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Courses and Events

 

Ammerdown offers courses, events and zooms, check out this page for upcoming events in 2025!

New courses will be added throughout the year, so keep an eye on this page.

Check out this link to our Ammerdown Programme  for events in 2025!

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Calendar

 
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Big Enough God for an Emerging World

12 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2025, 18:00 - 14:00

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Big Enough God for an Emerging World

12 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2025, 18:00 - 14:00

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Big Enough God for an Emerging World

12 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2025, 18:00 - 14:00

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Tools to Improve Mental Well Being and Manage Anxiety

27 Sep 2025, 10:00 - 16:00

Quiet Day - Remembering and Facing change

27 Sep 2025, 09:30 - 16:00

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  • TLC (5)
  • Refreshing Day for Carers (3)
  • Arts & Crafts (7)
  • Faith & Religion (4)
  • Community (11)
  • Literature (1)
  • Social Justice (3)
 

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September

Big Enough God for an Emerging World

Big Enough God for an Emerging World

12 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2025 18:00 - 14:00

Course Leader:  Dave Tomlinson

Course Date:  Friday 12 - Sunday 14 September

Course Options:  Residential £395 .00, Non-Residential £254 .00 (Early Bird R £375 .00 NR £241 .00 - Deadline: 12/06/25 )

Course Timings:  Course starts at 6pm and ends with lunch

Course Code:  R1625

Read more about Big Enough God for an Emerging World
 
Quiet Day - Remembering and Facing change

Quiet Day - Remembering and Facing change

27 Sep 2025 09:30 - 16:00

Course Leader:  Narinder Tegally

Course Date:  Saturday 27 September

Course Options:  £70.00 (Early Bird £65.00 - Deadline: 27/08/25 ) 

Course Timings:  9:30am for 10am - 4pm

Course Code:  D1225

Read more about Quiet Day - Remembering and Facing change
 
Tools to Improve Mental Well Being and Manage Anxiety

Tools to Improve Mental Well Being and Manage Anxiety

27 Sep 2025 10:00 - 16:00

Course Leader:  Sue Glanville

Course Date:  Saturday 27th September

Course Options:  £70.00 (Early Bird £65.00 - Deadline: 27/08/25 ) 

Course Timings: 9:30am for 10am - 4pm

Course Code:  D0725

Read more about Tools to Improve Mental Well Being and Manage Anxiety
 

October

Calligraphy

Calligraphy

06 Oct 2025 - 10 Oct 2025 12:30 - 14:00

Course Leader:  Josie Brown

Course Date:  Monday 6 - Friday 10 October

Course Options:  Residential £757 .00, Non-Residential £516 .00 (Early Bird R £719 .00 NR £490 .00 - Deadline: 06/07/25 )

Course Timings:  Course starts and ends with lunch

Course Code:  R1725

Read more about Calligraphy
 
Seasons of the Soul An Autumn Retreat of Reflection and Renewal

Seasons of the Soul: An Autumn Retreat of Reflection and Renewal

06 Oct 2025 - 08 Oct 2025 16:00 - 16:00

Course Leader:  Sam Whiley

Course Date:  Monday 6 - Wednesday 8 October

Course Options:  Residential £399, Non-Residential £259 (Early Bird R £379 NR £248 - Deadline: 06/07/25)

Course Timings:  Course starts and ends at 4pm

Course Code:  R2725

Read more about Seasons of the Soul: An Autumn Retreat of Reflection and Renewal
 
An Introduction to The Enneagram - A Spiritual Journey in Self Awareness

An Introduction to The Enneagram - A Spiritual Journey in Self Awareness

15 Oct 2025 - 17 Oct 2025 18:00 - 15:00

Course Leader:  Terry and Mary Wood

Course Date:  Wednesday 15th October - Friday 17th October

Course Options:  Residential £395, Non-Residential £254 (Early Bird price Residential £375, Non-Residential, £241. Deadline: 15/07/25 )

Course Timings:  Course starts with supper and ends at 3pm.

