To mark the winter solstice, a turning point of the year, come and join us in our annual candle lighting ceremony. Enjoy quiet music, a few readings from HT Hamblin and an invitation to light a candle and dedicate its light to where it is most needed, silently or aloud. All are welcome to stay for refreshments afterwards, to begin the festive season with Christmas cheer. Please note date change from Tuesday 21st to Monday 20th December.

Experience some seasonal magic with a difference - a candlelit sound bath with Sounds Inspirational: Chris Sangster and Jackie Winsor. At this busy time of year, allow yourself to be bathed by restorative sounds by candlelight - a relaxing and magical start to the Christmas season.

By popular demand, there is now another opportunity to enjoy this event with an earlier start time. Experience some seasonal magic with a difference - a candlelit sound bath with Sounds Inspirational: Chris Sangster and Jackie Winsor. At this busy time of year, allow yourself to be bathed by restorative sounds by candlelight - a relaxing and magical start to the Christmas season.

Join Forest Therapy Guide Laura White for this afternoon session of three hours of peace and calm in the beautiful gardens at the Hamblin Centre. Forest Bathing offers many therapeutic qualities, including stress reduction. Come and deepen your relationship with the land at this busy time of year.

Join Forest Therapy Guide Laura White for this afternoon session of three hours of peace and calm in the beautiful gardens at the Hamblin Centre. Forest Bathing offers many therapeutic qualities, including stress reduction. Come and deepen your relationship with the land at this busy time of year.

In this astrology talk on Zoom, a variety of horoscopes will illustrate how different positions of Venus and the aspects to this planet manifest in the lives of famous people. While Venus is associated with our values, it may be better known for being the planet of love, beauty and harmony.

With Christmas getting closer, the Hamblin Plant Nursery is delighted to welcome you to our Christmas Early Bird sale. This is a great opportunity to buy hand-crafted recycled Christmas cards in good time for Christmas postage, with prices ranging from just £1! Our wide range of crafts and nursery plants will be on sale too. These make great gifts.

**SOLD OUT ** Enjoy a day of peaceful mindfulness practice, led by Mindfulness teacher Liz Clark. During practices such as Sitting Meditation, Body Scan and Mindful Movement, there will be time to connect to a deeper understanding of self and to experience how silence and inner stillness create a sense of wellbeing.

What does Christianity mean in our contemporary world? A talk and book launch with James Ashby, trustee of the Hamblin Trust. We live in changing and very uncertain times. We are at a point of global crises: politically, environmentally and spiritually. These are all humanity’s growing pains, which will only be solved when we understand who we really are, and why we are here. Come and meet James, in this long-awaited talk postponed from May 2020.

The Usui Reiki Level 1 course, conducted by Anthony Oyo, covers the history of Reiki, Reiki Principles, Chakras, Guidelines for Healing Sessions and Practice (including Self-Healing), Hands-on practice, Mindfulness and Meditation. During the Level 1 course, you will receive an attunement that will enable you to use Reiki to perform self-healings as well as being able to pass Reiki onto friends, family and animals.

Calling all Crafters! Are you starting to plan your crafting ideas for Christmas? Here at the Hamblin Plant Nursery, where we craft too, we know that crafting can be an expensive hobby. Come and join us for a pre-Christmas sale, meet our friendly team of volunteers and gain inspiration and ideas.

Make life make sense! A 10-session weekly introductory course in Practical Philosophy, offering day-to-day guidance to help you live more wisely, happily and with more understanding of yourself and others around you. Discover new ways of thinking which can lead to greater happiness and connecting more meaningfully with the world around you.

Peace Day is one of the Hamblin Centre’s most important events of the year. To mark the United Nations International Day of Peace, teachers from different spiritual and wellbeing approaches will be sharing ways in which we can experience inner peace, live more harmoniously, and contribute to international peace. The event will focus on accessing inner peace so that we can collaborate with others for a more peaceful world and generate ideas and action for global peace.

