BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CiviCRM//NONSGML CiviEvent iCal//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2430_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Building a Neurodiverse Community X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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Space is available on this event!

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Debs Rose and Marie Ma
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Returni ng for a second year\, a 3 day-event located in th e unique setting of the Othona Community at Burton Bradstock. This is an opportunity to create and e xplore spaces where all neurotypes can feel welcom e and safe. The environment provides plenty of roo m to accommodate everyone's needs\, as well as nou rishing community building.

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The whole event will thrive on open discussions\, people sha ring their personal experiences and willingness to 'bounce off each other' in order to increase unde rstanding and promote acceptance.

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This event is primarily intended for neurodivergent ad ults\, whether diagnosed or self-determined\, but is open to anyone interested.

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Your fa cilitators will be Marie Martin and Debs Rose.\n \n

Marie is a self-determ ined autistic woman\, part of a family spanning 3 generations of neurodiversity. She is the founder of BUILDING A NEURODIVERSE COMMUNITY CIC (BANC) an d facilitates\, amongst other things\, a peer-supp ort group in Bridport.

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Debs has a diagnosis of ADHD and has benefitted from belonging to an online community of neurodive rse people. She is a Neurodiversity specialist coa ch and co-facilitates BANC's peer-support group.\n
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Fee Typ es
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You are genuinely welc ome to choose whichever rate suits you
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(Learn more about our Pricing Policy & Bursa ries)
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Standard ~~£344~~ what most people pay so as to cover our costs
Basic £292 if you're struggling financially\, a student or trainee
Benefactor £39 7 for better off peop le who 'pay it forward' for others
Deposit\n £ 30
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Some no n-resident places available at £197\n \n
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Arrive between 4.00 - 6.00 pm
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DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Space is available on this event!\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Returning for a second year\, a 3 day-event located in the unique setting of the Ot hona Community at Burton Bradstock. This is an opp ortunity to create and explore spaces where all ne urotypes can feel welcome and safe. The environmen t provides plenty of room to accommodate everyone' s needs\, as well as nourishing community building .\n \n \n \n The whole event will thrive on open d iscussions\, people sharing their personal experie nces and willingness to 'bounce off each other' in order to increase understanding and promote accep tance.\n \n \n \n This event is primarily intended for neurodivergent adults\, whether diagnosed or self-determined\, but is open to anyone interested . \n \n \n \n Your facilitators will be Marie Mart in and Debs Rose.\n \n \n \n Marie is a self-deter mined autistic woman\, part of a family spanning 3 generations of neurodiversity. She is the founder of BUILDING A NEURODIVERSE COMMUNITY CIC (BANC) a nd facilitates\, amongst other things\, a peer-sup port group in Bridport.\n \n \n \n Debs has a diag nosis of ADHD and has benefitted from belonging to an online community of neurodiverse people. She i s a Neurodiversity specialist coach and co-facilit ates BANC's peer-support group.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \n \n You are genuinel y welcome to choose whichever rate suits you\n \n \n \n (Learn more about our Pricing Policy & Bursa ries)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Standard\n £344 \n what most people pay so as to cover our co sts\n \n \n \n Basic\n £292\n if yo u're struggling financially\, a student or trainee \n \n \n \n Benefactor\n £397\n for better off people who 'pay it forward' for others \n \n \n \n Deposit\n £ 30\n \n \n \ n \n \n Some non-resident places available at £197 \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 2.30 pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:OWD Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T143000 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=2430 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2410_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Qi Gong\, Meditation & Creative Writing ***ONLY CA MPING AVAILABLE*** X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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This retreat will focus on the relationship be tween creative writing and meditation. These pract ices both employ embodied\, mental and linguistic techniques of discipline\, imagination\, and atten tion\, and the retreat will aim to investigate the potential for meditation to foster creative pract ice. Along with sitting meditation\, the retreat w ill introduce participants to Qi Gong\, an ancient Chinese art that seeks to restore wellbeing throu gh bringing body\, breath and mind together in a s eries of meditative physical exercises. The sense of stillness in motion that is explored through Qi Gong benefits creativity and promotes mental\, em otional and spiritual health. All these exercises can be adapted and practised by anyone\, regardles s of age\, previous experience or level of mobilit y.
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Peter Jaeger
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Dr Peter J aeger is a Canadian writer\, professor of creative writing\, and yoga / qi gong instructor who has l ived in England for the last 25 years. He is the a uthor of 14 books of poetry and prose on such topi cs as Zen Buddhism\, Ecology\, and contemporary pi lgrimage. As a long-time practitioner of meditatio n\, he integrates techniques drawn from mindfulnes s practice into his creative writing classes and w orkshops. Throughout the early 2000s\, Peter trave lled to India numerous times to study yoga\, and i n 2005 he certified as an Iyengar Yoga Instructor. More recently he has augmented that practice with Qi Gong\, the ancient Chinese art of working with internal energy. Peter&rsquo\;s goal as an instru ctor is to understand what his students need to le arn\, and then to help them to realize their learn ing objectives.
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Arrivals: from 4pm Friday - first meal is dinner at 7pm
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Departures: 3pm Sunday
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Costs:
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Adult Standard: \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nb sp\; \; £\;128 per person
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Adult Benefactor: \; \; \; \; \; \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; £\;156 per pers on
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Adult Camping: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;100 per person
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Adult Camping (Benefactor): \; \; £\;128 per pers on
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Student: \; \; \; \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; £\;100 per person
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( Student rate will require proof either by showing a valid Student Card or letter from your place of Education.)
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If you are a ble to afford the Benefactor rate please consider paying as it \; helps to support the work of O thona and enables us to provide bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to afford to come. \; If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please advise on the f orm if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid.&nbs p\; If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% fro m the Government to help \;
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We may be ab le to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us to find out more.
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*(Find out about our Benefactor Rate)
