<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Fold in Bransford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pages]]></description><link>http://www.thefold.org.uk/</link><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright The Fold in Bransford]]></copyright><generator>sNews CMS</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Cafe Spiritual]]></title><description><![CDATA[  Wrekin Forum: program  
  
  Spiritual Café  
    Programme for 2012  
held in the Natural Therapy Centre building of
the Fold, Bransford, Worcester, WR6 5JB
 on the first Wednesday of each month
11.00 am - 1.00 pm  

  The Wrekin Forum is a countrywide network which offers
 opportunities for spiritual companionship, support and enquiry 
during challenging and changing times.  All are welcome. 
Please join us for talks, informal discussion and refreshments on:    

  4 Jan 2012	The White Eagle Lodge by Simon Vaughan-Spencer  
  1 Feb	Samatha Meditation by Pam Stanier  
  7 Mar	The Alister Hardy Society by Marianne Rankin  
  4 Apr	Shared Messages of Transitional Times from the Other Side
	                                                                    by Louisa Crisp   
  2 May	Self Knowledge, Global Responsibility by Alison Yiangou  
  6 Jun	Are You in Your Element? by Simon Vaughan-Spencer  

  (July/August summer break)  

  5 Sep	The Form: An Instrument of Evolution by Lisa Anslow  
  3 Oct	What it means to be a Druid by Lorraine Munn  
  7 Nov	The Tree of Life Magazine by Joginder Bola     
  5 Dec	Yoga as a Spiritual Journey by Gail Charlton    

   For further information contact Claire McDonald:
01886 884 888 or clairemcdonald62@msn.com   


  
  
  A Forum for Contemporary Spirituality  
  Spiritual Café held in the WholeHealth building of 
the Fold, Bransford, Worcester on the first Wednesday of each month 11.00 am - 1.00 pm  
  The Wrekin Forum is a countrywide network which offers
 opportunities for spiritual companionship, support and enquiry during challenging and changing times.  All are welcome.   
  Please join us for talks, informal discussion and refreshments on:      
    2011 Programme    
    5 Jan - Moving Body Prayer by Mary Calloway    
    2 Feb - A Baha'i Approach to Spirituality by Peter Hume    
    2 Mar - Conscious Walking of the Land for Personal and Planetary Healing by Fiona Hopes    
    6 Apr - A Moving Experience by Annie Parry -  * Please see letter from Claire below      
    4 May - A Course in Miracles by Nick Davis    
    1 Jun - God is Energy by David Ash    
  (July/August summer break)  
    7 Sep - Young People’s Spirituality by Roger Orgill    
    5 Oct - Ayurvedic Wellbeing by Julie Dent    
    2 Nov - Divine Design by Michael Lloyd Madan Mohandas    
    7 Dec - Utilising your Inner Power with Hypnotherapy and NLP by Peter Blake      
  For further information contact Claire McDonald:
01886 884 888 or clairemcdonald62@msn.com  
  
  Hello to you all once again,   
  Unfortunately Annie Parry isn't able to join us on Wednesday 6th April. Instead Nick Clements is joining us ; recently moved to Stroud, Nick is an author and film producer specialising in Shamanic Rites of Passage . Uniquely, he weaves this knowledge into useful contemporary application and has put this to work specifically amongst male youth groups.
Nick will be bringing his expertise and books along to the Fold where we can all, as usual, share time together in exploration and spiritual companionship.
And a big THANK YOU to Nick for stepping in at such short notice !
If you would like to look a little closer at Nicks work, then here's a web site for you....      www.soundoftheheart.com  
  I will also be forwarding on to you, separately , in case you would like to pass this on to your friends, a Wrekin event to be held in July. It is the Walking Pilgrimage, which Roger mentioned at last months meeting and which some of you expressed an interest in.  
  Also a reminder of the Evesham Wrekin day event coming up very soon, on the 14th April . ( Not many places left !!  
  Wishing you all open hearts to absorb the Spring light and shine forth from...
Claire
WREKIN FORUM  
 




]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:51:48 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.thefold.org.uk/home/cafe-spiritual/</link><guid>http://www.thefold.org.uk/home/cafe-spiritual/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Professional Diploma Training with  Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork]]></title><description><![CDATA[  BCMB offers a dynamic and creative person centred approach to massage.  Courses are held here at the Fold and lead to the nationally accredited MTI diploma.  

