• +44 (0)1342 822238
  • bookings@emerson.org.uk

News

A brief interview with clowns Vivian Gladwell and Ali Stockford: The transformative magic of clowning workshops
16th January 2025

A brief interview with clowns Vivian Gladwell and Ali Stockford: The transformative magic of clowning workshops

Ali:  I think people on a clowning workshop feel the permission to tap into a side that is always there but is not actually something they experience in daily life, …

18th December 2024

JUST BE KIND! Supporting those on the journey of dying

Approaching the return of the light at mid-winter, and the festivals of Hannukah and Christmas can also be a precious time of remembering our loved ones who have crossed the …

The Lark and her Young Ones
17th December 2024

The Lark and her Young Ones

One of Aesop’s fables tells us that a Lark made her nest in a field of young wheat. As the days passed, the wheat stalks grew tall and the young …

The Alchemy of Creativity by artist-in-residence Richard Heys
16th December 2024

The Alchemy of Creativity by artist-in-residence Richard Heys

‘Creative power is ineffable. It remains ultimately mysterious, and every mystery affects us deeply. We are ourselves charged with this power down to our subtlest parts. We may not be …

16th December 2024

Farewell to Robin’s Nest – a personal message from Hannah

As some of you will know, Robin’s Nest made the decision to pause in July this year, to allow me to rest, take stock and reimagine the setting to meet …

Anne-Marie awarded Lifetime Achievement from the Biodynamic Association
22nd November 2024

Anne-Marie awarded Lifetime Achievement from the Biodynamic Association

We are delighted that the much loved Anne-Marie has been awarded the Life Time Achievement award by @biodynamicuk. Anne-Marie had her initial Biodynamic training at Warmonderhof in the Netherlands. She came …

Clowning and Spiritual Masters
22nd November 2024

Clowning and Spiritual Masters

  Add your details to our clowning mailing list and we’ll send you more information about all things clown.

Intercultural Clowning
19th November 2024

Intercultural Clowning

This August we were delighted to welcome a group from China for a week of clowning, exploring the clown’s take on personal, cultural and social life. The group considered how ...

The Emerson Café: Celebrating One Year of Community Connection
15th November 2024

The Emerson Café: Celebrating One Year of Community Connection

This November, we’re thrilled to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Emerson Café! Over the past year, the café has become a cherished hub in our community, growing in popularity ...

Life starts at the end of the comfort zone
7th October 2024

Life starts at the end of the comfort zone

They say life starts at the end of the comfort zone. If this is true, I have never been more alive. From the first moment, the journey through this course ...