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We are fully booked for this event - you could go on the waiting list
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Singer /pianist\, song writer\, educator and ex-teacher t o Sam Smith\, Joanna Eden has run music weeks for families at Othona for o ver 10 years! She says:
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"My philosophy is to get everyone involved whatever their age\, experience or level of skill. The only essential criterion is a love of music! Everyone can partici pate as much or as little as they please. There is no requirement to read music or to perform in fro nt of others\, although there are many opportuniti es to do just that if you wish to.
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"I have a big passion for songwriting for fun\, heali ng and self-discovery. There’s so much joy in maki ng music together and I love to be the glue that m akes that happen and sometimes I’m the power surge to give everyone the confidence to enjoy their mu sic. I believe that’s a human right!
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" Please bring an instrument if you have one (not es sential). Bring your complementary skills too! Our attendees often end up running a session in their skill eg. salsa dancing\, djembe drumming (we hav e hand drums)\, circle dancing\, harmony singing\, campfire songs."
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Joanna is joined by her partner\, Uruguayan bass player\, guitarist an d composer Andrés Lafone who specialises in Latin American rhythms.
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Parents of children under 10 are asked to accompany their child for al l sessions they attend.
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Here's a vid eo of one of Joanna's songs from 2024 at Othona. In the informal setting you can hear ( but not see) other Othona participants joining in.
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On Wednesday [19th August] Joanna an d Andrés will be in concert at Othona. For those n ot staying with us at Othona tickets are available at £11 in advance or £13 on the door (£5 and £6 f or under 16s). Call 01308 897130 for details and b ookings.
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And here's some extra help wi th cost:
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SUMMER 2026 BIG BARG AIN DEAL
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Se cond adult sharing a room comes half price! AND fo r bookings with two or more children 3-18\, the yo ungest child comes free.
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Fee Types
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You are genuinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you
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(Learn more about our Pricing Policy & Bursaries)
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Standar d £607 what most people pay so as to cover ou r costs
Basic £503 if you're struggling fina ncially\, a student or trainee
Benefactor £711 for better off people who 'pay it forward' for others
Child 11-18 £312
Child 3-10 £225
Ch ild 0-2 Free
Deposi t £ 30\n
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Non-resident places avaialble at £324 each
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Arrival + Departu re Times
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(Learn about Arrival+ Departure)
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Arrive between 4.00 - 6.30 pm
Depart a fter 10.30 am
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DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n We are fully booked for this event - you could go on the waiting list\n \n Some non-res ident places available\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Singer/ pianist\, song writer\, educator and ex-teacher to Sam Smith\, Joanna Eden has run music weeks for f amilies at Othona for over 10 years! She says:\n \ n \n \n "My philosophy is to get everyone involved whatever their age\, experience or level of skill . The only essential criterion is a love of music ! Everyone can participate as much or as little as they please. There is no requirement to read musi c or to perform in front of others\, although ther e are many opportunities to do just that if you wi sh to.\n \n \n \n "I have a big passion for songwr iting for fun\, healing and self-discovery. There’ s so much joy in making music together and I love to be the glue that makes that happen and sometime s I’m the power surge to give everyone the confide nce to enjoy their music. I believe that’s a human right!\n \n \n \n "Please bring an instrument if you have one (not essential). Bring your complemen tary skills too! Our attendees often end up runnin g a session in their skill eg. salsa dancing\, dje mbe drumming (we have hand drums)\, circle dancing \, harmony singing\, campfire songs."\n \n \n \n J oanna is joined by her partner\, Uruguayan bass pl ayer\, guitarist and composer Andrés Lafone who sp ecialises in Latin American rhythms.\n \n \n \n Pa rents of children under 10 are asked to accompany their child for all sessions they attend.\n \n \n \n Here's a video of one of Joanna's songs from 20 24 at Othona. In the informal setting you can hear (but not see) other Othona participants joining i n. \n \n \n \n On Wednesday [19th August] Joanna a nd Andrés will be in concert at Othona. For those not staying with us at Othona tickets are availabl e at £11 in advance or £13 on the door (£5 and £6 for under 16s). Call 01308 897130 for details and bookings.\n \n \n \n And here's some extra help wi th cost:\n \n \n \n SUMMER 2026 BIG BARGAIN DEAL\n \n \n Second adult sharing a room comes half pric e! AND for bookings with two or more children 3-18 \, the youngest child comes free.\n \n \n Fee Type s\n \n \n \n You are genuinely welcome to choose w hichever rate suits you\n \n \n \n (Learn more abo ut our Pricing Policy & Bursaries)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Standard\n £607\n what most peo ple pay so as to cover our costs\n \n \n \n Basic\n £503\n if you're struggling finan cially\, a student or trainee\n \n \n \n Be nefactor\n £711\n for better off people wh o 'pay it forward' for others\n \n \n \n Ch ild 11-18\n £312\n \n \n \n Child 3-10\n £225\n \n \n \n Child 0-2\n Free\n \n \n \n Deposit\n £ 30\n \n \n \n \n \n Non-resident places avaialble at £324 each\n \ n \n \n Arrival + Departure Times\n \n \n \n (Lear n about Arrival+Departure)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrive between\n 4.00 - 6.30 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:20260815T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260821T103000 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=2375 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2402_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Astronomy Week ***ONLY CAMPING AVAILABLE*** X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Space is available on this event
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A great week for anyone intrigued by the universe and human efforts to unc over its secrets. Astronomer Roger Noble returns t o give brilliantly illustrated talks and brings a powerful telescope for us all to try some practica l astronomy.
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The dates for this week include t he peak of the Perseid meteor shower\, the best an nual display of shooting stars. So they should be a highlight\, as long as we get clear skies\, of o ur evening observations.
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Roger'\;s talks fo cus on general aspects of the universe as well as some of the latest findings in astronomy and space exploration.
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The week will be filled with activiti es for young and old. \; Maybe there will be a future astronomer or astronaut amongst us!
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Arrivals: from 4pm Monday - first meal is dinner at 7pm
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~~Departures: 11am Saturday~~
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Costs:
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Adult Standard: \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £ \;290 ~~per person~~
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Adult Benefactor: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; \; \; ~~£\;360~~ ~~per person~~
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Adult Ca mping: \; \; \; \; \; &nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; £\;220 per person
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Adult Camping (Benefa ctor): \; \; ~~£\;290~~ ~~per person~~
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Student: \; \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; £\;2 20 p er person
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Child 0 &ndash\; 2 years old: \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Free
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~~Child 3 &ndash\; 10 years old: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;£\;50~~
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~~Child 11 &ndash\; 18 years old: & nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \;~~ £\ ;125
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(Student rate will re quire proof 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 Be nefactor rate please consider paying as it \; helps to support the work of Othona and enables us to provide bursaries to those who otherwise strug gle to afford to come. \; If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please advise on the form if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid. \; If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Government to help \;