  The year long course is held over 11 weekends and comprises 205 hours of contact time.  It aims to lay a strong foundation in the principles and practice of holistic massage to a high professional standard and can lead to a rewarding career in massage and bodywork.  

  By investigating the four principles of awareness, touch, rapport and movement, we can make discoveries about ourselves and develop our massage style.  We also aim to have fun!  

  The course will include
  
  detailed massage techniques for the whole body  
  stretches and mobilization  
  body image and body reading  
  subtle energy, including the aura and chakras   
  professionalism and ethics client handling  
  practice management and business skill  
    
  together with
  
  grounding, meditation and self awareness work  
  students personal development throughout the course  
  emphasis on student’s own body use, enabling us to develop safe, dynamic and rhythmical expression at the massage table  
  Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology taught in a practical, hands-on way and always closely related to massage practice  
  3 sessions of supervised clinical experience   
  Appointed Person’s course in First Aid  
  Close supervision and support throughout the course   
  Maximum group size is 12 with a course tutor and assistant  
    

  More details can be found on the BCMB website   www.bristolmassage.co.uk    

  And why are we different?
  
  We have a well grounded programme honed and evolved over 20 years  
  Our course is 205 hours including a residential weekend, the industry standard is 140 and the MTI minimum 160  
  Our graduates have the confidence to go straight into professional practice on qualifying and very many do  
  Good body use is the basis of our course.  This means you don’t damage your own body leading to pain and early retirement from massage.  It also improves the quality of your massage.  
  Self awareness and personal development - an essential and well supported part of the training  
  Anatomy, physiology and pathology taught in a thoroughly dynamic fun way and always related to massage practice  
  High staff:student ratio - a minimum of 1 tutor and 1 assistant to 12 students and often higher  
  Excellence is our standard  
  We don’t teach a routine, our massage is person centred, you have a tool box from which you can give an individual massage each time  
  At the end of the course each graduate has developed their own personal style, all different  
  The whole teaching team is ridiculously passionate about massage and massage teaching!  
    
  Applications are currently being accepted for the next course starting 26th February 2011.  

  Give me a ring or email if you would like to know more or to receive our prospectus.  
  Sarah Cohen 01386 861931     &#x73;&#x61;&#x72;&#97;&#x68;&#64;&#x70;&#x61;&#x64;&#x69;&#98;&#101;&#97;&#x72;&#46;&#x64;&#x65;&#x6d;&#111;&#110;&#x2e;&#99;&#x6f;&#46;&#x75;&#x6b;  

  Dates and fees can be found at   www.bristolmassage.co.uk/ptc-dates.html  
And an application form at   www.bristolmassage.co.uk/ptc-application.html    

  Why not come on one of our introductory to weekends to experience our approach, and just get started?!  

]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:23:53 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.thefold.org.uk/home/professional-diploma-training-with-bristol-college-of-massage-and-bodywork/</link><guid>http://www.thefold.org.uk/home/professional-diploma-training-with-bristol-college-of-massage-and-bodywork/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introductory BCMB Massage Courses at The Fold]]></title><description><![CDATA[  Come on one of Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork’s introductory courses here at The Fold  

  Come and experience this living and vibrant style of massage.
During the course you will be introduced to massage as a creative process and learn a variety of effective techniques. Suitable for both absolute beginners and people who are considering professional training with the BCMB.
The essence of massage is touch. With appreciation of how to approach another’s body and give sensitive touch, the simplest massage can be a rewarding experience for giver and receiver alike.  
  During the weekend we will explore:
  
  Massaging ourselves  
  Massaging with another enabling you to work with the whole body  
  Varied and appropriate touch  
  Effective techniques  
  Using your body without strain  
  
  
  We will work on a massage table and also look at working on the floor and using a chair.
If you want to know more just phone or email me and I’d be very happy to help.  

  Come and join us from 10-5.30 each day if you are:
  
  an absolute beginner  
  want to massage your friends  
  considering professional training  
  already enrolled on a BCMB professional course and keen to get started!  
    
