January is always a time for reflection for me and I have been planning furiously for the coming year, I love planning. I am one of those people who have a list saying “write list”. So here is my plan for all things herbal in the year ahead to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists.
February
15th February – 10.30am – 3pm – Winter Remedies Workshop
I am running a winter remedies workshop at The Whitchurch Clinic. A light vegetarian lunch is included.
We will be discussing how to increase immunity naturally and the myths of Echinacea. We will also be making cough syrups and throat sweets. The course costs £45, minimum of two people required.
March
Wednesday 19th March – 7pm – 8pm – Talk at The Whitchurch Clinic, Whitchurch, Cardiff. “Herbal Medicine – Nature’s pharmacy”
I will be talking about herbal medicine, its history in Wales and how it is now used around the world alongside orthodox medicine. £2 entry. Free herbal tea and homemade cake.
April
Saturday 5th April – 10.30am until 3pm – Natural cream making workshop
I am running a herbal cream making workshop at The Whitchurch Clinic. A light vegetarian lunch is included.
We will be looking at how herbal creams are made and making individual creams to take home. The course costs £45, minimum of three people required.
First herb walk of the season on Sunday 6th April, meeting at the Melingriffith water pump,Ty-Mawr Road, Whitchurch at 2pm. The walk is free and lasts approximately an hour.
May
2nd – 5th May – Medicinal plants weekend, Ravenshill woods, Worcestershire, with Native Awareness (http://www.nativeawareness.co.uk/courses/medicinal-plants/) Book through Native Awareness.
Sunday 11th May – Free Taff trail herb walk, 2pm – 3pm (meeting place to be announced).
Saturday 17th May – 10.30am – 3pm – Summer remedies workshop
I am running a summer remedies workshop at The Whitchurch Clinic. A light vegetarian lunch is included.
We will be looking at hay fever remedies, natural first aid for sun stroke, sun burn, bites and stings, etc. We will make an insect bite cream and a natural after sun lotion. The course costs £45, minimum of two people required.
June
Sunday 8th June – Free Taff trail herb walk, 2pm – 3pm (meeting place to be announced).
Wed 25th June – 7pm – 8pm – Talk at The Whitchurch Clinic, Whitchurch, Cardiff.
“Herbal Medicine – Nature’s pharmacy”
I will be talking about herbal medicine, its history in Wales and how it is now used around the world alongside orthodox medicine. £2 entry. Free herbal tea and homemade cake.
Friday 27th June – Bute park evening herb walk (meet outside the Pettigrew tea rooms by the gate to ButePark, opposite the water bus stop) 6pm – 7pm. £2 per person.
July
Sunday 6th July – Free Taff trail herb walk, 2pm – 3pm (meeting place to be announced).
Saturday 26th July – Summer remedies workshop
I am running a summer remedies workshop at The Whitchurch Clinic. A light vegetarian lunch is included.
We will be looking at hay fever remedies, natural first aid for sun stroke, sun burn, bites and stings, etc. We will make an insect bite cream and a natural after sun lotion. The course costs £45, minimum of two people required.
August
Sunday 10th August – Free Taff trail herb walk, 2pm – 3pm (meeting place to be announced).
Saturday 16th August – 10.30am – 3pm – Herb harvesting and preserving
I am running a herb harvesting and preserving workshop at The Whitchurch Clinic. A light vegetarian lunch is included.
We will be learning different harvesting, drying and preserving techniques for herbs. We will make herb infused oils, vinegars, teas, and more. The course costs £45, minimum of three people required.
September
Sunday 7th September – Free Taff trail herb walk, 2pm – 3pm (meeting place to be announced).
Introduction to herbal medicine 4 week course begins. More details to follow.
If you would like more information about any of these courses, workshops or talks please get in touch.
To book on to any of the workshops a £10 deposit is required to secure your place, with the balance payable on the day of the workshop. Deposits can be paid via paypal (please send me an email and I will send you a payment request.)