Events list 2018
bushcraft- fire ceremonies- storytelling- meditation- poetry- eco-awareness
Wednesday 11th April- Our monthly Meditation Group- An In-depth meditation course on the flora, history, poems, and folklore of this sacred land. Each month we begin with a short talk covering diverse aspects of the ancient Celts and Druids, ranging from Celtic history, true Celtic art and Celtic use of woad. This is followed by a deep meditation on a native tree to deepen our understanding and connection with the natural world.
Cost: £5 Book HERE
Thursday 12th April- Our School holidays Family Wilderness Club - Each day will be packed with exciting projects to give each child a wilderness experience for the season. More details and booking at: The Sustainability Centre
Sunday 22nd April- Our Fire Ceremonies have become extremely popular creating a community of like-minded people who wish to connect deeply with Nature. Learn about Herbs, Foraging, Fire-lighting, Trees, Animals and Plants in one sacred ceremony bringing together all these elements, connecting us to land, sky, water and fire.
Pre-booking essential. Book HERE
Saturday 5th May- Beltaine Celebration at Butser Ancient Farm- A fantastic event of live bands, Celtic, Roman and Anglo-saxon re-enactors culminating with the burning of a huge wicker man. I will be Storytelling in the Great Roundhouse for this event- not to be missed. Book at: Butser Ancient Farm
Sunday 13th May- Southdowns Green Fair- This exciting event is packed with activities for all the family whatever the weather from Bushcraft and eco-activities to live bands and nutritious food. I will be making ancient herbal remedies- can't wait!! More details HERE
Tuesday 15th May- Story, poetry and Meditation Evening- Listen to traditional stories and poems around the glowing embers of a primitive fire and learn the folklore of the trees and plants. The stories will be followed with deep meditation, hazel nut bread and a hot herbal forest tea. Book HERE
Saturday 19th May- Wordstock at Brighton Open Market. Brighton Storytellers Abbie Simmonds, Jonathon Huet, Joshua Crisp and Fleur Shorthouse will regale you with stories from distant lands and uncover the myth and magic on your doorstep.
Saturday 26th May-Sunday 27th May- Overnight Bushcraft Course - Spend a day and a night in the woods at our idyllic site in the Hampshire South Downs, learning how to light a fire, build a shelter and forage for wild food. Cook dinner on an open fire and sleep out in the woods overnight. Learn survivals skills, campcraft and campfire cooking. This course will not only teach you those important survival skills which help build confidence and self-reliance in living outdoors but will connect those skills to the traditions of Woodsmanship in this country. Campfire cooked dinner and breakfast, plus refreshments are included.
Book Here
Monday 28th May- Story, poetry and Meditation Evening- Listen to traditional stories and poems around the glowing embers of a primitive fire and learn the folklore of the trees and plants. The stories will be followed with deep meditation, hazel nut bread and a hot herbal forest tea. Book HERE
Sunday 10th June- Our Fire Ceremonies have become extremely popular creating a community of like-minded people who wish to connect deeply with Nature. Learn about Herbs, Foraging, Fire-lighting, Trees, Animals and Plants in one sacred ceremony bringing together all these elements, connecting us to land, sky, water and fire.
Pre-booking essential. Book HERE
Friday 15th June- Sunday 17th June- Celtic Fire Retreat- An opportunity to spend a weekend in a Sussex wood learning traditional crafts, living outdoors and connecting deeply with the spiritual traditions of the land. Each day will consist of a morning and evening fire ceremony bringing together storytelling, Celtic folklore , herbs and fire-lighting followed by a deep meditation session. During the day you will learn to weave baskets, identify and harvest wild foods and cook over an open fire.
This unique course will give you an experience of stepping out of a modern life to learn, connect and be inspired by nature's beauty. BOOK HERE.
Cost: £5 Book HERE
Thursday 12th April- Our School holidays Family Wilderness Club - Each day will be packed with exciting projects to give each child a wilderness experience for the season. More details and booking at: The Sustainability Centre
Sunday 22nd April- Our Fire Ceremonies have become extremely popular creating a community of like-minded people who wish to connect deeply with Nature. Learn about Herbs, Foraging, Fire-lighting, Trees, Animals and Plants in one sacred ceremony bringing together all these elements, connecting us to land, sky, water and fire.
Pre-booking essential. Book HERE
Saturday 5th May- Beltaine Celebration at Butser Ancient Farm- A fantastic event of live bands, Celtic, Roman and Anglo-saxon re-enactors culminating with the burning of a huge wicker man. I will be Storytelling in the Great Roundhouse for this event- not to be missed. Book at: Butser Ancient Farm
Sunday 13th May- Southdowns Green Fair- This exciting event is packed with activities for all the family whatever the weather from Bushcraft and eco-activities to live bands and nutritious food. I will be making ancient herbal remedies- can't wait!! More details HERE
Tuesday 15th May- Story, poetry and Meditation Evening- Listen to traditional stories and poems around the glowing embers of a primitive fire and learn the folklore of the trees and plants. The stories will be followed with deep meditation, hazel nut bread and a hot herbal forest tea. Book HERE
Saturday 19th May- Wordstock at Brighton Open Market. Brighton Storytellers Abbie Simmonds, Jonathon Huet, Joshua Crisp and Fleur Shorthouse will regale you with stories from distant lands and uncover the myth and magic on your doorstep.
Saturday 26th May-Sunday 27th May- Overnight Bushcraft Course - Spend a day and a night in the woods at our idyllic site in the Hampshire South Downs, learning how to light a fire, build a shelter and forage for wild food. Cook dinner on an open fire and sleep out in the woods overnight. Learn survivals skills, campcraft and campfire cooking. This course will not only teach you those important survival skills which help build confidence and self-reliance in living outdoors but will connect those skills to the traditions of Woodsmanship in this country. Campfire cooked dinner and breakfast, plus refreshments are included.
Book Here
Monday 28th May- Story, poetry and Meditation Evening- Listen to traditional stories and poems around the glowing embers of a primitive fire and learn the folklore of the trees and plants. The stories will be followed with deep meditation, hazel nut bread and a hot herbal forest tea. Book HERE
Sunday 10th June- Our Fire Ceremonies have become extremely popular creating a community of like-minded people who wish to connect deeply with Nature. Learn about Herbs, Foraging, Fire-lighting, Trees, Animals and Plants in one sacred ceremony bringing together all these elements, connecting us to land, sky, water and fire.
Pre-booking essential. Book HERE
Friday 15th June- Sunday 17th June- Celtic Fire Retreat- An opportunity to spend a weekend in a Sussex wood learning traditional crafts, living outdoors and connecting deeply with the spiritual traditions of the land. Each day will consist of a morning and evening fire ceremony bringing together storytelling, Celtic folklore , herbs and fire-lighting followed by a deep meditation session. During the day you will learn to weave baskets, identify and harvest wild foods and cook over an open fire.
This unique course will give you an experience of stepping out of a modern life to learn, connect and be inspired by nature's beauty. BOOK HERE.