Course Code : R2925

Read more about An Introduction to The Enneagram - A Spiritual Journey in Self Awareness
 
Harmony Singing Workshop

Harmony Singing Workshop

18 Oct 2025 09:30 - 16:00

Course Leader:  Clara Atkins

Course Date:  Saturday 18 October

Course Options:  Early Bird - £65 (Deadline:18/09/25) Full Price - £70

Course Timings:  9:30 for 10am until 4pm

Course Code:  R1825

Read more about Harmony Singing Workshop
 
Chicken Scratch Embroidery

Chicken Scratch Embroidery

20 Oct 2025 - 23 Oct 2025 14:00 - 14:00

Course Leader:  Annette Bolton

Course Date:  Monday 20 - Thursday 23 October

Course Options:  Residential £586, Non-Residential £374 (Early Bird R £556 NR £355 - Deadline: 20/07/25 )

Course Timings: Course starts at 2pm and ends after lunch

Course Code:  R1925

Read more about Chicken Scratch Embroidery
 

Spirit of the Inca - Supper, Bed & Breakfast on 23 October

23 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 18:00 - 10:00

Supper, Bed and Breakfast, prior to Spirit of the Inca Module 3.  

Read more about Spirit of the Inca - Supper, Bed & Breakfast on 23 October
 
TLC Day for the Retired

TLC Day for the Retired

23 Oct 2025 10:00 - 14:00

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Thursday 23 October

Course Options:  £19

Course Timings:  10am-2pm

Course Code:  TLC0925

Read more about TLC Day for the Retired
 
Drumming for Wellness Day

Drumming for Wellness Day

24 Oct 2025 09:30 - 16:00

Course Leader:  Jo Coomber

Course Date:  Friday 24 October

Course Options:  £70.00 (Early Bird £65.00 - Deadline: 24/09/25 )

Course Timings:  9:30am for 10am - 4pm

Course Code:  D1525

Read more about Drumming for Wellness Day
 
Spirit of the Inca Module 3 Accommodation 24-29 October

Spirit of the Inca Module 3 Accommodation 24-29 October

24 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2025 10:00 - 16:00

Accommodation for bookings prearranged with Spirit of the Inca.

Read more about Spirit of the Inca Module 3 Accommodation 24-29 October
 
Refreshing Day for Carers

Refreshing Day for Carers

28 Oct 2025 10:00 - 15:00

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Tuesday 28 October

Course Options:  £19

Course Timings: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Course Code:  C0725

Read more about Refreshing Day for Carers
 

November

Stained Glass Christmas Decorations

Stained Glass Christmas Decorations

01 Nov 2025 09:30 - 16:00

Course Leader:  Tracey Quinn

Course Date:  Saturday 1st November

Course Options:  £110 (Early Bird: £99 - Deadline: 01/10/25 )

Course Timings: 9:30 for 10am - 4pm

Course Code:  D0825

Read more about Stained Glass Christmas Decorations
 
Odd Women & Odder Men

Odd Women & Odder Men

03 Nov 2025 - 06 Nov 2025 14:00 - 14:00

Course Leader:  John Bell

Course Date:  Monday 3 - Thursday 6 November

Course Options:  Residential £599, Non-Residential £409.00   (Early Bird R £569 NR £389.00- Deadline: 03/08/25 )

Course Timings:  Course starts and ends with lunch

Course Code:  R2025

Read more about Odd Women & Odder Men
 
Stitched Textiles

Stitched Textiles

07 Nov 2025 - 09 Nov 2025 16:30 - 14:00

Course Leader:  Sian Martin

Course Date:  Friday 7 - Sunday 9 November

Course Options:  Residential £395, Non-Residential £254 (Early Bird R £375 NR £241 - Deadline: 07/08/25 )

Course Timings:  Course starts at 4:30pm, ends after lunch

Course Code:  R2125

Read more about Stitched Textiles
 
Mindfulness and Yoga for Doctors

Mindfulness and Yoga for Doctors

07 Nov 2025 - 09 Nov 2025 18:00 - 14:00

Course Leader:  Emma Went and Thuli Whitehouse

Course Date: Friday 7 - Sunday 9 November

Course Options:  Residential - £395 Non Residential - £254 (Early Bird: Residential - £375 Non Residential £241. Deadline: 7 August) 

