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span style="font-family:Calibri\, sans-serif\;">Lend a hand in community now that Autumn
is with us and see the difference we can make toge
ther. Tasks could be anything from apple picking t
o scrub clearance\, from re-covering chairs to pai
nting and decorating.<
/span>
< span style="line-height:115%\;">Ideal for active\, pr actical people who like to lend a hand and do some thing worthwhile.
\n \nSharing jobs round the ho use and grounds we all get a real sense of achieve ment and camaraderie. We will be working hard toge ther (up to 6 hours a day) but enjoying ourselves and building community too.
\n \nWe aim to vary the jobs to suit all abilities\, both indoors and outdoors. Reasonable levels of fitness and energy\ , however\, are recommended. There will be some ou tdoor jobs even if the weather is inclement\, but we will balance this with good\, hearty food and o f course the opportunity to sit and relax by the f ire.
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Fee Types< /p>\n \n
You are genuinely welcome to choos e whichever rate suits you
\n \n| Standard | \n£120 | \nwhat most people pay s o as to cover our costs | \nBasic | \n< strong>£ 90 | \nif you'r e struggling financially\, a student or trainee | \n \n
| Benefa ctor | \n£150< /td>\n | for better off people who 'pay it forward' for others | \nDeposit | \n£ 30 | \n \n
\n \n
Arrival + Departure Times
\n \n(Learn about Arrival+Departure)
\n \ n| Arrive bet ween | \n4.00 - 6.00 pm | \n
| Depart after | \n10.30 am | \n
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Space is available on this event! :-D \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lend a hand in community now that Autumn is with us and see the difference we c an make together. Tasks could be anything from app le picking to scrub clearance\, from re-covering c hairs to painting and decorating.\n \n \n \n Ideal for active\, practical people who like to lend a hand and do something worthwhile.\n \n \n \n Shari ng jobs round the house and grounds we all get a r eal sense of achievement and camaraderie. We will be working hard together (up to 6 hours a day) but enjoying ourselves and building community too.\n \n \n \n We aim to vary the jobs to suit all abili ties\, both indoors and outdoors. Reasonable level s of fitness and energy\, however\, are recommende d. There will be some outdoor jobs even if the wea ther is inclement\, but we will balance this with good\, hearty food and of course the opportunity t o sit and relax by the fire.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \n \n You are genuinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you\n \n \n \n (Lea rn more about our Pricing Policy & Bursaries)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Standard\n £120\n wh at most people pay so as to cover our costs\n \n \n \n Basic\n £ 90\n if you're stru ggling financially\, a student or trainee\n \n \ n \n Benefactor\n £150\n for better o ff people who 'pay it forward' for others\n \n \ n \n Deposit\n £ 30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrival + Departure Times\n \n \n \n ( Learn about Arrival+Departure)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrive between\n 4.00 - 6.00 pm\n \n \ n \n Depart after\n 10.30 am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:OWD Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261018T103000 LOCATION:Othona Community\, West Dorset\n Coast Road\n Burt on Bradstock\n DT6 4RN\n URL:https://www.othona.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2421 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2447_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Living Mindfully through Art and Nature X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Mindfulness is a f orm of meditation that enables you to live in the present moment. Nature offers us metaphors that we can use in our daily life. In the beautiful natur al surroundings at Othona there is endless opportu nity to pause and root ourselves in nature to brin g out our natural wild creativity.
\n \nNone of the activities require previ ous experience or skills\, but draw upon your inhe rent abilities to sense and enjoy the world about you.
\n \nMaterials and eq uipment will be provided\, but please feel free to bring anything of your own which helps to support your own creativity (for example: camera\, diary\ , sketch- or notebook). Please bring outdoor cloth ing so that whatever the weather\, you can make th e most of Othona&rsquo\;s beautiful location and w onderful grounds. Most important - please bring an open mind and a willingness to play\, with ideas and materials
\n \ n&ldquo\;What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?&rdquo\; M ary Oliver.
\n \n < p style="margin-bottom:11px\;">Sue Howse trained as a Psychotherapist and is an accredited Mindfulness teacher. \n \nAli Tebbs lives in Bridport and trained as an ar t teacher. She exhibits locally when opportunity a rises.
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Participant numbers restricted to 10. \; \;
Space is available on this event<
/span> A great week for families to enjoy the beauti
ful autumnal scenery around Othona. This is a chan
ce to meet up with friends old and new and join in
with seasonal activities such as pumpkin carving
and take time to relax watching films in front of
the fire. Arrivals Departures<
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p\; Adult Benefactor: \; \;
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bsp\; \; \;
Adult Cam
ping: \; \; \; \; \;
\; \; \; \; \; \; \;
\; £\;132 Arrival + Departure Times\n \n
\n \n \n \n
9.30 \;- 10.00 \n \n \n \n Depart after \n
4.00pm \n 
: from 4pm Monday - first meal
is dinner at 6.30pm: 11am FridayAdult Standard: \;
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nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; £\
;176
Adult Camping (Benefac
tor): \; \;
Student: \; \; \; \; \; \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; £\;17 6 pe r person
\n \nChild 0 &ndash\; 2 years old: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; < span style="font-size:12pt\;font-variant:normal\;w hite-space:pre-wrap\;"> Free< /p>\n \n
Child 3 &ndash\; 10 years old: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ;£\;40
\n \nChild 11 &ndash\; 18 years old: &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; £\; 100
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\n \n(Studen t rate will require proof either by showing a vali d Student Card or letter from your place of Educat ion.)
\n \nIf you are able to afford the Benefact or rate please consider paying as it \; helps to support the work of Othona and enables us to pr ovide bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to afford to come. \; If you are a UK Tax Payer\ , please advise on the form if you are happy for u s to claim Gift Aid. \; If you say yes\, we th en get a further 25% from the Government to help&n bsp\;
\n \nWe may be able to offer a bursary if n eeded. Please contact us to find out more.< /span>
\n \n*
(Find o
ut about our Benefactor Rate)
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A gentle thread
running through these four days&mdash\;of fireligh
t\, creativity\, and the elements&mdash\;shaping o
ur time together. The theme is inspired by a favou
rite shared fireside song:
\n Light strea
ming\, light streaming\,
\n Making my fire-ch
ild grow\, \;
\n Fire child dance\, fire
child sing
\n Fire child you&rsquo\;ll be min
e.