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We may be able to offer a bursar y 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 A great week for anyone intrigued by the uni verse and human efforts to uncover its secrets. As tronomer Roger Noble returns to give brilliantly i llustrated talks and brings a powerful telescope f or us all to try some practical astronomy.\n \n \n \n The dates for this week include the peak of th e Perseid meteor shower\, the best annual display of shooting stars. So they should be a highlight\, as long as we get clear skies\, of our evening ob servations.\n \n \n \n Roger's talks focus on gene ral aspects of the universe as well as some of the latest findings in astronomy and space exploratio n.\n \n \n \n The week will be filled with activit ies for young and old. Maybe there will be a futu re astronomer or astronaut amongst us!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 4pm Monday - first mea l is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Departures: 11am Sat urday\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Costs:\n \n \n \n Ad ult Standard: £290 per pe rson\n \n \n \n Adult Benefactor: £360 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Camping: £220 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Camping (Benefactor): £290 per person\n \n \n \n Student: £220 per person\n \n \n \n Child 0 – 2 years o ld: Free\n \n \n \n Child 3 – 10 y ears old: £50\n \n \n \n Child 11 – 18 years old: £125\n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n (Student rate will require proof either by sh owing a valid Student Card or letter from your pla ce of Education.)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you a re able to afford the Benefactor rate please consi der paying 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 a re a UK Tax Payer\, please advise on the form if y ou are happy for us to claim Gift Aid. If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Governme nt to help \n \n \n \n We may be able to offer a b ursary if needed. Please contact us to find out mo re.\n \n \n \n *(Find out about our Benefactor Rat e)\n \n CATEGORIES:BOS Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260817T160000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260817T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260822T110000 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=2402 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2435_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Music from Eden X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Space is available on this event!
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A summer treat in the Othona Community Cha pel is this sizzling concert with Joanna Eden on k eyboard and vocals\, André\;s Lafone on bass . The week before they will have been at Ronnie Sc ott'\;s - London'\;s most famous jazz venue\ ; now they are with us.
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We have the pl easure of their harmonious company all week\, maki ng music with all ages. This evening is your chance to bask in the heart-w arming sounds of Joanna'\;s own songs\, from so ulful ballads to joyous anthems. Plus their memora ble versions of favourites by the likes of Joni Mi tchell and Burt Bacharach. And a guest artist or t wo may look in as well.
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If you haven&# 39\;t heard these two\, grab the opportunity with both hands. If you have... you'\;ll probably th ink about coming back. \;
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Interval drinks - cash donations welcome. Joanna'\;s CD s also on sale.
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Tickets are&nb sp\;£\;11 in advance or £\;13 on the doo r. (Or £\;5 and £\;6 for under 16s)
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To buy adult tickets follow \;https://buy.stripe.com/dRm3cu8ls3B19Gnejm dQQ02
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To buy child (und er 16) tickets you will need to book them separate ly from the adult ones by following \; https://buy.stripe.com/cNi3cueJQ1sT2dVa36dQQ03< /a> \;
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(We apo logise that for technical reasons we can'\;t si mplify this yet.)
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Arrival + Departure Times
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Arrive between 7.00 - 7.30
Depart after 9.45
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The purple panels below DO NOT A PPLY for this evening event
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Space is available on this event!\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n A summer treat in the Othona Comm unity Chapel is this sizzling concert with Joanna Eden on keyboard and vocals\, Andrés Lafone on bas s. The week before they will have been at Ronnie S cott's - London's most famous jazz venue\; now the y are with us.\n \n \n \n We have the pleasure of their harmonious company all week\, making music w ith all ages. This evening is your chance to bask in the heart-warming sounds of Joanna's own songs\ , from soulful ballads to joyous anthems. Plus the ir memorable versions of favourites by the likes o f Joni Mitchell and Burt Bacharach. And a guest ar tist or two may look in as well.\n \n \n \n If you haven't heard these two\, grab the opportunity wi th both hands. If you have... you'll probably thin k about coming back. \n \n \n \n Interval drinks - cash donations welcome. Joanna's CDs also on sale .\n \n \n \n Tickets are £11 in advance or £13 on the door. (Or £5 and £6 for under 16s)\n \n \n \n To buy adult tickets follow https://buy.stripe.com /dRm3cu8ls3B19GnejmdQQ02 (https://buy.stripe.com/d Rm3cu8ls3B19GnejmdQQ02)\n \n \n To buy child (unde r 16) tickets you will need to book them separatel y from the adult ones by following https://buy.str ipe.com/cNi3cueJQ1sT2dVa36dQQ03 \n \n \n (We apol ogise that for technical reasons we can't simplify this yet.)\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 7. 00 - 7.30\n \n \n \n Depart after\n 9.45 \n \n \n \n \n \n The purple panels below DO NO T APPLY for this evening event\n \n CATEGORIES:OWD Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T190000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T214500 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=2435 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2408_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Family Week ***SPACES AVAILABLE*** X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
~~Space is availa ble on this event~~
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Join us for a joy ful and heartwarming Family Week designed to bring families closer together. Enjoy fun activities\, shared experiences\, and quality time in a welcomi ng and supportive environment. It&rsquo\;s the per fect opportunity to relax\, connect\, and create b eautiful memories with your loved ones.
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Arrivals: from 4pm Saturday - first meal is dinner at 6.30pm
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Departures: 11am Saturday \;
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Costs:
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Adult Standard: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; \; \; \; \; ~~£\;406~~ ~~per per son~~
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Adult Benefactor: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; &n bsp\; \; £\;504 per person
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Adult Camping:&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; &po und\;308 per person
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Adult Camping (Benefactor): &n bsp\; \; £\;406 per person
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Student: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs p\; \; \; \; \; £\;308 per person
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Child 0 &ndash\; 2 years old: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Free
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~~Child 3 &ndash\; 10 years old: \; \; \; \; \; \; \;~~ \;£\ ;70
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Child 11 &ndash\; 18 years old: \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; £\;175
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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 provi de bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to af ford 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 \;
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We may be able to offer a bursary if need ed. 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 Join us for a joyful and heartwarming Family Week designed to bring families closer together. Enjoy fun activities\, shared experiences\, and qu ality time in a welcoming and supportive environme nt. It’s the perfect opportunity to relax\, connec t\, and create beautiful memories with your loved ones.\n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 4pm Saturday - fir st meal is dinner at 6.30pm\n \n \n \n Departures: 11am Saturday \n \n \n \n Costs:\n \n \n \n Adult Standard: £406 per perso n\n \n \n \n Adult Benefactor: £504 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Camping: £308 per person\n \n \n \n Adu lt Camping (Benefactor): £406 per person\n \n \n \n Student: £308 per person\n \n \n \n Child 0 – 2 years old: Free\n \n \n \n Child 3 – 10 year s old: £70\n \n \n \n Child 11 – 18 years old: £175\n \n \n \n \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:20260822T160000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260822T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260829T110000 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=2408 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2400_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:A Time to Simply Be ***SPACES AVAILABLE*** X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Space is available on this event
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Welcome to a week of pu re relaxation! Enjoy the surroundings here at Otho na. \; Take a brisk walk as the sun rises or r elax at the beach with that book you keep meaning to read. \; Watch the wildlife whilst on your walks around the grounds and further afield. \ ; The only thing planned this week will be your me als. \; Everything else you do is your choice and at your pace.