Course Timings:  Please arrive by 6pm, the course ends after lunch

Course Code: R2825

Read more about Mindfulness and Yoga for Doctors
 
TLC Day for the Retired

TLC Day for the Retired

13 Nov 2025 10:00 - 14:00

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Thursday 13 November

Course Options:  £19

Course Timings:  10am-2pm

Course Code:  TLC1025

Read more about TLC Day for the Retired
 
Advent Zoom Bible Study 2025

Advent Zoom Bible Study 2025

18 Nov 2025 - 16 Dec 2025 19:00 - 20:00

Course Leader:  Rupert Kaye

Course Date:  Tuesdays 18, 25 Nov and 2, 9, 16 December 

Course Options:  FREE ZOOM

Course Timings: 7pm-8pm

Course Code:  Z0125

Read more about Advent Zoom Bible Study 2025
 
Pre -Advent Retreat

Pre -Advent Retreat

21 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2025 16:30 - 18:30

Course Leader:  Narinder Tegally

Course Date:  Friday 21 - Sunday 23 November

Course Options:  Residential £395, Non-Residential £254   (Early Bird R £375 NR £241 - Deadline: 21/08/25 )

Course Timings:  Course starts at 2pm and ends after lunch

Course Code:  R2225

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Stepping into the Bible

Stepping into the Bible

24 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2025 12:30 - 14:00

Course Leader:  Canon Dr Peter Sills

Course Date:  Monday 24 - Thursday 27 November

Course Options:  Residential £519, Non-Residential £319 (Early Bird R £489 NR £299 - Deadline: 24/08/25 )

Course Timings:  Course starts and ends with lunch

Course Code:  R2325

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Refreshing Day for Carers

Refreshing Day for Carers

25 Nov 2025 10:00 - 15:00

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Tuesday 25 November

Course Options:  £19

Course Timings: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Course Code:  C0825

Read more about Refreshing Day for Carers
 

Spirit of the Inca - Supper, Bed & Breakfast on 27 November

27 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 18:00 - 10:00

Supper, Bed and Breakfast, prior to Spirit of the Inca Masterclass.

Read more about Spirit of the Inca - Supper, Bed & Breakfast on 27 November
 
Spirit of the Inca Masterclass Accommodation 28 November-1 December

Spirit of the Inca Masterclass Accommodation 28 November-1 December

28 Nov 2025 - 01 Dec 2025 10:00 - 16:00

Accommodation for bookings prearranged with Spirit of the Inca.

Read more about Spirit of the Inca Masterclass Accommodation 28 November-1 December
 

December

Wreath Making Workshop

Wreath Making Workshop

09 Dec 2025 10:00 - 13:00

Course Leader:  Amy Pike

Course Date:  Tuesday 9 December

Course Options:  £45

Course Timings:  10am-1pm

Course Code:  D1625

Read more about Wreath Making Workshop
 
Wreath Making Workshop

Wreath Making Workshop

11 Dec 2025 14:00 - 17:00

Course Leader:  Amy Pike

Course Date:  Thursday 11 December

Course Options:  £45

Course Timings:  2pm-5pm

Course Code:  D1725

Read more about Wreath Making Workshop
 
TLC Day for the Retired

TLC Day for the Retired

18 Dec 2025 10:00 - 14:00

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Thursday 18 December

Course Options:  TBC

Course Timings:  10am-2pm

Course Code:  TLC1125

Read more about TLC Day for the Retired
 
Christmas House Party 2025

Christmas House Party 2025

23 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 12:00 - 10:30

Course Leader:  Rupert Kaye

Course Date:  Tuesday 23 - Saturday 27 December 2025

Course Options:  Residential £827   (Early Bird R £785 - Deadline: 23/09/25 )

Course Timings:  Please arrive by 12 noon, ends after breakfast

Course Code:  R2425

Read more about Christmas House Party 2025
 

January

Soul of Leadership - January Residential

Soul of Leadership - January Residential

05 Jan 2026 - 08 Jan 2026 11:00 - 14:00

 Grounded in Spirit: contemplative leadership for the 21st Century

The first residential considers the structures and processes of 21st-century decision-making (both individual and corporate) and explores how discernment practices can be integrated into decision-making. Insights from the fields of spirituality, management, and leadership studies will be combined to examine decision-making and discernment in various settings. 

