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the UK's biggest alternative magazine
The Summer issue is out now!
... and lasts through to the end of August 2013.
With up to 34,000 copies distributed around the West every quarter, we're the biggest free, green, holistic health & positive change magazine in the UK.
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correction
In the spring issue of the Spark we printed a story on our Social Change page about healthy eating workshops run by the organisation Food Inside Out at Horfield prison. The two men who appear in the picture beside the story were not, nor have ever been, inmates at Horfield prison. These men were taking part, voluntarily, in a community workshop run by Food Inside Out in an entirely different setting. It has been brought to our attention that the photograph was intended purely for internal use by the organisations involved and should not have been released to the media for outside use.
We would like to apologise, unreservedly, for any distress caused to either of these men by the use of this picture and for any misunderstanding which may arise from publishing this photo out of its original context.
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Summer's on the way, honest! Please tell us where you stay when you go on your hols...
summer issue highlights:
• our Fantastic Festival Guide 2013 • spotlight on Green Weddings
• q&as: green burials' Liz Rothschild; shelter founder Francesca Lenzi
• OUT! sparkland cycle routes • family: home schooling for all ages
• body & soul: a stand-up intuitive, a kinesiologist & a net-walker
• food: live gloriously gluten-free • planet: where's our recycling go?
• social change: refugee support in the west country & the G8 agenda
• cartoon Kate brings us the continuing adventures of Muthor...
• and, of course, all of our regular features on local green issues, activism, events, news, campaigns & courses
plus
everything from acupuncture to zen in our unique A-Z directory... The Spark is your three-month guide to the best of the alternative West Country!
not forgetting our fab competitions
• Glastonbury Myths & Legends book (p11) • family ticket for Green Gathering, pair of WOMAD tickets, bundle of five Happy Camper passes for Quest (all on p12) • Star Day for two at Bristol's Relaxation Centre (p53)
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Events for Wednesday 1st May 2013
may
National Walking Month.
Did you know that walking a mile in 15 minutes burns the same amount of calories as running a mile in eight and half minutes? The first National Walking Month was held in May 2011, in association with Walk England and Living Streets.
http://www.livingstreets.org.uk
happy birthday Spark
It’s the Spark’s birthday! We published our first edition in May 1993.
1 may
yes you may
May Day celebrations can be linked back to ancient rituals invoking springtime fertility and the famous Green Man. Popular Bank Holiday events include dancing around a Maypole, fetes and Morris Dancing, not forgetting that May Day is also International Workers’ Day - an international day celebrating workers’ rights.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Workers'_Day
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Events for Thursday 2nd May 2013
may
National Walking Month.
Did you know that walking a mile in 15 minutes burns the same amount of calories as running a mile in eight and half minutes? The first National Walking Month was held in May 2011, in association with Walk England and Living Streets.
http://www.livingstreets.org.uk
happy birthday Spark
It’s the Spark’s birthday! We published our first edition in May 1993.
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Events for Friday 3rd May 2013
may
National Walking Month.
Did you know that walking a mile in 15 minutes burns the same amount of calories as running a mile in eight and half minutes? The first National Walking Month was held in May 2011, in association with Walk England and Living Streets.
http://www.livingstreets.org.uk
happy birthday Spark
It’s the Spark’s birthday! We published our first edition in May 1993.
*yellow entries are paid for ads
Events for Saturday 4th May 2013
may
National Walking Month.
Did you know that walking a mile in 15 minutes burns the same amount of calories as running a mile in eight and half minutes? The first National Walking Month was held in May 2011, in association with Walk England and Living Streets.
http://www.livingstreets.org.uk
happy birthday Spark
It’s the Spark’s birthday! We published our first edition in May 1993.
saturday 4 & sunday 5 may
abbey birthday
It’s the 34th aniversary of the Downton Cuckoo Fair: the village of Downton comes alive for a weekend of traditional morris and maypole dancing, Punch and Judy shows, craft demonstrations, live music and so much more. Just a few miles from Salisbury, it’s a great family day out!
http://www.cuckoofair.co.uk
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Events for Sunday 5th May 2013
may
National Walking Month.