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Arrivals: from 4pm Tuesday - first me al is dinner at 7pm
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Departures: ~~11am Friday \;~~
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Costs:
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Adult Standard: \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; £\;17 4 pe r person
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~~Adult Benefactor: \; \; &nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;~~ £\;216 per person
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Adult Campin g: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; &n bsp\; ~~£\;132 per person~~
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~~Adult Camping (Benefactor ): \; \;~~ £\;174 per person
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Student: &nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;132 per p erson
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(Student rate will require proof either by showing a valid Student Card or letter from you r 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 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 then get a furthe r 25% from the Government to help \;
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We may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please c ontact us to find out more.
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*(Find out about our Be nefactor Rate)
DESCRIPTION:Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcome to a week of pure relaxation! Enjoy the surroundings here at Othona. Take a brisk wal k as the sun rises or relax at the beach with that book you keep meaning to read. Watch the wildlif e whilst on your walks around the grounds and furt her afield. The only thing planned this week will be your meals. Everything else you do is your ch oice and at your pace.\n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 4 pm Tuesday - first meal is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \ n Departures: 11am Friday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Costs:\n \n \n \n Adult Standard: £174 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Benefac tor: £216 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Camping: £132 p er person\n \n \n \n Adult Camping (Benefactor): £174 per person\n \n \n \n Student: £132 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:20260901T160000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T110000 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=2400 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2399_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:A Time to Simply Be (Weekend) - ***CAMPING ONLY*** X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Friday 4th September 2026 - \; Sunday 6th S eptember 2026
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Space is available on this event\n \n
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Welcome to a weekend of pure relaxation! Enjoy t he early morning sunrises whilst walking along the beach. \; Sit and relax on the Stoep with tha t book you keep meaning to read or watch the wildl ife around the bird table. \; The only thing p lanned this week will be your meals. \; Everyt hing else you do is your choice and at your pace.\n \n
A rrivals: from 4pm Friday - first meal is dinner at 7pm
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Departu res: 3pm Sunday \;
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Costs:
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Adult Standard: \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;116 per person
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Adult B enefactor: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; &poun d\;144 per person
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Adult Camping: \; \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs p\; \; \; \; \; £\;88 per person
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Adult Camping (Benefactor): \; \; £ \;116 ~~per person~~
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Student: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs p\; \; \; £\;88 per person
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(Student rat e will require proof either by showing a valid Stu dent Card or letter from your place of Education.)
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If you are able to afford the Benefactor rate please consider paying as it& nbsp\; 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 ar e happy for us to claim Gift Aid. \; If you sa y yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Governm ent 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 out about our Benefactor Rate)
DESCRIPTION:Friday 4th September 2026 - Sunday 6th September 2026\n \n \n \n Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Welcome to a weekend of pure relaxation! Enjoy the early morning sunrises whil st walking along the beach. Sit and relax on the Stoep with that book you keep meaning to read or w atch the wildlife around the bird table. The only thing planned this week will be your meals. Ever ything else you do is your choice and at your pace .\n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 4pm Friday - first mea l is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Departures: 3pm Sund ay \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Costs:\n \n \n \n Adul t Standard: £116 per pers on\n \n \n \n Adult Benefactor: £144 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Camping: £88 per person\n \n \n \n Adu lt Camping (Benefactor): £116 per person\n \n \n \n Student: £88 per person\n \n \n \n (Student rate will requ ire proof either by showing a valid Student Card o r letter from your place of Education.)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are able to afford the Benefa ctor rate please consider paying as it helps to s upport the work of Othona and enables us to provid e bursaries to those who otherwise struggle to aff ord to come. If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please a dvise 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 ma y be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please con tact us to find out more.\n \n \n \n *(Find out ab out our Benefactor Rate)\n \n CATEGORIES:BOS Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T160000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260904T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T150000 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=2399 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2398_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:September Working Weekend X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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This is a very busy time o f year for harvesting and utilising our seasonal f ruits\, there will be juice making from our apples \, grapes and pears and prep work for winter plant ing in the garden. There are always jobs to be don e indoors as well.
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Arrivals: from 4pm Friday - first me al is dinner at 7pm
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Adult Standard: \; &nbs p\; £\;105 per person
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Adult Benefactor: \; £ \;131 ~~per person~~
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Student: \; \; \; & nbsp\; \; \; \; \; ~~£\;105~~ ~~per per son~~
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If you are able to afford the Benef actor 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 Pay er\, please advise on the form if you are happy fo r us to claim Gift Aid. \; If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Government to hel p \;
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We may be able to offer a bursary i f needed. Please contact us to find out more.
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DESCRIPTION:Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This is a very busy time of year for harvest ing and utilising our seasonal fruits\, there will be juice making from our apples\, grapes and pear s and prep work for winter planting in the garden. There are always jobs to be done indoors as well. \n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 4pm Friday - first meal is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Departures: 11am Mond ay \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Costs:\n \n \n \n Adul t Standard: £105 per person\n \n \n \n Adult B enefactor: £131 per person\n \n \n \n Student: £105 per person\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n (Student rate will require proof either by show ing 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 conside r paying as it helps to support the work of Othon a 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 y es\, we then get a further 25% from the Government to help \n \n \n \n We may be able to offer a bur sary 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:20260911T160000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T110000 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=2398 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2429_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Self Love is the Best Self Discipline X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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&bull\; \; \; & nbsp\;Why do we do things that aren&rsquo\;t good for us? \;
\n &bull\; \; \; \;Why does our will fail us when we want to make p ositive changes?
\n &bull\; \; \; &nb sp\;Why do we behave in ways that aren'\;t who we are\, deep down?
\n &bull\; \; \; \;If we listen to our authentic self\, where the divine emerges within\, we are guided unerring ly. \;
