Events at Othona
The full annual programme of events can be downloaded by clicking here as a pdf (2,563 kb).
The booking form for any of the events can be downloaded by clicking here as a pdf (49 kb) or by clicking here as a Word document (47 kb). Please send your completed booking form, with deposit, back to the Othona Community at Bradwell. You may also email the booking form to the Othona Community at Bradwell and send the deposit separately.
Jan - Dec
1 - 31
How to Book and Charges Space Available
Unless otherwise indicated for an individual event, here are the 2012 rates.
Mar
16 - 18
Spring Retreat: The Celtic Wheel of the Year Some Space Available
Early booking advisable as this event is limited to a maximum of 20 participants. A speaker's fee of £20 will apply per person.
Apr
5 - 10
Easter No Space Available
Our Easter weekend will be led by Erica Dunmow with Ruth Hallam-Jones, who are both experienced in working alongside people from a wide range of traditions to create meaningful and enjoyable worship.
Apr
27 - 29
Festival of Song Some Space Available
Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, or Saturday only - special rates apply.
May
4 - 7
Spring Gardening Some Space Available
Working Weekend
May
14 - 17
Spring Watch on the Essex Marshes Space Available
A very popular event, limited to 14 participants - £130 (£100) full board
Jun
4 - 8
Bradwell Bargain Break Space Available
Special offer - 4 nights: Adults £110 (£80), 13 to 18 years old £45, children under 13 free
Jul
6 - 8
Pilgrimage Weekend Space Available
Othona welcomes pilgrims to our Centre for refreshments; it can get very busy and there is a need for a lot of help - working rates apply if you come and stay to help!
Jul
16 - 21
A Time to Simply Be Space Available
A quiet week at the start of the summer season.
Jul
21 - 28
Juggling Merrily Between Many Gods Space Available
Explore what it means to be a Christian in our diverse faith culture.
Jul - Aug
28 - 4
Music Week: "The Nightmare Before Christmas" Space Available
A workshop production of this colourful tale with opportunities for people of all ages and musical abilities.
Aug
4 - 11
Othona Games 2012 Space Available
The alternative Olympics - no winners or losers; just fun !
Aug
11 - 18
Astronomy Week: Watch Out for Shooting Stars ! Space Available
Come and be fascinated by more secrets of the universe. Includes hands-on sessions with a proper telescope and illustrated lectures by a proper astronomer.
Aug
18 - 25
Something about a River Space Available
There IS "something about a river" ... and this is what we will be exploring ...
Aug - Sep
25 - 1
Ways into Silence Space Available
An opportunity to learn more about different practices of meditation and to experience ways into silence for ourselves.
Sep
28 - 30
Harvest Working Weekend Space Available
working rates
Oct - Nov
29 - 2
Bradwell Bargain Break Space Available
Special offer - 4 nights: Adults £110 (£80), 13 to 18 years old £45, children under 13 free.
Nov
2 - 4
Fireworks Weekend Space Available
Special rate for Saturday evening, to include Pie & Peas supper and Fireworks: Adults: £12.00 Children: £6.00
Nov
12 - 15
Winter Watch on the Essex Marshes Space Available
A very popular event, limited to 14 participants - £130 (£100) full board
Nov - Dec
30 - 2
Advent Working Weekend Space Available
A warm and friendly Othona weekend to brighten up the darkening autumn days and to herald the Christmas season.
Dec - Jan
24 - 1
Christmas and New Year at Othona Space Available
Back to basics, away from the shops, the TV and all the hype.