In this astrology talk on Zoom, a selection of horoscope will be discussed that illustrate the many ways that Mars can manifest in individuals’ lives. Mars is the planet associated with desire and the urge to get something done. Its position in a horoscope indicates where and how we direct our energy. This can be in physical activities but also mental activities or pursuing an aspiration.

In this interactive workshop with Aura-Soma practitioner Jeanine Brownrigg Hanneman, you will choose your favourite Equilibrium bottle and learn what message it has for you and how it can support you in your journey of self-discovery. Aura-Soma is a non-intrusive, self-selective colour care system designed to bring awareness to yourself at a deeper level.

All are very welcome to attend this FREE talk by the Wessex School of Philosophy. Through Practical Philosophy we seek understanding, not through theory, but from our direct experience. This is a perfect taster session for anyone contemplating the 10-session Introduction to Practical Philosophy course beginning late September.

Jeanine cordially invites you to the launch of her latest book Pioneering Spirit: An Anglo-Argentine Story of My Ancestors, My Mother and Me - a true-life story about transformation, self-development, and healing, showing how our past may hold the key to understanding and healing our present-day life experiences.

Led by Mindfulness teacher Liz Clark, a day of mindfulness practice including Sitting Meditation, Body Scan and Mindful Movement, there is time to connect to a deeper understanding of self and to experience how silence and inner stillness can create a sense of wellbeing. This day of being present will take full opportunity of the Hamblin Centre gardens to sense the healing benefits of the natural world. Although this is a day of silent reflection, there will be time towards the end of the day for participants to share their experience.

An introduction to the marvellous world of moths, by local enthusiast Kim Fleming. Come and learn basic facts about moths and see some of the varieties of moth species in the Hamblin Garden.

Join Pilates teacher Helen MacDonald in a free Pilates taster session. Helen has two world class Pilates qualifications with other specialisms such as the Management of Low Back Pain as well as the Safe Management of Bone Conditions such as osteoporosis and osteopenia. This taster can lead to a 6-session course for those who would like to explore the benefits of a regular Pilates practice.

We are delighted to welcome yoga teacher and Life Alignment practitioner Nikki Whent back to the Hamblin Centre. This long-awaited workshop, postponed for almost a year, is now finally able to take place! Nikki will share natural and practical steps to empower and balance yourself on your journey.

Join Pilates teacher Helen MacDonald in a free Pilates taster session. Helen has two world class Pilates qualifications with other specialisms such as the Management of Low Back Pain as well as the Safe Management of Bone Conditions such as osteoporosis and osteopenia. This taster can lead to a 6-session course for those who would like to explore the benefits of a regular Pilates practice.

Sally Rughani presents a 6-week course in Shibashi, a form of Qigong. This friendly, outdoor course, ideal for safe social distancing, takes place in the beautiful and peaceful setting of the Hamblin Garden. The gentle movements aid digestion, asthma and general wellbeing, can be practised seated, and are suitable for any age.

Sally Rughani presents a taster session of Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi, designed to improve the general health and wellbeing of the practitioner. It is suitable for all ages. This outdoor, socially-distanced event is by donation, but places must be reserved in advance. This is an ideal introduction to the 6-week course beginning 18th June.

SOLD OUT. An afternoon with Nick Roach, spiritual teacher and author. During this introductory talk and interactive discussion, key topics include an exploration of how to face and dissolve negative emotion to become free of the past.

Using positive Springtime and Reiki Energy to explore and expand your Practical Spirituality Journey - a workshop on Zoom with Anthony Oyo. After such a challenging 12 months, this workshop will create a positive space to harness the wonderful springtime energy. The workshop includes a Reiki meditation for grounding and an exploration of how to incorporate our spiritual journey and aspirations into our busy and challenging lives.

Join Judy Johnson, international leadership coach and Raja Yoga teacher and the Lighthouse Retreat Centre for this no-charge workshop exploring the source of confidence within the self and leave with a quiet, sweet sense of confidence being you.