<?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[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 in February 2010.
There is also a diploma course starting in Bristol in October 2009 for which you can apply now  

  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.  

  £109 (£89 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:  
26th-27th September 2009          Sarah Cohen and Jess Pailthorpe       
21st-22nd November 2009           Jess Pailthorpe and Sarah Cohen  
30th - 31st January 2010             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&reg; is in Bransford, to the west of Worcester.  
    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.  

  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.  

  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  .  ]]></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    
]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:28:55 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.thefold.org.uk/home/acoustic-tree/</link><guid>http://www.thefold.org.uk/home/acoustic-tree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Willcocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[  TIM WILLCOCKS - BOWEN THERAPY, AND OPTIONS  

  WHAT IS BOWEN?  
  It is a non-invasive holistic therapy consisting of sequences of gentle moves over muscle and soft tissue, interspersed by short breaks. A treatment typically lasts about 45 minutes and can be done through lightweight clothing. It is best known for its effectiveness with bad backs and necks, frozen shoulder and RSI, and sports injuries, but it is equally beneficial for asthma and migraines, or infant colic and bedwetting in the young.  

  Developed by Tom Bowen in the 1950’s in Australia, there are different interpretations of his work, including The Bowen Technique, and NST (NeuroStructural Integration Technique), both of which are used by me. When appropriate I may also make use of The Q2 Energy Spa and other options either as ‘add-ons’ or as stand-alone treatments.  

  My records since 1996 indicate that 90% of clients reported benefit from their treatment, and that 60% indicated a good-to-excellent improvement. The number of treatments averaged less than four, and the age range of those treated was from 6 weeks to 96 years (average 45 years).  

  WHO IS TIM WILLCOCKS?  
  Professionally: an engineer, woodworker, schoolteacher, and currently a therapist for the past twelve years. Personally: homeopathy for the children years ago, healing work with the White Eagle Lodge, then successively trained in reflexology, Bowen, and other therapies.
I have treated or taught in clinics and at exhibitions in the UK, and also in Spain, Bosnia, Slovakia and Canada. 
I teach or arrange introductory Bowen workshops at The Fold and elsewhere, both for practitioners and lay people.  

  Appointments and information:  
  Tim Willcocks, PGCE, BTER, ITEC.  
  T: 01684-567721    M:07736-736068       www.thebowenman.co.uk    
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