JACOBSTOWE, OKEHAMPTON
DEVON EX20 3RJ
TEL: 01837 851218
or 07889 532 982

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HOW TO BOOK

Call 01837 851218 or 07889 532 982
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Email pippa@holistic-courses.co.uk
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Click here to download a printable booking form.

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July Events

Sunday 3rd July

Singing with Claire Anstee

An opportunity to sing songs from around the world in a beautiful Devon venue.

The day is all about singing uplifting songs in scrumptious harmony and above all having fun! You don’t have to be able to read music as all songs are learnt by ear. Claire Anstee is an energetic, vibrant and inspiring vocal leader with Community choirs in Exmouth, Exeter, Taunton and brings a wealth of experience to her workshop days.

If the weather is kind we’ll go for a singing walk alongside the river or up into the woodland. The majority of the event will take place in the studio, a converted barn with great acoustics. Claire will provide word sheets/scores if needed and a CD recording of the songs to keep as a memento of the day so you can even sing along at home!

10 - 4pm £ 25 per person includes light lunch.

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Monday 4th July

Creating Excitable and Believable Characters

Build on your writing skills by coming along to any of this series of workshops led by published author Karen Hayes. Each session is designed to prompt your creativity and help you understand the necessary tools of the craft such as character, plot, dialogue and landscape. Tuition is given through discussion, writing exercises and private one-to one feedback. Part of today's event will focus on creating exciting and believable characters. Have you a Fagin (Oliver Twist), Winnie the Pooh, Heathcliffe (Wuthering Heights) or Vianne Rocher (Chocolat) that just need a little nursing to bring to life? Come and learn how to do this today and realize your own well rounded characters. Karen Hayes is a novelist, poet, short story writer and children’s writer. She’s the author of eleven published books and her short stories and poems have appeared in a number of magazines and newspapers. Karen is also a creative writing tutor, having taught at the University of Exeter, for the Arvon foundation of creative writing, and for arts centres and literary festivals both in Britain and abroad.

10 - 4pm @ £43/£49 including a good 2 course vegetarian lunch.

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Thursday 7th July

Movement & Stillness with Pippa Cherrington

A half day workshop devoted to reconnecting with your body and spirit. Movement, Mediation & Massage all help our bodies to work and play more readily, so the day combines all three techniques to give you an introduction to healing your own body and cultivating a lighter state of mind. We’ll use breath, body and mind to shift our awareness. We will exploring different ways of releasing those aches and pains we all get from time to time. Learn simple techniques that you can start using straightaway to carry less tension and stress and to move more easily.

The day is led by Pippa Cherrington, experienced tai chi instructor and massage therapist.

10am - 1pm @ £25 per place.

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11th to 18th July

Mates Muck In

Put on your old clothes, grab your wellies and a pair of tough gloves and join us here on a maintenance week. The Mates Muck In Weeks are about coming together as a group to achieve a project that benefits future course participants.

We work quite hard, for about 6 hours a day of mostly physical work requiring effort and then we balance that with good hot food, mugs of tea, cakes & biscuits. The evenings are about making new friends and catching up with those you’ve met before, Backgammon, Marjong, camp fire stories, singing, and drumming. Some play badminton, go for walks, read books, meditate by the river or even swim in it!

The work can be building, gardening, woodland or farm projects. We all share the cooking and cleaning up. If you are looking for a working holiday or just want to support the growth of South Dornaford’s activities then please book a place. It’s just £5 per day person towards your food. Booking Essential.

For more info and booking see attached PDF

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Friday 22nd to Tuesday 26th July

Grow further! Astrid Schroeder
Effective psychological tools for everyday living!

This course is all about enhancing your life, about creating opportunities for growth, greater fulfilment and choice. It is for anyone who would like to find out more about what makes them tick and shapes their lives, as well as about how to use that knowledge for their benefit. At its core, this course is about exploring a few of the fundamental psychological aspects that shape our lives and therefore also have the potential for producing the greatest enhancements in our lives.

