SAVE THE DATE!
Join us at The Vale to celebrate the joys of Springtime and sample some Carnival activities for all the family!
Gong Bath, 9am-10am
You are invited to a relaxation sound healing journey that offers a fantastic way to leave behind the stresses of modern life. Come to regain sense of inner peace and tranquillity, feeling relaxed, refreshed and restored.
The Gongs are played gently along with Himalayan Bowls, Frame Drum, Hand Pan, Koshi and percussion instruments. Created sound is aimed to lull you into an Altered State of Consciousness (similar to deep meditation) inducing a deep, restorative relaxation. Relaxing the body in this way, reduces tension and allows vital energy to flow unhindered, bringing balance and harmony to your physical body, mind and soul. Supporting your body’s natural healing processes as your brainwaves slow down.
The SB session lasts up to 50 minutes and it’s for adult audience.
FREE, Suitable for ages 14+
Yoga Session from Flow & Glow Yoga, 10.30am-11.30am
Come along and try a relaxing beginners yoga session with Flow & Glow Yoga Co. Suitable for all levels, this 60 minute class will start with gentle meditation and breathwork followed by a beginner friendly flow, moving through a sequence of postures and exploring how each one feels within the body before slowing down for a relaxing stretch and savasana (final resting pose).
FREE, Suitable for ages 14+
Upcycled Cotton Painting with Guga Santos, 10am-12pm
Bring along an old white, or lightly coloured, cotton t-shirt/fabric and give it a new lease of life with help from our guest artist Guga Santos, joining us from Brazil!
FREE, Suitable for all ages
Arts and Crafts, 1pm-3pm
Get the whole family involved with some carnival inspired crafty time with Martha!
FREE, Suitable for all ages
Dipak Dristi, 10am-12.30pm (TBC)
Join volunteers from Dipak Dristi to try on traditional clothing.
FREE, Suitable for all ages
Our Space Garden Activities: 10 – 12.30pm
Drop in
Join us for an Our Space community garden session.
FREE, Suitable for all ages
Bike Generator Workshop, 11am-12pm
Have you seen pedal powered speakers and always wondered how they work? Have a go of our working prototype designed and built by our recent workshop participants.
Knights of The Vale, 1.30pm-4pm
Join Knights of the Vale – your gateway to epic tabletop hobby adventures. Come and explore a dazzling model showcase, jump into a live fantasy wargame, or try your hand at building or painting a miniature masterpiece. All skill levels welcome — imagination required!
Suitable for ages 12+
Carnival Ceilidh, 12pm-1pm
Join Born and Bred dance theatre for a carnival ceilidh! Learn a selection of traditional English dances such as the Caerphilly March or the Witches Reel, and then perform them to carnival music. Bring your family and friends to move, laugh and socialise.
Suitable for ages 5+
Drum & Dance with Guga Santos and Ruth Asidi, 1.30pm-4,30pm
Global Grooves are delighted to welcome back Guga Santos (musician, visual artist, and farmer), and Ruth Asidi (dance and somatic movement artist and food grower) for a day of drumming and dancing, and a chance to engage in rich conversations about the preservation project “Boca da Mata: Art, Culture and Permaculture” based in Pernambuco, Brazil.
Food and drink:
Pop up cafe for teas, coffees, and treats in studio 1 10am-12.30pm
Enjoy a drink and snacks from the venue bar from 1pm-5pm
Make a day of it and pop over to our neighbours at Pizza Love to sit in or grab a take away.