Click here  for more information about Soul of Leadership. 

For an application form and a tuition assistance form, if required, please email admin@ammerdown.org

Read more about Soul of Leadership - January Residential
 
Soul of Leadership

Soul of Leadership

05 Jan 2026 - 08 Jan 2026 

For prearranged soul of leadership bookings only. 

Read more about Soul of Leadership
 

Epiphany Retreat

05 Jan 2026 09:30 - 16:00

Course Leader:  Rev Narinder Tegally

Course Date:  Monday 5 January

Course Options: Full Price - £70.00 Early Bird £65.00  (Deadline: 5/12/25)

Course Timings: 9:30am for 10am - 4pm

Course Code:  D0126

Read more about Epiphany Retreat
 
The Hope of Nonviolence Online introductory session

The Hope of Nonviolence Online introductory session

21 Jan 2026 18:30 - 20:30

Course Leader:  Carolyn Merry & Martina Hunt

Course Date:  Wednesday 21 January

Course Options:  Online introductory session - £15

Course Timings: 6:30pm-8:30pm

Course Code: D0226

Read more about The Hope of Nonviolence Online introductory session
 
TLC for the Retired

TLC for the Retired

22 Jan 2026 10:00 - 14:00

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Thursday 22 January

Course Options:  £20

Course Timings:  10am-2pm

Course Code:  TLC0126

Read more about TLC for the Retired
 
Kintsugi Day

Kintsugi Day

31 Jan 2026 09:30 - 16:00

Course Leader:  Caroline Hudson

Course Date:  Saturday 31 January

Course Options:  Full Price - £110 Early Bird - £99  (EB Deadline 31/12/2025)

Course Timings: 9:30am for 10am - 4pm

Course Code:  D0326

Read more about Kintsugi Day
 

February

Strong in Love

Strong in Love

02 Feb 2026 - 04 Feb 2026 18:00 - 13:00

Course Leader:  Ian and Gail Adams

Course Date:  Monday 2 - Wednesday 4 February

Course Options: 

Residential - £399 Non Residential - £272
Early Bird:
Residential - £379 Non Residential - £258

(Deadline: 02/11/25)

Course Timings:  Course starts at 6pm, ends after lunch.

Course Code:  R0426

Read more about Strong in Love
 
Refreshing Day for Carers

Refreshing Day for Carers

10 Feb 2026 10: - 15:

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Tuesday 10 February

Course Options:  £20

Course Timings:  10am - 3pm

Course Code:  C0126

Read more about Refreshing Day for Carers
 
Justice by Investing in Local Community Leaders amp Assets Workshop

Justice by Investing in Local Community Leaders & Assets Workshop

14 Feb 2026 09:30 - 16:00

Course Leader:  Rev Ash Barker & Tim Evans

Course Date:  Saturday 14 February

Course Options:  Full Price - £110 Early Bird - £99 (EB Deadline 14/01/2026) 

Course Timings:  9:30am for 10am - 4pm

Course Code:  D0426

Read more about Justice by Investing in Local Community Leaders & Assets Workshop
 
Illness Injury and Remedies in Jane Austens Novels

Illness, Injury and Remedies in Jane Austen's Novels

14 Feb 2026 - 17 Feb 2026 12:30 - 14:00

Course Leader:  Danielle Grover

Course Date:  Saturday  14 - Tuesday 17 February

Course Options: 

Residential - £599 Non Residential - £388
Early Bird:
Residential - £569 Non Residential - £368

(EB Deadline: 14/11/25)

Course Timings:  Course starts and ends with lunch.

