2012
2011
January
Fri 14 – Sun 16 Hampshire Dance Group
February
Fri 11 – Sun 13 Libby Davy’s Creative Play Weekend http://egghouseart.com/creative-workshops-retreats/
Fri 18 – Sun 20 Thames Valley University Psychology Workshop
Thurs 24 (7.30pm) Singing Group with Kath Lucas Exploring songs from various shores in unison and harmony, in a fun and supportive atmosphere. All ages welcome. No experience necessary. £8 Adults / £6 Children / Concessions available.
Fri 25 – Sun 27 ReVitalise Tai Chi
Andy Spragg’s Buddhist inspired Tai Chi includes meditation sessions and is suitable for complete beginners as well as catering for experienced practitioners. Contact 08000 191635 or www.re-vitalise.co.uk
Fri 25 – Sun 27 Volunteer Work Weekend
March
1st A Life Less Ordinary
Meditation Classes 11:00 – 12:30 (March 1st – April 5th) Combining Spiritual Practice with the commitments of daily life. Drop-in class Fee £6 / £3. For details please call 01189-599-133 www.learntomeditate.org
4th – 6th – Heart of Devotion Yoga Retreat with Lila and Dory
Contact Dory on: 07896215044 or email: dory@yogakutir.com http://yogakutir.com/heart-of-devotion-yoga-retreat/
Friday 25th – 27th Volunteer Work Weekend – Booking essential admin@braziers.org. uk
Tuesday 29th - A Life Less Ordinary Meditation Class (see March 1st for details).
April
Tues 5 – 11:00 – 12:30 A Life Less Ordinary Meditation Class (see March 1st for details)
Thursday7th – Tuesday 12th April Yoga Birth Teacher Training – Foundation Year
Contact Judy Cameron 01464 820346 www.yogabirth.plus.com
13th Green Economics Institute – EU Youth in Action programme
Green Jobs – Greening our World contact greeneconomicsevents@yahoo.co.uk
Fri 15th – Sun 17th ReVitalise Tai ChiAndy Spragg’s Buddhist inspired Tai Chi includes meditation sessions and is suitable for complete beginners as well as catering for experienced practitioners. Contact 08000 191635 or www.re-vitalise.co.uk
Thurs 21 (7.30pm) Singing Group with Kath Lucas (see February for details)
Saturday 23rd Birds at Braziers
A whole day devoted to birds at Braziers Park. Make a nesting box to take home or we can help you to put it up on the grounds here at Braziers Park. Fat ball creation, bird survey, ideal habitats. Adult £7, Child (5-16) £4, Family (2 adults & 2 children) £17. Pack a picnic or book a place in our beautiful dining hall and try our home reared organic roast pork or delicious organic nut roast – Adult £15, Child (5-16) £7 01491 680221 admin@braziers.org.uk
May
Monday 2nd May – Bank Holiday Open Day 12midday – 5pm
Live music, local beers and cider, cream teas & our legendary home made organic cakes, local meat and veggie BBQ, plants and produce stalls, House tours, Estate walks, kids activities, renewable energy demonstrations including our new woodchip district heating system and much more. Car parking £5 per vehicle. X39 /X40 bus every half hour Reading/Oxford. National Cycle route 5
Mondays 9th May – 18th July 7pm-9pm Beginners Drawing Course – Evening Classes
Classes limited to 15 people. All materials & equipment provided.
