October 2009

Yoga and Massage 3

2 – 4 October • £120

Yoga works not only on the body but also calms and sharpens the mind and leads to all-round alertness.

Iyengar Yoga will be taught in a way that is suited to beginners and more experienced practitioners. The classes will focus on postures to improve flexibility, strength, and balance, and exercises to improve breath awareness.

The weekend will also include sessions on giving and receiving a relaxing and toning massage, covering different areas of the body.

There will also be an opportunity for a walk in the Wiltshire countryside.

Fungus Foray

9 – 11 October • Adult £120 • Child £80
With Dr Patrick Harding and Jean Binney

Mushrooms. Toadstools. Champignons. Fungi. Whatever you like to call them, there are as many as 3,000 different species in this country alone. In the woods, on the downs, and in the fields of north Wiltshire we have found over 100 different kinds.

We shall explore fungi habitats, identify the big and little beauties, discover innumerable medicinal and culinary uses (ie. fantastic fry-ups) see them on seductively shifting slide shows, and simply enjoy finding, seeing, and touching them by the score.

We operate on the principle that the miracles of mycelia and the fables of fungi instruct as they delight. And they do!

Apple Day

Wednesday 21 October • 10am – 2pm

Come to the Wednesday Café and taste a selection of apple dishes, play a choice of apple games, and watch and help apple juice being made! Appletastic!!

Autumn Activities

23 – 25 October • Adult £120 • Child £72

As the season turns and nights draw in, we mark the change by getting together to make and do autumn things. We shall carve and hollow pumpkins and fill them with light, decorate little lanterns to shine brightly and drive away the darkness, light fires and make fire sculptures to remind us of the sun, create shadow plays that tell stories in silhouette, build campfires and tell stories that warm the heart, and play autumn games that fan the flames of human imagination.

A weekend for all ages to get together and be imaginative, in autumn!

Circle Dance with Colin & Sue in the Hayloft

27th October • 7.30 to 9 pm • £5 per session

Traditional folk and modern dances, lively and leisurely to bring harmony and healing to mind and body.

No experience or partner needed, all dances carefully taught before we dance them together.

Suitable for beginners and more experienced dancers.

Please wear soft shoes and comfy clothes.

Contact Sue or Colin on 01249 783193 if you would like more information.

“Come join the Dance!”

Autumn Activity Day

28 October • 10.30am – 3.30pm for 5 – 12year olds

There will be a seasonal and global theme with cooking, crafts and games from around the world.

The day will finish with a campfire, soup and stories!

This is a Lower Shaw Farm Children’s Project Event. Please book in advance.

Working Weekend - in the spirit of WWOOF

30 Oct - 1 Nov • No Charge

For more information, see Working Weekends section.