Did you know that walking a mile in 15 minutes burns the same amount of calories as running a mile in eight and half minutes? The first National Walking Month was held in May 2011, in association with Walk England and Living Streets.
http://www.livingstreets.org.uk
happy birthday Spark
It’s the Spark’s birthday! We published our first edition in May 1993.
saturday 4 & sunday 5 may
abbey birthday
It’s the 34th aniversary of the Downton Cuckoo Fair: the village of Downton comes alive for a weekend of traditional morris and maypole dancing, Punch and Judy shows, craft demonstrations, live music and so much more. Just a few miles from Salisbury, it’s a great family day out!
http://www.cuckoofair.co.uk
sunday 5 - sunday 11 may
feet first
Bristol’s first Walking Festival is a chance to showcase the many opportunities there are to get to know our city and its green spaces by foot. Organisers, including the National Trust & the Ramblers, will host led walks, talks and other events, most of them free!
pauldenkai@gmail.com
International Permaculture Day
Permaculture is a design system for creating sustainable human environments. It is about designing households and communities that are productive, sustaining and largely self reliant and have minimal impact on the environment.
International Permaculture Day – is a day where a range of Permaculture events occur across the globe.
All activities are held on the first Sunday in May unless specified otherwise.
http://www.permacultureday.org/
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Events for Monday 6th May 2013
may
National Walking Month.
Did you know that walking a mile in 15 minutes burns the same amount of calories as running a mile in eight and half minutes? The first National Walking Month was held in May 2011, in association with Walk England and Living Streets.
http://www.livingstreets.org.uk
happy birthday Spark
It’s the Spark’s birthday! We published our first edition in May 1993.
sunday 5 - sunday 11 may
feet first
Bristol’s first Walking Festival is a chance to showcase the many opportunities there are to get to know our city and its green spaces by foot. Organisers, including the National Trust & the Ramblers, will host led walks, talks and other events, most of them free!
pauldenkai@gmail.com
monday 6 - monday 13 may
book your place
This year will be the 20th Swindon Festival of Literature!
Festival Director Matt Holland says “Our twentieth Festival is something to get excited about. And we are! It promises to be both fantastic feast and fabulous frolic. We will have adventurous authors, terrific talks, delightful discussion, wonderful workshops, and excellent entertainment. The Festival offers experiences that make life memorable, for everyone. People of all ages and backgrounds will be able to have a good time. They’ll get together, meet authors, join in lively talk, explore new ideas, and even have a laugh. It is all very exciting!”
http://www.swindonfestivalofliterature.co.uk
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Events for Tuesday 7th May 2013
may
National Walking Month.
Did you know that walking a mile in 15 minutes burns the same amount of calories as running a mile in eight and half minutes? The first National Walking Month was held in May 2011, in association with Walk England and Living Streets.
http://www.livingstreets.org.uk
happy birthday Spark
It’s the Spark’s birthday! We published our first edition in May 1993.
sunday 5 - sunday 11 may
feet first
Bristol’s first Walking Festival is a chance to showcase the many opportunities there are to get to know our city and its green spaces by foot. Organisers, including the National Trust & the Ramblers, will host led walks, talks and other events, most of them free!
pauldenkai@gmail.com
monday 6 - monday 13 may
book your place
This year will be the 20th Swindon Festival of Literature!
Festival Director Matt Holland says “Our twentieth Festival is something to get excited about. And we are! It promises to be both fantastic feast and fabulous frolic. We will have adventurous authors, terrific talks, delightful discussion, wonderful workshops, and excellent entertainment. The Festival offers experiences that make life memorable, for everyone. People of all ages and backgrounds will be able to have a good time. They’ll get together, meet authors, join in lively talk, explore new ideas, and even have a laugh. It is all very exciting!”
http://www.swindonfestivalofliterature.co.uk
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Events for Wednesday 8th May 2013
sunday 5 - sunday 11 may
feet first
Bristol’s first Walking Festival is a chance to showcase the many opportunities there are to get to know our city and its green spaces by foot. Organisers, including the National Trust & the Ramblers, will host led walks, talks and other events, most of them free!
pauldenkai@gmail.com
monday 6 - monday 13 may
book your place
This year will be the 20th Swindon Festival of Literature!