\n &bull\; \; \; \;Th at voice is our self love\, that is Love\, and the guidance it gives stops being discipline in the t raditional sense because it is truthful and kind\, making it unavoidable. \;
\n &bull\;&nbs p\; \; \;Join us in exploring the space w here self love and self discipline merge in the fl ame of divinity for living an authentic life.
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In this workshop we will bring together co ntemplative practices\, light reading\, and intera ction for an embodied experience where we align ou r hearts and minds to access the wisdom there. We are also imperfect\, perhaps messy beings\, and we will embrace that. Please bring your sense of won der\, a sense of humour\, and curiosity for seeing in new ways!
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\n The contempl ative practices we will use include meditation\, j ournaling\, walking\, noticing\, and more.
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\n &bull\ ; \; \; \;Discover new ways for more effective self love.
\n &bull\; \; \; \;Be more in touch with your authentic\, div ine self\, i.e.\, the inner voice of truth.
\ n &bull\; \; \; \;See how healthy sel f discipline naturally grows from clear and kind s elf love. \;
\n &bull\; \; \; &nb sp\;Use emerging awareness and progress for positi ve feedback and further growth.
\n &bull\;&nb sp\; \; \;Understand and feel how divine connection brings clarity and discernment\, so tha t self love merges with self discipline.
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\n When we talk about the divine\, it will be from an inclusive stance that could be Spi rit\, Source\, the Universe\, God\, Higher Power\, Buddha\, Nature\, or whatever respectful and holy name you choose.
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\n About Phil Rogacki
\n He writes: &qu ot\;I have been on a spiritual path my entire adul t life. Along with a deep immersion in contemplati ve Christianity\, I have studied Buddhism and Sham anism\, and blend many eclectic sources into my te aching. My training and experience have shown me t hat a path of love and compassion is the most powe rful and revolutionary effort we can make\, becaus e it transforms individuals and society at a found ational level. If we feel a part of the interconne cted web of life\, we naturally act in concert wit h each other and the earth.
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"\;I a m offering this workshop because I believe it will resonate with people who are aware of all that is going on globally and are feeling a resulting une asiness that may throw us off. We always need grou nded compassion and love\, and especially now. By deepening into divinely inspired self love\, a nat ural self discipline emerges to keep us rooted in spirit\, and that flows out into the continuum aro und us."\; \;
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\n Phil was in the first cohort of Richard Rohr'\;s Ce nter for Action and Contemplation'\;s Living Sc hool (2013-2015). He managed online learning at th e CAC for five years and managed online learning f or the World Community for Christian Meditation fo r two years. He has studied with Cynthia Bourgeaul t since 2008. He has been a facilitator with Gende r Equity and Reconciliation International for six years and did men'\;s work with Illuman for fiv e years. He studied Buddhism with the San Francisc o Zen Center and at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. He studied Shamanism with The Four Winds and the Last Mask Center. \;
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Fee Types
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You are genuinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you
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(Learn more about our Pricing Policy &\; Bursaries)
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St andard £\;349 \; what most people pay so as to cover our costs
Basic £\;297 \ ; if \;you'\;re struggling financially\ , a student or trainee
Benefactor \; for better off people who '\;pay it for ward'\; for others
Deposit £\; \; 30
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A limit ed number of non-resident places are available at £\;220 each\, to include all meals. Non-resid ents are asked to attend from 8.00am to approx. 9. 00pm each day.
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DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n Space is available on this event!\n \ n \n \n \n \n \n • Why do we do things that are n’t good for us? \n \n • Why does our will fail us when we want to make positive changes?\n \n • Why do we behave in ways that aren't who we are \, deep down?\n \n • If we listen to our authen tic self\, where the divine emerges within\, we ar e guided unerringly. \n \n • That voice is our self love\, that is Love\, and the guidance it giv es stops being discipline in the traditional sense because it is truthful and kind\, making it unavo idable. \n \n • Join us in exploring the space where self love and self discipline merge in the f lame of divinity for living an authentic life.\n \ n \n \n In this workshop we will bring together co ntemplative practices\, light reading\, and intera ction for an embodied experience where we align ou r hearts and minds to access the wisdom there. We are also imperfect\, perhaps messy beings\, and we will embrace that. Please bring your sense of won der\, a sense of humour\, and curiosity for seeing in new ways!\n \n \n \n The contemplative practi ces we will use include meditation\, journaling\, walking\, noticing\, and more.\n \n \n \n You can expect to:\n \n • Discover new ways for more e ffective self love.\n \n • Be more in touch wit h your authentic\, divine self\, i.e.\, the inner voice of truth.\n \n • See how healthy self dis cipline naturally grows from clear and kind self l ove. \n \n • Use emerging awareness and progres s for positive feedback and further growth.\n \n • Understand and feel how divine connection brin gs clarity and discernment\, so that self love mer ges with self discipline.\n \n \n \n When we talk about the divine\, it will be from an inclusive s tance that could be Spirit\, Source\, the Universe \, God\, Higher Power\, Buddha\, Nature\, or whate ver respectful and holy name you choose.\n \n \n \n About Phil Rogacki\n \n He writes: "I have been on a spiritual path my entire adult life. Along w ith a deep immersion in contemplative Christianity \, I have studied Buddhism and Shamanism\, and ble nd many eclectic sources into my teaching. My trai ning and experience have shown me that a path of l ove and compassion is the most powerful and revolu tionary effort we can make\, because it transforms individuals and society at a foundational level. If we feel a part of the interconnected web of lif e\, we naturally act in concert with each other an d the earth.\n \n \n \n "I am offering this worksh op because I believe it will resonate with people who are aware of all that is going on globally and are feeling a resulting uneasiness that may throw us off. We always need grounded compassion and lo ve\, and especially now. By deepening into divinel y inspired self love\, a natural self discipline e merges to keep us rooted in spirit\, and that flow s out into the continuum around us." \n \n \n \n Phil was in the first cohort of Richard Rohr's Cen ter for Action and Contemplation's Living School ( 2013-2015). He managed online learning at the CAC for five years and managed online learning for the World Community for Christian Meditation for two years. He has studied with Cynthia Bourgeault sinc e 2008. He has been a facilitator with Gender Equi ty and Reconciliation International for six years and did men's work with Illuman for five years. He studied Buddhism with the San Francisco Zen Cente r and at Spirit Rock Meditation Center. He studied Shamanism with The Four Winds and the Last Mask C enter. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \n \n You are genuinely welcome to choose whichever r ate suits you\n \n \n \n (Learn more about our Pri cing 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 trainee\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 A limited number of non -resident places are available at £220 each\, to i nclude all meals. Non-residents are asked to atten d from 8.00am to approx. 9.00pm each day.\n \n \n \n Arrival + Departure Times\n \n \n \n (Learn abo ut Arrival+Departure)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ar rive 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:20260917T180000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260917T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T143000 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=2429 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2436_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Inspired by Nature - Creative retreat with Sandie Cottee X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
M onday 21st September - \; Friday 25th Septembe r 2026
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Space is available on this event
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Join Sand ie \;Cottee for a gentle\, intuitive week of c reativity and connection.
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With its sea wall\, beach\, open skies\, and the&n bsp\;ancient St Pe ter‑on‑the‑Wall chapel nearby\, Othona is the perf ect place to slow down. The landscape invites wand ering\, noticing\, and making &mdash\; the perfect setting for gentle exploration and creativity.
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\n Mealtimes provide structure to the day and there is a communal dining room. \; Me als are plentiful and homemade\, with special diet s catered \;fo r. \; Please be sure to let us know of any spe cial requirements.
\n \n Each mor ning\, as a gentle start to the day\, you are welc ome to join Sandie for a 15‑minute Qi Gong practic e before breakfast. Or you may choose to \;linger in bed or go f or an early morning walk. The choice is yours and each day can unfold however you choose.