Course Code:  R0526

Read more about Illness, Injury and Remedies in Jane Austen's Novels
 
TLC for the Retired

TLC for the Retired

19 Feb 2026 10:00 - 14:00

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Thursday 19 February

Course Options:  £20

Course Timings:  10am-2pm

Course Code:  TLC0226

Read more about TLC for the Retired
 

Lenten Quiet Day

28 Feb 2026 

Course Leader: Rev Narinder Tegally

Course Date: Saturday 28 February

Course Options: Full Price -  £70.00 Early Bird £65.00  (EB  Deadline: 28/01/26)

Course Timings:   9:30am for 10am - 4pm

Course Code:  D0626

Read more about Lenten Quiet Day
 
Extraordinary Women - Etty Hillesum

Extraordinary Women - Etty Hillesum

28 Feb 2026 

Course Leader:  Sue Glanville

Course Date:  Saturday 28 February

Course Options:  Full Price   -   £70.00  Early Bird £65.00  (EB  Deadline: 28/01/26 )

Course Timings:   9:30am for 10am - 4pm

Course Code:  D0526

Read more about Extraordinary Women - Etty Hillesum
 

March

Faith Hope and DEI

Faith, Hope and DEI

02 Mar 2026 - 04 Mar 2026 

Course Leader:  Dave Tomlinson

Course Date:  Monday 2 - Wednesday 4 February

Course Options: 

Residential - £395 Non Residential - £254
Early Bird:
Residential - £375 Non Residential - £241

(EB Deadline 02/11/2025)

Course Timings:  Course starts at 6pm, ends after lunch.

Course Code:  R0626

Read more about Faith, Hope and DEI
 
The Hope of Nonviolence  Online Introductory session

The Hope of Nonviolence Online Introductory session

11 Mar 2026 18:30 - 20:30

Course Leader:  Carolyn Merry & Martina Hunt

Course Date:  Wednesday 11 March

Course Options:  Online Introductory Session - £15

Course Timings:  6:30pm - 8:30pm

Course Code:  D0726

Read more about The Hope of Nonviolence Online Introductory session
 
Hoop Embroidery

Hoop Embroidery

23 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2026 14: - 14:

Course Leader:  Annette Bolton

Course Date:  Monday 23 - Thursday 26 March

Course Options: 

Residential - £586 Non Residential - £374
Early Bird:
Residential - £556 Non Residential - £355 

(EB Deadline 23/12/25)

Course Timings:  Course starts at 2pm, ends after lunch

Course Code:  R0126

Read more about Hoop Embroidery
 
TLC for the Retired

TLC for the Retired

26 Mar 2026 10: - 14:

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Thursday 26 March

Course Options:  £20

Course Timings:  10am-2pm

Course Code:  TLC0326

Read more about TLC for the Retired
 

April

Stitched Textiles

Stitched Textiles

10 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2026 16:30 - 14:00

Course Leader:  Sian Martin

Course Date:  Friday 10 - Sunday 12 April

Course Options: 

Residential - £395 Non Residential - £254
Early Bird:
Residential - £375 Non Residential - £241

(EB Deadline: 10/01/26)

Course Timings:  Course starts 4:30pm, ends after lunch.

Course Code:  R0726

Read more about Stitched Textiles
 
Drumming for Wellness

Drumming for Wellness

17 Apr 2026 09:30 - 16:00

Course Leader:  Jo Coomber

Course Date:  Friday 17 April

Course Options:  Full Price  -   £70.00  Early Bird £65.00  (EB  Deadline:17/03/26 )

Course Timings:   9:30am for 10am - 4pm

Course Code:  D0926

Read more about Drumming for Wellness
 
Peace Flowers amp Spring Retreat Day

Peace, Flowers & Spring Retreat Day

18 Apr 2026 09:30 - 16:00

Course Leader:  Martina Hunt

Course Date:  Saturday 18 April

Course Options:  Full Price  -   £70.00  Early Bird £65.00  (EB  Deadline: 18/03/26 )

Course Timings:  9:30am for 10am - 4pm

Course Code:  D0826

Read more about Peace, Flowers & Spring Retreat Day
 
Refreshing Day for Carers

Refreshing Day for Carers

21 Apr 2026 10:00 - 15:00

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Tuesday 21 April

Course Options:  £20

Course Timings:  10am - 3pm

Course Code:  C0226

Read more about Refreshing Day for Carers
 
TLC for the Retired

TLC for the Retired

23 Apr 2026 10:00 - 14:00

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Thursday 23 April

Course Options:  £20

Course Timings:  10am-2pm

Course Code:  TLC0426

Read more about TLC for the Retired
 
Introduction to the Enneagram

Introduction to the Enneagram

27 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2026 18:00 - 15:00

Course Leader:  Terry Wood

Course Date:  Monday 27 - Wednesday 29 April

Course Options: 