We will be joined by storytell er Corinne Harragin \;(https://www.corinneharragin.co.uk/< /a>) offering stories for all ages drawn from myth and folk tradition. There will be an all ages sto ry early in the day and an adult-only one in the e vening. \;
\n \nA recent review of Cori nne&rsquo\;s work- &lsquo\;"\;Cori nne took us deep into the realms of story\, rekind ling our imaginations\, stretching open our ears a nd touching our hearts. The tales she told were wi ld and tender\, fierce and outlandish\, and soulfu l without ever being sentimental&rsquo\;"\; Dr Michael Malay
\n \n
Daytimes we offer lantern making\, access to our c
raft studio and walks along the windswept beaches.
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\n Evenings will also include music r
ound the fire with Susie - with songs and tunes to
join in with\, and a candlelight evening on Satur
day.
We will gather for a small lanter n festival to conclude our time together as a grou p and to celebrate the turn of the seasons from Au tumn to Winter: think hot chocolate\, scarves\, cr ackling fires and warming stews!
\n \nCome on your own\, with friends\, or as a family\, and share in a simple rhythm of good company\, creativ ity and time by the sea.
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\n \nFee Types
\n \nYou are genuinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you
\n \n(Learn more about our Pricing Policy &\; Bursaries)
\n \n| St andard | \n£\;391 | \n\; what most people pay so as to cover our costs | \n
| Basic | \n£\;322 | \n\ ; if \;you'\;re struggling fin ancially\, or a student/trainee | \n
| Benefactor\n | £\;460 | \n\; for better off people who '\;p ay it forward'\; for others | \n
| Child 11-18\n | £\;201 | \n|
| Child 3-10 | \n£\;136 | \ n|
| Child 0-2 | \nFree | \n|
| Deposit\n | £\; \; 30\n |
Arrival + Departure Times
\n \n(Learn about Arrival+Departure)
\n \n| Arrive between | \n|
| Depart after | \n10.30 am | \n
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DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n We regret that this event is not now going ahead.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n A gentle thread r unning through these four days—of firelight\, crea tivity\, and the elements—shaping our time togethe r. The theme is inspired by a favourite shared fir eside song:\n \n Light streaming\, light streaming \,\n \n Making my fire-child grow\, \n \n Fire chi ld dance\, fire child sing\n \n Fire child you’ll be mine.\n \n \n \n We will be joined by storytell er Corinne Harragin (https://www.corinneharragin. co.uk/ (https://www.corinneharragin.co.uk/)) offer ing stories for all ages drawn from myth and folk tradition. There will be an all ages story early i n the day and an adult-only one in the evening. \n \n \n \n A recent review of Corinne’s work- ‘"Cor inne took us deep into the realms of story\, rekin dling our imaginations\, stretching open our ears and touching our hearts. The tales she told were w ild and tender\, fierce and outlandish\, and soulf ul without ever being sentimental’" Dr Michael Mal ay\n \n \n \n Daytimes we offer lantern making\, a ccess to our craft studio and walks along the wind swept beaches. \n \n Evenings will also include mu sic round the fire with Susie - with songs and tun es to join in with\, and a candlelight evening on Saturday.\n \n \n \n We will gather for a small la ntern festival to conclude our time together as a group and to celebrate the turn of the seasons fro m Autumn to Winter: think hot chocolate\, scarves\ , crackling fires and warming stews!\n \n \n \n Co me on your own\, with friends\, or as a family\, a nd share in a simple rhythm of good company\, crea tivity and time by the sea.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Fee Types\n \n \n \n You are genuinely welcome t o choose whichever rate suits you\n \n \n \n (Lear n more about our Pricing Policy & Bursaries)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Standard\n £391\n wha t most people pay so as to cover our costs\n \n \n \n Basic\n £322\n if you're strugg ling financially\, or a student/trainee\n \n \n \n Benefactor\n £460\n for better off people who 'pay it forward' for others\n \n \n \n Child 11-18\n £201\n \n \n \n Ch ild 3-10\n £136\n \n \n \n Child 0-2\n Free\n \n \n \n Deposit\n £ 30\n \n \n \n \n \n Special Discounts: Second person sha ring your bedroom half price\, third or fourth fre e of charge! (Counted in descending order of age.) \n \n \n Arrival + Departure Times\n \n \n \n (Lea rn about Arrival+Departure)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrive between\n 4.00 - 6.00 pm\n \n \n \n Depart after\n 10.30 am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:OWD Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261101T103000 LOCATION:Othona Community\, West Dorset\n Coast Road\n Burt on Bradstock\n DT6 4RN\n URL:https://www.othona.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2431 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2441_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:A Time to Simply Be X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Space is available on this event
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Time to spend at your leisure here at Othona. \; The only thing planned this week will be your meal times. \; Everything e lse is for you to decide. \; Whether you decid e to enjoy an autumn walk. watch the wildlife\, re ad a book\, time is for you to spend how you enjoy it. \; There will a small bonfire on Thursday evening with sparklers to celebrate Guy Fawkes ni ght and maybe even some marshmallows to toast.
\n \nArrivals: \;from 4pm Monday \;- first meal is dinner at 7pm
\n \nDepartures: \;Friday mo rning 11am
\n \nCosts:&nbs p\; \;Adult Standard: \; \;£\;2 32
\n \n\; \; \; \; &nb sp\; \; \; Adult Benefactor: \; &pou nd\;290
\n \nIf you are able to afford the Benefactor rate please consider paying as it \ ; helps to support the work of Othona and enables us to provide bursaries to those who otherwise str uggle to afford to come. \; If you are a UK Ta x Payer\, please advise on the form if you are hap py for us to claim Gift Aid. \; If you say yes \, we then get a further 25% from the Government t o help \;
\n \nWe may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us to find out more.
