Resurgence events
The events listed reflect the ethos of Resurgence and embrace issues such as deep ecology, sustainability, art and culture, and holistic education.
Events which clearly relate to these issues may be included, subject to a listing fee of £5.
All submissions are subject to the editor’s approval.
Satish Kumar lectures and talks
20-22 June 2008
Soil, Soul, Society
Gaia Partnership, Welsh Borders, Hay-on-Wye
A course with Satish Kumar, Tom Butterworth, and Elaine Brook. This course brings together the insights of Science, Art, and Spirit in the context of the new awareness of Gaia, the intricate and interconnected systems that maintain life on our planet. It enables participants to discover a deeper meaning and purpose in our roles as citizens of Gaia rather than passive consumers.
Cost: £200 residential. £170 camping.
For further information contact: Tel: 0845 458 4718 • E-mail • Website
26 July 2008
Green Festival
The Fold, Bransford, Malvern, Worcester
A celebration of local food, art and craft with talks and workshops on green issues. An opportunity to share ideas and enjoy a visit to The Fold - an eco-centre providing workshop space for local artisans, with a celebrated slow food café. Satish will be speaking on spiritual ecology.
Time: 4-7pm
For further information contact: Will Tooby
Resurgence events
29 May - 01 June 2008
Appledore Visual Arts Festival
Appledore Arts in association with Resurgence. Appledore, North Devon
A unique arts festival bringing together the local community with internationally acclaimed artists who live and work in Devon. This year’s theme is ‘Earth’ and in association with Resurgence magazine there will be a programme of events based on ‘Earth, Art and Spirit’.
Workshops, talks, dance and exhibitions.
Time: 11am – 5pm
Cost: Free. There is a fee for some workshops.
For further information contact: Fiona Fraser-Smith
Tel: 07900 212747
Website: www.appledorearts.org
04-06 July 2008
Resurgence Retreat
Gaia Partnership, Welsh Borders, Hay-on-Wye
A weekend retreat with Satish Kumar, Elaine Brook and June Mitchell. Meditation in nature, peaceful silence, relaxation, and informed discussion with a leading exemplar of practical spirituality for our time. Satish draws on his experiences with Jain & Buddhist teachers, as well as the Gandhian movement and his own lifelong commitment to peace, simplicity, and community.
Cost: £200 residential. £170 camping.
For further information contact: Tel: 0845 458 4718 • E-mail • Website
24-27 July 2008
Resurgence Readers Weekend & Camp
Green and Away, Malvern, Worcestershire
Satish will be speaking at the annual Resurgence summer camp – four days of stimulating discussion, music, poetry, storytelling crafts and walks with Resurgence readers and contributors at Green & Away. An opportunity to meet Satish informally and share ideas with other Resurgence readers.
Speakers include: Pooran Desai, sustainability consultant, co-founder of BedZED; Ziauddin Sardar, author of "Desperately Seeking Paradise"; and John Letts, archaeobotanist. Also Poetry, Tai Chi and workshops.
For further information contact: Tel: 01237 441293 • Email • Information about Green and Away
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Other events
09 June 2008
Rupert Sheldrake talk: Morphic Resonance and the Habits of Nature
Isbourne Foundation, Isbourne Holistic Centre
The leading edge biologist and author will shed light on the hypothesis of formative causation, whereby all self-organizing systems - including crystals, organisms and societies - contain an inherent memory, given by a process called Morphic Resonance from previous similar systems.
Time: 7-9.30pm
Cost: £15
For further information contact: Laura or Vanessa on 01242 254 321 or by email
Website: www.isbourne.org
14-15 June 2008
International Climate Forum
Campaign against Climate Change, South Camden Community School
Two main plenary – over 50 seminars/workshops – art – music – exhibitions.
Speakers including: Michael Meacher MP, Caroline Lucas MEP, John Mc Donnell MP, Tony Juniper Director FOE, Colin Challen MP, Aubrey Meyer of the Global Commons Institute, Ginting Longenna of FOE International, George Galloway MP, and many, many more...
Time: 09.00-18.00
Cost: 1 day - £5, 2 days - £8
For further information contact: Campaign against Climate Change
Tel: 0207 833 9311
Email: info@campaigncc.org
Website: www.campaigncc.org/forum
27-29 June 2008
Spin Up a Hat
Landmatters, Landmatters Permaculture Project, South Devon
Learn to Spin, Dye and Crochet. From raw fleece, make your own drop spindle, collect plants for dying, experiment with drop and wheel spinning, and start work on a hat! Price includes camping and vegetarian food. See www.landmatters.org.uk for more information.
Cost: £140
For further information contact:
Email: ambuka
Tel: 07722 762701
Website: www.landmatters.org.uk
11-13 July 2008
Introduction to Felting with Carol Timms
Landmatters, Landmatters Permaculture Project
Learn to felt using natural and naturally dyed wool,and experiment with making shapes. A weekend with Carol Timms at a beautiful permculture holding in South Devon. Price includes camping and vegetarian food.
Cost: £140
For further information contact:
Email: ambuka
Tel: 07722 762701
Website: www.landmatters.org.uk
26 July 2008
Weaving Day
Landmatters, Landmatters Permaculture Project
Learn to Weave using a simple backstrap loom, which you can hang from a tree and put in your bag and take home. At a beautiful permaculture holding in South Devon. Lunch included.
Cost: £65
For further information contact:
Email: ambuka
Tel: 07722 762701
Website: www.landmatters.org.uk
May to September 2008
Sanctuary in Pink Wood
Pink Wood, Somerset, local groups, schools and hospices
Loose collective organised by the artist Emma Fenelon
Help create a sacred space, a sanctuary in the woods. Join in firing a sculpture in a wood, make a votive offering, sponsor a workshop, a prayer flag or art materials, in memory of someone or on behalf of someone who is standing tall, earning respect or seeking sanctuary.
Time: Various
Cost: Free - sponsorship
For further information contact: Emma Fenelon
Tel: 07905 346876
Website: www.emmafenelon.com
09-10 October 2008
Happiness and Its Causes
World Happiness Forum,Savoy Place, London, United Kingdom
Happiness and Its Causes is an extraordinary conference series unlike anything else you’ve attended. It is aimed at people with an interest in developing wisdom, tools and techniques for bringing peace and happiness into their lives. Don¹t miss the event of 2008.
Key speakers include:
- Alain de Botton, Philoshoper and Author
- Matthieu Ricard, Inspiring French Monk and Photographer
- Stefan Klein, Science Journalist and Author of The Science of Happiness
- Dr David Matsumoto, Professor of Psychology at San Francisco State
- University and expert in the field of recognition of facial expressions
- Ven Robina Courtin, Tibet Buddhist Nun working with prisoners in the USA and Australia
Cost: Please visit www.happinessanditscauses.org
For further information contact:
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7608 7048
Email: gemma.castley@terrapinn.com
