Ashdown Forest is a mosaic of biodiversity and beauty, but its survival is not entirely an accident of nature — it is the result of a long history of human impact and coexistence. This talk explores the different management used to protect this internationally important landscape, and some of the myths of conservation, showing how…
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Come take a walk with an expert guide to see and hear some of the wildlife that call Ashdown Forest home. Suitable for all ages, a relaxed walk into some of the nearby woods and meadows looking for butterflies, dragonflies, birds and more.
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At this crucial time in human-ecological history we see around us misuse of the imagination. Films, television, conversation and private rumination; we are surrounded by depictions of terror and apocalypse. And yet we do not have to fall before the facts. There are a number of ways we can meet them. We are not suggesting…
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In this deeply human and thought-provoking session, Mikaela explores how connection, embodiment, and expanded awareness can transform the way we relate to ourselves, our teams, and technology. Drawing from psychedelic wisdom, neuroscience, emotional healing, and team coherence practices, she invites us to move beyond mental overload and reconnect with our bodies, emotions, and heart-centered presence,…
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Practical tips to help your neurodivergent child thrive. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to support your neurodivergent child, and the impact it’s having on your whole family, this talk offers a reassuring and practical way forward. Nicci Parry invites you to reframe neurodivergence as neurogifted, a strength often influenced by underlying biological imbalances.…
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Welcome to Pooh Corner in Hartfield, a tea room, gift shop and museum situated on the edge of the Ashdown Forest in Hartfield, East Sussex.
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Many of us have torn up the cookie-cutter script for how we’re supposed to live, love, and succeed. But in that brave act of freedom, we often lose a sense of belonging. In this soulful and practical talk, psychosynthesis coach Nyla Khan explores how reconnecting with the deeper Self helps us build more authentic relationships,…
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Come and hear about one of the most exciting landscape scale projects in the southeast. The Weald to Waves project is a group of like-minded landowners and people who support nature recovery through improving habitat quality and connectivity, resulting in a corridor stretching 100 miles, from the Ashdown Forest in the High Weald, following the…
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Have you ever wondered why there are cows, ponies and sheep wandering across Ashdown Forest? Come and learn about how grazing has helped shape this beautiful landscape and the important role it has in conserving it for the future.
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Drawn to deep House, Tribal Grooves, Afro Rhythms, Melodic Textures, and Dark Techno undertones, Karly’s sets are instinctive journeys designed to get people out of their heads, into their bodies, and fully immersed in the moment. Music is medicine, and the dancefloor is where she makes people come alive. After studying music technology in London…
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