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Robert Ricks
by Bradwell Office
Thursday 11th December 2025

Rosie Sinden-Evans has contacted us and provided us with the following information:

Many members and friends of Othona will remember Robert Ricks who was closely involved with the Community from the 1980s until recent years. Robert's substantial input to the Community ranged from being one of our volunteer cooks to serving as a Trustee, becoming Chair of Trustees for a number of years. Robert is now quite frail and has moved to a nursing home.  He would be pleased to hear from people who remember him, some of whom may wish to be in touch during the festive period.  Please contact the Bradwell Office for his new address.

Rates for 2026
by Bradwell Office
Monday 17th November 2025

The New Pricing Changes for 2026 have now been approved by the Bradwell Management Committee and the Trustees, for implementation from 1st January 2026.

 

You are all aware of how household bills have risen very significantly in the past few years.  ... Read More

2026 Programme
by Bradwell Office
Wednesday 29th October 2025

We are getting lots of interest with regards to next year's programme.  We are currently working on the prices for next year and once these have been set next year's programme will start to go live.

We will announce on our website and social media when the programme has been published.  Keep your eyes peeled from the middle of next month onwards!!

 

Creative Retreat with Sandie Cottee (22nd - 26th September 2025)
by Bradwell Office
Monday 18th August 2025

Bradwell Centre Committee Meeting followed by meet the new Warden
by Bradwell Office
Wednesday 11th June 2025

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.

Richard and Trish Mulkern Memorial
by Bradwell Office
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.

Village View May 2025
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:

May 2025 Village View

Trish Mulkern
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.

Steve Stone
by Bradwell Office
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

APR bursaries for Teachers
by Bradwell Office
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.