Residential - £395 Non Residential - £254
Early Bird:
Residential - £375 Non Residential - £241 

(EB Deadline 27/01/26)

Course Timings:  Course starts at 6pm, ends at 3pm

Course Code:  R0826

Read more about Introduction to the Enneagram
 

May

Lace Making

Lace Making

18 May 2026 - 20 May 2026 18:00 - 15:00

Course Leader:  Helen Lilley

Course Date:  Monday 18 - Wednesday 20 May

Course Options: 

Residential - £395 Non Residential - £254

Early Bird:

Residential - £375 Non Residential - £241

(EB Deadline 18/02/2026)

Course Timings:  Course starts at 6pm, ends at 3pm

Course Code:  R0926

Read more about Lace Making
 
The Hope of Nonviolence  Online Introductory Session

The Hope of Nonviolence Online Introductory Session

20 May 2026 18:30 - 20:30

Course Leader:  Carolyn Merry & Martina Hunt

Course Date:  Wednesday 20 May

Course Options:  Online Introductory Session £15

Course Timings:  6:30pm - 8:30pm

Course Code:  D1026

Read more about The Hope of Nonviolence Online Introductory Session
 
TLC for the Retired

TLC for the Retired

21 May 2026 10:00 - 14:00

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Thursday 21 May

Course Options:  £20

Course Timings:  10am-2pm

Course Code:  TLC0526

Read more about TLC for the Retired
 
Stained Glass Bees

Stained Glass Bees

23 May 2026 09:30 - 16:00

Course Leader:  Tracey Quinn

Course Date:  Saturday 23 May

Course Options:  Full Price  -   £70.00  Early Bird £65.00  (EB  Deadline: 23/04/2026 )

Course Timings:    9:30am for 10am - 4pm

Course Code:  D1126

Read more about Stained Glass Bees
 

June

Soul of Leadership 4 - Session 2

Soul of Leadership 4 - Session 2

08 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 2026 11:00 - 14:00

For prearranged Soul of Leadership bookings only.

Read more about Soul of Leadership 4 - Session 2
 
TLC for the Retired

TLC for the Retired

11 Jun 2026 10:00 - 14:00

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Thursday 11 June

Course Options:  £20

Course Timings:  10am-2pm

Course Code:  TLC0626

Read more about TLC for the Retired
 
Time Out Quiet Day

"Time Out" Quiet Day

27 Jun 2026 09:30 - 16:00

Course Leader:  Rev Narinder Tegally

Course Date:  Saturday 27 May

Course Options:  Full Price  -   £70.00  Early Bird £65.00  (EB  Deadline: 27/04/26 )

Course Timings:    9:30am for 10am - 4pm

Course Code:  D1226

Read more about "Time Out" Quiet Day
 
Refreshing Day for Carers

Refreshing Day for Carers

30 Jun 2026 10: - 15:

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Tuesday 30 June

Course Options:  £20

Course Timings:  10am - 3pm

Course Code:  C0326

Read more about Refreshing Day for Carers
 

July

Ammerdown Cream Teas

Ammerdown Cream Teas

05 Jul 2026 14:00 - 16:00

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Sunday 5 July

Course Options:  £6.50 - Cream Tea, unlimited hot drink. £4.50 - Slice of Cake unlimited hot drink

Course Timings:  2-4pm

Course Code:  D1326

Read more about Ammerdown Cream Teas
 
Ammerdown Cream Teas

Ammerdown Cream Teas

12 Jul 2026 14:00 - 16:00

Course Leader:   The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:   Sunday 12 July

Course Options:  £6.50 - Cream Tea, unlimited hot drink £4.50 - Slice of Cake unlimited hot drink

Course Timings:   2-4pm

Course Code:   D1426

Read more about Ammerdown Cream Teas
 
Individually Guided Retreat

Individually Guided Retreat

13 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 14:00 - 14:00

Course Leader:  Judy Holyer

Course Date:  Monday 13 - Friday 17 July

Course Options: 