\n \n*(Find out about our Benefactor Rate)
\n \n\;
< /body> DESCRIPTION:Monday 2nd November - Friday 6th November 2026\n \n \n Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Time to spend at your leisure here at Othona. The only thing planned this week will be your meal times. Everything else is for you to de cide. Whether you decide to enjoy an autumn walk. watch the wildlife\, read a book\, time is for yo u to spend how you enjoy it. There will a small b onfire on Thursday evening with sparklers to celeb rate Guy Fawkes night and maybe even some marshmal lows to toast.\n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 4pm Monda y - first meal is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Departu res: Friday morning 11am\n \n \n \n Costs: Adult Standard: £232\n \n \n \n Adult B enefactor: £290\n \n \n \n If you are able to aff ord the Benefactor rate please consider paying as it helps to support the work of Othona and enable s us to provide bursaries to those who otherwise s truggle to afford to come. If you are a UK Tax Pa yer\, please advise on the form if you are happy f or us to claim Gift Aid. If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Government to help \n \n \n \n We may be able to offer a bursary if need ed. Please contact us to find out more.\n \n \n \n *(Find out about our Benefactor Rate) (https://ww w.othonaessex.org.uk/how-book/pricing-policy)\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:BOS Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T160000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T110000 LOCATION:The Othona Community\n East End Road\n Bradwell-on -Sea\n CM0 7PN\n URL:https://www.othona.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2441 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2438_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Relax\, Revive\, Relate - for 18-28s X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
\n \nAre you aged 18-28? Maybe a student with a Reading Week in November? Here' \;s the ideal place to Relax\, Revive\, Relate... and possibly even Read! \;
\n \nOr mayb e you'\;re not in education - you'\;re in wo rk or somewhere between? But you need what we call this "\;Place to be Real Together"\;. Fac e to face\, not online.
\n \nA community fo unded for reconciliation after a gruelling war. A unique environment begun by pioneering contemplati ves who tried to live off the land 100 years ago! A place of deep friendships on an unspoilt coast w ith the beach just two fields away.
\n \nMeet others who care about things y
ou care about. But may have new ideas too.
Encounter a lifestyle where any one day might include meditation\,&nb sp\;drum circle\, eye-opening talk\, creative arts \, satisfying physical work\, an outing or a gig\, walks\, games\, wild swimming and much more...&nb sp\;
\n \nGive yourself th e space you need. For body\, mind and spirit.
\ n \nWith a welcoming old house and great food - lots of it home grown. And "\;less of what y ou want less of"\; \;
\n \nOthona i s a community based in Christianity but we involve and actively welcome people of all faiths and non e. What does '\;community'\; mean to you?
\n \nThis speci al break is for people aged 18 to 28 only.
\n \nFee Types
\n \n< em>We'\;ve HALVED our usual prices to h elp with affordability at an expensive time of you r life.
\n \nYou are gen uinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you< /em>
\n \n(Learn more about our Pricing Pol icy &\; Bursaries)
\n \n| Standard< /td>\n | £\;200 | \n\;if you'\;re roughly midway in \;our unequal society | \n
| Basic | \n\;if \;money is tight | \n|
| Benefactor | \n£\;240 | \n < td> \;if you feel a bit \;better off a nd want to contribute\n|
| Deposit | \n< strong>£\; \; 30 | \n
\;
\n \nArrival + Departure Times
\n \n(Learn about Arrival+Departure)
\n \n| < strong>Arrive between | \n|
| Depart after | \n2.30 pm | \n
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DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Space is available on this event!\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Are you aged 18-28? Maybe a stude nt with a Reading Week in November? Here's the ide al place to Relax\, Revive\, Relate... and possibl y even Read! \n \n \n \n Or maybe you're not in ed ucation - you're in work or somewhere between? But you need what we call this "Place to be Real Toge ther". Face to face\, not online.\n \n \n \n A com munity founded for reconciliation after a gruellin g war. A unique environment begun by pioneering co ntemplatives who tried to live off the land 100 ye ars ago! A place of deep friendships on an unspoil t coast with the beach just two fields away.\n \n \n \n Meet others who care about things you care a bout. But may have new ideas too.\n \n \n \n Encou nter a lifestyle where any one day might include m editation\, drum circle\, eye-opening talk\, creat ive arts\, satisfying physical work\, an outing or a gig\, walks\, games\, wild swimming and much mo re... \n \n \n \n Give yourself the space you need . For body\, mind and spirit.\n \n \n \n With a we lcoming old house and great food - lots of it home grown. And "less of what you want less of" \n \n \n \n Othona is a community based in Christianity but we involve and actively welcome people of all faiths and none. What does 'community' mean to you ?\n \n \n \n This special break is for people aged 18 to 28 only.\n \n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \n \n We 've HALVED our usual prices to help with affordabi lity at an expensive time of your life. \n \n \n \ n You are genuinely welcome to choose whichever ra te suits you\n \n \n \n (Learn more about our Pric ing Policy & Bursaries)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Standard\n £200\n if you're roughly midway in our unequal society\n \n \n \n Basic\n £160\n if money is tight\n \n \n \n B enefactor\n £240\n if you feel a bit better off and want to contribute\n \n \n \n Depo sit\n £ 30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ar rival + Departure Times\n \n \n \n (Learn about Ar rival+Departure)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrive between\n 4.00 - 6.00 pm\n \n \n \n Depa rt after\n 2.30 pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:OWD Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T143000 LOCATION:Othona Community\, West Dorset\n Coast Road\n Burt on Bradstock\n DT6 4RN\n URL:https://www.othona.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2438 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2432_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Quiet Week with Nicky Temple X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
\n \nOur Quiet Weeks give you loads of unprogramme d space to use as you wish. But all within the wel coming context of community meals\, shared times i n chapel and interesting company. These are not si lent retreats\, but you'\;ll find certain times of day and parts of the building will be kept tal k-free.
\n \nQuiet Weeks are gently led by experienced guides &ndash\; on this occasion we ar e delighted to welcome back \;Nicky Te mple who < strong>you can see here talking about the week.
\n \nShe also writes:
\n \n < p>"\;I&rsquo\;m really thrilled to be offering another retreat as an Othona Quiet Week. What a g ift it is to take time out to be still\, refreshed \, restored and find The Divine waiting amongst th e lives we are living. \;\n \nWe will be giving space to storytelling over the course of four days. With four poems as reference (from Jam es Pearson'\;s wonderful collection "\;The Wilderness That Bears Your Name"\;) we will jo urney through the seasons of our lives telling our stories of suffering\, grief and endings as well as those of joy\, hope and contentment. Each poem will invite you to reflect on different aspects of your life\, looking back\, noticing the the prese nt and looking a little way ahead. You will have t he opportunity to delve more deeply into what brin gs you life\, what has been painful and challengin g and what hopes and dreams are still waiting to u nfold. \;
\n \nUsing the tools of guide d meditation\, song\, movement\, lectio-divina\, s ilence\, ritual and group storytelling we will ent er a safe\, supportive community and hold each oth er in love and kindness. \;
\n \nHaving led many retreats now\, I am convinced that telli ng our stories in a safe space and allowing oursel ves to be seen more deeply\, is one of the most po werful things we can do for our healing and freedo m. It never ceases to amaze me how rich this can b e for everyone - both the listening and the sharin g. \;
\n \nI&rsquo\;m really looking fo rward to entering this sacred space with you and s eeing what Love will do amongst us.