  Tutors for this course will come from the BCMB tutors core staff.  

  £119 (£99 concession) including lunch in the   ecoCafé   (small tapas plate and hot drink)
For more information see the college website    www.bristolmassage.co.uk    
  To book just send your name, address and telephone number, along with a post dated cheque payable to BCMB for the full cost and dated the first day of the workshop to Sarah Cohen at:  
  Paddington House  
Salters Lane  
Lower Moor  
Worcestershire  
WR10 2PQ  

  Dates for Introduction to Massage courses at The Fold:  
29th/30th January 2011          Sarah Cohen and Jess Pailthorpe       
19th/20th March 2011           Jess Pailthorpe and Sarah Cohen  
9th/10th July 2011            Sarah Cohen  

  Introductory courses are also run by the college in Bristol, Devon and Swansea  
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:12:46 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.thefold.org.uk/home/introductory-bcmb-massage-courses-at-the-fold/</link><guid>http://www.thefold.org.uk/home/introductory-bcmb-massage-courses-at-the-fold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Us]]></title><description><![CDATA[  The Fold is located in Bransford, 3 miles outside of Worcester on the A4103 Hereford Road, it is also 3 miles from Malvern.    We welcome walkers, cyclists, public transport users and car drivers at the Fold  
  We have a small car park in the front, and to the rear parking for up to 200 cars  

    Click here to view a map from Multimap.   This site will also provide directions to help you to find us. Below are some maps to help you get to us.  
  Sat Nav Locator: WR6 5JB  

  The Fold,   
New House Farm,   
Bransford,   
Worcester.   
WR6 5JB  

  Email:   info@thefold.org.uk    
Telephone: 01886 833 633  

    Bus service 417 Worcester-Cradley-Ledbury   passes right by us. Get off at the Powick turn stop and we're just up the road.  
    Bus 425 Great Malvern to Knightwick   via Suckley, Alfrick, Bransford, Leigh Sinton  
  www.transportdirect.info  
  This is a great door to door route planner and incredibly easy to use. You can opt for Train, Car, Coach, Park & Ride, Bus, Cycle or a combination    You just load in your start postcode and destination postode (WR6 5JB) and it gives a comprehensive guide  
  For Cyclists  
    www.sustrans.org.uk    
    www.cycle-route.com    
  www.cycleroutesuk.com  
  For Walkers  
  Links for Footpaths & Maps  
    www.naturevalley.co.uk   - Free Maps  
    www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk   - Survey maps with all footpaths & bridleways marked  
    www.worcestershire.gov.uk/cms/environment-and-planning/countryside   - Council Website Infomration Page  
  For Walks Including The Waterways  
    www.waterscape.com/in-your-area/worcestershire/walking    

  Maps of The Fold&reg;  
      
      
  Image produced from the Ordnance Survey   Get-a-map   service. Image reproduced with kind permission of   Ordnance Survey   and   Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland  .  
  Tourism Websites  
    www.visitworcestershire.org    
    www.destinationworcester.org    
    www.tourist-infomration-uk.com    ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:08:13 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.thefold.org.uk/home/finding-us/</link><guid>http://www.thefold.org.uk/home/finding-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acoustic Tree]]></title><description><![CDATA[  Acoustic guitars, mandolin, baritone guitar, blended with the wonderful cello playing - roots music at its best.  

  Jamie Knight and Simon Othen have been developing as a duo since the start of 2008 and because they enjoy many musical styles as influences, they are able to take the maturing songwriting of Jamie Knight in its most suitable direction, be it bluegrass, blues, soul-wherever! With this in mind you may expect their set to sound like an i-pods random mode, but with the passionate vocal delivery of Jamie and the unique style of Simon's playing, they have something which is rare these days- their own sound! With a blend of acoustic instruments of guitars, mandolin, baritone guitar, and now the wonderful cello playing of Catherine Oldham whom seems to effortlessly add a further dimension to the music of 'The Acoustic Tree'-roots music at its best.  

    http://www.myspace.com/knightjamie    
    www.jamieknight.co.uk    
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