This includes
- how we ‘frame’ our experiences, i.e. how we interpret the world around us – because it is not what happens to us that is important, but how we respond to what happens to us
- developing skills and insights into how we can address difficulties in our lives, i.e. learning to distinguish between what we can change and cannot change, how to create change and how to be more at ease with those things we cannot change
- exploring practices that enhance life, such as being mindful, engaging in meditation, looking after and listening to our bodies
- learning skills that can enhance our relationships, both with ourselves and others, through the way we communicate and relate
- examining and exploring what gives our lives meaning, what we value and how to live our lives in line with these values

Drawing on a range of methods derived from positive psychology, the course will set you on a road of self-discovery and provide you with a broad set of life-enhancing tools for use in your everyday life. Because, it is not what happens to us, but the way we respond to what happens to us that matters ...

For bookings please contact www.opening-minds.co.uk

August Events

10th - 14th August (4pm - 4pm Wed - Sun)

Chi Camp 2011 with Angus Clark and Friends

5 inspiring days of tai chi and qigong as well as a great collection of workshops in massage, drumming, chanting & meditation. At Chi Camp there’s plenty of playing & lots of learning; a beautiful natural setting with meadows, river, and oak woodland; tremendous vegetarian food and laughs, music and conversations round the camp fire.

It’s all about connecting. Connecting in yourself, joining with others and tuning in to the natural world.

Just bring your tent (unless you opt for the accommodation)toothbrush, towel, musical instrument & frisbee. Everything else is here! You can either camp or opt for a shared room; come for the whole event or by the day. And if you’d like to know more just give us a shout!

Program, details, costs & booking available from:

Website: www.livingmovement.com
Email: angus@livingmovement.com
Telephone: 0845 125 9731

The whole Camp costs £230 if you’re camping or £265 with accommodation. This includes everything. Part Camp / Single Days from £40 per day, (includes lunch)

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15th - 17th August

“Dornaford 5 Rhythms Dancefest”

Two days of sheer dance indulgence. A perfect opportunity for people who love to move to indulge their passion. Or maybe you are looking to start your dance journey and discover a part of yourself that’s longing to be expressed. Here at South Dornaford there is space to dance indoors or in a wonderful variety of places outside. Either a courtyard surrounded by beautiful old buildings or kick your shoes off and feel the grass beneath your feet and dance by the river or in the shade of ancient oak trees. We will be dancing and exploring not just the 5Rhythms but also

Circle Dance, poetry, collage and theatre - not to mention sitting round a fire in the evenings, perhaps even dancing round a fire... Gabrielle Roth's 5 Rhythms are an exhilarating and liberating approach to the exploration of improvised movement and dance that is authentic, inspired and therapeutic. The 5 Rhythms are flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical and stillness. As you move the rhythms change , echoing patterns that exist in nature and together they become are a map which can take you on a developmental journey, opening you to the inherent wisdom, creativity and energy of your body. Circle Dance is probably the oldest known dance formation and it is an ancient tradition common to many cultures across the earth. Since dancing in a circle strengthens group connection and encourages togetherness it is often used to mark special occasions. In the UK, Bernhard Wosien introduced circle dance to the Findhorn Community in Scotland and his inspiration led to a resurgence of this form of dance, sometimes called sacred circle dance.The dances can be lively and energetic or gentle and reflective. The aim always is to experience the joy of dancing with others and to create a sense of well-being and community.

Being outside at this time of year we can be inspired by the glory of summer. The fullness of the trees , the beauty of the water, the length of the days. We can use the Rhythms to move and open us, so that all the other creative forms can shine a light on our endlessly artistic and expressive selves, without judgement or criticism.

It promises to be the best opportunity to share dance, food, fire and stories, in the heart of summer, with other like-minded souls. Just on the off-chance that the weather is inclement, we will be doing all of this indoors, and candles will stand in for fire...

The form of the days should be something like this: arrive, settle in, eat, fire, dance, sleep; eat, dance, art, eat, meander, dance, art, eat, fire, share, sleep; eat, dance, art, eat, meander, share, leave.

Details: 4pm on Monday to 4pm Wednesday Meals: We put a lot of love and effort into providing good home-cooked and where possible home grown vegetarian meals. We are often praised for our food so you can be sure you will be well fed. Most allergies catered for. From tea time on Monday through to lunch on Wednesday you can be sure you’ll be well looked after. Accommodation: We have twelve beds to offer in shared rooms. All linen is provided, you just need to bring a towel. Or alternatively bring your own tent and camp, be lulled to sleep by the sounds of the river and the twinkling of the stars.