\n \nAs for me\, \;I'\;m drawn towards a contempla tive spirituality in which stillness\, silence\, c entering prayer and connection with nature are hig hly valued\, with more liturgically focussed pract ices. My faith has become more integrated into the here and now\, and the line between sacred and sp iritual has disappeared &ndash\; for me wild swimm ing\, eating with friends and cuddling our Yellow Labrador are all spiritual practices.
\n \n
I still find myself rooted in the christian tradit
ion and am a mystic at heart and intentionally wal
k this path\, gaining more understanding of the de
pths of the mystic'\;s road as I travel. I freq
uent places of unfamiliarity and mystery knowing t
hat they contain great gift. As part of this journ
ey\, God has many names which I discover to be lib
erating and which offer me great richness\, safety
\, comfort and belonging."\; \;
\n &n
bsp\;
Nicky Temple is a Spiritual
Director and Retreat Facilitator with a great love
of people. She has a gentle\, compassionate heart
and offers a warm and tender welcome. To learn mo
re visit her
website
\n Comments after her ot
her retreats for us included: "\;Nicky is a ge
m and a gift."\; \;"\;A profound\, ho
listic time together."\;
On t his occasion we offer a discount for room sharers\ , whether friends or couples.
\n \nFee Types
\n \nYou are genuine ly welcome to choose whichever rate suits you
\n \n(Learn more about our Pricing Policy &\; Bursaries)
\n \nA second person sharing your be droom can pay half price
\n \n| Standard\n | £\;550 | \n\; what most people pay so as to co ver our costs | \n
| &po und\;469 | \n\; if&nbs p\;you'\;re struggling financially\, a student or trainee | \n|
| < strong>Benefactor | \n& pound\;630 | \n\; for better off people who '\;pay it forward'\; f or others | \n
| &poun d\; \; 30 | \n
\;
\n \nArr ival + Departure Times
\n \n| Arriv e between | \n4.00 - 6. 00 pm | \n|
| 2.30 pm | \n
| Standard< /td>\n | £\;436 | \n\;aims to cover our real costs | \n
| Basic | \n£\;367 | \n\;if all pay Basic\, Othon a has to cut staff &\; activities | \n
| Benefactor | \n£\;505 | \n\;helps us afford Basic Rate an d Bursaries | \n
| Deposit | \n&po und\; \; 30 | \n
Non-resident particip ation is possible\, but would have to include all meals. The price per person will be £\;241.
\n \nArrival + Departure Ti mes
\n \n(Learn about Arrival+Depar ture)
\n \n| Arrive between< /td>\n | 4.00 - 6.00 pm | \n
| Depart after< /strong> | \n11.30 am\n |
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DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Tuesday 17th - Saturday 21st November 2026\n \n \n \n \n \n \n There is space on this event.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n A 5 day course focussin g on the way in which we eat today and why we eat as we do. We explore how we can eat differently to be more in tune with our bodies and so become hea lthier and happier humans.\n \n \n \n How can we r ecognise\, choose\, cook and prepare REAL food and what difference will this make to our energy\, mi nd sets and health? How can real food reduce type 2 diabetes\, cardiovascular disease\, gut problems \, auto immune conditions and reduce our risks for Alzheimer’s dementia\, cancer\, anxiety and depre ssion?\n \n \n \n This course (new to Othona last year) is for anyone\, but could be of particular u se for you if you think that you may be at risk of one of the above illnesses\, or perhaps a doctor has said you already have one.\n \n \n \n With dis cussions and information sharing\, cookery demonst rations and plenty of hands on food preparation\, together with ways to monitor blood sugar levels a nd metabolic health\, we will explore and develop our own personalised approaches to using REAL food for our own health.\n \n \n \n We encourage each participant to purchase and wear a Continuous Bloo d Glucose Monitor such as this during\, and for a week before\, the course. (Cost is about £50 or ca n be free if you have a diabetes type 2 diagnosis. ) The monitors work for two weeks and we will hold a Zoom meeting to explain how to use them. They g ive fascinating and very useful information\, but you will need a compatible smartphone to access th e readings.\n \n \n \n There will also be a worksh op on fermentation and its benefits\, as well as t ime to relax and enjoy wild and wintery coastal wa lks\, chat by the fire\, or play a game in one of our many cosy spaces.\n \n \n \n Dr Sue Beckers Sue is a retired GP and certified nutritional ther apist with the Noakes Foundation. Sue is currently running support groups for people who wish to put type 2 diabetes and prediabetes into drug free re mission using a REAL food\, Therapeutic Carbohydr ate Restriction approach.\n \n Meet Sue - talking about the event. \n \n Esther Gooch Esther is th e caterer at Othona. She has over 16 years of expe rience in catering\, volunteer management\, charit y work and restaurants working for many different kinds of establishments\, from fine dining to fest ivals\, cafés\, protests and weddings! She is inte rested in the balance between health\, cost and su stainability when it comes to what we eat and will run a variety of cooking workshops.\n \n \n \n Yo u’ll notice that the cost of this course is slight ly higher than some other Othona courses. This is because of a higher meat/fish/protein content and more external facilitation. Please USE our bursary and sliding scale payment if you need to\, that's what they are there for! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \n \n You are genuinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you\n \n \n \n (Learn more about our Pricing Policy & Bursaries)\n \n \ n \n \n \n \n Standard\n £436\n aims to cover our real costs\n \n \n \n Basic\n £367\n if all pay Basic\, Othona has to cut staff & activities\n \n \n \n Benefactor\n £505\n helps us afford Basic Rate and Burs aries\n \n \n \n Deposit\n £ 30\n \n \n \n \n \n Non-resident participation is possibl e\, but would have to include all meals. The price per person will be £241.\n \n \n \n Arrival + Dep arture Times\n \n \n \n (Learn about Arrival+Depar ture)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrive between\n 4.00 - 6.00 pm\n \n \n \n Depart after\n 11.30 am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:OWD Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261117T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261121T143000 LOCATION:Othona Community\, West Dorset\n Coast Road\n Burt on Bradstock\n DT6 4RN\n URL:https://www.othona.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2437 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2396_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Film Week X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Space is available on this event< /span>
\n \nDepart
ures: 11am Friday \;
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\n \nCosts:< /span>
\n \nAdult Standard: \; \; < span style="color:#000000\;">£\;232 per person
\n \ nAdult Benefactor: \;
(Student r ate will require proof either by showing a valid S tudent Card or letter from your place of Education .)