Residential - £845

Early Bird:

Residential - £799

(EB Deadline 13/04/26)

Course Timings:  Course starts with and ends after lunch

Course Code:  R1026

Read more about Individually Guided Retreat
 
Stumpwork Flowers from an English Garden

Stumpwork Flowers from an English Garden

13 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2026 14:00 - 14:00

Course Leader:  Annette Bolton

Course Date:  Monday 13 - Thursday 16 July

Course Options: 

Residential - £586 Non Residential - £374

Early Bird:

Residential - £556 Non Residential - £355

(EB Deadline 13/04/26)

Course Timings:  Course starts at 2pm, ends with lunch

Course Code:  R0226

Read more about Stumpwork Flowers from an English Garden
 
Sew and Sewcialise

Sew and Sewcialise

16 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026 18:00 - 14:00

Course Leader:  Sharon Wilkinson

Course Date:  Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 July

Course Options: 

Residential - £477 Non Residential - £266

Early Bird:

Residential - £453 Non Residential - £252

(EB Deadline 16/04/26)

Course Timings:  Course starts at 6pm, ends after lunch

Course Code:  R1126

Read more about Sew and Sewcialise
 
TLC for the Retired

TLC for the Retired

16 Jul 2026 10:00 - 14:00

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Thursday 16 July

Course Options:  £20

Course Timings:  10am-2pm

Course Code:  TLC0726

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The Hope of Nonviolence Residential Course

The Hope of Nonviolence Residential Course

17 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026 10:00 - 16:00

Course Leader:  Carolyn Merry & Martina Hunt

Course Date:  Friday 17 - Sunday 19 July

Course Options:

Residential - £427 Non Residential - £293

Early Bird:

Residential - £407 Non Residential - £273

(EB Deadline 17/04/26)

Course Timings:  Please arrive for 10am, course ends at 4pm

Course Code:  R1226

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August

Ammerdown Cream Teas

Ammerdown Cream Teas

16 Aug 2026 14:00 - 16:00

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Sunday 12 July

Course Options:  £6.50 - Cream Tea, unlimited hot drink £4.50 - Slice of Cake unlimited hot drink

Course Timings:  2-4pm

Course Code:  D1526

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Watercolour Based Mixed Medium

Watercolour Based Mixed Medium

20 Aug 2026 - 24 Aug 2026 12:30 - 11:00

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Ammerdown Cream Teas

Ammerdown Cream Teas

23 Aug 2026 14:00 - 16:00

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Sunday 12 July

Course Options:  £6.50 - Cream Tea, unlimited hot drink £4.50 - Slice of Cake unlimited hot drink

Course Timings:  2-4pm

Course Code:  D1626

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Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day

31 Aug 2026 13:00 - 16:00

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September

TLC for the Retired

TLC for the Retired

03 Sep 2026 10:00 - 14:00

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Thursday 3 September

Course Options:  £20

Course Timings:  10am-2pm

Course Code:  TLC0826

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Refreshing Day for Carers

Refreshing Day for Carers

08 Sep 2026 10: - 15:

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Tuesday 8 September

Course Options:  £20

Course Timings:  10am - 3pm

Course Code:  C0426

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The Hope of Nonviolence Online introductory session

The Hope of Nonviolence Online introductory session

16 Sep 2026 18:30 - 20:30

Course Leader:  Carolyn Merry & Martina Hunt

Course Date:  Wednesday

Course Options:  (Online introductory session)

Course Timings: 6:30pm-8:30pm

Course Code: 

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Extraordinary Women - Mindfulness amp Presence with the Poems of Mary Oliver

Extraordinary Women - Mindfulness & Presence with the Poems of Mary Oliver

26 Sep 2026 09:30 - 16:00

Course Leader:  Sue Glanville

Course Date:  Saturday 26 September

Course Options:  Full Price  -   £70.00  Early Bird £65.00  (EB  Deadline: //   )

