Work, Worship, Study and Play
We had a very special Chapel service this week taken by Jan Marshall, who shared her hopes for Othona. You can read some of this on our faithbook page (https://www.othonaessex.org.uk/faith-book). Please do submit your thoughts and prayers to go on this page.
O God may the doors of Othona be wide enough to receive all who need love and compassion.
But narrow enough to shut out any spirit of selfishness and self-interest.
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We are holding a "festival style" camping weekend for August bank Holiday this year. This will feature live streaming of the Greenbelt Festival plus other activities including the renowned "Beer and Hymns". Take a look at our programme, places are available on a first come first served basis and this should be a popular event so don't miss out!
Our Virtual Summer programme starts very soon so we hope you will be able to join us and support Othona whilst having some fun. The dates for the sessions are:
Wednesday 5th August “Meet the Team” Where the ESC volunteers will talk a bit about themselves
Saturday August 8th Othona Flower and Produce Show
Sunday pm 9th-Friday 14th Aug Art Week
Monday 17th -Friday 21st Aug Permaculture Week
Monday 24th – Friday 28th Aug Astronomy Week
The programme summaries for the flower and produce... Read More
We are sad to note the death of Tony Sinden, an Othona member for many years, and one for
whom the Community has cause to be truly grateful. As Community Treasurer from 1988-1995,
Tony was in charge of finances during the major fund-raising project set up to establish the first
permanent building at Bradwell, The existence of the Norman Motley building is due in no small
part to the skills and dedication Tony brought to the task.
Tony first visited Othona Bradwell in 1964 with his wife, Anna, and their growing family.
A holiday at Bradwell became an annual event in the family calendar and later their children,
Frieda, David, Heather and Philip, made individual visits to Othona. Sadly, in early 1969, Anna
was diagnosed with MS. As... Read More
The minutes of the last BCC meeting are now available. Please click on the link below.
We are planning to run themed virtual events over the summer using Zoom. We will let you know the exact programme for each event and how you can join in as soon as possible. This is an initial schedule of events but it is subject to change at this stage. We hope that those staying here during these events will also join in.
Wednesday August 6th - Meet the Team - The ESC volunteers introduce themselves and talk about where they come from;
Saturday August 8th - Othona Flower and Produce Show;
Sunday evening August 9th to Friday August 14th - Art Week;
Monday August 17th - Friday August 21st - Permaculture Week;
Monday August 24th - Friday August 28th - Astronomy Week
August Bank Holiday - Virtual Greenbelt.
You might be interested in this book, edited by Johanna Dale. It features articles by the Community members, Kevin Bruce and Warren Harper. Please find attached in the link below a short summary of the content.
St. Peter-on-the Wall: heritage and landscape on the North Sea Coast
In case you were wondering what a trip to Othona Bradwell would be like during these covid-19 days then you can watch our helpful video starring Jenne, Susanne and Tom. It covers the changes that we have put into place here to keep everyone safe. If you haven't yet booked then please consider coming here over the summer, there is so much space to enjoy. Follow the link below to watch the video. If you still have any questions please do get in touch with us (bradwell@othona.org).
We have a Newsletter for June, written and produced by Maria, one of our ESC volunteers this year. You can find out what has been happening at Othona Bradwell over the last 6 months, just click on the link below.
We have had a tremendous response to the Othona fundraising campaign so far. As ever the Community has been really generous in supporting the work of Othona. If you have not yet read the letter from Ruth Bull, Chair of the Bradwell Committee, outlining the difficult financial position that Othona is now in then please find a link below:
If you have not yet had the opportunity to make a donation and would like to then please visit our donations page where you can either do a bank transfer, use Paypal or use the one-click donation site or if you prefer send a cheque.