Festival Director Matt Holland says “Our twentieth Festival is something to get excited about. And we are! It promises to be both fantastic feast and fabulous frolic. We will have adventurous authors, terrific talks, delightful discussion, wonderful workshops, and excellent entertainment. The Festival offers experiences that make life memorable, for everyone. People of all ages and backgrounds will be able to have a good time. They’ll get together, meet authors, join in lively talk, explore new ideas, and even have a laugh. It is all very exciting!”
http://www.swindonfestivalofliterature.co.uk
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Events for Thursday 9th May 2013
sunday 5 - sunday 11 may
feet first
Bristol’s first Walking Festival is a chance to showcase the many opportunities there are to get to know our city and its green spaces by foot. Organisers, including the National Trust & the Ramblers, will host led walks, talks and other events, most of them free!
pauldenkai@gmail.com
monday 6 - monday 13 may
book your place
This year will be the 20th Swindon Festival of Literature!
Festival Director Matt Holland says “Our twentieth Festival is something to get excited about. And we are! It promises to be both fantastic feast and fabulous frolic. We will have adventurous authors, terrific talks, delightful discussion, wonderful workshops, and excellent entertainment. The Festival offers experiences that make life memorable, for everyone. People of all ages and backgrounds will be able to have a good time. They’ll get together, meet authors, join in lively talk, explore new ideas, and even have a laugh. It is all very exciting!”
http://www.swindonfestivalofliterature.co.uk
*yellow entries are paid for ads
Events for Friday 10th May 2013
sunday 5 - sunday 11 may
feet first
Bristol’s first Walking Festival is a chance to showcase the many opportunities there are to get to know our city and its green spaces by foot. Organisers, including the National Trust & the Ramblers, will host led walks, talks and other events, most of them free!
pauldenkai@gmail.com
monday 6 - monday 13 may
book your place
This year will be the 20th Swindon Festival of Literature!
Festival Director Matt Holland says “Our twentieth Festival is something to get excited about. And we are! It promises to be both fantastic feast and fabulous frolic. We will have adventurous authors, terrific talks, delightful discussion, wonderful workshops, and excellent entertainment. The Festival offers experiences that make life memorable, for everyone. People of all ages and backgrounds will be able to have a good time. They’ll get together, meet authors, join in lively talk, explore new ideas, and even have a laugh. It is all very exciting!”
http://www.swindonfestivalofliterature.co.uk
*yellow entries are paid for ads
Events for Saturday 11th May 2013
sunday 5 - sunday 11 may
feet first
Bristol’s first Walking Festival is a chance to showcase the many opportunities there are to get to know our city and its green spaces by foot. Organisers, including the National Trust & the Ramblers, will host led walks, talks and other events, most of them free!
pauldenkai@gmail.com
monday 6 - monday 13 may
book your place
This year will be the 20th Swindon Festival of Literature!
Festival Director Matt Holland says “Our twentieth Festival is something to get excited about. And we are! It promises to be both fantastic feast and fabulous frolic. We will have adventurous authors, terrific talks, delightful discussion, wonderful workshops, and excellent entertainment. The Festival offers experiences that make life memorable, for everyone. People of all ages and backgrounds will be able to have a good time. They’ll get together, meet authors, join in lively talk, explore new ideas, and even have a laugh. It is all very exciting!”
http://www.swindonfestivalofliterature.co.uk
11 may
Fare’s fair
World Fair Trade Day, celebrated every year on the second Saturday in May, is an initiative of the World Fair Trade Organisation, which represents more than 400 Fair Trade organisations from over 70 countries, across the world.
http://www.wftday.com/
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Events for Sunday 12th May 2013
monday 6 - monday 13 may
book your place
This year will be the 20th Swindon Festival of Literature!