Course Timings:   9:30am for 10am - 4pm

Course Code:  D1926

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Things Jesus Never Taught

Things Jesus Never Taught

28 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 18:00 - 14:00

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October

Stained Glass Garden Panels

Stained Glass Garden Panels

01 Oct 2026 09:30 - 16:00

Course Leader:  Tracey Quinn

Course Date:  Thursday 1 October

Course Options:  Full Price  -   £70.00  Early Bird £65.00  (EB  Deadline: //   )

Course Timings:    9:30am for 10am - 4pm

Course Code:  D2026

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International Day of Peace amp Nonviolence Pilgrimage from Wells to Ammerdown

International Day of Peace & Nonviolence Pilgrimage from Wells to Ammerdown

02 Oct 2026 

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Memoir Writing

Memoir Writing

02 Oct 2026 - 04 Oct 2026 12:30 - 14:00

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Enneagram Part 2 Going Deeper with Sub-Types and Personal Transformation

Enneagram Part 2: Going Deeper with Sub-Types and Personal Transformation

05 Oct 2026 - 07 Oct 2026 18: - 15:00

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Glorious Colourful Calligraphy

05 Oct 2026 - 09 Oct 2026 14:00 - 14:00

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Redwork Embroidery

Redwork Embroidery

12 Oct 2026 - 15 Oct 2026 14:00 - 14:00

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TLC for the Retired

TLC for the Retired

15 Oct 2026 10:00 - 14:00

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Thursday 15 October

Course Options:  £20

Course Timings:  10am-2pm

Course Code:  TLC0926

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Living Well with Difference Quiet Day

Living Well with Difference Quiet Day

17 Oct 2026 09:30 - 16:00

Course Leader:  Rev Narinder Tegally

Course Date:  Saturday 17 October

Course Options:  Full Price   -   £70.00  Early Bird £65.00  (EB  Deadline: //   )

Course Timings:    9:30am for 10am - 4pm

Course Code:  D2226

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Refreshing Day for Carers

Refreshing Day for Carers

20 Oct 2026 10: - 15:

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Tuesday 20 October

Course Options:  £20

Course Timings:  10am - 3pm

Course Code:  C0526

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November

TEN THINGS THEY NEVER TOLD ME ABOUT THE BIBLE

TEN THINGS THEY NEVER TOLD ME ABOUT THE BIBLE

09 Nov 2026 - 11 Nov 2026 12:30 - 14:00

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Stitched Textiles

Stitched Textiles

13 Nov 2026 - 15 Nov 2026 16:30 - 14:00

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The Hope of Nonviolence Residential Course

The Hope of Nonviolence Residential Course

13 Nov 2026 - 15 Nov 2026 10:00 - 16:00

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Refreshing Day for Carers

Refreshing Day for Carers

17 Nov 2026 10: - 15:

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Tuesday 17 November

Course Options:  £20

Course Timings:  10am - 3pm

Course Code:  C0626

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TLC for the Retired

TLC for the Retired

19 Nov 2026 10:00 - 14:00

Course Leader:  The Ammerdown Centre

Course Date:  Thursday 19 November

Course Options:  £20

Course Timings:  10am-2pm

Course Code:  TLC0926

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December

The Hope of Nonviolence Online introductory session

The Hope of Nonviolence Online introductory session

02 Dec 2026 18:30 - 20:30

Course Leader:  Carolyn Merry & Martina Hunt

Course Date:  Wednesday

Course Options:  (Online introductory session)

Course Timings: 6:30pm-8:30pm

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Advent Retreat

04 Dec 2026 - 06 Dec 2026 

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Peace Wreaths amp Christmas Retreat Day

Peace, Wreaths & Christmas Retreat Day

12 Dec 2026 09:30 - 16:00

Course Leader:  Martina Hunt

Course Date:  Saturday 12 December

Course Options:  Full Price   -   £70.00  Early Bird £65.00  (EB  Deadline: //   )

Course Timings:  9:30am for 10am - 4pm

Course Code:  D2426

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Christmas Family Fun Day 2026

Christmas Family Fun Day 2026

13 Dec 2026 14:00 - 16:00

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February

Soul of Leadership

Soul of Leadership

08 Feb 2027 - 11 Feb 2027 

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June

Soul of Leadership

Soul of Leadership

07 Jun 2027 - 10 Jun 2027 

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