Events Diary
Regular Events at Bowden House:
Community Action Days - every first and third Saturday of the month. (see information below)
Bowden Choir - every Thursday 7.30-9.30pm - please note the earlier start date from January 2010 onwards
Dances of Universal Peace - once a month on every second Tuesday, 7.30 – 9.30pm
Taize Singing - on the last Sunday of the month, 7.30-9.30pm
BOWDEN CHOIR
Thursday evenings, 7.30-9.30pm
Come and enjoy singing in our beautiful Angel Hall with its amazing acoustics. This is an informal group of people with no ambitions (as yet) to perform. All songs are taught by ear by our expert resident teachers Nick Prater and Ian Hague.
Suggested donation: £5
Contact: Ian on 01803 862376, ianhague@phonecoop.coop or Nick on 01803 849001, Nick@prater.totalserve.co.uk
COMMUNITY ACTION DAYS
Our Community Action Days continue to happen every first and third Saturday of the month from 10am-4pm. These are for anyone interested in working with us for the day to find out more about the community. The next Community Action Days will be on Saturday March 6 and 20.
Please contact us before you come via info@bowdenhouse.co.uk. Thank you!
THE WOODSHED - SCULPTURE STUDIO AND COMMUNITY ART SPACE
There is now a beautiful and exciting Craft Area at Bowden House where a variety of workshops based on environmental awareness, practical sustainability, personal growth and skill sharing are held. Upcoming workshops include the new Green Woodwork space which is in the making, a place for zero carbon wood-turning using pole lathes and shave horses. For more information and details on courses please visit http://www.woodshedcollective.co.uk
MARCH 2010
Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Dances of Universal Peace led by Nick Prater
From the beginning of time, sacred movement, song and story have brought people together - at times of seasonal ceremony and celebration, as part of everyday life and life passages, in daily renewal and meditation, etc... The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of Sacred Dance. The Dances use simple music, lyrics, and movements to touch the spiritual essence within ourselves and others. No musical or dance experience of any kind is required and everyone is welcomed to join in. The mood of the Dances is infinitely variable, evoking feelings of love, joy, and compassion.
Suggested donation: £5
Contact: Nick on Nick@prater.totalserve.co.uk or 01803 849001
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 March 2010
Family Constellation Work With Barbara Morgan and Pia Martinus
A very special opportunity to work with an experienced and very skilful facilitator and her apprentice in a lovely peaceful environment. Barbara has been facilitating this work for over 12 years, and has a background in Gestalt Psychotherapy. Pia has been involved with Family Constellation work for 7 years, having worked with several different facilitators.
In this beautiful work developed by Bert Hellinger, we are encouraged to deeply see, acknowledge and hand back past traumas and secrets and allow the ‘order of love’ to nurture and support us to fully live our lives. Eight full participants will be given the opportunity to present and work on their own material. There will also be the opportunity to work as a representative in other peoples’ constellations, which is also a very deep and exciting experience.
Attendance at whole weekend is mandatory. Tea and coffee provided. Bring shared lunch.
9.30-6.00 Saturday, 9.30-5.00 Sunday
Cost £150 and £110 as a full participant and £75 as a representative
To book or for more info please contact Pia on piamartinus@yahoo.co.uk or 01803-762246
Friday-Sunday, 19-21 March
Storytelling for times of Transition - Training for Transition Tales
Aimed at anyone wanting to work with school and/or community groups of all ages to engage them in the process of visioning. Using a host of innovative techniques for unleashing the storyteller in all of us - as well as an interactive community game called “The Quest” - we will envision and create the collective stories of a positive future. The course will be facilitated by Steph Bradley and Inez Aponte, two experienced trainers whose approach is fun, inspiring and inclusive.
Cost: £105
Contact: Steph at transitiontales@googlemail.com or leave a message on 01803 849094
http://transitionnetworknews.wordpress.com/2010/01/21/storytelling-for-times-of-transition/
Friday, 26 March, 6-11pm
Acoustic Haven
If you havn't yet made it to an Acoustic Haven you have definitely missed out - and this is the last one scheduled before Autumn!
Doors open at 6pm - but it is best to buy a ticket in advance from Backtrax or Drift Records in Totnes as Acoustic Haven often sells out. This evening is a gift with the divine Jane Taylor & band, Gaynor O'Flynn & band, and a special vocal treat yet tbc.
Come early for soup and chai... and a chance to get a ticket Don't forget your slippers!
Tickets in advance from Backtrax or Drift Records in Totnes. £8 (£10 on door).
For more information contact Doug: e: dougkingsmith@yahoo.co.uk
Sunday, 28 March, 7.30-9.30pm
Taize
led by Nick Prater and Ian Hague
An evening of inspirational singing, drawing from the rich chants from Taize with additions from the Iona Community, Harmonic Temple and others. All songs are taught by ear and no previous experience is needed.
Suggested donation: £5
Contact: Ian on ianhague@phonecoop.coop or 01803 862376