Festival Director Matt Holland says “Our twentieth Festival is something to get excited about. And we are! It promises to be both fantastic feast and fabulous frolic. We will have adventurous authors, terrific talks, delightful discussion, wonderful workshops, and excellent entertainment. The Festival offers experiences that make life memorable, for everyone. People of all ages and backgrounds will be able to have a good time. They’ll get together, meet authors, join in lively talk, explore new ideas, and even have a laugh. It is all very exciting!”
http://www.swindonfestivalofliterature.co.uk
*yellow entries are paid for ads
Events for Monday 13th May 2013
monday 6 - monday 13 may
book your place
This year will be the 20th Swindon Festival of Literature!
Festival Director Matt Holland says “Our twentieth Festival is something to get excited about. And we are! It promises to be both fantastic feast and fabulous frolic. We will have adventurous authors, terrific talks, delightful discussion, wonderful workshops, and excellent entertainment. The Festival offers experiences that make life memorable, for everyone. People of all ages and backgrounds will be able to have a good time. They’ll get together, meet authors, join in lively talk, explore new ideas, and even have a laugh. It is all very exciting!”
http://www.swindonfestivalofliterature.co.uk
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Events for Thursday 16th May 2013
third week of may
fostering change
Foster Care Fortnight highlights the skills required of foster carers as well as the number of children in need of foster homes. Over 54,000 children already live with foster families; the Fostering Network estimates that a further 10,000 foster carers are needed across the UK.
http://www.couldyoufoster.org.uk/fcf
thursday 16 - sunday 26 may
may the fest be with you
Mayfest returns for its 10th annual programme of local, national & international contemporary theatre. This year The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol’s smallest new pub theatre, and Mayfest present a week of debut performances from up-and-coming local artists.
http://www.mayfestbristol.co.uk
*yellow entries are paid for ads
Events for Friday 17th May 2013
third week of may
fostering change
Foster Care Fortnight highlights the skills required of foster carers as well as the number of children in need of foster homes. Over 54,000 children already live with foster families; the Fostering Network estimates that a further 10,000 foster carers are needed across the UK.
http://www.couldyoufoster.org.uk/fcf
thursday 16 - sunday 26 may
may the fest be with you
Mayfest returns for its 10th annual programme of local, national & international contemporary theatre. This year The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol’s smallest new pub theatre, and Mayfest present a week of debut performances from up-and-coming local artists.
http://www.mayfestbristol.co.uk
17 may
The International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia is celebrated each year on the 17th of May as this was the day that homophobia was taken off the World Health Organisation’s International Classification of Diseases, in 1990.
http://www.dayagainsthomophobia.org/-IDAHO-english,41-
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Events for Saturday 18th May 2013
third week of may
fostering change
Foster Care Fortnight highlights the skills required of foster carers as well as the number of children in need of foster homes. Over 54,000 children already live with foster families; the Fostering Network estimates that a further 10,000 foster carers are needed across the UK.
http://www.couldyoufoster.org.uk/fcf
thursday 16 - sunday 26 may
may the fest be with you
Mayfest returns for its 10th annual programme of local, national & international contemporary theatre. This year The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol’s smallest new pub theatre, and Mayfest present a week of debut performances from up-and-coming local artists.
http://www.mayfestbristol.co.uk
*yellow entries are paid for ads
Events for Sunday 19th May 2013
third week of may
fostering change
Foster Care Fortnight highlights the skills required of foster carers as well as the number of children in need of foster homes. Over 54,000 children already live with foster families; the Fostering Network estimates that a further 10,000 foster carers are needed across the UK.
http://www.couldyoufoster.org.uk/fcf
thursday 16 - sunday 26 may
may the fest be with you
Mayfest returns for its 10th annual programme of local, national & international contemporary theatre. This year The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol’s smallest new pub theatre, and Mayfest present a week of debut performances from up-and-coming local artists.
http://www.mayfestbristol.co.uk
*yellow entries are paid for ads
Events for Monday 20th May 2013
summer
Courses and retreats at Hawkwood.
