops sometimes so one can visit them that way..

@garrymcginley7972

3 жыл бұрын

Have you been yet?

5:12

Are they vegan?

I just don't want to pay council tax.

@paulwood4142

3 жыл бұрын

Same. You dont really own a house in the uk you still effectivley pay rent to the council.

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

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. :)

What about health care and medical assistance in these ecovillages around europe?

@louw-h3754

3 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

LEAVE THE BUBBLE NOW!

Your way of life is my dream,are you a plant based community?love and protection of animals is very important to me.✌️🌈🌍🌎🌏

@VenusBijou

2 жыл бұрын

They are not plant based, but some people there are.

@peacehope7365

2 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...

without CO2 all life will be dead, trees create oxygen from CO2, ALL we have to do is plant more trees :-)

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.

@shamoodave

7 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. :)

um .. its a very blokey place.. feel sorry for the women... it seems a bit male dominated

@rogerfrancis65

2 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.