Please join us on Saturday 16th August from 10:30am to find out what is happening at the Bradwell centre and voice your concerns/opinions. This will be followed by a traditional Othona lunch then the new warden David Jenkins will introduce himself, talk about his role, his ideas for Othona and be open for questions. If you haven't met David yet this is an ideal opportunity to do so with friends over a relaxing cup of tea/coffee and cake. If you wish to attend please let the Bradwell office know either by emailing or completing the form on the booking page.
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Wednesday 11th June 2025
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Tuesday 10th June 2025
On Saturday, 2nd August, we will be scattering the ashes of long-time community members Richard and Trish Mulkern, followed by an afternoon cream tea. All are welcome to join. Please book directly with Othona if you would like to join us for lunch beforehand.
by Bradwell Office
Wednesday 28th May 2025
The latest edition of Village View is now available to read. Many thanks to Ruth Bull for writing the article, click on the link below to read:
by Bradwell Office
Tuesday 13th May 2025
From Chris, Kate and Amy Mulkern
On 11th May, we said goodbye to our mum Trish Mulkern. Trish and our dad Richard were long standing Othona members, serving for many years on the committees of both Bradwell and Burton Bradstock. Mum's funeral is on Friday 30th May, 10am, at Holy Trinity in Church Street, Churchover, Warwickshire CV23 0EW. Please email Kate_mulkern@yahoo.com if you plan on going, especially if you need accommodation advice for the night before. We will be scattering their ashes at Othona Bradwell later this year, and will say more about that soon for those who would like to attend.
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Monday 5th May 2025
Very sad to share the news that longstanding community member Steve Stone passed away on Easter Sunday. Steve had been coming to Othona for most of his 60 years and was known and loved by many. His unique presence and sense of humour will be much missed.... Read More
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Wednesday 23rd April 2025
The Association for Promoting Retreats (APR) has made a number of bursaries available to support teachers and headteachers in Church of England schools in making a retreat at any APR member retreat house, which includes this Centre. If this is applicable to you or someone you know, then please find one of our retreats that you would like to come to and contact us (bradwell@othona.org) to apply for the bursary. You can get up to 50% of the retreat cost covered (up to a maximum of £150). Please see the attached poster for more details- APR bursaries for Teachers.
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Wednesday 9th April 2025
Our new warden, David Jenkins, has arrived at Othona this week. It's a real pleasure to meet him and we wish him well for the future here. Here is a short piece of bio from hi:
I will leave my home in the Netherlands where I have lived for the last 13 years to come and join you in Othona. During my time in the Netherlands I have worked as a Carpenter and Teacher of Art and Design. Prior to moving to Holland I worked as Teacher for many years in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk and greatly enjoyed inspiring and working with young people. I have 3 beautiful children of my own who are now 18, 20 and 22 and ever more independent. It feels very much like my time to follow a path which feels more in tune with who I am as I turn 55.
I look forward to being of service to ... Read More
by Bradwell Office
Thursday 27th March 2025
Last Weekend there was a wonderful memorial service here at Othona in St Peters Chapel for David "Dave" James, who had been part of the community for around 70 years. Over 100 people came to give thanks for his life and celebrate a life well-lived. If you were unable to make the service then you can watch it on this youtube link, which was filmed by Malcolm and Callum Hardy:
by Bradwell Office
Monday 10th March 2025
Othona appeared on BBC Politics East on Sunday, in a short feature about renewable energy. If you want to see the clip please click on the link below. It is about 9:50 minutes into the programme:
by Bradwell Office
Wednesday 26th February 2025
The Chair's notes for the latest Trustee residential meeting, held in Othona West Dorset, are now available to read. Click on the link below to access these:
Chair's notes- Trustee weekend 14- 16 February
Links to all the Trustees documents can be found on our website:
https://www.othonaessex.org.uk/i-want/committee-trustees-and-publications