Find our full programme here: www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk
summer
Bristol Folk House
find the summer programme here: www.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk
Mondays
Free Happiness Workshops from Light Box - unlocking people's creative potential to be happy. 2-4pm. Different theme each week. Broadmead, Bristol.
Book online: www.wearelightbox.co.uk or call 0117 329 0908
Wednesdays
Free Signposting Service from The Happiness Project - visit the signposting wall for a monthly roundup of Bristol's events and opportunities for enhancing your wellbeing. 12-3pm. Broadmead, Bristol. Come and drop in. Free tea!
Book online: www.wearelightbox.co.uk or call 0117 329 0908
Wednesdays, monthly
Bristol Feral Choir. Fun, feral and friendly improvising choir exploring voices at play. Grow creative confidence and vocal technique • Drop-in classes, 1st or 2nd Wednesday each month, 5 June / 10 July, etc. £7/ £5. Fab green Bristol location, Greenhouse Studio, 292 Ashley Down Rd • Lake District Week Intensive 17-23 August. www.goingferal.org.uk
www.bristolferalchoir.org.uk / www.goingferal.org.uk email bristolferalchoir@gmail.com text 07837 599239 or find us on Facebook
Saturdays & 2nd Wednesday
Your Community Clinic: enjoy holistic therapies for less. Weekly Saturday clinic in St Werburghs and monthly Wednesday clinic in Broadmead. Qualified, insured therapists offer massage and other therapies for £13-£35. Everyone of all ages welcome whether suffering from long-term health problems, or after some "me-time". Reiki shares and courses also available.
For full treatment list and further info: www.yourcommunityclinic.com or 07809 736187 / 07982 243804
Tuesdays, 3rd Monthly
Bristol Laughter Workshops with Joe Hoare. Learn to laugh more, for your health, wellbeing and happiness. 7.30-9pm, from £7. Also Laughter Facilitation Skills: www.joehoare.co.uk
www.bristollaughterclub.com
Wednesdays
Energy Exercise Classes for Women, 10.45am, Glastonbury, £5 (£3.50).
www.jomunroe.co.uk
Wednesdays
Creative Writing Classes, 12.30-2.30pm Glastonbury, £5 (£3.50).
www.jomunroe.co.uk
third week of may
fostering change
Foster Care Fortnight highlights the skills required of foster carers as well as the number of children in need of foster homes. Over 54,000 children already live with foster families; the Fostering Network estimates that a further 10,000 foster carers are needed across the UK.
http://www.couldyoufoster.org.uk/fcf
thursday 16 - sunday 26 may
may the fest be with you
Mayfest returns for its 10th annual programme of local, national & international contemporary theatre. This year The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol’s smallest new pub theatre, and Mayfest present a week of debut performances from up-and-coming local artists.
http://www.mayfestbristol.co.uk
*yellow entries are paid for ads
Events for Tuesday 21st May 2013
summer
Courses and retreats at Hawkwood.
Find our full programme here: www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk
summer
Bristol Folk House
find the summer programme here: www.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk
third week of may
fostering change
Foster Care Fortnight highlights the skills required of foster carers as well as the number of children in need of foster homes. Over 54,000 children already live with foster families; the Fostering Network estimates that a further 10,000 foster carers are needed across the UK.
http://www.couldyoufoster.org.uk/fcf
thursday 16 - sunday 26 may
may the fest be with you
Mayfest returns for its 10th annual programme of local, national & international contemporary theatre. This year The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol’s smallest new pub theatre, and Mayfest present a week of debut performances from up-and-coming local artists.
http://www.mayfestbristol.co.uk
*yellow entries are paid for ads
Events for Wednesday 22nd May 2013
summer
Courses and retreats at Hawkwood.