DESCRIPTION:Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This retreat will focus on the relati onship between creative writing and meditation. Th ese practices both employ embodied\, mental and li nguistic techniques of discipline\, imagination\, and attention\, and the retreat will aim to invest igate the potential for meditation to foster creat ive practice. Along with sitting meditation\, the retreat will introduce participants to Qi Gong\, a n ancient Chinese art that seeks to restore wellbe ing through bringing body\, breath and mind togeth er in a series of meditative physical exercises. T he sense of stillness in motion that is explored t hrough Qi Gong benefits creativity and promotes me ntal\, emotional and spiritual health. All these e xercises can be adapted and practised by anyone\, regardless of age\, previous experience or level o f mobility.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Jaeger\n \n \n \n Dr Peter Jaeger is a Canadian writer\, p rofessor of creative writing\, and yoga / qi gong instructor who has lived in England for the last 2 5 years. He is the author of 14 books of poetry an d prose on such topics as Zen Buddhism\, Ecology\, and contemporary pilgrimage. As a long-time pract itioner of meditation\, he integrates techniques d rawn from mindfulness practice into his creative w riting classes and workshops. Throughout the early 2000s\, Peter travelled to India numerous times t o study yoga\, and in 2005 he certified as an Iyen gar Yoga Instructor. More recently he has augmente d that practice with Qi Gong\, the ancient Chinese art of working with internal energy. Peter’s goal as an instructor is to understand what his studen ts need to learn\, and then to help them to realiz e their learning objectives.\n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 4pm Friday - first meal is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Departures: 3pm Sunday\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Costs:\n \n \n \n Adult Standard: £128 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Bene factor: £156 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Camping: £10 0 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Camping (Benefactor) : £128 per person\n \n \n \n Student: £100 per person\n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n (Student rate will require 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 Benefactor rate please consider paying as it helps to support th e work of Othona and enables us to provide bursari es to those who otherwise struggle to afford to co me. 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 Government to help \n \n \n \n We may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us t o find out more.\n \n \n \n *(Find out about our B enefactor Rate)\n \n CATEGORIES:BOS Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261002T160000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261002T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T150000 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=2410 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2427_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:What's in a Name? X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Space is available on this event!
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Most of us carry names th at were given before we could speak\, names that m ay reflect the hopes\, histories\, or stories of t hose who named us. For some\, these names feel lik e home. For others\, they carry wounds\, expectati ons\, or stories that no longer fit.
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A cross the Judeo Christian tradition\, as in many c ultures\, encounters with the Divine often led to a new name\, a new way of being seen and knowing D ivine love and affirmation. \;
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The se ancient stories remind us that naming is always relational\, shaped by encounter\, longing\, and the limits of language. \;
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Many of us struggle with the inherited names for God&mdas h\;names that feel too small\, too heavy\, or enta ngled with harm done under them. We long for langu age that is spacious enough to hold our experience of the Holy: loving\, liberating\, and alive.
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This three day retreat offers a gentle\, creative space for those whose relationship with t heir own name needs tending or healing. And for an yone who feels uncomfortable with the names for Go d they&rsquo\;ve inherited.
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Through st ory\, poetry\, silence\, music\, movement\, playfu l exploration and the wild beauty of Othona\, we w ill listen for the truths our own names carry\, an d those they obscure. And\, we will explore the wo rds\, images\, metaphors\, and shapes that help us encounter the Divine with greater freedom\, curio sity and connection.
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In a world where God&rsquo\;s name is often invoked in ways that di vide or wound\, this weekend invites you to redisc over the sacredness of naming as a path toward who leness. Together\, we will create a safe\, spaciou s community in which to explore discomforts\, long ings\, and wonderings\, and to open ourselves agai n to the One who calls each of us by name.
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Naomi Gates is a sp iritual director\, holistic life coach\, and conte mplative writer. She accompanies individuals and g roups in exploring identity\, faith\, and the deep er movements of the soul. Rooted in the Judeo‑Chri stian tradition and shaped by a gentle\, spacious approach to spiritual practice\, she weaves togeth er deep listening\, creative expression\, and embo died presence. Her work invites people to reconnec t with their truest selves and with a vision of th e Divine that is loving\, liberating\, and alive. Naomi is committed to creating safe\, compassionat e spaces where participants can explore with hones ty\, curiosity\, and tenderness.
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To le arn more about her work\, you are welcome to visit her website or join h er at her writing nook on Substack\, where she sha res reflections\, practices\, and gentle invitatio ns for the journey. She always welcomes hearing fr om readers and fellow pilgrims and is glad to be i n touch even if you&rsquo\;re unable to attend thi s retreat.
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Fee Types
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You are genuinely w elcome to choose whichever rate suits you
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(Learn more about our Pricing Policy & \; Bursaries)
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Arrival + Departure Times
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(Learn about A rrival+Departure)
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Arrive betwe en 4.00 - 6.00 pm
D epart after 2.30 pm
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DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Space is available on this event!\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Most of us carry names that were given before we could speak\, names that may refle ct the hopes\, histories\, or stories of those who named us. For some\, these names feel like home. For others\, they carry wounds\, expectations\, or stories that no longer fit.\n \n \n \n Across the Judeo Christian tradition\, as in many cultures\, encounters with the Divine often led to a new nam e\, a new way of being seen and knowing Divine lov e and affirmation. \n \n \n \n These ancient stori es remind us that naming is always relational\, sh aped by encounter\, longing\, and the limits of la nguage. \n \n \n \n Many of us struggle with the i nherited names for God—names that feel too small\, too heavy\, or entangled with harm done under the m. We long for language that is spacious enough to hold our experience of the Holy: loving\, liberat ing\, and alive.\n \n \n \n This three day retreat offers a gentle\, creative space for those whose relationship with their own name needs tending or healing. And for anyone who feels uncomfortable wi th the names for God they’ve inherited.\n \n \n \n Through story\, poetry\, silence\, music\, moveme nt\, playful exploration and the wild beauty of Ot hona\, we will listen for the truths our own names carry\, and those they obscure. And\, we will exp lore the words\, images\, metaphors\, and shapes t hat help us encounter the Divine with greater free dom\, curiosity and connection.\n \n \n \n In a wo rld where God’s name is often invoked in ways that divide or wound\, this weekend invites you to red iscover the sacredness of naming as a path toward wholeness. Together\, we will create a safe\, spac ious community in which to explore discomforts\, l ongings\, and wonderings\, and to open ourselves a gain to the One who calls each of us by name.\n \n \n \n Naomi Gates is a spiritual director\, holis tic life coach\, and contemplative writer. She acc ompanies individuals and groups in exploring ident ity\, faith\, and the deeper movements of the soul . Rooted in the Judeo‑Christian tradition and shap ed by a gentle\, spacious approach to spiritual pr actice\, she weaves together deep listening\, crea tive expression\, and embodied presence. Her work invites people to reconnect with their truest selv es and with a vision of the Divine that is loving\ , liberating\, and alive. Naomi is committed to cr eating safe\, compassionate spaces where participa nts can explore with honesty\, curiosity\, and ten derness.\n \n \n \n To learn more about her work\, you are welcome to visit her website or join her at her writing nook on Substack\, where she shares reflections\, practices\, and gentle invitations for the journey. She always welcomes hearing from readers and fellow pilgrims and is glad to be in t ouch even if you’re unable to attend this retreat. \n \n \n \n \n \n Watch a short video about this - Naomi in conversation with Tony Jaques\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \n \n You are genuine ly welcome to choose whichever rate suits you\n \n \n \n (Learn more about our Pricing Policy & Burs aries)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Standard\n £34 4\n what most people pay so as to cover our c osts\n \n \n \n Basic\n £292\n if y ou're struggling financially\, a student or traine e\n \n \n \n Benefactor\n £397\n fo r better off people who 'pay it forward' for other s\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 p m\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:20261008T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T143000 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=2427 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2421_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Roll Up Your Sleeves (October) X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Space is available on this event! :-D
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Lend a hand in community now that A utumn is with us and see the difference we can mak e together. Tasks could be anything from apple pic king to scrub clearance\, from re-covering chairs to painting and decorating.
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Ideal for activ e\, practical people who like to lend a hand and d o something worthwhile.
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Sharing jobs round the house and grounds we all get a real sense of a chievement and camaraderie. We will be working har d together (up to 6 hours a day) but enjoying ours elves and building community too.