To secure your place, please call Karen on 07576 746 331 or email: karen@fineartkg.com
For more details see www.fineartkg.com/courses
Fri 6 – Sun 8 Battersea Yoga Retreat A weekendof high quality yoga tuition at affordable rates with Angus and Nadia. Our philosophy is simple – we teach what we know, live what we teach, anddo it all with love! Call 0207 978 7995 or email info@batterseayoga.com
Friday 20 – Monday 23 Wood Festival The 4th annual eco festival from the organisers of Truck. tickets www.thisistruck.com/wood
Tue 24 – Sun 5 Sacred Arts Camp
Fri 27 – Sun 29 ReVitaliseYoga Retreat with Andy Spragg
Learn and improve at a relaxed pace through informal but intensive tuition with experienced teachers in a friendly setting. Contact 08000 191635 or www.re-vitalise.co.uk
June
Thu 2 – Sun 5 Master Alex Dong Tai Chi – Full
Fri 10 – Sun 12 Mountain River Tai Chi – Full
Mon 13 – Fri 17 Friends of Amadea
Fri 17 – Sun 19 ReVitalise Tai Chi Andy Spragg’s Buddhist inspired Tai Chi includes meditation sessions and is suitable for complete beginners as well as catering for experienced practitioners. Contact 08000 191635 or www.re-vitalise.co.uk
Wed 22 – Thurs 23 Social Pedagogy with Sylvie Holtoff
14th, 21st, 27th June Meditation classes “Finding Harmony”
Meditation Classes – Tuesdays 11:00-12:30 – Learn meditations from the Buddhist tradition for solving stress, finding inner peace and developing an open heart. Everyone is welcome. Drop-in class Fee £6 / £3. For details please call 01189 599133 www.learntomeditate.org
Fri 24 – Sun 26 – Cancelled - White Oak Aikido - Cancelled -
July
Sat 2 – Sun 3 Wedding Party
Fri 8 – Mon 11 Forest School Camp
Fri 15 – Sun 17 ReVitaliseYoga Retreat with Andy Spragg
Learn and improve at a relaxed pace through informal but intensive tuition with experienced teachers in a friendly setting. Contact 08000 191635 or www.re-vitalise.co.uk
Sat 23 – Reading Lets – Picnic and Concert -cancelled.
Mon 25th – Thurs 28th Braziers Park Annual Summer School
The summer school will consist of a series of workshops and co-operative projects including art, writing, exploring narratives and drama, as well as discussion sessions, with the aim of looking for positive connections among the group.
Cost: Full residential attendance: £260 Non-residential: £108 (includes lunch), Single day: £30 (includes lunch). Limited Concessions (on request)
Full programme admin@braziers.org.uk
Mon 25th – Thurs 28th Braziers Park Re-union
contact Ken Chiba if you have lived or volunteered here and would like to come back for a reunion, half work half pay £25 per day
Sat 30 – Mon 1 Holiday
August
Fri 5 – Sun 7 Amplitude Festival – Cancelled
Fri 5 – Sun 7 ReVitalise Tai Chi Andy Spragg’s Buddhist inspired Tai Chi includes meditation sessions and is suitable for complete beginners as well as catering for experienced practitioners. Contact 08000 191635 or www.re-vitalise.co.uk
Fri 19 – Sun 21 SUPERNORMAL Festival Spontaneous, non-commercial, experimental, artist-led festival. Live performances, music, and discussion. “…inspired.” – The Guardian, 2010 http://www.supernormalfestival.co.uk/
Mon 15 – Thu 21 Braziers International Artists Workshop
Sat 27 – Mon 29 Holiday
Tuesdays – Meditation - Drop In Class
September 6 – December 13 ( no class October 11 or November 15 )
11am – 12:30
Designed to help reduce stress and find peace of mind – these drop-in classes are for everyone! Learn to deeply relax and find a new approach to solving daily problems and finding happiness from within Buddhism.
Based on the book Modern Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, classes include guided meditations, a talk and an opportunity to ask questions and relax over refreshments after the class. Classes are suitable for everyone with seating on chairs and no physical exercise involved. No need to book – just drop in Cost: £6 Further info Tel. 0118 959 9133, Email: info@learntomeditate.org
October
TBA
November
Tuesdays 1, 8, 22, 29 – Meditation - Drop In Class 11am – 12:30
Designed to help reduce stress and find peace of mind – these drop-in classes are for everyone! You can learn to deeply relax and find a new approach to solving daily problems and finding happiness from within Buddhism.