Find our full programme here: www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk
summer
Bristol Folk House
find the summer programme here: www.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk
third week of may
fostering change
Foster Care Fortnight highlights the skills required of foster carers as well as the number of children in need of foster homes. Over 54,000 children already live with foster families; the Fostering Network estimates that a further 10,000 foster carers are needed across the UK.
http://www.couldyoufoster.org.uk/fcf
thursday 16 - sunday 26 may
may the fest be with you
Mayfest returns for its 10th annual programme of local, national & international contemporary theatre. This year The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol’s smallest new pub theatre, and Mayfest present a week of debut performances from up-and-coming local artists.
http://www.mayfestbristol.co.uk
*yellow entries are paid for ads
Events for Thursday 23rd May 2013
summer
Courses and retreats at Hawkwood.
Find our full programme here: www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk
summer
Bristol Folk House
find the summer programme here: www.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk
third week of may
fostering change
Foster Care Fortnight highlights the skills required of foster carers as well as the number of children in need of foster homes. Over 54,000 children already live with foster families; the Fostering Network estimates that a further 10,000 foster carers are needed across the UK.
http://www.couldyoufoster.org.uk/fcf
last week of may
veggie venture
National Vegetarian Week aims to raise awareness of the benefits of flavoursome meat-free meals, inspiring more people to take up a vegetarian lifestyle. Lots of organisations are involved, from schools to businesses:
Find your nearest event by visiting
http://www.nationalvegetarianweek.org
thursday 16 - sunday 26 may
may the fest be with you
Mayfest returns for its 10th annual programme of local, national & international contemporary theatre. This year The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol’s smallest new pub theatre, and Mayfest present a week of debut performances from up-and-coming local artists.
http://www.mayfestbristol.co.uk
*yellow entries are paid for ads
Events for Friday 24th May 2013
summer
Courses and retreats at Hawkwood.
Find our full programme here: www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk
summer
Bristol Folk House
find the summer programme here: www.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk
last week of may
veggie venture
National Vegetarian Week aims to raise awareness of the benefits of flavoursome meat-free meals, inspiring more people to take up a vegetarian lifestyle. Lots of organisations are involved, from schools to businesses:
Find your nearest event by visiting
http://www.nationalvegetarianweek.org
thursday 16 - sunday 26 may
may the fest be with you
Mayfest returns for its 10th annual programme of local, national & international contemporary theatre. This year The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol’s smallest new pub theatre, and Mayfest present a week of debut performances from up-and-coming local artists.
http://www.mayfestbristol.co.uk
friday 24 - tuesday 28 may
retreat!
As part of their annual retreat programme the good folk at Buddhafield are organising a special event for up to 500 people focusing on green crafts & practical Buddhism for a sustainable world. Green Earth Awakening: Tools for Your Mind, Skills for Our Future, takes place at the old Buddhafield festival site, near Wellington in Somerset.
http://www.buddhafield.com
friday 24 - sunday 26 may
veg fest
This year’s VegFest Bristol looks to be the biggest yet in the event’s 10 year history, with acts including the Happy Mondays, 808 State, the Abyssinians and French electro swing, gypsy jazz band Caravan Palace (above). All that and some great vegetarian food too!
http://www.bristol.vegfest.co.uk
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Events for Saturday 25th May 2013
summer
Courses and retreats at Hawkwood.
Find our full programme here: www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk
summer
Bristol Folk House
find the summer programme here: www.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk
last week of may
veggie venture
National Vegetarian Week aims to raise awareness of the benefits of flavoursome meat-free meals, inspiring more people to take up a vegetarian lifestyle. Lots of organisations are involved, from schools to businesses:
Find your nearest event by visiting
http://www.nationalvegetarianweek.org
thursday 16 - sunday 26 may
may the fest be with you
Mayfest returns for its 10th annual programme of local, national & international contemporary theatre. This year The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol’s smallest new pub theatre, and Mayfest present a week of debut performances from up-and-coming local artists.
http://www.mayfestbristol.co.uk
friday 24 - tuesday 28 may
retreat!
