Join Jonathan Hancock for a dynamic, physical style of Hatha Yoga, working with breath synchronised movement (Vinyasa). It cultivates strength, stamina, stability and flexibility.

Ideal for those with some degree of physical fitness, but not for those with any serious health problems. Beginners to yoga, welcome.

read full story / add a comment

The entire day is FREE for EVERYONE and it all kicks off at 11am on the second floor. read full story / add a comment

This is what this this weeks reflexologists Rebecca Dawson and George Rose had to say about it : "Time to relax, rebalance and and restore the spirit. Reflexology is a healing art that works with the bodies natural energies, by massaging and stimulating different points on the feet/hands to create a feeling of well-being and balance.Specific points on the feet/hands relate to the different organs and body parts, offering opportunities to treat a multitude of ailments through a very relaxing and non invasive massage. Come and experience the pleasures and learn some top tricks to good health." read full story / add a comment

Come and practise your crochet on some bits of knitting. You can use doubles and crab stitch to edge or join anything especially stretchy things. Please bring a crochet hook that you like using, but not too big (between 2-5mm) and a jumper you want to change into a cardigan, if you have one. I'll have some of my scrap yarn for people who don't have any. Beginners can learn the basics without having to do that difficult first row. Improvers can ask questions, learn and share techniques, or make a new universe entirely out of crochet, depending on your level.
read full story / add a comment

Join Simon Kent and learn how to do it, how to do it better and what to do with it when you've done it. Simon Kent has written journalism, books, poems, songs, speeches, stand-up comedy and scripts for film, TV and theatre. Come be inspired. Bring your own paper and pen! read full story / add a comment

Join Eric Mutch for an evening of Fooling, and learn better communication skills for better relationships. Here is what Eric has to say about it - "By giving absolute permission to be just as you are, the demon of shame is defeated therefore leading to increased self confidence, better communication skills and freedom." Fooling gives you this permission.

For more of what Fooling is about, check out Eric's project -

www.thefunrevolution.com read full story / add a comment

Discover what dowsing is and how you can use it in practice – so come along and have a go! Please bring a pendulum - any object on a piece of string will do! With dowser, homeopath and earth energy healer Alison Wilding.

read full story / add a comment

Ben Smith will be giving a talk about how you can replace Microsoft Windows and all the very expensive and security flawed software that goes with it, with Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). This will save you lots of money and is more ethical into the bargain!

For more info, go to:
http://thegurinet.doesntexist.com/ read full story / add a comment

Join Bristol Permaculture legend Sarah Pugh for an Introduction to Permaculture. Sarah will talk about the basics behind Permaculture but it is also a chance for those more experienced to ask questions of one of the UK's most experienced Permaculture teachers.

read full story / add a comment

Join local electrician Richard Garside for an evening of how to do basic electrical DIY in the home! If you have any questions you would like answered on the night, or anything you would love to see demonstrated (like changing a plug!), then email me at mark@justfortheloveofit.org in the next few days and Richard will try to add your request into his evening. So speak now...!

read full story / add a comment

Bethan Evans will be giving an introduction to The Alexander Technique, something she calls ' A Technique for Life'. For more information about it, check out her website at:

www.techniqueforlife.com/TheAlexanderTechnique.shtml read full story / add a comment

Local bee-keeper Allen Coates will talk us through general wine-making principles, with an emphasis on making delicious, honey-based wines incorporating local fruits and spices... read full story / add a comment

Lucy and Ben are back by Poplar demand! This week Ben and Lucy are bringing us on a walk around St Werburghs, showing us how to identify different types of tree and sharing their knowledge on the whole subject! By the end of it you should know your elders from your alders and your hawthorns from your oaks!

If you want to see what we've got lined up for the rest of Sept & Oct, here's the poster -

www.justfortheloveofit.org/public/FreeskillingAutumn2009.pdf read full story / add a comment

This week Stuart Bishop will be giving a talk on building your own Straw Bale House and how to retro fit any property you already own. He will talk about everything from footings to roofs, additions, planning permission, and anything else that comes up as he goes through each stage. There will be plenty of time for questions at the end also.

So for anyone who is thinking of building a straw bale house at any point in the future, this could be an invaluable evening. read full story / add a comment

Come and find out about Astrology with Freya from Psyche in the City. This interactive workshop will introduce you to the characteristics of the 12 astrological signs and offer other insights into this fascinating subject. If you have ever wondered if there is more to astrology than Mystic Meg, then this is the introduction for you! read full story / add a comment

Laurel Pyne, who is leading this workshop on what she calls 'Conscious Communication' has the following to say about it -

"Conscious Communication is a system of feeling and thinking that leads us express ourselves more clearly, honestly and safely. Works well in both personal and professional situations. It is a way of thinking and speaking differently that results in people hearing and understanding each others real feelings and needs. It helps one realise when one is criticising, blaming and doing a guilt trip and offers you tools to get to the the true issues without causing more pain.

Using Conscious Communication tends to increase the depth of interactions and helps situations where we may be feeling stuck or that the other person is being impossible! So if you often feel wound-up or frustrated by other’s ways of communicating, give this a try. Definitely NOT PC or a quick fix, but it has the power to change difficult situations even when done poorly!

You could say that developing Conscious Communication can do for language what organic growing and Bio-dynamics do for agriculture – seems like a lot of work at the beginning but the results more than repay the effort!

In this introductory session we’ll have a look at the basics of Conscious Communication and then apply them to real-life situations that you suggest. Subjects that often arise include giving/receiving criticism, arguments about “small” issues, why some people really wind us up and the causes of anger.

I’m sure you will bring your own topics to the session and I dearly hope that we may find some easier and more comfortable ways of getting what we’re really after." read full story / add a comment

Louise Rutterford and Martin Fodor will be presenting information on the 'how, where and what' of saving energy and carbon in the home. The aim of the workshop is to enable residents to prioritise the most financially beneficial and environmentally effective options available. The session will link in with the grants and support that are out there to help people to start making changes to their homes, including those in rental properties.

read full story / add a comment

Ben Smith will be giving a talk about how you can replace Microsoft Windows and all the very expensive and security flawed software that goes with it, with Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). This will save you lots of money and is more ethical into the bargain!

For more info, go to: http://thegurinet.doesntexist.com/ read full story / add a comment

This week Ben and Lucy are bringing us on a walk around St Werburghs, showing us how to identify different types of tree and sharing their knowledge on the whole subject! By the end of it you should know your elders from your alders and your hawthorns from your oaks!

read full story / add a comment

Here is what this weeks skill-sharer Fred Miller has to say about Wormeries and their importance:

"Converting food waste into compost for your garden, worm farming is adaptable to different situations in houses, flats, gardens or on a community scale. Low-tech in materials, and management, but like all composting it requires some knowledge. It also recycles waste materials like cardboard and shredded paper which together break down with the food." read full story / add a comment