Costs: £182 if camping or £210 in shared rooms. To secure a place send a £20 deposit (non refundable) with the balance due 3 weeks before the event. £165 camping or £190 early bird discount if booked and paid before 15 July For an even better rate you can introduce a friend to South Dornaford and when they book a place claim your Introducers Gift a £10 discount voucher to use when booking any workshop or weekend.

September Events

Thursday 8th September

Movement & Stillness with Pippa Cherrington

A half day workshop devoted to reconnecting with your body and spirit. Movement, Mediation & Massage all help our bodies to work and play more readily, so the day combines all three techniques to give you an introduction to healing your own body and cultivating a lighter state of mind. We’ll use breath, body and mind to shift our awareness. We will exploring different ways of releasing those aches and pains we all get from time to time. Learn simple techniques that you can start using straightaway to carry less tension and stress and to move more easily.

The day is led by Pippa Cherrington, experienced tai chi instructor and massage therapist.

10am - 1pm @ £25 per place.

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Sunday 11th September

5 Rhythms Dance Workshop

Using dance and movement to stir us, we look inside and express what is there. Using the dance we will move our attention to the body, the breath and the feet…” These regular 5 Rhythms Dance workshops are a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge where you are in your life what sits well with you, what doesn’t and to gently move on from this place by moving your body thereby shifting emotions and patterns. Dilys Morgan Scott leads the events and does so with laughter, tenderness and professionalism. A wonderful way of communicating with your soul.

10 - 5pm £39/£45 including a good homemade vegetarian lunch to boost your energy and keep you dancing.

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Monday 12th September

Structure and Style in Creative Writing

Event runs from 10 - 4pm. Cost : £43/£49 inc 2 course veggie lunch

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Saturday 17th September

Driftwood Art with Basil

Have you ever looked at a piece of driftwood on the beach and thought that’s just beautiful, I’d like to take it home and make something with it? Have you thought of combining the natural art you’ve just found with your own creative talents to produce a finished item?

Well here at South Dornaford we don’t have the sea but we do have a river which brings us many drifting gifts. Some very ugly like plastic bags and others more intriguing, misshapen bits of metal, glass, crockery and bleached wood. So these two days, of which you can come to just one or both, are about you exploring the river’s edge, finding items that talk to you and then setting to and turning your ideas into actions to create a personal piece of art.

We’ll guide you around the land first and chat about using what you find, then you’ll have time to go and collect, or rummage through the existing stash of drift objects, work out your ideas and start constructing, painting, bark removing, twisting, tying, knotting or varnishing your art.

We’ll have pictures on display and information on well known artists to inspire you. You can work out your ideas on paper or a blackboard or just get stuck in. If you need help working out how to bring your idea together Basil, artist and woodsman, will be on hand to guide you. We’ll provide accessories to help you make your artwork so you just need to bring your imagination.

Places cost £25 per day. Bring your own sandwiches for lunch. Hot soup and teas/ coffees will be available for you to buy. The event runs from 10 - 5pm.

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19th to 26th September

Mates Muck In

Put on your old clothes, grab your wellies and a pair of tough gloves and join us here on a maintenance week. The Mates Muck In Weeks are about coming together as a group to achieve a project that benefits future course participants.

We work quite hard, for about 6 hours a day of mostly physical work requiring effort and then we balance that with good hot food, mugs of tea, cakes & biscuits. The evenings are about making new friends and catching up with those you’ve met before, Backgammon, Marjong, camp fire stories, singing, and drumming. Some play badminton, go for walks, read books, meditate by the river or even swim in it!

The work can be building, gardening, woodland or farm projects. We all share the cooking and cleaning up. If you are looking for a working holiday or just want to support the growth of South Dornaford’s activities then please book a place. It’s just £5 per day person towards your food. Booking Essential.

For more info and booking see attached PDF

October Events

7th to 11th October

Grow further! Astrid Schroeder
Effective psychological tools for everyday living!

This course is all about enhancing your life, about creating opportunities for growth, greater fulfilment and choice. It is for anyone who would like to find out more about what makes them tick and shapes their lives, as well as about how to use that knowledge for their benefit. At its core, this course is about exploring a few of the fundamental psychological aspects that shape our lives and therefore also have the potential for producing the greatest enhancements in our lives.