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Each day there will be a range of cre ative activities using nature as inspiration. A fi xed programme could be restricting\, so Sandie bri ngs a core \;s tructure\, and plenty of ideas and materials so th at you can respond to the weather\, the group&rsqu o\;s interests\, and the moments that arise natura lly. This opportunity of time and flexibility can lead to a deeper connection so that it becomes a m ore meaningful experience.
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We have our own art studio and private lounge\, al ongside Othona&rsquo\; s peaceful gardens\, verand a\, and cosy communal spaces. And of course\, \;your own persona l space where you can rest and relax.
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Evenings are flexible - perhaps a film night\, a coming together for a quiet activity or shared conversation &ndash\; or feel free to retre at to your own \;space. \; There is no expectation\, it&rsqu o\;s whatever is right for you. \; In this pla ce where the horizon stretches in every direction and land meets the sky\, \;we will be there to honour the autumn equinox. If the sky allows it\, we will watch the moon rise over the horizon. Sometimes\, the timin g is \;perfect ! \; \; Will you be there to watch with us ?
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Here is feedback from a previous attendee:
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&lsquo\;Just to connect with you again\, befor e I start the morning Qi Gong practice that you go t us into. Your retreat was not only inspiring
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our days and the synchronicities were so life affirming - letting me know that what we were doing was the ri ght place / right time and allowing an occasional sense of having &lsquo\;all the time in the world. Thank you\, \;Sandie&rsquo\;
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if you woul d like more information about the retreat please e mail Sandie \; \;sandie@withsandie.co.uk
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Arriva ls: \;from 11am Monday \;- first meal is lunch at 1pm
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Departures: \;Friday morning 11am
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Costs: \; \;Adult Standard: \; \;£\;40 0 per person
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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 abl e to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us to find out more.
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*(Find out about our Benefactor Rate)
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DESCRIPTION:Monday 21st September - Friday 25th September 202 6\n \n \n Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Sandie Cottee for a gentle\, intuitive week of creativity and connection. \n \n \n \n With its sea wall\, beach\, open skies\, an d the ancient St Peter‑on‑the‑Wall chapel nearby\, Othona is the perfect place to slow down. The lan dscape invites wandering\, noticing\, and making — the perfect setting for gentle exploration and cr eativity.\n \n \n \n Mealtimes provide structure t o the day and there is a communal dining room. Me als are plentiful and homemade\, with special diet s catered for. Please be sure to let us know of a ny special requirements.\n \n \n \n Each morning\, as a gentle start to the day\, you are welcome to join Sandie for a 15‑minute Qi Gong practice befo re breakfast. Or you may choose to linger in bed o r go for an early morning walk. The choice is your s and each day can unfold however you choose.\n \n \n \n Each day there will be a range of creative activities using nature as inspiration. A fixed pr ogramme could be restricting\, so Sandie brings a core structure\, and plenty of ideas and materials so that you can respond to the weather\, the grou p’s interests\, and the moments that arise natural ly. This opportunity of time and flexibility can l ead to a deeper connection so that it becomes a mo re meaningful experience.\n \n \n \n We have our o wn art studio and private lounge\, alongside Othon a’ s peaceful gardens\, veranda\, and cosy communa l spaces. And of course\, your own personal space where you can rest and relax.\n \n \n \n Evenings are flexible - perhaps a film night\, a coming tog ether for a quiet activity or shared conversation – or feel free to retreat to your own space. Ther e is no expectation\, it’s whatever is right for y ou. In this place where the horizon stretches in every direction and land meets the sky\, we will b e there to honour the autumn equinox. If the sky a llows it\, we will watch the moon rise over the ho rizon. Sometimes\, the timing is perfect! Will y ou be there to watch with us?\n \n \n \n Here is f eedback from a previous attendee:\n \n \n \n ‘Just to connect with you again\, before I start the mo rning Qi Gong practice that you got us into. Your retreat was not only inspiring\n \n \n \n creative ly\, but I had not expected to feel so ‘in flow’ w ith our group. Once we started\, such gentle beaut y and integrity poured into\n \n \n \n our days an d the synchronicities were so life affirming - let ting me know that what we were doing was the right place / right time and allowing an occasional sen se of having ‘all the time in the world. Thank you \, Sandie’\n \n \n \n if you would like more infor mation about the retreat please email Sandie sand ie@withsandie.co.uk\n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 11am Monday - first meal is lunch at 1pm\n \n \n \n De partures: Friday morning 11am\n \n \n \n Costs: Adult Standard: £400 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Benefactor: £450 per person \n \n \n \n If you are able to afford the Benefactor rat e please 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 advise on the form if you are happy for us to claim Gift Ai d. If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% fro m the Government to help \n \n \n \n We may be abl e to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us to find out more.\n \n \n \n *(Find out about our Benefactor Rate) (https://www.othonaessex.org.uk/h ow-book/pricing-policy)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n CATEGORIES:BOS Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T110000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T110000 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=2436 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2403_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Autumn Watch **CHANGE TO PROGRAMME** X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Unfortunately Nastassja is unable to facilitate Autumn Watch. Rather than cancel the event we fee l that there are those of you who will still enjoy birdwatching and wildlife watching or you may jus t want an incentive to get out in the fresh air.&n bsp\; Fell free to bring along your walking boots and explore the River Blackwater and surrounding a reas. Walking along the sea wall near the Centre a nd watching the wildlife from the hides. Alternati vely\, bring your favourite book and enjoy some re laxation.
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Arrivals: from 4pm Monday - first meal is din ner at 7pm
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 Departures: 11am Thursday \;
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Costs:
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~~Adult Standard: \; \; \; \; \; \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs p\;~~ ~~£\;174 per person~~
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Adult Benefactor: \; & nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nb sp\; \; \; \; £\;216 per person
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Ad ult Camping: \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;132 per person
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~~Adult Camping ( Benefactor): \; \;~~ ~~£\;174 per person~~
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St udent: \; \; \; \; \; &nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; &po und\;132 per person
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(Student rate will require proof either by showing a valid Student Card or l etter from your place of Education.)
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If you are able to afford the Benefactor rate please cons ider 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.&nb sp\; 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 \;
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We may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please conta ct us to find out more.
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DESCRIPTION:Space is available on this event\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Unfortunately Nastassja is unable to facilit ate Autumn Watch. Rather than cancel the event we feel that there are those of you who will still en joy birdwatching and wildlife watching or you may just want an incentive to get out in the fresh air . Fell free to bring along your walking boots and explore the River Blackwater and surrounding area s. Walking along the sea wall near the Centre and watching the wildlife from the hides. Alternativel y\, bring your favourite book and enjoy some relax ation.\n \n \n \n Arrivals: from 4pm Monday - firs t meal is dinner at 7pm\n \n \n \n Departures: 11a m Thursday \n \n \n \n Costs:\n \n \n \n Adult Sta ndard: £174 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Benefactor: £ 216 per person\n \n \n \n Adult Camping: £132 per person\n \n \n \n Adult C amping (Benefactor): £174 per person\n \n \n \ n Student: £13 2 per person\n \n \n \n (Student rate will require proof either by showing a valid Student Card or l etter from your place of Education.)\n \n \n \n If you are able to afford the Benefactor rate please consider paying as it helps to support the work of Othona and enables us to provide bursaries to t hose who 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 y ou say yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Go vernment to help \n \n \n \n We may be able to off er a bursary if needed. Please contact us to find out more.\n \n \n \n *(Find out about our Benefact or Rate)\n \n CATEGORIES:BOS Event CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T160000 DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T110000 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=2403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_2419_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Walking Week: Town and Country X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Sorry\, this event is now full. Waiting list places only.