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We aim to vary the jobs to suit all abilities\, both indoor s and outdoors. Reasonable levels of fitness and e nergy\, however\, are recommended. There will be s ome outdoor jobs even if the weather is inclement\ , but we will balance this with good\, hearty food and of course the opportunity to sit and relax by the fire.
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Fee Typ es
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You are genuinely welc ome to choose whichever rate suits you
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(Learn more about our Pricing Policy &\; Bursaries)
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Arriva l + Departure Times
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Standard \; what most people pay so as to cover our co sts
Basic £\; \; 90 \; if \; you'\;re struggling financially\, a student or trainee
Benefactor &pou nd\;150 \; for bet ter off people who '\;pay it forward'\; for others
Deposit £\; \; 30
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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 form of meditation that enables you to live in the present moment. Nature offers us metaphors that w e can use in our daily life. In the beautiful natu ral surroundings at Othona there is endless opport unity to pause and root ourselves in nature to bri ng out our natural wild creativity.
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None of the activities require prev ious experience or skills\, but draw upon your inh erent abilities to sense and enjoy the world about you.
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Materials and e quipment will be provided\, but please feel free t o bring anything of your own which helps to suppor t your own creativity (for example: camera\, diary \, sketch- or notebook). Please bring outdoor clot hing so that whatever the weather\, you can make t he most of Othona&rsquo\;s beautiful location and wonderful grounds. Most important - please bring a n open mind and a willingness to play\, with ideas and materials
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The r etreats suitable for those new to mindfulness medi tation\, as well as those wishing to refresh their existing practice. It is also aimed at supporting those who feel they have no creative or artistic abilities\, as well as more established artists wi shing to explore new avenues for their work or cop e with &ldquo\;artists&rsquo\; block&rdquo\;
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&ldquo\;What will you do with your one wild\, precious life?&rdquo\; Mary O liver.
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Sue Howse trai ned as a Psychotherapist and is an accredited Mind fulness teacher.
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Ali Tebbs lives in Bridport and trained as an art tea cher. She exhibits locally when opportunity arises .
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Fee: £\;50 (Drinks provided but bring food f or shared lunch)
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Arrival + Departure Times
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Arrive b etween 4.00 - 6.00 pm
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DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Space is available on this event!\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Mindfulness is a form of meditat ion that enables you to live in the present moment . Nature offers us metaphors that we can use in ou r daily life. In the beautiful natural surrounding s at Othona there is endless opportunity to pause and root ourselves in nature to bring out our natu ral wild creativity.\n \n \n \n None of the activi ties require previous experience or skills\, but d raw upon your inherent abilities to sense and enjo y the world about you.\n \n \n \n Materials 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’s beautiful location and wonderfu l grounds. Most important - please bring an open m ind and a willingness to play\, with ideas and mat erials \n \n \n \n The retreats suitable for those new to mindfulness meditation\, as well as those wishing to refresh their existing practice. It is also aimed at supporting those who feel they have no creative or artistic abilities\, as well as mor e established artists wishing to explore new avenu es for their work or cope with “artists’ block” \n \n \n \n “What will you do with your one wild\, p recious life?” Mary Oliver.\n \n \n \n Sue Howse t rained as a Psychotherapist and is an accredited M indfulness teacher. \n \n \n \n Ali Tebbs lives in Bridport and trained as an art teacher. She exhib its locally when opportunity arises.\n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Fee: £50 (Drinks provided but bring foo d for shared lunch)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Partic ipant numbers restricted to 10.\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 9.30 - 10.00\n \n \n \n Depart after\n 4.00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:OWD Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T100000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T160000 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=2447 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2397_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:October Half Term X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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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.
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Adult Cam ping: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;132 per person
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~~Adult Camping (Benefac tor): \; \;~~ ~~£\;176 per person~~
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If 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\;
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DESCRIPTION:Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A great week for families to enjoy the beaut iful autumnal scenery around Othona. This is a cha nce to meet up with friends old and new and join i n with seasonal activities such as pumpkin carving and take time to relax watching films in front of the fire.\n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 4pm Monday - first meal is dinner at 6.30pm\n \n \n \n Departur es: 11am Friday\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Costs:\n \ n \n \n Adult Standard: £ 176 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Benefactor: £232 per person\n \n \n \n Adult C amping: £132 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Camping (Benefactor): £176 per person\n \n \n \n Student: £176 per person\n \n \n \n Child 0 – 2 years old: Free\n \n \n \n Chil d 3 – 10 years old: £40\n \n \n \n C hild 11 – 18 years old: £100\n \n \n \ n If there are two children or more\, the youngest will be free.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n (Student ra te will require proof either by showing a valid St udent Card or letter from your place of Education. )\n \n \n \n If you are able to afford the Benefac tor rate please consider paying as it helps to su pport the work of Othona and enables us to provide bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to affo rd to come. If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please ad vise 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 Government to help \n \n \n \n We may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please cont act us to find out more.\n \n \n \n *(Find out abo ut our Benefactor Rate)\n \n CATEGORIES:BOS Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T160000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T110000 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=2397 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2431_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Stories by Candlelight X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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$Multiple images of light\, fire\, people and leaves$
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A gentle thread running through these four days&mdash\;of firelight\, creativity\, and the elements&mdash\;shaping our time together . The theme is inspired by a favourite shared fire side song:
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\n Fire child dance\, fire child sing
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We will be joined by storyteller Corinne Harra gin \;(h ttps://www.corinneharragin.co.uk/) offering st ories for all ages drawn from myth and folk tradit ion. There will be an all ages story early in the day and an adult-only one in the evening. \;\n \n
A recent review of Corinne&rsquo\;s wor k- &lsquo\;"\;Corinne took us deep into the realms of story\, rekindling our imagina tions\, stretching open our ears and touching our hearts. The tales she told were wild and tender\, fierce and outlandish\, and soulful without ever b eing sentimental&rsquo\;"\; Dr Michael Malay
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Daytimes we offe r lantern making\, access to our craft studio and walks along the windswept beaches. \;
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We will gather for a small lantern festival to co nclude our time together as a group and to celebra te the turn of the seasons from Autumn to Winter: think hot chocolate\, scarves\, crackling fires an d warming stews!
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Come on your own\, wi th friends\, or as a family\, and share in a simpl e rhythm of good company\, creativity and time by the sea.
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You are genuinel y welcome to choose whichever rate suits you\n \n
