GreenSpirit Events

GreenSpirit Spring Walking Break 2010

Dates: Arriving evening of Tuesday May 25th - Leaving some time on Friday afternoon May 28th

Nearest Station: Clitheroe - 30 minute walk to Waddow Hall (2km). Trains from London (Euston) take approximately 3½ hours (changing at Preston and Blackburn). Local bus from station as follows: Nearest Bus stop: Brungerley Bridge - 10 minute walk to Waddow Hall, maybe closer if you smile at driver!

Cost: £120 including all meals and packed lunches.

Base: Waddow Hall is a 17th-century manor house set in 178 acres of beautiful Lancashire countryside overlooking the River Ribble on the outskirts of Clitheroe next to the Forest of Bowland, and 5km from the top of Pendle Hill. We will be staying in two cottages and having main meals in the Hall. Breakfast will be provided in the cottages. Both cottages ("The Cottage" and "Rose Cottage 3") have fully-equipped kitchens. The Cottage has a lounge with an open fire and a dining area, which is large enough for the whole group to use. The Hall has a licensed bar, open daily for residents and guests.

Pets: Waddow Hall don't allow pets on the premises or estate.

We are hoping to plan out longer and shorter walks each day, with the whole group meeting at the same place for lunch.

Grid ref: SD735427. OS map link:
http://getamap.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/getamap/frames.htm?mapAction=gaz&gazName=g&gazString=SD735427

The area:
Pendle Hill: (from Clitheroe - February 2009)

Pendle Hill is famous for its links to three events which took place in the 17th century: the Pendle witch trials (1612), Richard Towneley's barometer experiment (1661), and the claimed visitation to George Fox while on top of Pendle (1652), which led to the foundation of the Quaker movement. "As we travelled, we came near a very great hill, called Pendle Hill, and I was moved of the Lord to go up to the top of it; which I did with difficulty, it was so very steep and high. When I was come to the top, I saw the sea bordering upon Lancashire. From the top of this hill the Lord let me see in what places he had a great people to be gathered." George Fox - An Autobiography, Chapter 6. (PS: He seems to have ascended from the North which is one of the steepest routes).

The Forest of Bowland is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This protected landscape is a very special place where its stunning scenery and diverse natural habitats offer a real feeling of remoteness and tranquillity. The area remains unspoilt and even the well-trodden network of paths that criss-cross it remain an unobtrusive part of the ever changing habitats for many of Britain's rare species of birds and wildlife.

The Ribble Valley is a beautiful and tranquil river valley in which Waddow Hall is situated between Pendle Hill and the Forest of Bowland.

Booking: To be sure of a place you need to book by 24th February. Booking needs to be accompanied by following information: Name, address, email, phone, mobile, dietary requirements, can you offer lift from your part of the world?

Please send full payment - £120 - (cheque payable to "GreenSpirit") and booking details before 24th February to: Hilary Norton, 33 Park Road, Stratford, London. E15 3QP.

More details of how to get there, etc will follow on receipt of booking. More information from:

Barry T: 0161 225 2913 M: 07940 022206 E:


Hilary T: 020 8470 3365 M: 07957 318501 E: hapn(at)greenspirit.org.uk

Late bookings?: Worth a try in case there are spaces still available - contact Hilary

 

 

GreenSpirit Annual Gathering

This will be held at EarthSpirit on 22nd - 24th October 2010. More details in due course.

 

 

Other Events

Wild Week in Wales

15th - 21st August 2010.

A week of living close to each other and capturing the meaning of GreenSpirit: living in a loving consciousness of the interconnected world. We enjoy being in and celebrating our Natural surroundings together, go walking, sing and tell stories around the fire in the round house and relax in the hot tub under the oak trees and stars. This holiday is like a retreat from our busy lives and is always nurturing. People who attend are invited to bring something they can share, like a workshop, stories, songs, favourite recipes, musical instruments….

The Wild Week takes place at Cae Mabon in Snowdonia. Cae Mabon is set in natural woodland by a rushing river, near a deep lake, at the foot of high mountains and almost within sight of the sea. A family of beautiful, natural, earthy structures provide appealing spaces for groups to meet, retreat, work and play.

Accommodation is basic (but interesting!) and we cook our meals together. (Final cost for accommodation and food will be worked out later but is not likely to be more than £150 each).

For more information see the Cae Mabon website at www.caemabon.co.uk or contact Hilary Norton t: 020 8470 3365 e: hapn (at) greenspirit.org.uk.

Pictures of previous Wild Weeks can be seen at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/90427912@N00/sets/72157594492083344/

More details in due course.

 

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