Bath Positive Living Group
meets every Monday evening (except bank holidays) in
The Coffee Lounge of The Open House Centre at
Manvers Street Baptist Church, Manvers Street, Bath, BA1 1JW
7.00pm Doors open 7.30pm Welcome and Introduction
7.45pm Topic of the evening
9.00pm Social and refreshments
10.00pm Doors close
Entrance £5 (includes refreshments)
For more details please telephone Jacqui Storm 07868 890388
Calendar of events
June - August 2010
Monday 7th June
HEMP THE WONDER PLANT!
with Free Love Cannabis
Hemp has been in service to humanity for thousands of years, providing us with our basic needs of food, fibre, fuel and medicine. Hemp seeds provide us with a perfect balance of essential nutrients. Hemp stems provide us with the strongest, most durable fibres in the plant kingdom. They can be used for cordage, textiles, paper and building materials. Hemp is one of the highest yielders of biomass, which can be fermented into ethanol, a very clean burning and efficient fuel. Hemp flowers contain a unique group of chemical compounds call 'Cannabinoids' which have been proven to be very helpful in treating numerous illnesses. In 'Hemp the Wonder plant', Free will be explaining the history and many uses of this amazing plant.
Monday 14th June
TALKING ABOUT DEATH AND DYING
with Dominic Quarrell
Every culture and society has had a Death System, a set of attitudes and behaviours regarding death, dying, grief etc, that the society agrees with and supports. Attitudes and behaviours not sanctioned by society would be either punished or disapproved of. Our own society is no different. Importantly these attitudes create the environment, the culture, in which our own experiences of death, dying, old age, grief, mourning and remembrance take place. For example, whatever our own point of view on the subject of euthanasia, what we do has to be carried out within the law. This society has been accused of being in denial of death. Dead bodies are quickly removed, dying people often marginalised and grieving people frequently avoided. On the other hand death provides the meat of much of our entertainment and certain deaths, such as those of Jade Goody, have been widely discussed.
One of the main beliefs characteristic of rational modern western society is that death represents the end of the individual. One consequence of this is that the dying person is seen as a failure rather than as a potential traveller. Many of us choose not to think or talk about death until we have to. The aim of this evening is to encourage the discussion about death and to help us find and create practices to prepare for death and dying that are practical and workable in these modern times. Tonight we will look at some of the many beliefs societies have applied to death and also look at our own beliefs. We will consider grief, mourning and remembrance and we will examine spiritual attitudes towards death.
Dominic Quarrell has a Masters Degree in 'Death and Society' awarded by Bath University and a Masters Degree in Counselling from Bath Spa University. He is a writer and bereavement counsellor and has studied yoga and philosophy in India and the USA. He is also both a qualified Rebirther and an Avatar teacher.
Monday 21st June
HOW TO TRANSFORM INTO YOUR GREATNESS
with Darren Eden
Do you want all your dreams to come true? But how do you know the difference between what’s a true dream and what’s a pipe dream?
The only way you can know what’s true for you and then know how to powerfully create it, is to go on your individual hero’s journey to transform into your Greatness. Otherwise you’ll be living in a delusion, chasing hollow dreams, perpetuated by the unconscious beliefs you formed in childhood.
Join Darren for this exciting evening where you will learn and experience:
- How to know the difference between what’s true for you and what’s not.
- How you to take the power out of your unconscious beliefs.
- How you can transform into your Greatness by mastering your intuitive wisdom.
After spending ten years and thousands of pounds pursuing every personal and spiritual development program available, it wasn’t until I discovered how to transform into my own Greatness that I’ve been able to step into my true power and create what really matters to me. In the last 12 years I have also mastered the ability to do this for others and have led thousands of people on the journey to their Greatness.
Monday 28th June
FROM SINIXT TO SOMERSET: MY LIFE WITH NATIVE AMERICANS
with Celia Gunn
For 6 years, Celia was closely involved with the rebirth of the Sinixt First Nation, a Native American tribe declared extinct by the Canadian government. Her book about her extraordinary experience, 'A Twist in Coyote's Tale', has been adapted into a film, 'The Sinixt: Bringing Home the Bones', which premiers in Canada in April 2010. Celia is still very much involved in the Sinixt Nation's continuing struggle for full representation. Tonight, she will share her heart-warming story - the song of a healing spirit learning her place in the dance of life - and the vital relevance of traditional Native American teachings to us all today. Celia will also be sharing with us some of her amazing photographs from her incredible story.
Celia Gunn is a Northumbrian writer and novelist who has lived in Israel and Canada, working in education and publishing. She is also a devoted gardener and, over eight years, in dialogue with a wild piece of English woodland, has co-created a sacred garden based on the chakras. Her first novel 'A Dark Wind', was published in 2009 and her book on animal spirit guides, 'Simply Totem Animals', publishes in September 2010.
Monday 5th July
USING ASTROLOGY AS A TIMETABLE FOR PERSONAL AND PLANETARY CHANGE
with Steve Judd
In this presentation Steve will talk on:
- The history of Astrology from 3,500 BC through modern day.
- How Astrology works – in simple English.
- What an Astrologer does, should do and definitely should not do.
- How planets get their attributes/names – Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Pluto.
- Different types of Astrology – astrocartography, diagnostic, electional, horary, medical, mundane, predictive, political, psychological, etc.
- Example charts, including global predictions, particularly till 2012.
- A run through all twelve signs, suggesting dates that are currently being hit both positively and otherwise.
- Questions from the audience.
- How to wind up any sign of the zodiac – the 2010 version.
Be there or be an angular cubicle thingy!