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\n \n*(Find out about our Benefactor Rate)< /span>
DESCRIPTION:Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Romcom\, Science Fiction\, Coming of Age\, H orror\, Christmas\, Disaster and Cult Movies. Com e and suspend reality and indulge in a fun-filled week of films with Paul Seckleman and Mark Bussand ri. Now a seemingly annual event where we gather and relax in the comfort of armchairs\, round the log fire and enjoy a range of films: some\, old fa vourites and others we are seeing for the first ti me. It is a popular event with ample opportunity for walks or trips out during the day. \n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 4pm Monday - first meal is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Departures: 11am Friday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Costs:\n \n \n \n Adult Standard: £232 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Benefactor: £288 per person\n \n \n \n Student: £176 per person\n \n \n \n (Student rate will re quire proof either by showing a valid Student Card or letter from your place of Education.)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are able to afford the Bene factor rate please consider paying as it helps to support the work of Othona and enables us to prov ide bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to a fford to come. If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please advise on the form if you are happy for us to cla im Gift Aid. If you say yes\, we then get a furth er 25% from the Government to help \n \n \n \n We may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please c ontact us to find out more.\n \n \n \n *(Find out about our Benefactor Rate)\n \n CATEGORIES:BOS Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261123T160000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261123T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T110000 LOCATION:The Othona Community\n East End Road\n Bradwell-on -Sea\n CM0 7PN\n URL:https://www.othona.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2396 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2395_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Advent Working Weekend X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Space is available on this event< /span>
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A w arm and friendly Othona weekend to brighten up the darkening days of late autumn and herald the Chri stmas season. Outside work will include tending tr ees and of course there will be the usual chores ( duties) such as washing up or preparing vegetables and cleaning that will need to be done. \; Th is helps to break the ice and build community. Com e and share the hope of the Advent season in the a tmospheric setting of St Peter&rsquo\;s Chapel whe re our candle-lit service will be led by Othona re gulars.< /p>\n \n
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\n \nIf you are able to afford the Benefactor rat e please consider paying as it \; helps to sup port the work of Othona and enables us to provide bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to affor d to come. \; If you are a UK Tax Payer\, plea se advise on the form if you are happy for us to c laim Gift Aid. \; If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Government to help \;< /span>
\n \nWe may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us to find out more.
\n \nSpace is available on this event< /span>
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he magic of Christmas through music. Whether you l
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by Simon Thompson join us to spend the weekend sin
ging to Christmas songs old and new\, getting ever
yone into the Christmas spirit.
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\n \nCosts:
\n \nAdult Standard: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;116 per p erson
\n \nAdult Benefactor: \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;144 < span style="font-style:normal\;">per person
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Child 0 &ndash\; 2 years old: \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; Free
\n \ nChild 3 &ndash\; 10 years old: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;£ \;20
\n \nChild 11 &ndash\; 18 years old: \; &
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\n \n< span style="font-style:italic\;">(Student rate will require pro of either by showing a valid Student Card or lette r from your place of Education.)
\n \nIf you are able to afford the Benefactor rate please consider paying as it \; helps to support the work of Othona and enables us to provide bursaries to thos e who otherwise struggle to afford to come. \; If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please advise on the form if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid.&nb sp\; If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% fr om the Government to help \;
\n \nWe may be a ble to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact u s to find out more.
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Come and spend a few tranquil days in the Essex countryside over Christmas. Back to b asics\, away from the shops\, the TV and all the h ype. Enjoy good home cooking\, log fires\, friendl y company and Christmas games. We will join our fr iends in Bradwell village for Midnight worship on Christmas Eve. \; Relax and unwind\, walk on t he beach and gaze at the night sky. Of course ther e will be the usual chores (duties) such as washin g up or preparing vegetables that will need to be done. We find that this is quite good fun as a gro up and helps to break the ice and build community. < /p>\n \n
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Child 11 &n dash\; 18 years old: \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;100
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g a valid Student Card or letter from your place o
f Education.)
< span style="font-style:normal\;">If you are able to afford the Benefactor rate please consider paying as it \ ; helps to support the work of Othona and enables us to provide bursaries to those who otherwise str uggle to afford to come. \; If you are a UK Ta x Payer\, please advise on the form if you are hap py for us to claim Gift Aid. \; If you say yes \, we then get a further 25% from the Government t o help \;
\n \n< span style="font-style:normal\;">We may be able to offer a burs ary if needed. Please contact us to find out more.
\n \ n\;
\n \nChristmas at Othona is always rather special \, with less of the things you want less of (telev ision\, bingeing\, bickering\, maybe loneliness?) and more of a spirit of peace and goodwill within a temporary &lsquo\;family&rsquo\; that isn&rsquo\ ;t your own but where you have a real contribution to make. Everyone can get involved in decorating the house\, helping prepare food\, plan games or w hatever. \;
\n \nFeasting\, presents\, prayers &ndash\; all are in the mix\, but none to excess. \;
\n \nOn Christmas Eve we can visit a local organic farm for carol singing in t he open air. \;On Boxing Day if weather permit s we stretch our legs and watch hardy souls take a chilly dip in a local harbour for charity (or eve n join them). \;
\n \nEqually suited to families\, couples or individuals.