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Othona walking weeks usually take y ou right off the beaten track. This time\, for a c hange\, each day'\;s walk will include time exp loring a historic Dorset (or Devon) town as well a s some of its surrounding footpaths. Leading our a dventures is Tony Jaques\, Othona warden and a sea soned Dorset walker.
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Where shall we go today? Dorchester with its history before and aft er the Romans or Lyme Regis beloved of Jane Austen ? Wimborne Minster with an ancient '\;chained l ibrary'\; or Axminster famous for carpets and R iver Cottage? Or somewhere else entirely? And how far out of each town will we find inviting country side just starting to turn towards autumn?
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On three walk mornings we take packed lunches and head out to explore the treasury of Dorset pa ths and pavements. The other walk day will give us the chance to eat lunch out at a good pub or cafe . There'\;ll be local history\, flora and fauna and no doubt the odd stop for coffee (and cake?) We'\;ll have one '\;rest day'\; when any exercise is on your own initiative.
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Th e paths we follow can be seriously rustic and in D orset it'\;s never entirely flat. But these are amiable ambles\, not macho marches and there will be very little in the way of hills this particula r week. \;
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The aim for each day 9\;s outing is to encounter beauty\, to build comm unity among the group\, and to deepen our spiritua l connection to people and place.
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The price quoted includes accommodation and all meals - except one day when\, instead of picnic food\, g roup members can buy a good pub lunch. \;If nu mbers are sufficient we plan to use Dorset Communi ty Transport minibuses at the start and finish of each day'\;s walk. This will add \;an extra cost of approximately £\;50 \;per person for the entire week\, p ayable at the time. (Otherwise we share cars and y ou are asked to contribute to the individual drive rs'\; costs.)
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No walk is obligatory . (Also\, if you have a non-walking partner who bo oks to share your room\, they are welcome to enter tain themselves at Othona while you stretch your l egs with the rest of us.)
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Standard\n £\;567 \; what most people pay so as to cov er our costs
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R eturning for a second year\, a 3 day-event located in the unique setting of the Othona Community at Burton Bradstock. This is an opportunity to create and explore spaces where all neurotypes can feel welcome and safe. The environment provides plenty of room to accommodate everyone'\;s needs\, as well as nourishing community building.
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The whole event will thrive on open discussions\, people sharing their personal experiences and wil lingness to '\;bounce off each other'\; in o rder to increase understanding and promote accepta nce.
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This event is primarily intended for neurodivergent adults\, whether diagnosed or s elf-determined\, but is open to anyone interested. \;
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Your facilitators will be Marie Martin and Debs Rose.
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Mari e is a self-determined autistic woman\, p art of a family spanning 3 generations of neurodiv ersity. She is the founder of BUILDING A NEURODIVE RSE COMMUNITY CIC (BANC) and facilitates\, amongst other things\, a peer-support group in Bridport.\n \n
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(Learn more about our Pricing Policy &\; Bursar ies)
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Standard £\;344 \ ; what most people pay so as to cover our costs
Basic £\;292 \; if \;you'\;re s truggling financially\, a student or trainee< /td>\n
Benefacto r £\;397 \; for better off peopl e who '\;pay it forward'\; for others\n
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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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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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Adult Camping: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;100 per person
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Adult Camping (Benefactor): \; \; £\;128 per pers on
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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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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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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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Arr ive between 4.00 - 6.00 pm
Depart after 2.30 pm
Standard £\;344 \; what most people pay so as to cover our costs
Basic £\;29 2 \; if \;you& #39\;re struggling financially\, a student or trai nee
Benefactor £\; 397 \; for better off people who '\;pay it forward'\; for othe rs
D eposit £\;&nbs p\; 30
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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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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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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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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
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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_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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Arrivals~~: from 4pm Monday - first meal is dinner at 6.30pm~~
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Departures~~: 11am Friday~~
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Costs:
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~~Adult Standard: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \;~~ £\ ;176 per person
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Adult Benefactor: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; &n bsp\; \; \; £\;232 per person
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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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Student: \; \; \; \; \; \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; £\;17 6 pe r person
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Child 0 &ndash\; 2 years old: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; Free\n \n
Child 3 &ndash\; 10 years old: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ;£\;40
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Child 11 &ndash\; 18 years old: &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; £\; 100
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I f there are two children or more\, the youngest wi ll be free.
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(Studen t rate will require proof either by showing a vali d Student Card or letter from your place of Educat ion.)
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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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We may be able to offer a bursary if n eeded. Please contact us to find out more.
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* ~~(Find o ut about our Benefactor Rate)~~
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:
\n Light streaming\, light str eaming\,
\n Making my fire-child grow\, \ ;
\n Fire child dance\, fire child sing
\n Fire child you&rsquo\;ll be mine.
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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. \;
\n Evenings will also include music round the fire wi th Susie - with songs and tunes to join in with\, and a candlelight evening on Saturday.
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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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F ee Types
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You are genuinel y welcome to choose whichever rate suits you\n \n
(Learn more about our Pricing Policy & amp\; Bursaries)
\n \n < table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" s tyle="width:400px\;" summary="Fee options table">\ n \n \n ~~\ n~~ ~~\n \; what most people pay so as to cover our costs\n~~ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ~~\n < td>Child 11-18\n~~ \n \n \n \n \n ~~\n \n~~ ~~\n < td>Free\n~~ \n \n \n \n \n \n
Arrive b etween 4.00 - 6.00 pm
Depart after 10. 30 am
Standard £\;391
~~Basic~~ £\ ;322 \; if&nb sp\;you'\;re struggling financially\, or a student/trainee
Benefactor £\;460 \; for better off people who '\;pay it forward 9\; for others
£\;201
Child 3-10 £\;136
Child 0-2
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Special Discounts: Second person sharing your bedroom half price\ , third or fourth free of ch arge! (Counted in descending order of age.)
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Arrival + Departure Times
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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_2432_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Quiet Week with Nicky Temple X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Space is available on this event!