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DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Space is available on this event!\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n A gentle thread running through t hese four days—of firelight\, creativity\, and the elements—shaping our time together. The theme is inspired by a favourite shared fireside song:\n \n Light streaming\, light streaming\,\n \n Making m y fire-child grow\, \n \n Fire child dance\, fire child sing\n \n Fire child you’ll be mine.\n \n \n \n We will be joined by storyteller Corinne Harra gin (https://www.corinneharragin.co.uk/ (https:// www.corinneharragin.co.uk/)) offering stories for all ages drawn from myth and folk tradition. There will be an all ages story early in the day and an adult-only one in the evening. \n \n \n \n A rece nt review of Corinne’s work- ‘"Corinne took us dee p into the realms of story\, rekindling our imagin ations\, stretching open our ears and touching our hearts. The tales she told were wild and tender\, fierce and outlandish\, and soulful without ever being sentimental’" Dr Michael Malay\n \n \n \n Da ytimes we offer lantern making\, access to our cra ft studio and walks along the windswept beaches. \ n \n Evenings will also include music round the fi re with Susie - with songs and tunes to join in wi th\, and a candlelight evening on Saturday.\n \n \ n \n We will gather for a small lantern festival t o conclude our time together as a group and to cel ebrate the turn of the seasons from Autumn to Wint er: think hot chocolate\, scarves\, crackling fire s and warming stews!\n \n \n \n Come on your own\, with friends\, or as a family\, and share in a si mple rhythm of good company\, creativity and time by the sea.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \n \n You are genuinely welcome to choose whichev er rate suits you\n \n \n \n (Learn more about our Pricing Policy & Bursaries)\n \n \n \n \n \n \ n Standard\n £391\n what most people pa y so as to cover our costs\n \n \n \n Basic \n £322\n if you're struggling financially \, or a student/trainee\n \n \n \n Benefact or\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 Child 3-10\n £1 36\n \n \n \n Child 0-2\n Free\n \n \n \n Deposit\n £ 30\n \n \n \n \n \n Sp ecial Discounts: Second person sharing your bedroo m half price\, third or fourth free of charge! (Co unted in descending order of age.)\n \n \n Arrival + Departure Times\n \n \n \n (Learn about Arrival +Departure)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrive betwe en\n 4.00 - 6.00 pm\n \n \n \n Depart af ter\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:
Monday 2nd November - \; Friday 6th November 2026\n \n
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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.
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Arrivals: \;from 4pm Monday \;- first meal is dinner at 7pm
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Departures: \;Friday mo rning 11am
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Costs:&nbs p\; \;Adult Standard: \; \;£\;2 32
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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 \;
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We may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us to find out more.
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< /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:
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$Othona COmmunity House and the woods\, beach and sea beyond$
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Are 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! \;
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Or 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.
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A 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.
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~~Meet others who care about things y ou care about. But may have new ideas too.~~
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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\;
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Give yourself th e space you need. For body\, mind and spirit.
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With a welcoming old house and great food - lots of it home grown. And "\;less of what y ou want less of"\; \;
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Othona 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?
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This speci al break is for people aged 18 to 28 only.
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We'\;ve HALVED our usual prices to h elp with affordability at an expensive time of you r life.
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You are gen uinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you
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(Learn more about our Pricing Pol icy &\; Bursaries)
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Standard< /td>\n £\;200 \;if you'\;re roughly midway in \;our unequal society
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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:
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Our 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.
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Quiet Weeks are gently led by experienced guides &ndash\; on this occasion we ar e delighted to welcome back \;Nicky Te mple who you can see here talking about the week.
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She also writes:
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We 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. \;
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Using 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. \;
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Having 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. \;
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I&rsquo\;m really looking fo rward to entering this sacred space with you and s eeing what Love will do amongst us.
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As 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.
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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."\; \;
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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."\;
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On t his occasion we offer a discount for room sharers\ , whether friends or couples.
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You are genuine ly welcome to choose whichever rate suits you
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A second person sharing your be droom can pay half price
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&po und\;469 \; if&nbs p\;you'\;re struggling financially\, a student or trainee
Benefactor & pound\;630 \; for better off people who '\;pay it forward'\; f or others
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DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Space is available on this event!\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n Our Quiet Weeks give you loads of unprogrammed space to use as you wish. But all wi thin the welcoming context of community meals\, sh ared times in chapel and interesting company. Thes e are not silent retreats\, but you'll find certai n times of day and parts of the building will be k ept talk-free.\n \n \n \n Quiet Weeks are gently l ed by experienced guides – on this occasion we are delighted to welcome back Nicky Temple who you ca n see here talking about the week.\n \n \n \n She also writes:\n \n \n \n "I’m really thrilled to be offering another retreat as an Othona Quiet Week. What a gift it is to take time out to be still\, refreshed\, restored and find The Divine waiting a mongst the lives we are living. \n \n \n \n We wil l be giving space to storytelling over the course of four days. With four poems as reference (from J ames Pearson's wonderful collection "The Wildernes s That Bears Your Name") we will journey through t he seasons of our lives telling our stories of suf fering\, 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\, lo oking back\, noticing the the present and looking a little way ahead. You will have the opportunity to delve more deeply into what brings you life\, w hat has been painful and challenging and what hope s and dreams are still waiting to unfold. \n \n \n \n Using the tools of guided meditation\, song\, movement\, lectio-divina\, silence\, ritual and gr oup storytelling we will enter a safe\, supportive community and hold each other in love and kindnes s. \n \n \n \n Having led many retreats now\, I am convinced that telling our stories in a safe spac e and allowing ourselves to be seen more deeply\, is one of the most powerful things we can do for o ur healing and freedom. It never ceases to amaze m e how rich this can be for everyone - both the lis tening and the sharing. \n \n \n \n I’m really loo king forward to entering this sacred space with yo u and seeing what Love will do amongst us.\n \n \n \n As for me\, I'm drawn towards a contemplative spirituality in which stillness\, silence\, center ing prayer and connection with nature are highly v alued\, with more liturgically focussed practices. My faith has become more integrated into the here and now\, and the line between sacred and spiritu al has disappeared – for me wild swimming\, eating with friends and cuddling our Yellow Labrador are all spiritual practices.\n \n \n \n I still find myself rooted in the christian tradition and am a mystic at heart and intentionally walk this path\, gaining more understanding of the depths of the m ystic's road as I travel. I frequent places of unf amiliarity and mystery knowing that they contain g reat gift. As part of this journey\, God has many names which I discover to be liberating and which offer me great richness\, safety\, comfort and bel onging." \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicky Temple is a Spir itual Director and Retreat Facilitator with a grea t love of people. She has a gentle\, compassionate heart and offers a warm and tender welcome. To le arn more visit her website\n \n Comments after her other retreats for us included: "Nicky is a gem a nd a gift." "A profound\, holistic time together. "\n \n \n \n On this occasion we offer a discount for room sharers\, whether friends or couples.\n \ n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \n \n You are genuinely wel come to choose whichever rate suits you\n \n \n \n (Learn more about our Pricing Policy & Bursaries) \n \n \n \n A second person sharing your bedroom c an pay half price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Standa rd\n £550\n what most people pay so as to cover our costs\n \n \n \n Basic\n £469\ n if you're struggling financially\, a studen t or trainee\n \n \n \n Benefactor\n £63 0\n for better off 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 + Departu re 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 2 .30 pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:OWD Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261115T143000 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=2432 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2437_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Real Food for Real Health X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Tuesday 17th - Saturday 21st Novembe r 2026
