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SUMMARY:People and Landscape Course
DESCRIPTION:Discover the Somer Valley through inclusive outdoor learning that invites you to connect with nature\, build community\, and explore your personal growth. This programme is designed to be playful\, supportive\, and accessible to all\, encouraging meaningful experiences in the outdoors. \nYou will be someone who lives/ works/ has connections in or near the Somer Valley in B&NES and interested in inviting nature more into your life and/ or that of those around you. There is no expectation of prior skill or training\, and the course will be offered as a non-traditional learning. Using experiential methods with discussions\, this is a playful and curious exploration of connecting with people and the living world. As part of this we will get to know the plants\, animals and fungi around us\, the stories that humans have woven and continue to weave within this diversity of life. \nWe will spend time in and around the green spaces of the Somer Valley project and look at how people and organisations currently interact with the living world around us. There will be practices and prompts to help stimulate an imaginative vision of the future. Plus practical information and tips to help develop ideas that emerge. There will be a shared lunch each day and we will have an indoor base in 2 locations (in Midsomer Norton and Radstock) where we will meet at the start of each day\, can leave belongings and spend time in wet weather. \nYou will finish the week with new learning\, a certificate\, and full of the joy and energy that comes from being in a companionable and non-judgemental group with a positive shared focus. \nCourse Timings: 9:30 – 15:00 \nCourse Dates: \n\n Monday 1st September\n Tuesday 2nd September\n Wednesday 3rd September\n Thursday 4th September\n Friday 5th September\n\nThe week will be spent outdoors whenever possible\, covering all the sites in the SVR project and spending time in each reflecting\, learning\, exploring and connecting. The weather will influence timings for moving between indoor and outdoor spaces\, and you are encouraged to bring waterproofs so we can be versatile with this. Individual needs and wishes will be considered\, and day plans made collectively to support everyone’s comfort including anyone with restricted mobility. \nShared lunch of salad\, cheese\, breads\, chutneys etc provided\, or feel free to bring your own/ other items to share. \nContent: \n\nIdentification; wildlife\, habitats\, foraging\, medicine\, food and folklore of the land – experiential and non traditional learning\nPersonal development; practices to evolve understanding of what you are interested in / feel drawn to do\nCommunity structures and processes; statutory and VCSE in the area\nReflection/ group discussions on current/ future needs and possibilities.\nHealth & Safety\, safeguarding\, risk assessment.\n1:1 mentoring / 30 minute session\n\nGuest sessions tbc \nWe particularly want to encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds including but not limited to people of colour\, people with disabilities i.e. physical disability\, chronic illness\, mental health conditions. Please speak to us about any adjustments that you might need to make it possible for you to join. Wherever possible\, adaptations will be offered. \nMeeting point/ bases:\nThe Trinity Hub\, Radstock: Monday\, Tuesday and Thursday\nSomer Centre\, Midsomer Norton: Wednesday and Friday
URL:https://somervalleyrediscovered.co.uk/event/people-and-landscape-course/
LOCATION:Somer Valley\, Bath\, England\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Nature,Wellbeing
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ORGANIZER;CN="EcoWild":MAILTO:hello@ecowild.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing 5-Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Forest Bathing 3-Week Course \nJoin us for a rejuvenating Forest Bathing experience at the beautiful Silver Street Nature Reserve in Midsomer Norton. Over the course of five weeks\, you’ll learn mindfulness techniques\, breathing exercises\, and gentle movement to help you unwind and recharge. No prior experience necessary\, just bring an open mind and a willingness to learn. \nWhat is Forest Bathing? \nForest bathing\, also known as shinrin-yoku\, isa Japanese practice that involves slowing down and immersing oneself in the forest atmosphere to promote relaxation and well-being. It encourages mindful observation of nature through all five senses and can help reduce stress\, improve mood\, and boost the immune system. \nMaxine will be guiding this course. \nMeeting: Entrance to the Midsomer Norton Cricket Club\, Withies Lane\, BA3 2JE \nCourse dates: \n\nFriday 29th August\nFriday 5th September\nFriday 12th September\nFriday 19th September\nFriday 26th September\n\nTimings: 11:30 – 13:30 \nSuitable for adults 18+ years of age. \nPlease book on ticket per person.
URL:https://somervalleyrediscovered.co.uk/event/forest-bathing-5-week-course-2/
LOCATION:Withies Lane\, Withies Lane\, Midsomer Norton\, Radstock BA3 2JH
CATEGORIES:Nature,Walking,Wellbeing
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