Readers’ groups
Gaia Groups for Resurgence Readers in the UK
Go to list of Resurgence readers groups in the UK
The Gaia groups started in response to interest expressed after the Resurgence weekend retreats are Resurgence readers’ opportunity to meet together in local groups; sharing meditation, ideas, an eco-friendly way of life, and seasonal food.
The Gaia groups started in response to interest expressed after Resurgence weekend retreats. Many people said that they felt inspired by a weekend discussing art, spirituality, and practical ideas with other like-minded people - but that it was such a long time until the next year and there was no similar group local to them. So the obvious solution was to start a network of local groups, and use Resurgence magazine as a way of putting people in touch with each other. It seems that the moment is right, and there is a groundswell of feeling that it’s time to link up with others, because a new local group is forming each time Resurgence is published.
If there isn’t a group near you - why not start one? People are encouraged to share responsibility and rotate houses to meet in, as this makes a more democratic community, so being the founder doesn't mean you have to take on all the work.
Each group has the flexibility to arrange their own sessions, but the basics are, a short meditation (we can provide a guidance tape but groups can use something else if they prefer), then a shared potluck meal of local in-season food, followed by a discussion on Resurgence topics, and our relationships with the issues. The frequency of get-togethers is dependent on the situation of each group.
Elaine Brook, who co-leads the Gaia Partnership weekend courses, was asked to be the UK co-ordinator, helping people to connect with each other, and contribute their details for the information column in the small ads section of the magazine.
If you are interested in starting a Resurgence group please contact Elaine who can provide advice and information on how to do this. We strongly recommend that before starting a group you attend at least one Resurgence event to meet the team and find out more about The Resurgence Trust. Come along to the Resurgence Summer Camp, the Resurgence Retreat or one of our other events. See the events pages for details of our events.
For more information on local groups across UK elaine@gaiapartnership.org or tel: 0845 458 4718
Resurgence readers groups in the UK
Birmingham
Bring & Share supper, discussion, bi-monthly.
Contact: Abdul, 0121 426 2606
alseffar@beeb.net
Bradford
Family friendly! Bring and share supper.
Contact: Radhia Tarafder, 01274 407 789
Bristol
Family Friendly!
Contact: Amy Rose, 0117 966 3204
amyrose@netgates.co.uk
Chester
Contact: cliodhna@flowstone.org.uk
East Devon
Meet on the first Wednesday of the month, 7pm.
Venue: The Spiral Sanctuary, Combe Farm, Axmouth, Seaton, Devon
Contact: Christina, 01297 23822
tinabows@hotmail.com
Edinburgh
We meet approximately six times a year.
Contact: Anna Shepherd, 0131 228 3874
Glasgow
Contact: Moira Templeton, 0141 585 5871
Moira.templeton@googlemail.com
Gloucester
Beautiful rural location 5 ml W of Glos.
Alison: 01452 750 356
alijcronin@hotmail.com
Hertfordshire - Hemel Hempstead
Contact: paulsandford28@yahoo.co.uk
Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire
Contact: Baya Salmon-Hawk, 01462 437350
Hawkeye5000@gmail.com
Kent - East, Ramsgate
Contact: Gerard, 01843 589 027
gez6551@yahoo.co.uk
Kent - Strood
Contact: David Bowdler, 01634 712 217
dave@dbmu.freeserve.co.uk
Leeds
David Midgley david@ecodata.co.uk
London - Central
St Ethelburgers.
Contact: Helen Gilbert, 020 7496 1610
London - West
Contact: jenny.nissler@gmail.com
Oxford
Contact: Jessica Deguara, 01865 883 920
carrie@moonrise.globalnet.co.uk
Poole & Bournemouth
Contact: Harriet Stewart-Jones
harrietsj@googlemail.com
Shropshire - Ludlow
Contact: Linda Downey, 01584 879428
ljdowney@phonecoop.coop
West Sussex - Cuckfield (new group)
Margaret Tyzack More, 01444 412 228
makaet@yahoo.co.uk
Welsh Borders
Near Hay on Wye, 6.30pm
Contact: Ruth, 01981 550 246
rejex@freeuk.com