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A 5 day course focussing on the way in which we eat today and why we eat as we do. We exp lore how we can eat differently to be more in tune with our bodies and so become healthier and happi er humans.
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How can we recognise\, choo se\, cook and prepare REAL food and what differenc e will this make to our energy\, mind sets and hea lth? How can real food reduce type 2 diabetes\, ca rdiovascular disease\, gut problems\, auto immune conditions and reduce our risks for Alzheimer&rsqu o\;s dementia\, cancer\, anxiety and depression?\n \n
This course (new to Othona last year) i s for anyone\, but could be of particular use for you if you think that you may be at risk of one of the above illnesses\, or perhaps a doctor has sai d you already have one.
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With discussio ns and information sharing\, cookery demonstration s and plenty of hands on food preparation\, togeth er with ways to monitor blood sugar levels and met abolic health\, we will explore and develop our ow n personalised approaches to using REAL food for o ur own health.
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We encourage each parti cipant to purchase and wear a Continuous Blood Glu cose Monitor such as this&nb sp\;during\, and for a week before\, the course. ( Cost is about £\;50 or can be free if you hav e a diabetes type 2 diagnosis.) The monitors work for two weeks and we will hold a Zoom meeting to e xplain how to use them. They give fascinating and very useful information\, but you will need a comp atible smartphone to access the readings.
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There will also be a workshop on fermentation and its benefits\, as well as time to relax and en joy wild and wintery coastal walks\, chat by the f ire\, or play a game in one of our many cosy space s.
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Dr Sue Beckers&nbs p\; \;Sue is a retired GP and certified nutri tional therapist with the Noakes Foundation. Sue i s currently running support groups for people who wish to put type 2 diabetes and prediabetes into d rug free remission using \;a REAL food\, Ther apeutic Carbohydrate Restriction approach.
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\n Esther Gooch \; \;Es ther is the caterer at Othona. She has over 16 yea rs of experience in catering\, volunteer managemen t\, charity work and restaurants working for many different kinds of establishments\, from fine dini ng to festivals\, café\;s\, protests and wed dings! She is interested in the balance between he alth\, cost and sustainability when it comes to wh at we eat and will run a variety of cooking worksh ops.
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You&rsquo\;ll notice that the cos t of this course is slightly higher than some othe r Othona courses. This is because of a higher meat /fish/protein content and more external facilitati on. Please USE our bursary and sliding scale payme nt if you need to\, that'\;s what they are ther e for! \;
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Fee Types
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You are gen uinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you
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(Learn more about our Pricing Pol icy &\; Bursaries)
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Arriv e between 4.00 - 6. 00 pm
~~Depart after~~ 2.30 pm
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Standard< /td>\n £\;436 \;aims to cover our real costs
Basic £\;367 \;if all pay Basic\, Othon a has to cut staff &\; activities
Benefactor £\;505 \;helps us afford Basic Rate an d Bursaries
Deposit &po und\; \; 30
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Non-resident particip ation is possible\, but would have to include all meals. The price per person will be £\;241.
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Arrival + Departure Ti mes
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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:
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R omcom\, Science Fiction\, Coming of Age\, Horror\, Christmas\, Disaster and Cult Movies. \; Come and suspend reality and indulge in a fun-filled w eek of films with Sandra. \; Now a seemingly a nnual event where we gather and relax in the comfo rt of armchairs\, round the log fire and enjoy a r ange of films: some\, old favourites and others we are seeing for the first time. \; It is a pop ular event with ample opportunity for walks or tri ps out during the day.
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Arrivals: ~~from 4pm Monday - fir st meal is dinner at 7pm~~
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Departures: 11am Friday \;
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Costs:
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Adult Standard: \; \; £\;232 per person
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~~Adult Benefactor: \;~~ ~~& pound\;288 per person~~
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Student: \; \; &nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; £\;17 6 pe r person
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(Student rate will require proof eith er by showing a valid Student Card or letter from your place of Education.)
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If you are able to afford the Benefactor rate plea se consider paying as it \; helps to support t he work of Othona and enables us to provide bursar ies to those who otherwise struggle to afford to c ome. \; If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please adv ise on the form if you are happy for us to claim G ift Aid. \; If you say yes\, we then get a fur ther 25% from the Government to help \;
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We may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Pleas e contact us to find out more.
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* ~~(Find out abou t our Benefactor Rate)~~
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 Sandra. 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 favourites and others we are seeing for the first time. It is a popular event with ample opportunity for walks or trips out duri ng the day. \n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 4pm Monday - first meal is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Departure s: 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 require proof either by showi ng 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 Benefactor rate please consider paying as it helps 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\, please advise on the form if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid. If you say ye s\, we then get a further 25% from the Government to help \n \n \n \n We may be able to offer a burs ary if needed. Please contact 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:
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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.\n \n
Arrivals: from 4pm Friday - first meal is dinner at 7p m
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Depart ures: ~~11am~~~~ M onday \;~~
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Costs:
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Adult Standard: & nbsp\; \; £\;105 per person
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Adult Benefactor : \; £\;131 per person
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~~Student: \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \;~~ ~~&pou nd\;105 per person~~
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~~(Student rate will require proo f either by showing a valid Student Card or letter from your place of Education.)~~
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If 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 \;
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We may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us to find out more.
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*(Find ou t about our Benefactor Rate)