Based on the book Modern Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, classes include guided meditations, a talk and an opportunity to ask questions and relax over refreshments after the class. Classes are suitable for everyone with seating on chairs and no physical exercise involved. No need to book – just drop in Cost: £6 Further info Tel. 0118 959 9133, Email: info@learntomeditate.org
Fri 4 – Sun 6 AGM & Members Weekend
AGM 11.30 am Sunday 6th November
admin@braziers.org.uk 01491 680221
Sun 6 2.30pm Glaister Lecture
Becoming Human – an excursion through ‘nature’ and ‘wilderness’ – A few ideas about ‘Getting back to the Garden’, knowing it for the first time, and realising what we might become. Presented by Cliff Jordan, former Director, Braziers Park School of Integrative Social Research.
Booking recommended to ensure a seat. Lunch available 1pm £12.50 booking essential.
Weds 9th – Thurs 10th Coppicing
A mainly practical day where you will learn the techniques of harvesting coppice to prepare stakes and binders for hedge laying (see course below).Tuition will include: sharpening and safe use of tools: the benefits of coppicing and learning about species suitable for coppicing. Braziers is situated on the edge of the Chilterns where there is an ancient coppicing tradition and we will take a short walk to visit the traditionally managed woods.
Cost £35.00 per day – includes refreshments and wholesome organic lunch.
Arrive 9.00am for welcome, hot drink and a 9.30am start. You will learn the basic skills in one day but may wish to attend both for greater experience. B & B available. Bookings: admin@braziers.org.uk 01491 680221
Weds 16th – Thurs 17th Hedgelaying
A full day of practical hedgelaying, learning the tools and techniques for different species to create and maintain traditional stock-proof hedging. The course builds on the learning from the coppicing days but these are not essential. Tuition will include sharpening and safe use of tools. You will learn the basic skills in one day but may like to attend both for greater experience and completion of the hedging.
Cost £35.00 per day - includes refreshments and organic lunch. Arrive 9.00am for welcome, hot drink and a 9.30am start.
B & B available. Bookings: admin@braziers.org.uk 01491 680221
Fri 18 – Sun 20 Nordic Walking and Kundalini Yoga Retreat
Combine Nordic walking in the beautiful South Oxfordshire countryside with Kundalini yoga to develop your physical, mental and spiritual strength and awareness. Contact johnsmss@aol.com for more information
Thurs tba Community Singing Group
All ages, no experience needed. Exploring songs from different shores in unison and harmony in a supportive and fun atmosphere. Led by voice teacher Katherine Lucas of Kismet 7.30pm Call 01491680221 to register interest. £8 / £6 concessions
2010
January
Braziers Park – Estate Work Weekend Fri 8th Sun 10th
Brush the winter cobwebs away with an exhilarating working weekend.
Fences need repairing, the garden needs mulching & our pond needs
some tlc. Accommodation and all meals provided.
The Monthly Singing Group Thurs 14th
Exploring songs from various shores in unison and harmony in a fun,
supportive atmosphere. Led by voice teacher Katherine Lucas who also
performs with the trio ‘Kismet’. www.kismet-music.co.uk
Mail or call Tim – 07951 579542
The Work that Reconnects Mon 18th – Fri 22th
By invitation only – Training for people wanting to facilitate “The Work that
Reconnects” based on the work of an American Buddhist teacher and
writer Joanna Macy.
Coppicing Course Thursday 28th January here at Braziers Park. Please note; this course has been postponed from 14th January
A mainly practical day where you will learn the techniques of harvesting coppice to prepare stakes and binders for hedge laying (see course below).Tuition will include: sharpening and safe use of tools: the benefits of coppicing and learning about species suitable for coppicing. Braziers is situated on the edge of the Chilterns where there is an ancient coppicing tradition and we will take a short walk to visit the locally managed woods.
Bring outdoor clothing .Tools are provided though you may prefer to use your own.
Cost £30.00 including refreshments and wholesome organic lunch.
Arrive 9.00am for welcome, hot drink and a 9.30am start.
B & B available.
Music for Haiti
Open Mic Evening at Braziers Park
Saturday 30th January
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Thurs 15th The Monthly Singing Group
Exploring songs from various shores in unison and harmony in a fun,
supportive atmosphere. Led by voice teacher Katherine Lucas who also
performs with the trio ‘Kismet’. www.kismet-music.co.uk
E-mail or call Tim – 07951 579542
April
Fri 16th Sun 18th Yoga on a Shoestring
An opportunity to do yoga twice a day with experienced teachers, take
walks in the beautiful surrounding countryside and enjoy healthy vegetarian
meals. 020 8690 0890 www.yogaonashoestring.com
Mon 19th – Wed 21th Braziers Park – Estate Work Midweek
Volunteer with us – working outdoors around the Estate – all kinds of jobs from gardening to renovation projects. Accommodation, meals and good company provided – It’s always popular at this time so call or email and book early!