This includes
- how we ‘frame’ our experiences, i.e. how we interpret the world around us – because it is not what happens to us that is important, but how we respond to what happens to us
- developing skills and insights into how we can address difficulties in our lives, i.e. learning to distinguish between what we can change and cannot change, how to create change and how to be more at ease with those things we cannot change
- exploring practices that enhance life, such as being mindful, engaging in meditation, looking after and listening to our bodies
- learning skills that can enhance our relationships, both with ourselves and others, through the way we communicate and relate
- examining and exploring what gives our lives meaning, what we value and how to live our lives in line with these values

Drawing on a range of methods derived from positive psychology, the course will set you on a road of self-discovery and provide you with a broad set of life-enhancing tools for use in your everyday life. Because, it is not what happens to us, but the way we respond to what happens to us that matters ...

For bookings please contact www.opening-minds.co.uk

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Sunday 30th October

5 Rhythms Dance Workshop

Let yourself move to the changing rhythms – let them change you. The Five Rhythms are a therapeutic dance practice That was discovered and developed by Gabrielle Roth. The Five Rhythms are called flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical and stillness. Together they gently release tension and unexpressed emotions held in the body. It is a simple and profound exploration of different ways of moving and being. It is a personal journey which can facilitate change, not just on a physical level but emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Dilys Morgan Scott creates a safe space where it is possible for everyone to notice their patterns, their attitudes, their inhibitions, and their own unique beauty and talent.

10am - 5pm cost £39/£45 to include a good 2 course vegetarian lunch. For information on Dilys why not look at our tutors page.

November Events

Thursday 3rd November

Movement & Stillness with Pippa Cherrington

A half day workshop devoted to reconnecting with your body and spirit. Movement, Mediation & Massage all help our bodies to work and play more readily, so the day combines all three techniques to give you an introduction to healing your own body and cultivating a lighter state of mind. We’ll use breath, body and mind to shift our awareness. We will exploring different ways of releasing those aches and pains we all get from time to time. Learn simple techniques that you can start using straightaway to carry less tension and stress and to move more easily.

The day is led by Pippa Cherrington, experienced tai chi instructor and massage therapist.

10am - 1pm @ £25 per place.

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Monday 7th November

The Importance of Place in Fiction and Non-Fiction

Event runs from 10 - 4pm. Cost : £43/£49 inc 2 course veggie lunch

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14th to 21st November

Mates Muck In

Put on your old clothes, grab your wellies and a pair of tough gloves and join us here on a maintenance week. The Mates Muck In Weeks are about coming together as a group to achieve a project that benefits future course participants.

We work quite hard, for about 6 hours a day of mostly physical work requiring effort and then we balance that with good hot food, mugs of tea, cakes & biscuits. The evenings are about making new friends and catching up with those you’ve met before, Backgammon, Marjong, camp fire stories, singing, and drumming. Some play badminton, go for walks, read books, meditate by the river or even swim in it!

The work can be building, gardening, woodland or farm projects. We all share the cooking and cleaning up. If you are looking for a working holiday or just want to support the growth of South Dornaford’s activities then please book a place. It’s just £5 per day person towards your food. Booking Essential.

For more info and booking see attached PDF

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Sunday 27th November

Create the Life You Want - Alison Theaker

A unique 2 day workshop enabling you to make a positive change. You may be dealing with major life changes and need some simple techniques to help you create the life you want. By creating a positive mind set, you can become open to take advantage of opportunities that are available to you. Some simple techniques and visualisations can be used on an everyday basis to manifest the kind of life that you want.

This 2 day workshop will help you make immediate improvements to your life, using proven techniques from a range of sources. Working with a small group, you will create a support network to help you succeed.

During the workshop you will:

- Explore what kind of life you want to create
- Set out your most important life goals
- Build a vision board
- Create your own Circle of Excellence
- Make an Action Plan with achievable first steps
- Create a positive Anchor to increase your confidence

£110 for 2 days, including vegetarian lunch and refreshments £99.
Special early bird rate before 6 June. Book via phone, email or downloadable form, see top of workshops page.
For more information about the course content call 01548 857187 or email alison_theaker@hotmail.com