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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 will be with us from Wednesday t o Saturday. Nicky is known for preparing beautiful resources for retreats and for her skill at creat ing and holding a safe space where you can open up and share your story with a rare freedom. \;& nbsp\;
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And of course at Othona you alw ays have the option of a walk to the beach\, art o r craft in the studio\, games\, books\, outings\, even helping in the vegetable garden. What a way t o recharge your batteries\, physical\, emotional a nd spiritual!
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Nicky Temple is a Sp iritual Director and Retreat Facilitator with a gr eat love of people. She has a gentle\, compassiona te heart and offers a warm and tender welcome. To learn more vi sit her website
\n Comments afte r her other retreats for us included: "\;Nicky is a gem and a gift."\; \;"\;A profo und\, holistic time together."\;
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On this occasion we offer a discount for room sharers\, whether friends or couples.
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Fee Types
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You are genuinely welcome to choose whichever rate suits you
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(Learn more about our Pricing Policy &\; Bursaries)\n \n
A second person sharing your bedroom can pay half price
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Standa rd £\;550< /td>\n \; what most people pay so as to cover our costs
Basic £\;469 \; if \;you'\;re struggling financially\, a student or trainee
Benefactor £\;630 &nbs p\; for better off people who '\;pay it forward '\; for others
Deposit £\; \; 30
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Arrival + Departure Times
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Arrive between 4 .00 - 6.00 pm
Depart 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 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 will b e with us from Wednesday to Saturday. Nicky is kno wn for preparing beautiful resources for retreats and for her skill at creating and holding a safe s pace where you can open up and share your story wi th a rare freedom. \n \n \n \n And of course at O thona you always have the option of a walk to the beach\, art or craft in the studio\, games\, books \, outings\, even helping in the vegetable garden. What a way to recharge your batteries\, physical\ , emotional and spiritual!\n \n \n \n Nicky Temple is a Spiritual Director and Retreat Facilitator w ith a great love of people. She has a gentle\, com passionate heart and offers a warm and tender welc ome. To learn more visit her website\n \n Comments after her other retreats for us included: "Nicky is a gem and a gift." "A profound\, holistic time together."\n \n \n \n On this occasion we offer a discount for room sharers\, whether friends or co uples.\n \n \n \n Fee Types\n \n \n \n You are gen uinely welcome 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 can pay half price\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Standard\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 student or trainee\n \n \n \n Benefacto r\n £630\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 + 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 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_2396_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:Film Week X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Space is available on this event
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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:
Space is available on this event
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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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*~~(Find out about our Ben efactor Rate)~~
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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Space is available on this event
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Come and spen d a few tranquil days in the Essex countryside ove r Christmas. Back to basics\, away from the shops\ , the TV and all the hype. Enjoy good home cooking \, log fires\, friendly company and Christmas game s. We will join our friends in Bradwell village fo r Midnight worship on Christmas Eve. \; Relax and unwind\, walk on the beach and gaze at the nig ht sky. Of course there will be the usual chores ( duties) such as washing up or preparing vegetables that will need to be done. We find that this is q uite good fun as a group and helps to break the ic e and build community.
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~~Arrivals: from 4pm Wednesday - f irst meal is dinner at 7pm~~
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~~Departures:~~ ~~3pm Sunday \;~~
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Costs:
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Adult Standard: \; &nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; £\;267 per person\n \n
Adult Benefactor: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;323 per person
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Student: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; & nbsp\; \; \; \; \; ~~£\;211~~ per per son
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Child 0 &ndash\; 2 years old: \; &nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; Fr ee
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Child 3 &ndash\; 10 years old: \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&pou nd\;40\n \n
Child 11 &ndash\; 18 years old: \; \; \; \; \; \; £\;100
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(Student rate will require proof either by showing a valid Student Card or le tter from your place of Education.)
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If you a re able to afford the Benefactor rate please consi der paying as it \; helps to support the work of Othona and enables us to provide bursaries to t hose who otherwise struggle to afford to come.&nbs p\; If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please advise on t he form if you are happy for us to claim Gift Aid. \; If you say yes\, we then get a further 25% from the Government to help \;
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We may b e able to offer a bursary if needed. Please contac t 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 Come and spend a few tranquil days in the Es sex countryside over Christmas. Back to basics\, a way from the shops\, the TV and all the hype. Enjo y good home cooking\, log fires\, friendly company and Christmas games. We will join our friends in Bradwell village for Midnight worship on Christmas Eve. Relax and unwind\, walk on the beach and ga ze at the night sky. Of course there will be the u sual chores (duties) such as washing up or prepari ng vegetables that will need to be done. We find t hat this is quite good fun as a group and helps to break the ice and build community.\n \n \n \n Arr ivals: from 4pm Wednesday - first meal is dinner a t 7pm\n \n \n \n Departures: 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 Student: £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 Ch ild 11 – 18 years old: £100\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n (Student rate will require proof eit her by showing a valid Student Card or letter from your place of Education.)\n \n \n \n If you are a ble 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 o therwise struggle to afford to come. If you are a UK Tax Payer\, please advise on the form if you a re happy for us to claim Gift Aid. If you say yes \, we then get a further 25% from the Government t o help \n \n \n \n We may be able to offer a bursa ry 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: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_2392_3546e15202507ed311b4d13f7725758b@www.othona.org SUMMARY:New Year Celebration X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Space is available on this event
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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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Arrivals: from 4pm Wednesday - first meal is din ner at 7pm
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 Departures: 11am Saturday \;
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Costs:
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Adult Standard: \; \; & nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nb sp\; \; \; \; \; £\;209 per perso n
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~~~~Adult Benefactor: \; \; \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs p\; \;~~ £\;251 per person~~
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~~Student: \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; &nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \;~~ ~~£\;167 per person~~
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~~~~ Child 0 &ndash\; 2 years old: \; \; & nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \;~~ Free~~
\n \n Child 3 &ndash\; 10 years old: \; \; &n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \;£\;3 0
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Child 11 &ndash\; 18 years old: \; &nbs p\; \; \; \; \; £\;75
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(Student rate will require proof either by showing a valid Student Card or letter f rom your place of Education.)
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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 \;
\n \n
We may be able to offer a bursary if needed. Please contact us t o find out more.
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*(Find out about our Benefactor Ra te)
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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 END:VCALENDAR