Steve Judd read his first astrology books in the 1970’s, is self taught and self employed. Awarded the MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology in 2005, he has 30 years of consultative experience with records of over 30,000 horoscope readings and a large and loyal client base, many whom return for yearly updates. He often deputises in the Daily Mail for Jonathan Cainer, has appeared regularly on national radio and TV and is the only UK astrologer with a high street office (in Bath , UK ). His unique communication skills coupled with his specific talents and direct attitude endear Steve to his clients and make him a unique and profoundly effective astrologer, catalysing individuals into self empowerment through their horoscope.
Monday 12th July
THE POWER AND EFFECTIVENESS OF EMOTIONAL FREEDOM 'LIGHT' TECHNIQUES
with Rowena Beaumont
This technique has been seeded in my mind for a number of years and now is ready to bud and blossom on the Earth plane. It is an accumulation of knowledge and experience spanning over three decades. The ‘Light’ Technique adds a new paradigm and new dimensions to original EFT – Emotional Freedom Techniques which I have been working with for over 8 years. During the evening I will share my experiences with you as to how this has naturally evolved. The presentation will include information on the Axiatonal system (higher meridian system) which is in the 5 dimension and the use of the new Violet Flame/Cosmic eraser.
As always with my talks and presentations there will be a gift, a gift of clearing past issues or perhaps a current anxiety, something which you feel you would like to shift. Then we will work with the Green flame the flame of abundance, and allow the law of attraction to work for you. I look forward to sharing the evening with you. My intention is that the evening will support you on your Soul’s journey.
Monday 19th July
THE HEALING POWER OF LAUGHTER
with Joe Hoare
Why is laughter so good for you? Do you feel you laugh enough? Do you want to learn how to laugh more? Can you learn to be happy, even in tough times? If any of these questions resonate, this experiential and interactive talk is for you.
Joe’s work is described as passionate, spontaneous & creative. His own life hit the rails big time in 2002 and so his material is grounded in what works, from any culture, any era, any part of the world. His workshops are found to be enlivening and inspiring. He has been running laughter workshops since 1996, and works in both the private and public sectors, including with health professionals, drug rehab, and the general public. He is also a long-time healer member of the NFSH.
In 2003 he trained in Laughter Yoga and founded the Bristol Laughter Club which is now the UK’s longest-lasting. It has had extensive media coverage, including BBC 2’s ‘Don’t Die Young’ series with Dr Alice Roberts. In 2006 he set up the UK’s Laughter Facilitation programme to teach others how to integrate and use this material.
Monday 26th July
YOUR LIFE, YOUR MIRROR ~ HOW TO SAY YES TO LIFE AND BE HAPPY!
with Natalie Fee
Join Natalie Fee, well-being Author, Columnist and Presenter, for her talk on 'Your Life, Your Mirror - how to say YES to life and be happy!' Discover three simple practices to bring you a lasting relationship with Happiness, as well as a more authentic experience of YOU! Done regularly, these easy-to-learn tips bring you genuine transformation with even the most problematic and repetitive struggles you may experience, giving you a growing sense that the world really is on your side! Natalie brings a joyful, light-hearted approach to tackling and transforming our inner and outer conflicts, using personal stories, poetry and powerful techniques.
Visit Natalie's website for more info and for a free version of her e-Book, 'A Thousand Beautiful Birds - poems for the awakening heart'.
Monday 2nd August
THE LAW OF ATTRACTION
with Kimberley Lovell
The Law of Attraction really came to prominence with the film The Secret. Since then there have been other films and a number of books brought out on this fascinating subject. Tonight Kimberley will share with you her incredible experience of this law and take you through a step by step guide of how to implement this law in your life AND get results!
Kimberley is an International Medium, Soul Coach/Trainer, teaches Spiritual Hypnotherapy, Energy Psychology and runs Spiritual Retreats. www.soulutions.uk.com
Monday 9th August
THE ART OF SELF PUBLICITY
with David Lassman
Do you have a message to share with the world? Is your creative output not getting the attention it deserves? Are you just starting out on your artistic career?
Tonight writer and publicist David Lassman will outline the techniques of self-publicity to show how anyone from writers to political campaigners can raise their profile and generate media coverage for themselves and their work.
David is the author of ‘The Art of Self-Publicity’ published earlier this year by Awen Publications. The book is based on his own experiences, which has seen him generate media coverage around the world for himself and various organisations.
“Although seeking publicity for your work and yourself often carries with it negative connotations and notions of egotism,” David explains, “the foundation of successful self-publicity is more about believing in your own abilities and valuing the work or message you want to publicise.”
Monday 16th August
THE 2010 BATH PEACE CEREMONY
with Lizzie Davies
You are invited to support the 2010 Bath Peace Ceremony to be held on September 21st, the International Day of Peace. This is an interactive multi-media event by the community, with the community, for the community.
Come along tonight and meet Lizzie Davies, founder of The Global Circle of Peace and find out how you can be involved in this new creative peace movement which is a local to global initiative.
Monday 23rd August
THE WAY OF AWEN ~ HONOURING YOUR SACRED CREATIVITY
with Kevan Manwaring
We are all naturally creativity - it is only when we block our creative expression that dis-ease occurs. The Way of Awen is about opening those creative channels; expressing yourself - in any art form and in daily life; and honouring your deep soul self. Kevan Manwaring has been following a creative path all his life, initially as an artist and for the last twenty years as a writer and storyteller/poet. He will share some of his journey - with examples from his new book, The Way of Awen: journey of a bard, and suggests ways to tap into your creativity.
Kevan Manwaring MA was Bard of Bath from1998-1999, he is the author of The Bardic Handbook and a storyteller (as seen on BBC TV). www.kevanmanwaring.co.uk
Monday 30th August ~ NO MEETING ~ BANK HOLIDAY
