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"As Winter draws in we invite you to some grounding sessions to see the year out and prepare for the year ahead.

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A lot has happened and continues to unfold in the world and it can be difficult to make sense of it at times. Equally, as individuals and communities we are constantly trying to adapt to the parameters of living. 

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The Wintertide Seminary aims to delve deeper into our conditions, utilising movement, discussion, art and creative expression. Inspired by artist Oshii's Common Ground mural, our aim is to foster a space of truth, unity and understanding. 

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With thanks to Reparative Futures & the University of Bristol."

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– 18 December

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10am - Midday _ Open Forum: facilitated discussion on any topics arising from VENUS 2.0 or any other matters suggested.

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Midday - 2pm _ ‘I Dance, I Heal’ - Holistic African dance practice with Sandra Golding plus breathwork with Owen Ridley-DeMonick (by invitation only)

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3pm - 5pm _ Open Practice: Come and use the stage at The Mount Without to do your own thing in the company of others, with a sharing at the end.

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– 19 December

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10am - Midday _ Open Forum, as above.

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Midday - 2pm _ Empowerment and making meaning through African symbology and art followed by Dance Reasoning Circle.

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3pm - 5pm _ Open Practice, as above.

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9pm - 11pm _ Post show Experimental Jazz from The Omega Institute + spoken word artists in the crypt.

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– 20 December

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10am - 11.30am _ Family Dance Circle. A mix of local and global folk dance influences sparking joy and togetherness. Be part of creating a new fun folk dance routine. Suggested ages 5+ years (with carers.)

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Midday - 4pm _ Ancient African Futures Systemic Constellation Practice and Dance Reasoning Circle. Led by Author Stuart Taylor and Artist Cleo Lake, utilising indigenous therapy practices and dance to process personal and global concerns.

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The Open Forum sessions of the Wintertide Seminary sit in conversation with our run of ‘VENUS 2.0’ which reflects on the growth of the far right in the UK... 16 - 20 December, 7.30pm

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Our Common Ground - Art and the Public Realm Bristol

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