Fri 23rd Sun 25th Tai Chi Retreat run by Re-Vitalise
A gentle mix of theory, practice and spirituality for all levels. Explore the
health and meditative aspects of the art and the synergy between Tai Chi
and Buddhist meditation. 08000 191635 www.re-vitalise.co.uk
May
Mon 3rd Braziers Park – Special 60th Aniversary May Day 12 – 4pm
A traditional yet eco-gentle day festival complete with live music, folk
dancing, May pole, organic barbecue, local beers & cider, tea & cakes, stalls and games for young and old including plants, cakes, bric-a-brac and a Scrabble Tournament. History house tours & nature walks.
Free Entry – £5 for Cars
August
Mon 9 – Sun 22 Braziers International Artists Workshops (BIAW)
Applications invited from artists open to working collectively in a sustainable and non-didactic way to explore practice that celebrates or critiques collective action and participation and to consider the politics of fun in the context of the social, economic, ecological and cultural challenges we currently face Braziers Artists Workshops
Wednesday 11th Fortnightly Creative Writing Workshop 7.30pm
A writing and sharing process that enables creative thinking and gives voice to your imagination in a relaxed and peaceful setting. Led by Zoë Irvine £8/£6 concessions admin@braziers.org.uk
Community Supper bookings possible (6.30pm) £7
Sat 21-Sun 22 Supernormal Festival
The culmination of the International artists workshops is open to the public, part festival, village fete, living gallery and critical forum. Featuring invited artists, writers, musicians, performers in a programme of debate, international film, performance, art, music and entertainment. Info, line-up and tickets Supernormal Festival
Sat 28 – Sun 29 Wind Spirit North American Indian Sweat Lodge
A monthly traditional ceremony connecting with one’s self, each other and MotherEarth, cleansing, healing, grounding, energizing and rediscovering. Contact 01550 721615 or www.windspirit.co.uk
October 2010
Fri 29 – Sun 31 Yoga Weekend Retreat
Yoga weekend Retreat 29th-31st October www.yogabelle.co.uk Call Dory 07896 215044
November
Fri 5th Bonfire Party CANCELLED SORRY!
Fri 5 – Sun 7 Members Weekend & AGM
Another opportunity for Members and Associates to get together and explore the meanings of Braziers Park School of Integrative Social Research.
Fri 12 – Sun 14 ReVitalise Tai Chi
Andy Spragg’s Buddhist inspired Tai Chi includes meditation sessions and is suitable for complete beginners as well as catering for experienced practioners. Contact 08000 191635 or www.re-vitalise.co.uk
Thurs 18 – Sun 21 BFTA AGM
Invitation only
Fri 19 – Sun 21 Volunteer Work Weekend
Contact admin@braziers.org.uk for application form
Sun 21 Eagle Spirit Drum Making Workshop 10am – 5pm
Come and make your own Full Moon drum at a beautiful venue in the Chiltern Hills! I am providing this course in order to empower you to create your own drum – to put your own positive intent and creativity into a drum which is personal to you, and will become a powerful spiritual tool. I provide all materials and guide you through the process to enable you to take away a finished drum and beater. Cost reduced from £175 to £100 Contact Pat Pica Eagle Spirit Drums
December
Wed 1st – Fri 3rd Transition Network – Dreaming Circle
Contact Naresh Giangrande georgegianrande@yahoo.co.uk
Sat 18 – Sun 19 Windspirit North American Indian Sweat lodge
contact www.windspirit.co.uk
29th December to January 2nd 2011 New Years Work Party
Work Projects include;
- Chicken coop construction
- Fencing
- Coppicing & woodland management
- Making preserves
- Indoor decorating
- Sign painting
and more…
Please contact us here.