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
Taize Singing - on the last Sunday of the month, 7.30-9.30pm (not in August)
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 the 4th and the 18th; in October there's a change of dates so the Action Days will be on Saturdays 9th and 23rd.
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
YOGA
Anne Wright runs a yoga class at Bowden on Friday mornings. Re-start after the summer is on September 10th. Please contact Anne on 01364 642 150
SEPTEMBER 2010
Great Freedom Meetings and Teachings hosted at Bowden
All teachings start with Open Meetings which are open to all. Please look at the Great Freedom website for more details on how to take part: www.greatfreedom.org
Open Meetings every Thursday in the Woodshed from 6.30-8pm. By donation. Call Doug 07976589927 or Claire 07813200361.
Basic Awareness Teaching - August 26 - 29, Thursday & Friday 6-8.30pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-12.30pm. Suggested contribution: £60-200. Open Meeting is for the first hour only. Please arrive for a prompt start.
Everyday Clarity, 12 Enquiries Teaching, September 6th-17th, 10am-5pm. Suggested contribution: £450-900. Open Meeting is for the first hour only. Please arrive for a prompt start.
Both Teachings need prior booking - so please visit the website to apply using the online form http://www.greatfreedom.org/scheduleengland.html#devon
Friday, 24 September, 6pm-11pm
Acoustic Haven Returns!
The re-launch has a fabulous line-up including The Adventurists, Carrie Tree, and Fana ... All extremely talented musicians and song-writers. Tickets for sale from August 2nd from Backtrax and Drift Records in Totnes - buy tickets early to avoid disappointment.
Contact Doug for more information on doug@yahoo.co.uk
Saturday, 25 September, from 6pm
Autumn Return - A Harvest of Tales
An evening of storytelling, music and food. You are invited to come and share your own Totnes 'transition tales' from the last 6 months. Special Guest: Wynn Alice, aka Steph Bradley of Transition Tales, who will be sharing tales from her 6 month walk around the Transition Towns of England.
Other features include:
Open Mic session: You are invited to share a story, music or similar. Suggested themes: Autumn (Equinox); harvest; gathering and sharing our gifts; gratitude for Nature's Bounty. – It’s also fine to just come and listen!
Bring and Share: Please bring a harvest offering (fruit, vegetables, herbs, flowers etc.). A proportion of each person's offering will be given to a local soup kitchen, the rest will be shared between the evening’s participants.
Community Notice Board: An opportunity to display information about yourself and the special gifts (e.g. work, personal qualities, dreams and aspirations) you offer the world!
Dressing up opportunity! Come just as you are or don 'Attire to Inspire!' (harvest/equinox theme as above).
Doors open at 6pm for our 'Truly Occasional Cafe'. Performance starts at 6.45 pm and finishes at 10.45 pm, with breaks.
Cost: £4 (£3 conc.), tickets in advance from Arcturus and Harlequin Bookshops in Totnes or on the door.
All information please contact Geraldine: ladi.green@yahoo.com or 07849 072388.
Sunday, 26 September, 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
OCTOBER 2010
Saturday/Sunday, 2/3 October
MATTHEW MANNING: The Healing Intent - A one-day workshop with the world's most scientifically tested healer.
Saturday: 10am-5pm. All day workshop for anyone, whether or not you are already a healer. Cost: £60 including lunch.
Sunday: 11am-12pm and 2pm-3pm. Two Healing Circles. A very special and unique opportunity as Matthew normally offers this event only in his local area. Anyone can benefit, whether you are looking for a healing experience, to gain a sense of peace, or to recharge your energies. Cost £25 per healing circle.
You can find more information on Matthew Manning and his extraordinary story on http://www.matthewmanning.com/
Bookings with cheques to: C. M. Gibson, 8 Seaton Close, Torquay, TQ1 3UH
Sunday, 24 October, 10.30am-4.30pm
REHEARSING for HEAVEN
Acappella singing workshop with Tony Backhouse (New Zealand)
Tony Backhouse is back at Bowden after his wonderful and inspiring workshop here last year. Come and be part of a rich, soulful harmony with one of the best teachers of the traditional Gospel & Acapella around.
Tony’s speciality is his amazing transcriptions & arrangements of old time Gospel greats from groups like the ‘Swan Silvertones’ & the ‘Golden Gate Quartet’. For those of you who sing in community choirs, you might know him as the man that has brought us such great songs as ‘Remember me’, ‘One mornin’ soon’, ‘Get away Jordan’, ‘Shine on me’ & loads more.
Tony leads acappella workshops around the world for those who want harmony, fun, collective improvisation and freedom of expression. The content focuses on the African-American repertoire, spirituals, gospel songs old and new, choral and quartet styles, and often includes South African gospel, doo-wop, R&B and pop.
Tony’s inspiring and inclusive teaching style make these workshops suitable for beginners and more advanced singers alike. Expect something wonderful!
For more information see his website www.tonybackhouse.com.au
Bring lunch to share
Cost: £25
Booking and info: Nick Prater 01803 849001 nick@prater.totalserve.co.uk