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SPONSORS OF THE PIERIAN CENTRE

Pukka teas:
www.pukkaherbs.com
A unique range of award winning organic herbal teas carefully blended by herbalist, Sebastian Pole.

Kalahari Moon - the South African Shop Bristol:
Legacy Commission:
Bristol City Council (BCC) established the Bristol Legacy Commission in June 2008 to take forward the work started during 2007 as part of Abolition 200 its steering group and their recommendations for change.

The University of the West of England (UWE) is a modern, growing university in the thriving harbourside city of Bristol .

The Colston Hall:
Averys Wine Merchants
www.averys.com
The Avery family has been selling wine for over 200 years and 5 generations later our philosophy remains the same - to provide you with distinctive, quality driven wines delivered with a personal, attentive approach to service.

Sounds Commercial:
One of the UK's leading Event Production Companies.
PARTNERS

Working Together for Positive Change:
BCfm is the first community radio station in Bristol. Offering access to air time, direct community involvement, training and the desired community led output of the audience.

Planting Peace:
This website has been created to increase awareness of Peace in all aspects of our lives and in particular to raise awareness of the annual U.N. International Day of Peace on 21st September.

City of Sanctuary:
www.cityofsanctuary.com/bristol
City of Sanctuary is a movement to build a culture of hospitality for people seeking safety in the UK (refugees and asylum seekers).

Rise South West:
RISE is the voice for South West social enterprise and supports the development of sustainable social enterprises in the region. RISE is also the manager of the Social Enterprise Mark.

Refugee Awareness Project:
With more than 27 years of experience in reception, resettlement, development and integration, we provide advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees in 11 regions across England.

In Bristol since June 2001 many local communities have been having fun, celebrating and learning from each other by participating in the activities organised during Bristol Refugee Week.

