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by Bradwell Office
Monday 12th December 2022

Today you can watch the second of our interview series with Jan Marshall, Norman Motley's daughter. This episode is titled "Hopes and Challenges". Click on the link below to view:

https://youtu.be/oGMEn79-DjY

by Bradwell Office
Friday 9th December 2022

Have you ever wondered about how the Othona Community first started? In a series of interviews featuring Jan Marshall, Norman Motley's daughter, you can hear all about the inspiration and founding of the Community. These interviews with Jan were conducted by Paul Simon, covering from the very beginning of the Community to her hopes for the future. There are seven sections to enjoy, the first one is published today and you can access it via this link:

https://youtu.be/pTy103ANlis

The next video will be available on Monday to enjoy. Many thanks to Jan for giving her time to share these recollections, to Paul for facilitating and arranging these sessions and to Nastassja Simensky for the filming and video production.

by Bradwell Office
Wednesday 30th November 2022

The notes from the latest Trustee Meeting, held here at Bradwell a couple of weekends ago, are now available to read. Please click on the link below to access them.

Chair's notes form November 2022

by Bradwell Office
Friday 9th September 2022

The Othona Community joins the Nation in mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Her long reign has been marked by her faith in God, her dignity and her commitment to public service. We mourn for her loss, celebrate her life and pray for her family.

Gracious God, we give thanks for the life of your servant Queen Elizabeth, for her faith and her dedication to duty. Bless our nation as we mourn her death and may her example continue to inspire us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

by Bradwell Office
Monday 5th September 2022

Our Autumn Retreat this year is being led by Bishop John Perumbalath, the Bishop of Bradwell. This is being held over the weekend of the 23-25th September. If you would be interested in coming either for the whole weekend or as a day visitor on Saturday 24th September then please take a look at the event details:

Autumn Retreat- Wondrous Depth | Othona Essex

by Bradwell Office
Thursday 25th August 2022

We held the 4th Open Community Meeting of summer today, during Astronomy Week. If you would like to read the minutes then please click on the link below:

Open Community Meeting 220825

by Bradwell Office
Monday 22nd August 2022

We held the 3rd Open Community Meeting during Music Week last week. If you would like to read the minutes then please click on the link below:

Open Community Meeting 220818

by Bradwell Office
Monday 15th August 2022

We held the second open meeting of the summer during Art Week last week, there were a good number of people there and many useful suggestions and thoughts on the week. If you would like to read the feedback from the meeting please click on the link below:

11th August Open Meeting

by Bradwell Office
Sunday 14th August 2022

If you would like to read the August article from Othona for the Village View magazine, then please click on the link below:

Village View August 2022

by Bradwell Office
Wednesday 10th August 2022

We held the first Community Open Meeting since 2019 last Thursday afternoon, giving those staying here for Wellbeing Week a chance to give feedback on how the week had been, thoughts on the running of the Centre and ideas for future events. It was really well attended so thank you to all those who came and contributed. We plan to hold one every week for those here for the next three weeks plus we have the BCC Open Meeting on Saturday 20th August at 11.30am. If you want to see what was discussed at the meeting last week please click on the link below:

Open Community Meeting 4th Meeting August