\n \nWi th a bargain offer for families with two or more c hildren 3-18
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\n \nYou are genu inely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you
\n \n(Learn more about our Pricing Poli cy &\; Bursaries)
\n \nSpecial offer: Youngest of 2 or more children (3-18) FREE
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\n \n< strong>Arrival + Departure Times
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\n \n| 4.00 - 6.00 pm | \n|
| Depart after | \n
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DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Sorry\, we are fully booked but you c ould join the waiting list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chr istmas at Othona is always rather special\, with l ess of the things you want less of (television\, b ingeing\, bickering\, maybe loneliness?) and more of a spirit of peace and goodwill within a tempora ry ‘family’ that isn’t your own but where you have a real contribution to make. Everyone can get inv olved in decorating the house\, helping prepare fo od\, plan games or whatever. \n \n \n \n Feasting\ , presents\, prayers – all are in the mix\, but no ne to excess. \n \n \n \n On Christmas Eve we can visit a local organic farm for carol singing in th e open air. On Boxing Day if weather permits we st retch our legs and watch hardy souls take a chilly dip in a local harbour for charity (or even join them). \n \n \n \n Equally suited to families\, co uples or individuals.\n \n \n \n With a bargain of fer for families with two or more children 3-18\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \n \n You are genuinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you\n \n \n \n (Learn more about our Pricing Polic y & Bursaries)\n \n \n \n Special offer: Youngest of 2 or more children (3-18) FREE\n \n \n \n \n \ n \n Standard\n £401\n what most peop le pay so as to cover our costs\n \n \n \n Basic\n £332\n if you're struggling financ ially\, or a student/trainee\n \n \n \n Ben efactor\n £470\n for better off people who 'pay it forward' for others\n \n \n \n Chi ld 11-18\n £211\n \n \n \n Child 3-10\n £146\n \n \n \n Child 0-2\n Free\n \n \n \n Deposit\n £ 30\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrival + Departure Times\n \n \n \n (Learn about Arrival+Departure)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrive between\n 4.00 - 6.00 pm\n \n \n \n Depart after\n 10.30 am\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:OWD Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261223T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261223T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261227T103000 LOCATION:Othona Community\, West Dorset\n Coast Road\n Burt on Bradstock\n DT6 4RN\n URL:https://www.othona.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2439 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2392_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:New Year Celebration X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Space is available on this event< /span>
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< span style="color:#000000\;">Come and celebrate New Year with us at Othona. \; Of course ther e will be the usual chores \; such as washing up or preparing vegetables that will need to be do ne but we will also have games and celebratory fes tivities and a glass of something to raise at midn ight. \; Let&rsquo\;s see 2027 in with friends and in style
\n \nArrivals: from 4pm Wednesday - first meal is din ner at 7pm
\n \n< span style="font-size:12pt\;font-variant:normal\;w hite-space:pre-wrap\;"> Departures:< /span> 11am Saturday \;
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\n \nCosts:
\n \nAdult Benefactor: \; \; \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs p\; \; £\;251 per person
\n \nStudent: \; &n
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p\; \; \; \; \; \; \
; \; \; \; \;
< span style="font-size:12pt\;font-variant:normal\;w hite-space:pre-wrap\;"> Child 0 &ndash\; 2 years old: \; \; & nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; Free
\n \n < p style="line-height:1.2\;text-align:justify\;">Child 11 &ndash\; 18 years old: \; &nbs p\; \; \; \; \; < span style="color:#000000\;">£\;75< /span>
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\n \n< span style="text-decoration:none\;">If you are abl e to afford the Benefactor rate please consider pa ying as it \; helps to support the work of Oth ona and enables us to provide bursaries to those w ho otherwise struggle to afford to come. \; If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please advise on the for m if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid. \ ; If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Government to help \;
\n \n< span style="text-decoration:none\;">We may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us t o find out more.
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DESCRIPTION:Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Come and celebrate New Year with us at Othon a. Of course there will be the usual chores such as washing up or preparing vegetables that will n eed to be done but we will also have games and cel ebratory festivities and a glass of something to r aise at midnight. Let’s see 2027 in with friends and in style\n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 4pm Wednesd ay - first meal is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Depart ures: 11am Saturday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Costs :\n \n \n \n Adult Standard: £209 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Benefactor: £251 per person\n \n \n \n St udent: £167 pe r person\n \n \n \n Child 0 – 2 years old: Free\n \n \n \n Child 3 – 10 years old: £30\n \n \n \n Child 11 – 18 years ol d: £75\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n (Studen t rate will require proof either by showing a vali d Student Card or letter from your place of Educat ion.)\n \n \n \n If you are able to afford the Ben efactor rate please consider paying as it helps t o support the work of Othona and enables us to pro vide bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to afford to come. If you are a UK Tax Payer\, pleas e advise on the form if you are happy for us to cl aim Gift Aid. If you say yes\, we then get a furt her 25% from the Government to help \n \n \n \n We may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us to find out more.\n \n \n \n *(Find out about our Benefactor Rate)\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:BOS Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261230T160000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261230T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270102T110000 LOCATION:The Othona Community\n East End Road\n Bradwell-on -Sea\n CM0 7PN\n URL:https://www.othona.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2392 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2440_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:New Year in Community X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
\n \nOthona always greets the N ew Year in a warm-hearted community fashion\, with both relaxation and stimulation\, including a bit of a feast.
\n \nWhat else? Games\, a drum circle round the firepit\, creative worship\, sur prising conversations - all are possible.
\n \nAnd weather permitting there will be the optio n of a country walk on New Year&rsquo\;s Day.
\ n \nOther activities will depend very much on the mix of people who sign up. Will you be here?\n \n
Equally suited to families\, couples or individuals.