We are fully booked for this event - you could go on the waiting list
\n Some non -resident places available

SUMMER 2026 BIG BARG AIN DEAL

Se cond adult sharing a room comes half price! AND fo r bookings with two or more children 3-18\, the yo ungest child comes free.

Space is available on this event!

To buy adult tickets follow \;https://buy.stripe.com/dRm3cu8ls3B19Gnejm dQQ02

To buy child (und er 16) tickets you will need to book them separate ly from the adult ones by following \; https://buy.stripe.com/cNi3cueJQ1sT2dVa36dQQ03< /a> \;

(We apo logise that for technical reasons we can'\;t si mplify this yet.)

Space is available on this event!

M onday 21st September - \; Friday 25th Septembe r 2026

Sorry\, this event is now full. Waiting list places only.

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!

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!

Standar d	£607	what most people pay so as to cover ou r costs
Basic	£503	if you're struggling fina ncially\, a student or trainee
Benefactor	£711	for better off people who 'pay it forward' for others
Child 11-18	£312
Child 3-10	£225
Ch ild 0-2	Free
Deposi t	£ 30\n

Arrive between	4.00 - 6.30 pm
Depart a fter	10.30 am

St andard	£\;349	\; what most people pay so as to cover our costs
Basic	£\;297	\ ; if \;you'\;re struggling financially\ , a student or trainee
Benefactor	\; for better off people who '\;pay it for ward'\; for others
Deposit	< strong>£\; \; 30

Arr ive between	4.00 - 6.00 pm
Depart after	2.30 pm

Standard\n	£\;567	\; what most people pay so as to cov er our costs
Basic	&pou nd\;463	\; if \;you'\;re struggling financially\, or a studen t/trainee
~~Benefactor~~	&p ound\;671	\; for b etter off people who '\;pay it forward'\; fo r others
Deposit	£ \; \; 30

Arrive between	4. 00 - 6.00 pm
Depart after	< strong>10.30 am

Standard	£\;344	\ ; what most people pay so as to cover our costs
Basic< /strong>	£\;292	\; if \;you'\;re s truggling financially\, a student or trainee< /td>\n
Benefacto r	£\;397	\; for better off peopl e who '\;pay it forward'\; for others\n
Deposit	£\; \; 30

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

Arrive b etween	4.00 - 6.00 pm
Depart after	10. 30 am
Standard	£\;391
~~Basic~~	£\ ;322	\; if&nb sp\;you'\;re struggling financially\, or a student/trainee
Benefactor	£\;460	\; for better off people who '\;pay it forward 9\; for others
£\;201
Child 3-10	£\;136
Child 0-2
Deposit	£\; \; 30

Ar rive between	4.00 - 6.00 pm
Depart after	10.30 am

Standa rd	£\;550< /td>\n	\; what most people pay so as to cover our costs
Basic	£\;469	\; if \;you'\;re struggling financially\, a student or trainee
Benefactor	< strong>£\;630	&nbs p\; for better off people who '\;pay it forward '\; for others
Deposit	£\; \; 30

Arrive between	4 .00 - 6.00 pm
Depart after	2.30 pm

We are fully booked for this event - you could go on the waiting list\n Some non -resident places available

SUMMER 2026 BIG BARG AIN DEAL

Se cond adult sharing a room comes half price! AND fo r bookings with two or more children 3-18\, the yo ungest child comes free.

Space is available on this event!

To buy adult tickets follow \;https://buy.stripe.com/dRm3cu8ls3B19Gnejm dQQ02

To buy child (und er 16) tickets you will need to book them separate ly from the adult ones by following \; https://buy.stripe.com/cNi3cueJQ1sT2dVa36dQQ03< /a> \;

(We apo logise that for technical reasons we can'\;t si mplify this yet.)

Space is available on this event!

M onday 21st September - \; Friday 25th Septembe r 2026

Sorry\, this event is now full. Waiting list places only.

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!

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!

We are fully booked for this event - you could go on the waiting list
\n Some non -resident places available