The latest Village View article, written by Ruth Bull, is available to read. Please click on the link below:
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by Bradwell Office
Saturday 4th February 2023
Othona Bradwell in 'Putting the Eat in Retreat' according to an article that appears in the latest Church Times, travel and retreat supplement. Please take a look at page 27:
Church Times Retreat supplement
by Bradwell Office
Saturday 7th January 2023
The latest minutes from the Bradwell Centre Committee held in November 2022 are now available to read, please click on the link below:
Minutes of the Bradwell Centre Committee Meeting - Monday 7th November 2022
by Bradwell Office
Tuesday 20th December 2022
As many of you are aware, we have been trying to get planning permission to install a second wind turbine here to complement our energy system. We were delighted to be able to have Alex Schlicke, from Scene Connect, who is an alternative energy planning specalist to lead this, following a successful grant application for £27,000 (Many thanks to Clare Stone for her help with this). The application was to have a 25 Kw wind turbine in addition to the 5Kw already here. Sadly we were informed last week that the planning application has been turned down by Maldon District Council. The reasons given were:
1. Visual impact
2. Adverse impact on footpath ( a bit galling as it is an unwalked path and we had good discussions with the local footpath officer and the ramblers and... Read More
by Bradwell Office
Tuesday 20th December 2022
We have some lovely custom designed (By Phil) Othona Community Tea Towels for sale. They are ideal as gifts or around the home!
The cost is:£8 for one, £15 for two.
We can post these out (additional charge to cover P&P). If you are interested please contact us in the office (bradwell@othona.org) or pick up one when you are here.
by Bradwell Office
Monday 19th December 2022
The Othona Community featured in a recent article in the Morning Star written by Paul Simon. The inspirational Othona Community reports on the endurance and contemporary relevance of England's often overlooked Christian socalist tradition. Please take a look by clicking on the link below:
by Bradwell Office
Monday 19th December 2022
The next three sessions of the interviews between Jan Marshall and Paul Simon are now available, please click on the link to view:
Session three - Community : https://youtu.be/-HSDJnL3IeI
Session four - Years of Growth: https://youtu.be/UD5C_TmaAp0
Session five - Sustainability: https://youtu.be/x-x7_BdkjP4
These interviews give a fascinating insight into the Community and how it has changed and developed over the years. There are two more sessions to come soon.
Thank you to Jan and Paul for doing these sessions and to Nastassja Simensky for filming and editing.
by Bradwell Office
Wednesday 14th December 2022
Dear Othona members,
It is with deep and abiding sadness that Jasmin, Tad and Rod would like to tell you that Ford died at home on 25th November, 2022. His funeral will be held on 5th January at Chelmsford crematorium.
As many of you will know who are friends of Ford, we had a very happy childhood at the camp, so many experiences that few people will ever be able to have again in this new, complicated world. We were both carefree and free to explore the natural surroundings and we learned how to talk to people from all walks of life.
Ford was a much-loved and frequent visitor, famous for his disappearing acts, usually at washing up or chapel time. In recent times, we spoke a lot together about all the people and places there and the things we got up to. Dave... Read More
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:
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:
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.