\n \nWith a bargain offer for families with two or more children 3-18
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\n \nFee Types< /p>\n \n
You are genuinely welcome to choos e whichever rate suits you
\n \nSpec ial offer: Youngest of 2 or more children (3-18) F REE
\n \n| Standard | \n&poun d\;334 | \n\; what mos t people pay so as to cover our costs | \n
| Basic\n | £\;282 | \n\; if \;you'\;re st ruggling financially\, or a student/trainee\n |
| Benefactor | \n£\;387 | \n\; for better off people who '\;pay it forward'\; for others\n |
| Child 11-18 | \n£\;183 | \n|
| Child 3-10 | \n£\;135 | \n|
| Ch ild 0-2 | \nFree | \n|
| Deposi t | \n£\; \; 3 0 | \n
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\n \nArrival + Depar ture Times
\n \n(Learn about Arriva l+Departure)
\n \n\;
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Space is available on this event!\n \ n \n Othona always greets the New Year in a warm-h earted community fashion\, with both relaxation an d stimulation\, including a bit of a feast.\n \n \ n \n What else? Games\, a drum circle round the fi repit\, creative worship\, surprising conversation s - all are possible.\n \n \n \n And weather permi tting there will be the option of a country walk o n New Year’s Day.\n \n \n \n Other activities will depend very much on the mix of people who sign up . Will you be here?\n \n \n \n Equally suited to f amilies\, couples or individuals.\n \n \n \n With a bargain offer for families with two or more chil dren 3-18\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \ n \n You are genuinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you\n \n \n \n (Learn more about our P ricing Policy & Bursaries)\n \n \n \n Special offe r: Youngest of 2 or more children (3-18) FREE\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Standard\n £334\n wh at most people pay so as to cover our costs\n \n \n \n Basic\n £282\n if you're strug gling financially\, or a student/trainee\n \n \n \n Benefactor\n £387\n for better of f people who 'pay it forward' for others\n \n \n \n Child 11-18\n £183\n \n \n \n C hild 3-10\n £135\n \n \n \n Child 0-2\n Free\n \n \n \n Deposit\n £ 30\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrival + Departure Ti mes\n \n \n \n (Learn about Arrival+Departure)\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Arrive between\n 4.00 - 6.00 pm\n \n \n \n Depart after\n 2.30 p m\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:OWD Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261230T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261230T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270102T143000 LOCATION:Othona Community\, West Dorset\n Coast Road\n Burt on Bradstock\n DT6 4RN\n URL:https://www.othona.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2440 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2452_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Bringing Light to Dark Days X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us to learn about m aking some natural self care products\, candles\, bath bombs and infused herbal oils and a soothing herbal balm. \;
\n \nAll made with simp le ingredients and aromatherapeutic grade essentia l oils. \;
\n \nFiona runs Trust Links ECO Days workshops in Southend\, all the workshops are based on learning sustainable skills for a be tter world. \;
\n \nDuring the weekend there will be sessions including making candles fr om soya wax and essential oils and bath bombs and herbal balms.
\n \nThis is a weekend to ban ish the dark days of January with time spent in co mmunity learning a new skill. There will of course be plenty of time to relax\, enjoy the surroundin gs\, help with chores and join in with Chapel serv ices at the beautiful Chapel of St Peter-on-the-wa ll.
\n \nArrivals: \;f rom 3pm Friday - first meal is dinner at 7pm
\n \nDepartures: \;3pm Sund ay
\n \nCosts (including materials) : \; \;
\n \nAdult Standa rd: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; £\;150 per person
\n \nAdult Benefactor: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; \; £\;188 per pe rson
\n \nStudent: \; \; \; & nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;113 pe r person
\n \nChild 0 &ndash\; 2 years old: \; \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; \; Free
\n \nC hild 3 &ndash\; 10 years old: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;£\; 40
\n \nChild 11 &ndash\; 18 years old: \; \; \; \; &nbs p\; \; £\;60
\n \n < p>(Student rate will require proof either by showi ng a valid Student Card or letter from your place of Education.)\n \nIf you are able to affo rd the Benefactor rate please consider paying as i t \; helps to support the work of Othona and e nables us to provide bursaries to those who otherw ise struggle to afford to come. \; If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please advise on the form if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid. \; If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Gover nment to help \;
\n \nWe may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us to f ind out more.
\n \n*(Fin d out about our Benefactor Rate)
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DESCRIPTION:Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to learn about making some natural self care products\, candles\, bath bombs and infused herbal oils and a soothing herbal balm. \n \n \n \ n All made with simple ingredients and aromatherap eutic grade essential oils. \n \n \n \n Fiona runs Trust Links ECO Days workshops in Southend\, all the workshops are based on learning sustainable sk ills for a better world. \n \n \n \n During the we ekend there will be sessions including making cand les from soya wax and essential oils and bath bomb s and herbal balms.\n \n \n \n This is a weekend t o banish the dark days of January with time spent in community learning a new skill. There will of c ourse be plenty of time to relax\, enjoy the surro undings\, help with chores and join in with Chapel services at the beautiful Chapel of St Peter-on-t he-wall.\n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 3pm Friday - fi rst meal is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Departures: 3 pm Sunday\n \n \n \n Costs (including materials): \n \n \n \n Adult Standard: £150 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Benefactor: £188 per person\n \n \n \n S tudent: £113 pe r person\n \n \n \n Child 0 – 2 years old: Free\n \n \n \n Child 3 – 10 years old: £40\n \n \n \n Child 11 – 18 years ol d: £60\n \n \n \n (Student rate will r equire proof either by showing a valid Student Car d or letter from your place of Education.)\n \n \n \n If you are able to afford the Benefactor rate please consider paying as it helps to support the work of Othona and enables us to provide bursarie s to those who otherwise struggle to afford to com e. If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please advise on t he form if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid. If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Government to help \n \n \n \n We may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us to find out more.\n \n \n \n *(Find out about our Be nefactor Rate)\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:BOS Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20270115T150000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270115T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270117T150000 LOCATION:The Othona Community\n East End Road\n Bradwell-on -Sea\n CM0 7PN\n URL:https://www.othona.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2452 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2442_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Being Real Together - An Introduction to Nonviolen t Communication X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Facilitate d by Simon McKibbin\, the weekend draws on his Emb odied Relational Presence (ERP) approach &mdash\; weaving NVC together with mindfulness and focusing \, so that what we practise is felt in the body an d in relationship\, not just understood in the hea d.