< /body> DESCRIPTION:Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n A warm and friendly Othona weekend to bright en up the darkening days of late autumn and herald the Christmas season. Outside work will include t ending trees and of course there will be the usual chores (duties) such as washing up or preparing v egetables and cleaning that will need to be done. This helps to break the ice and build community. Come and share the hope of the Advent season in th e atmospheric setting of St Peter’s Chapel where o ur candle-lit service will be led by Othona regula rs.\n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 4pm Friday - first m eal is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Departures: 11am M onday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Costs:\n \n \n \n A dult Standard: £105 per person\n \n \n \n Adul t Benefactor: £131 per person\n \n \n \n Student: £105 per person\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 \n \n \n \n If you are able to a fford the Benefactor rate please consider paying a s it helps to support the work of Othona and enab les us to provide 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 us to claim Gift Aid. If you say yes\, we th en get a further 25% from the Government to help \ n \n \n \n We may be able to offer a bursary if ne eded. Please contact 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:20261127T160000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261130T110000 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=2395 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2394_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Christmas Music Weekend X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Gather with family and friends\ , soak in the joyful atmosphere\, and experience t he magic of Christmas through music. Whether you l ove to sing along or simply relax and listen\, the re is something for everyone to enjoy! \; Led 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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~~Arrivals:~~ from 4pm Friday - fi rst meal is dinner at 7pm
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~~Departures: 3pm~~ Sunday \;
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Costs:
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Adult Standard: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;116 per p erson
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Adult Benefactor: \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;144 per person
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~~Student: \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; \;~~ ~~£\;88 per perso n~~
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Child 0 &ndash\; 2 years old: \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; Free
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Child 3 &ndash\; 10 years old: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;£ \;20
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Child 11 &ndash\; 18 years old: \; & nbsp\; \; \; \; \; ~~£\;50~~
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(Student rate will require pro of either by showing a valid Student Card or lette r from your place of Education.)
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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 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 \;
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~~We may be a ble to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact u s to find out more.~~
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DESCRIPTION:Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gather with family and friends\, soak in the joyful atmosphere\, and experience the magic of C hristmas through music. Whether you love to sing a long or simply relax and listen\, there is somethi ng for everyone to enjoy! Led by Simon Thompson j oin us to spend the weekend singing to Christmas s ongs old and new\, getting everyone into the Chris tmas spirit.\n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 4pm Friday - first meal is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Departure s: 3pm Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Costs:\n \n \n \n Adult Standard: £1 16 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Benefactor: £144 per person\n \n \n \n Student: £88 per perso n\n \n \n \n Child 0 – 2 years old: Free\n \n \n \n Child 3 – 10 years old: £20\n \n \n \n Child 11 – 18 years old: £50\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n (Student rate will require proof either by showing a valid Stude nt Card 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 suppo rt the work of Othona and enables us to provide bu rsaries to those who otherwise struggle to afford to come. If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please advis e on the form if you are happy for us to claim Gif t 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 Benefactor Rate)\n \n CATEGORIES:BOS Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20261211T160000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261211T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261213T150000 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=2394 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2393_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Community Christmas - EVENT FULL X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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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. \n \n
Arrivals: from 4pm Wednesday - first meal is dinner at 7pm
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Dep artures: 3pm ~~Sunday \;~~
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~~Adult Standard: \; \; \; \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs p\; \; \;~~ ~~£\;267 per person~~
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Adult Benef actor: \; \; \; \; \; &nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; £\;3 23 p er person
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Student: \; \; \; &nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;211 per person
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Child 0 &ndash \; 2 years old: \; \; \; \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; Free
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~~Child 3 &ndash\ ; 10 years old: \; \; \; \; &nb sp\; \; \;~~ ~~~~ ~~\;£\;40~~
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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 \;
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We may be able to offer a burs ary if needed. Please contact us to find out more.
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DESCRIPTION:EVENT FULL\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Come and spend a few tranquil days in the Essex countryside over C hristmas. Back to basics\, away from the shops\, t he TV and all the hype. Enjoy good home cooking\, log fires\, friendly company and Christmas games. We will join our friends in Bradwell village for M idnight worship on Christmas Eve. Relax and unwin d\, walk on the beach and gaze at the night sky. O f course there will be the usual chores (duties) s uch as washing up or preparing vegetables that wil l need to be done. We find that this is quite good fun as a group and helps to break the ice and bui ld community.\n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 4pm Wednes day - first meal is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Depar tures: 3pm Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Costs:\ n \n \n \n Adult Standard: £267 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Benefactor: £323 per person\n \n \n \n Stud ent: £211 per 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 old: £100\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n (Student rate will require proof either by showing a valid Student Card or letter from your place of Educati on.)\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:20261223T160000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261223T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261227T150000 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=2393 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2439_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Christmas in Community X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Christmas 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. \;
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Feasting\, presents\, prayers &ndash\; all are in the mix\, but none to excess. \;
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On 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). \;
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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:
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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
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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 \;
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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_2443_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:A Time to Simply Be X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:BOOKING NOT OPEN YET!!!!
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After the h ectic winter season\, why not treat yourself to so me "\;me"\; time. \; Relax and have yo ur meals cooked for you\, leaving plenty of time t o read that book you'\;ve been meaning to do\, finish that novel you'\;re writing\, draw that picture you'\;ve always wanted to do or take a walk in the beautiful surroundings. \; Your ti me is available to spend how you wish.
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Arrivals:&nb sp\;from 4pm Monday \;- first meal is dinner a t 7pm
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Costs: \; \;Adult Standard: \; &nbs p\;TBA
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If you are able to afford the Benefactor ra te please consider paying as it \; helps to su pport the work of Othona and enables us to provide bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to affo rd to come. \; If you are a UK Tax Payer\, ple ase advise on the form if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid. \; If you say yes\, we then ge t a further 25% from the Government to help \;
