Events

No breathing techniques.
No new ways of sitting.
No subtle manoeuvres.
Nothing.

Meeting in silence isn’t a new idea. But we aren’t sitting for mindfulness, or for art, or for spiritual improvement. We’re just sitting. It’s going to be boring. A little boredom is good for you - and it’s increasingly hard to come by.

We’ll sit down.
A couple of minutes to arrive.
Phones off.

We’ll sit quietly for 45 minutes. If you need to leave, you can. No pressure. At the end, there’s no debrief. No revelations. You just get up and carry on with your day.

Hope that’s OK with you.

Learn more about the wonderful world of bumblebees on this guided 'Walk & Talk' of the NOMA Gardens with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.

Learn how to spot and tell apart different UK bumblebee species, discover which flowers they love, where they like to forage, and the steps we can all be taking to help protect them. This is a fun, engaging introduction to some of our local bumblebees and the wildflowers they depend on.

A yarn club guided by the moon and seasons. Bring your current project and a notebook. All yarn crafts and levels welcome!

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen. Where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

This week we’ll be exploring the magical world of mosses with researcher, artist and lecturer Antony Hall. From creating soil to retaining water, mosses play a vital role in reclaiming space for life to thrive.

We’ll be investigating these micro-habitats out in the garden, looking at the ecosystems they support - from invertebrates like woodlice, slugs and beetles to pollinators and nesting birds - and how these spongy, hairy organisms provide food, shelter and building materials for a huge range of species.

Join arboricultural and ecological consultant, Russell Miller, for an introduction to the hidden world of dead and decaying wood.

This workshop will explore the rich diversity of habitats found within deadwood, the species most likely to be encountered in gardens, and the vital role that decaying vegetation plays in supporting wildlife.

This event is free to attend but booking is recommend.