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DESCRIPTION:SPACES AVAILABLE \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This weekend offers a warm\, practical introduction to Nonviol ent Communication (NVC): a compassionate way of sp eaking and listening that helps us meet each other more honestly\, and with more compassion\, even w hen things are difficult.\n \n \n \n Facilitated b y Simon McKibbin\, the weekend draws on his Embodi ed Relational Presence (ERP) approach — weaving NV C together with mindfulness and focusing\, so that what we practise is felt in the body and in relat ionship\, not just understood in the head.\n \n \n \n Over the two days you'll explore:\n \n \n \n • Observation vs. judgement\n \n \n \n • Fe elings\, and the needs beneath them\n \n \n \n • Asking for what matters\, without demand or bla me\n \n \n \n • Deep listening for the humanit y in someone else — especially when you disagree\n \n \n \n No previous experience of NVC is needed — just a willingness to show up\, be present\, and practise together.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet S imon\; Companion\, Coach\, Trainer and Facilitator \n \n \n \n For over 34 years\, Simon has support ed individuals and communities toward greater pers onal and professional empowerment through Mindfuln ess\, Nonviolent Communication\, and Focusing - pr actices that unlock our capacity to live more full y\, creatively\, and courageously. His work bridge s inner transformation with outer change\, rooted in active commitment to ecological regeneration\, social equity\, and nonviolent living through gras sroots organising and co-creation. \n \n \n \n Exp erience: CNVC Certified NVC Trainer | BFA Focusing Teacher | Breathworks Mindfulness Teacher | Assoc iate Mindfulness Teacher\, University of Cambridge (2017–2023) \n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 4pm Friday - first meal is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Departur es: 2pm Sunday\n \n \n \n Costs: Adult Standard: £200\n \n \n \n Adult Benefacto r: £240\n \n \n \n If you are able to afford the Benefactor rate please consider paying as it help s to support the work of Othona and enables us to provide bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to afford to come. If you are a UK Tax Payer\, pl ease advise on the form if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid. If you say yes\, we then get a f urther 25% from the Government to help \n \n \n \n We may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Plea se contact us to find out more.\n \n \n \n *(Find out about our Benefactor Rate)\n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:BOS Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20270129T160000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270129T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270131T140000 LOCATION:The Othona Community\n East End Road\n Bradwell-on -Sea\n CM0 7PN\n URL:https://www.othona.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2442 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2449_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Nurturing the Beloved Community X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\;
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\n \nJonath an Herbert has lived the last 30 years in intentio nal communities. His experience at the Pilsdon and Hilfield communities in Dorset has been added to by insights from visiting projects in Gambia and t he occupied West Bank\, as well as his work as a c haplain to Gypsies and Travellers. He has been an activist with Insulate Britain\, Extinction Rebell ion\, Just Stop Oil and Christian Climate Action.< /p>\n \n
From this rich tapestry of experience Jonathan asks what are the foundations of a sane a nd hopeful shared life in our increasingly turbule nt times. And key to the resources he draws on are the ancient Christian \;traditions of contemp lative prayer.
\n \nHis second book Nur turing the Beloved Community was published In July 2026. One reviewer welcomed "\;a wise\, challenging\, heartfelt and inspiring reflection o n how to nurture loving community within our perso nal lives\, our varied relationships and within wi der society... Often painfully honest\, it offers hope for a future lived differently."\;
\n \nAre you longing for encouragement to live in ways that are relational\, rooted and resilient? Within a church\, a community of some sort\, a fam ily or neighbourhood\, are you wanting more than j ust words and ideas? You will rarely meet anyone w ho '\;walks his talk'\; as authentically as Jonathan Herbert. Do come and be part of the conve rsation.
\n \nThis is a bargain weekend: three nights for the price of two! Sessions led by Jonathan will finish at l unchtime on Sunday. The remains of that day and Mo nday morning we can continue with the theme inform ally\, but if you need to leave after Sun day lunch you won'\;t be missing the programmed sessions. \;And if you share a room there' \;s a further discount.
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\n \nYou are genuinely wel come to choose whichever rate suits you
\n \n(Learn more about our Pricing Policy &\; Bursaries)
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\n \nSome non-resident places available £\;98 including main meals
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\n \nArr ival + Departure Times
\n \n| Arriv e between | \n4.00 - 6. 00 pm | \n|
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| Standard | \n£\;349\n | \; what most people pay so as to cover our costs | \n
| Basic | \n\; if \;you'\;re struggling financially\, a st udent or trainee | \n|
| Benefactor | \n\ ; for better off people who '\;pay it forward&# 39\; for others | \n|
| Deposit | \n£\; \; 30 | \n
Limited non-r esident places available at £\;202 each
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\n \n(Learn about Arrival+Depa rture)
\n \n| Arrive between | \n4.00 - 6.00 pm | \n
| Depart after | \n2.30 pm\n |
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DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Space is available on this event!\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Are the relationships in your lif e important to you and would you like to get on be tter with the people in your life? Your partner\, your family members\, your friends? If so\, this l ong weekend workshop could be for you. The Enneagr am gives such helpful insights into how different we all are\, why conflict happens\, why people com municate differently\, and what each person needs to feel safe and valued.\n \n \n \n It is an inval uable tool for showing where our behaviours are co ming from\, and how we can address misunderstandin gs and tensions. The relationships in our lives th at mean the most can also be the relationships tha t especially need our attention and understanding. \n \n \n \n It would be helpful for you to know y our enneagram type before you come on this weekend . You can email Jeanie to find out how to do this if you are not sure of your type. We will look at the relationship patterns and biases for each enne agram type\, and explore the strengths\, challenge s and growth path of each type in personal relatio nships.\n \n \n \n It will be a confidential and s afe space\, with shared conversations\, questions\ , exercises\, and humour. This is not a weekend ju st for couples\, it’s for everyone. We are all in this together\, navigating the relationships in ou r lives and wanting them to flourish and grow. \n \n \n \n There will be space for walks and individ ual retreat time in the afternoons and Jeanie will be available for one-to-one conversations. Jeanie Honey is a professionally qualified Enneagram pra ctitioner who has led several previous Enneagram w orkshops at Othona. To find out more about Jeanie go to www.exeterenneagram.com (http://www.exeteren neagram.com) or email her on exeterenneagram@gmail .com (mailto:exeterenneagram@gmail.com?subject=The %20Enneagram%20and%20Relationships%20-%20workshop% 20at%20Othona)\n \n \n \n What they said last time : "Amazing experience. Lots of love\, caring and g reat learning." "Informative weekend\, beautifully held."\n \n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \n \n You are ge nuinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you \n \n \n \n (Learn more about our Pricing Policy & Bursaries)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Standard\n £349\n what most people pay so as to cover our costs\n \n \n \n Basic\n £297\n if you're struggling financially\, a student or t rainee\n \n \n \n Benefactor\n £402\n for better off people who 'pay it forward' for others\n \n \n \n Deposit\n £ 30\n \n \n \n \n \n Limited non-resident places availabl e at £202 each\n \n \n \n Arrival + Departure Time s\n \n \n \n (Learn about Arrival+Departure)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrive between\n 4.00 - 6. 00 pm\n \n \n \n Depart after\n 2.30 pm\ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:OWD Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20270304T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270304T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270307T143000 LOCATION:Othona Community\, West Dorset\n Coast Road\n Burt on Bradstock\n DT6 4RN\n URL:https://www.othona.org/civicrm/event/info/?reset=1&id=2445 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR