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DESCRIPTION:BOOKING NOT OPEN YET!!!!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n After the hectic winter season\, why not treat yourself to some "me" time. Relax and have your meals coo ked for you\, leaving plenty of time to read that book you've been meaning to do\, finish that novel you're writing\, draw that picture you've always wanted to do or take a walk in the beautiful surro undings. Your time is available to spend how you wish.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 4pm M onday - first meal is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Dep artures: Friday morning 11am\n \n \n \n Costs: A dult Standard: TBA\n \n \n \n Adul t Benefactor: TBA\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 ena bles us to provide bursaries to those who otherwis e struggle to afford to come. If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please advise on the form if you are happ y for us to claim Gift Aid. If you say yes\, we t hen get a further 25% from the Government to help \n \n \n \n We may be able to offer a bursary if n eeded. 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:20270111T160000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270111T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270115T110000 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=2443 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2444_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:A Weekend to Simply Be X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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After returning to work post festive season\ , treat yourself to a weekend of relaxation. \ ; Take walks breathing in the brisk sea air\, read your favourite book\, complete that craft project \, spend your time doing whatever relaxes you.&nbs p\; Your meals are the only thing that will be pla nned.
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Arrivals: \;from 4pm Friday - first meal is dinner at 7pm
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Departures: \; 2pm S unday
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Costs: \; & nbsp\;Adult Standard: \; \;TBA
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If 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 \;\n \n
We may be able to offer a bursary if n eeded. Please contact us to find out more.
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DESCRIPTION:BOOKING NOT YET OPEN!!!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n After returning to work post festive season\, treat your self to a weekend of relaxation. Take walks breat hing in the brisk sea air\, read your favourite bo ok\, complete that craft project\, spend your time doing whatever relaxes you. Your meals are the o nly thing that will be planned.\n \n \n \n Arrival s: from 4pm Friday - first meal is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Departures: 2pm Sunday\n \n \n \n Costs : Adult Standard: TBA\n \n \n \n Adult Benefactor: TBA\n \n \n \n If you are abl e to afford the Benefactor rate please consider pa ying as it helps to support the work of Othona an d enables us to provide bursaries to those who oth erwise struggle to afford to come. If you are a U K 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 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:20270115T160000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270115T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270117T140000 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=2444 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:
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This weekend offers a warm\, practical introduction to Nonviolent Com munication (NVC): a compassionate way of speaking and listening that helps us meet each other more h onestly\, and with more compassion\, even when thi ngs are difficult.
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Facilitated by Simon McKibbin\, the weekend draws on his Embo died Relational Presence (ERP) approach &mdash\; w eaving NVC together with mindfulness and focusing\ , so that what we practise is felt in the body and in relationship\, not just understood in the head .
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&bull\; \; \; \; \; Deep listening for the hum anity in someone else &mdash\; especially when you disagree
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No previous experience of NVC is needed &mdash\; just a willingness to show up\, be presen t\, and practise together.
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Meet Simon\; Companion\, Coach\, Trainer and Facilitator
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 \;~~~~For over 34 years\, Simon has suppor ted individuals and communities toward greater per sonal and professional empowerment through Mindful ness\, Nonviolent Communication\, and Focusing - p ractices that unlock our capacity to live more ful ly\, creatively\, and courageously. His work bridg es inner transformation with outer change\, rooted in active commitment to ecological regeneration\, social equity\, and nonviolent living through gra ssroots organising and co-creation. 
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Arrivals: \;from 4pm Frida y - first meal is dinner at 7pm
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Departures: 2pm Sunday
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Costs: \; \;Adult Standard:& nbsp\; \;TBA
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If you are able to afford the Benefacto r 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\, please advise on the form if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid. \; If you say yes\, we the n get a further 25% from the Government to help&nb sp\;
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< /body> DESCRIPTION:BOOKING NOT OPEN YET!!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n This we ekend offers a warm\, practical introduction to No nviolent Communication (NVC): a compassionate way of speaking and listening that helps us meet each other more honestly\, and with more compassion\, e ven when things are difficult.\n \n \n \n Facilita ted by Simon McKibbin\, the weekend draws on his E mbodied Relational Presence (ERP) approach — weavi ng NVC together with mindfulness and focusing\, so that what we practise is felt in the body and in relationship\, 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 • Feelings\, and the needs beneath them\n \n \n \ n • Asking for what matters\, without demand o r blame\n \n \n \n • Deep listening for the hu manity in someone else — especially when you disag ree\n \n \n \n No previous experience of NVC is ne eded — just a willingness to show up\, be present\ , and practise together.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n M eet Simon\; Companion\, Coach\, Trainer and Facili tator\n \n \n \n For over 34 years\, Simon has su pported individuals and communities toward greater personal and professional empowerment through Min dfulness\, Nonviolent Communication\, and Focusing - practices that unlock our capacity to live more fully\, creatively\, and courageously. His work b ridges inner transformation with outer change\, ro oted in active commitment to ecological regenerati on\, social equity\, and nonviolent living through grassroots organising and co-creation. \n \n \n \ n Experience: CNVC Certified NVC Trainer | BFA Foc using Teacher | Breathworks Mindfulness Teacher | Associate Mindfulness Teacher\, University of Camb ridge (2017–2023) \n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 4pm F riday - first meal is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Dep artures: 2pm Sunday\n \n \n \n Costs: Adult Stan dard: TBA\n \n \n \n Adult Benefac tor: TBA\n \n \n \n If you are able to afford the Benefactor rate please consider paying as it hel ps 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\, p lease advise on the form if you are happy for us t o 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. Ple ase 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_2445_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:The Enneagram and Relationships X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Are the relationships in your life importa nt to you and would you like to get on better with the people in your life? Your partner\, your fami ly members\, your friends? If so\, this long weeke nd workshop could be for you. The Enneagram gives such helpful insights into how different we all ar e\, why conflict happens\, why people communicate differently\, and what each person needs to feel s afe and valued.
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It is an invaluable to ol for showing where our behaviours are coming fro m\, and how we can address misunderstandings and t ensions. The relationships in our lives that mean the most can also be the relationships that especi ally need our attention and understanding. \;\n \n
It would be helpful for you to know yo ur enneagram type before you come on this weekend. You can email Jeanie to find out how to do this i f you are not sure of your type. We will look at t he relationship patterns and biases for each ennea gram type\, and explore the strengths\, challenges and growth path of each type in personal relation ships.
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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&rsquo\;s for everyone. We are all in this together\, navigating the relationship s in our lives and wanting them to flourish and gr ow. \;
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There will be space for wal ks and individual retreat time in the afternoons a nd Jeanie will be available for one-to-one convers ations. Jeanie Honey is a professionally qualified Enneagram practitioner who has led several previous Enneagram workshops a t Othona. To find out more about Jeanie go to www.exeterenneagram.c om or email her on exeterenn eagram@gmail.com
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What they said la st time: "\;Amazing experience. Lots of love\, caring and great learning."\; "\;Informat ive weekend\, beautifully held."\;
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Standard £\;349\n \; what most people pay so as to cover our costs
Basic £\;297 \; if \;you'\;re struggling financially\, a st udent or trainee
Benefactor £\;402 \ ; for better off people who '\;pay it forward&# 39\; for others
Deposit £\; \; 30
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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

Space is available on this event!

Space is available on this event!

Space is available on this event! :-D

Space is available on this event!

Space is available on this event!

Special Discounts: Second person sharing your bedroom half price\ , third or fourth free of ch arge! (Counted in descending order of age.)

Space is available on this event!

Space is available on this event!

Tuesday 17th - Saturday 21st Novembe r 2026

There is space on this event.

Sorry\, we are fully booked but you could jo in the waiting list

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BOOKING NOT YET OPEN!!!

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Space is available on this event!

Standard	~~£344~~	what most people pay so as to cover our costs
Basic	£292	< em>if you're struggling financially\, a student or trainee
Benefactor	£39 7	for better off peop le who 'pay it forward' for others
Deposit\n	£ 30

Arrive between	4.00 - 6.00 pm
Depart after	2.30 pm

Arrive betwe en	4.00 - 6.00 pm
D epart after	2.30 pm

Standard	\; what most people pay so as to cover our co sts
Basic	£\; \; 90	\; if \; you'\;re struggling financially\, a student or trainee
Benefactor	&pou nd\;150	\; for bet ter off people who '\;pay it forward'\; for others
Deposit	£\; \; 30

Arrive b etween	4.00 - 6.00 pm
Depart after	10. 30 am

A rrive between	9.30& nbsp\;- 10.00
Depart after	4.00pm

Ar rive between	4.00 - 6.00 pm
Depart after	10.30 am

Standard< /td>\n	£\;200	\;if you'\;re roughly midway in \;our unequal society
Basic	\;if \;money is tight
Benefactor	£\;240
Deposit	< strong>£\; \; 30

< strong>Arrive between	4.00 - 6.00 pm
Depart after	2.30 pm

Standard\n	£\;550	\; what most people pay so as to co ver our costs
&po und\;469	\; if&nbs p\;you'\;re struggling financially\, a student or trainee
< strong>Benefactor	& pound\;630	\; for better off people who '\;pay it forward'\; f or others
~~Deposit~~	&poun d\; \; 30

Arriv e between	4.00 - 6. 00 pm
~~Depart after~~	2.30 pm

Standard< /td>\n	£\;436	\;aims to cover our real costs
Basic	£\;367	\;if all pay Basic\, Othon a has to cut staff &\; activities
Benefactor	£\;505	\;helps us afford Basic Rate an d Bursaries
Deposit	&po und\; \; 30

Arrive between< /td>\n	4.00 - 6.00 pm
Depart after< /strong>	11.30 am\n

Standard	£\;349\n	\; what most people pay so as to cover our costs
Basic	£\;297	\; if \;you'\;re struggling financially\, a st udent or trainee
Benefactor	£\;402	\ ; for better off people who '\;pay it forward&# 39\; for others
Deposit	£\; \; 30