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- Will Tooby
- Jane Cox
- David McCaw
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Why not shop local at the Fold? Whether you frequent the cafe, the natural therapy centre or the designer-maker/artists when you buy locally and support small local business's you are supporting your own local economy. It is a more sustainable way to shop.
"The economic recovery starts with buying from small businesses"
Blues Fest 4 - Saturday 7th July 2012
Tickets now on sale £12 advance £14 on the gate
Now confirmed line up for Blues Fest 2012:
- Earl Green & the Right Time - from London
- Steve 'Big Man Clayton' - from Dusselfdorf (born in Dudley)
- Steve Roux & the Brass Knuckles Band - from South Coast
- Mumbo-Jumbo & plus Remi Harris and Tony Baylis - from Midlands
- Babajack - from Malvern
- Matt Woosey - from Bristol
Care Farm Plants For Sale
There are a selection of plants for sale outside the cafe grown by volunteers and people with different needs on our Care Farm.
Your support in buying them goes a long way. Thank You- 9cm pot £1.25
- 1 litre pot
- 12 pack module £2.50
- Oregano
- Lavender
- Strawberry
- Alpine Strawberry
- Lettuce
- Oriental Salad
- Peppermint
- Chervil
- Marjoram
- Broad beans
- Parsley
- Marigold
- Marigold - Naughty Marietta Variety
- Borage
- Chives
We now serve Traditional Breakfasts at the Fold
We will be open and serving breakfasts 8.30am-11am, Tuesday to Saturdays. Traditional English cooked breakfasts and breakfast sandwiches in true Fold style, using only the finest local organic produce. From 10am-12pm you can order 'Brunch' from our new cook to order menu. See under 'The Fold Cafe' for more details
Cheltenham & County Cyclist Club members recommend the Fold as a good refuelling stop
We have a Designer-Maker / Artists studio vacant
Are you a designer maker, artist or craftsperson who would like to be a part of a creative community making a difference towards a healthier, sustainable future? If you would like to talk to Will about the up-coming studio call 01886 833422 or e-mail will@thefold.org.uk
Would you like a tour of The Fold to find out more about what we do? Yes?
Then please email Director, Jane Cox, jane@thefold.org.uk or phone 01886 832 846
New Mediation Group starts Friday 24th February - 7-8pm in the Natural Therapy Centre (see under Courses, Workshops and Regular Events)
New Massage Courses Start 25th February 2012, (see under Courses, Workshops and Regular Events).
For more details of our events click here.
Would you like to come along and join one of our regular groups:
- Cafe Philosophique
- Cafe Spiritual
- Monthly Book Group
For more details please see under Courses and Workshops.
We are looking for a new book group champion - Having steered the book group since it's inception Tom would like to take a break - If you are interested please contact Karyn on 01886 833633 or drop me a line karyn@thefold.org.uk
The Fold was Highly Commended by the first West Midlands's C+ Carbon Positive Awards on 1st May. Click here for more information.
The Fold at New House Farm, Bransford, midway between Malvern and Worcester on the A4103 Hereford Road, is a refurbished barn and other converted farm buildings. The refurbishment demonstrates sustainable building techniques and materials in action.
The Fold is run as a not for profit community enterprise mixing elements of inspiration, creativity and healing to provide a space away from the commercial norm where members of the public can take time to become who they truly are. If you would you like to get involved, click here.
At the heart of The Fold is The Fold Cafe; a place to meet in a welcoming atmosphere and eat quality food which you can see prepared in an open-style theatre kitchen. The food is local, seasonal, fairtrade and organic wherever possible. In the café are quiet corners to meet with friends and more communal spaces where you may find yourself unexpectedly involved in a conversation about how to use less electricity or the best way to travel without costing the earth. There are also books, products and information supporting sustainable living.
You may also visit Natural Therapy Centre, where you can choose to take a positive step towards being healthier and happier in your every day life. The Fold Natural Therapy Centre is a centre of excellence for complementary therapies, and would like to work alongside the NHS. We offer a range of beneficial treatments, and also host a series of events and courses throughout the year, which help us to look after ourselves and to feel good about our lives.
We have a range of designers and makers & Artists working, demonstrating, exhibiting and selling their creations from studio workshops. Some supplement their own work with other items, which are usually sourced locally but may include fairtrade items from further afield.
The Fold also includes a Care Farm which provides meaningful work for people with different support needs growing vegetable, fruit, herbs and cut flowers using natural methods in a safe supporting space.
Help us to Improve The Fold. Any Suggestions?
We are committed to improve our service to all visitors. We would therefore love to hear your suggestions for how we could serve you better. Please use this form to send us your suggestions. To encourage you to do so we will recognize what we consider as especially good solutions with a free meal in the Fold cafe.
The Fold® is a Registered Trade Mark. Our registration number is 2379437.
The Fold® Bransford c.i.c. Number 6226374 Registered Office New House Farm, Bransford, Worcester, WR6 5JB.
This project is supported under the England Rural Development Programme by the Department for Environment, Food, Rural Affairs and the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund.