As part of their annual retreat programme the good folk at Buddhafield are organising a special event for up to 500 people focusing on green crafts & practical Buddhism for a sustainable world. Green Earth Awakening: Tools for Your Mind, Skills for Our Future, takes place at the old Buddhafield festival site, near Wellington in Somerset.
http://www.buddhafield.com
friday 24 - sunday 26 may
veg fest
This year’s VegFest Bristol looks to be the biggest yet in the event’s 10 year history, with acts including the Happy Mondays, 808 State, the Abyssinians and French electro swing, gypsy jazz band Caravan Palace (above). All that and some great vegetarian food too!
http://www.bristol.vegfest.co.uk
*yellow entries are paid for ads
Events for Sunday 26th May 2013
summer
Courses and retreats at Hawkwood.
Find our full programme here: www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk
summer
Bristol Folk House
find the summer programme here: www.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk
last week of may
veggie venture
National Vegetarian Week aims to raise awareness of the benefits of flavoursome meat-free meals, inspiring more people to take up a vegetarian lifestyle. Lots of organisations are involved, from schools to businesses:
Find your nearest event by visiting
http://www.nationalvegetarianweek.org
thursday 16 - sunday 26 may
may the fest be with you
Mayfest returns for its 10th annual programme of local, national & international contemporary theatre. This year The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol’s smallest new pub theatre, and Mayfest present a week of debut performances from up-and-coming local artists.
http://www.mayfestbristol.co.uk
friday 24 - tuesday 28 may
retreat!
As part of their annual retreat programme the good folk at Buddhafield are organising a special event for up to 500 people focusing on green crafts & practical Buddhism for a sustainable world. Green Earth Awakening: Tools for Your Mind, Skills for Our Future, takes place at the old Buddhafield festival site, near Wellington in Somerset.
http://www.buddhafield.com
friday 24 - sunday 26 may
veg fest
This year’s VegFest Bristol looks to be the biggest yet in the event’s 10 year history, with acts including the Happy Mondays, 808 State, the Abyssinians and French electro swing, gypsy jazz band Caravan Palace (above). All that and some great vegetarian food too!
http://www.bristol.vegfest.co.uk
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Events for Monday 27th May 2013
Monday 27 May
Certificate in Counselling Skills. A university-validated course offered by Network: Counselling and Training for those wishing to train as counsellors or to develop their counselling skills for use in other roles and settings. “This course is life-changing – I am not only developing as a counsellor, but also changing and growing as a person. It is a liberating experience”. Intake in September of each year. Deadline for applications: 27th May 2013.
www.network.org.uk info@network.org.uk 0117 950 7271
last week of may
veggie venture
National Vegetarian Week aims to raise awareness of the benefits of flavoursome meat-free meals, inspiring more people to take up a vegetarian lifestyle. Lots of organisations are involved, from schools to businesses:
Find your nearest event by visiting
http://www.nationalvegetarianweek.org
friday 24 - tuesday 28 may
retreat!
As part of their annual retreat programme the good folk at Buddhafield are organising a special event for up to 500 people focusing on green crafts & practical Buddhism for a sustainable world. Green Earth Awakening: Tools for Your Mind, Skills for Our Future, takes place at the old Buddhafield festival site, near Wellington in Somerset.
http://www.buddhafield.com
*yellow entries are paid for ads
Events for Tuesday 28th May 2013
last week of may
veggie venture
National Vegetarian Week aims to raise awareness of the benefits of flavoursome meat-free meals, inspiring more people to take up a vegetarian lifestyle. Lots of organisations are involved, from schools to businesses:
Find your nearest event by visiting
http://www.nationalvegetarianweek.org
friday 24 - tuesday 28 may
retreat!
As part of their annual retreat programme the good folk at Buddhafield are organising a special event for up to 500 people focusing on green crafts & practical Buddhism for a sustainable world. Green Earth Awakening: Tools for Your Mind, Skills for Our Future, takes place at the old Buddhafield festival site, near Wellington in Somerset.
http://www.buddhafield.com
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Events for Wednesday 29th May 2013
last week of may
veggie venture
National Vegetarian Week aims to raise awareness of the benefits of flavoursome meat-free meals, inspiring more people to take up a vegetarian lifestyle. Lots of organisations are involved, from schools to businesses:
Find your nearest event by visiting
http://www.nationalvegetarianweek.org
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