Run by a not-for-profit organisation, which oversees the planning and delivery of this loved carnival it is a glittering pageant of costumes, cultures and floats, each reflecting powerful cultural traditions from around the world.
EDUCATION AND LEARNING
The Nutritional Healing Foundation :
www.nutrihealfoundation.com
As Nutritional Healing brings together old truths and ancient wisdom in order to understand the body and spirit in a new way, it is both a wonderful art and a fascinating science.
The Institute for the Development of Human Potential :
www.idhp.org
Leadership, Facilitation and Coaching diploma. Relevant whether you are leading change in an organisation, facilitating groups, coaching individuals, or seeking to fulfil your personal aspirations.
The Bowen Technique Diploma :
www.thebowentechnique.com
The Bowen technique is a soft tissue remedial therapy, named after its innovator Tom Bowen. The technique involves the therapist using fingers or thumbs to move over muscle, ligament tendon and fascia in various parts of the body.
Brunel & Gordano Training Group :
www.bgtraining.org.uk
Brunel & Gordano Training Group is a leading training provider of apprenticeships and work related learning services. As a registered charity they are a not-for-profit organisation and offer over 25 years of experience helping people develop their careers.
Health Designs :
www.healthdesigns.org.uk
Health Designs can assist and support you in developing clarity and understanding about your physical, psychological and spiritual health needs. To meet those needs we can help you plan a programme to include complementary therapies and self-help techniques, such as relaxation and breathwork.
Mary Maybin :
www.passport.co.uk
In addition to offering one to one career coaching, Mary runs workshops for men and women wanting to review their lives and careers and to create a personalised passport into the future.
Joe Hoare :
www.joehoare.co.uk
Joe Hoare's speciality is laughter workshops. He has been providing keynotes, seminars, and workshops for over a decade, and his work specialises in creating upbeat, positive & engaging communication.
Promise Development :
www.promisedevelopment.com
Promise Development delivers people-centred, business-focussed training and consultancy, specialising in team development and in using Dr Edward de Bono's parallel thinking tool Six Thinking Hats®.
The Fun Revolution :
www.thefunrevolution.com
The Fun Revolution is an umbrella organization, promoting and spreading, in an easy and relaxed manner, in a healthy and positive way, in its own perfect time, for the highest good of all, positive self-empowerment....
Simply Sorted :
www.simplysorted.co.uk
7 years experience of helping people de-clutter homes and offices! Get your home tidy and clear out unwanted junk! Alison also offers event management - eg Doors Open Day for The Pierian Centre! Tel: 0117 9076085
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
The Art of Yoga :
www.radikalfreedom.com
Expert tuition in the arts of Yoga, including a dynamic vinyasa physical practice if appropriate, practices of awareness, mind training and meditation. Group classes, private sessions, holidays and retreats.
Chris Bowles :
www.breathing-space.biz
'Supporting individuals and organisations in managing change and transforming their lives and work. Minimise stress and burnout, nurture yourself, enhance your well-being and build a clear vision for your future career and personal life'.
Deb and Al :
www.bristolacupuncturepractice.co.uk
Deb and Al are fully qualified and licensed Acupuncturists and are members of the British Acupuncture Council. We adhere to its strict Codes of Ethics and Hygiene. We have undergone a vigorous three and a half year training in Chinese Medicine alongside a comprehensive education in Western Medicine at The College of Integrated Chinese Medicine.
Elisabeth Winkler:
Join Elisabeth Winkler in the love (and the odd rant)
http://realfoodlover.wordpress.com
James d’Angelo :
www.soundspirit.co.uk
The power of the resonating voice - therapeutic sound and movement.
Jane Reece :
Linda Meads :
www.buteyko-heartofengland.net
Lin Westmoreland :
John Perry & Judy Farrar :
www.vivasiesta.com
Offer a house in the extraordinary white pueblo villages of rural Andalucia for up to 8 people on a week's course. There's space for an 'away' week, or Alexander, massage, etc - or painting the mountains! Two smaller casitas available too.
Joy Hicklin-Bailey :
www.secretgarden.eu.com
Secret Garden: individual Personal Breakthrough sessions. Joy is a trained Time Line Therapist, Releasing facilitator, Master Practitioner of NLP, hypnotherapist, a qualified business coach and a Huna healer.
Pamela Woodford :
www.mindlifting.co.uk
is a Human Givens therapist offering effective, practical and fast help for many problems and conditions.
Paramahansa Aliyananda :
www.kriyayoga.org.uk
Meditation classes and workshops in Kriya yoga.
Sharon Stiles:
www.sharonstiles.co.uk/busy
Seminars on relaxation for Busy People!
The Spirit of Life Centre, Greece :
www.thespiritoflife.co.uk
Situated in an area of outstanding beauty amongst olive groves, mountains and sea. The centre offers yoga and healing retreats as well as holistic lifestyle courses and personal development weeks.
Some of the practitioners working from the Pierian Centre – see our calendar for more information:
www.voicemoves.co.uk
Caroline Gill offers integrative vocal coaching for singers and speakers.
www.bella-bees.co.uk
Claire Day of Bella-Bees offers a range of heavenly treatments and beautiful balms to feed your skin.
www.wellmadeness.com
Helena Sime – continual improvement through Alexander Technique 1:1s or group work.
Liz Kozlowski offers Kinesiology, Perceptual Bodywork, Allergy Testing, Life Tracking, Energy Balancing and Hypnotherapy on Saturday mornings.
www.claritycoaching.biz
Paul Howell for Clarity Coaching: aligning people with themselves, with each other, their work and the environment.
Kathleen Saunders :
www.kindlingpoint.com
COMMUNITY BRISTOL
Happy City:
Re-focussing our amazing energy from what’s wrong and our need for more ’stuff’, to what we can do and what makes us happy.
Sul'Art Ltd:
www.sul-art.com or www.myspace.com/helele
Sul’Art Ltd is a social enterprise working with the wider community through the arts. Our mission is to promote and preserve African-Caribbean cultures and heritage through workshops, performances and exhibitions.
Bells Unbound :
www.bells-unbound.com
At Noon on Sunday 25th March 2007 there was a world-wide ringing commemoration of the exact moment the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act became law in 1807. This was your Call to Action for a world-wide ring of Freedom!!
Bristol Zimbabwe Association :
www.bristolzimbabweassociation.org.uk
BZA is a Bristol based community based non-profit organisation established by Zimbabweans, friends and well-wishers to provide a wide range of services to the growing Zimbabwean community.
Bristol Refugee Week :
www.bristolrefugeeweek.co.uk
Every year in June, National Refugee Week events are held around the country. A range of cultural, social, artistic and educational events.
Peace One Day :
www.peaceoneday.org
In 2001, UN member states unanimously adopted the first ever annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence on the UN International Day of Peace, fixed as 21 September – Peace Day.
Bristol Doors Open Day
www.bristoldoorsopenday.org
Bristol Doors Open Day in 2008 will be on Saturday September 13th
Abolition 200
www.abolition200.org.uk
The Bicentenery of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act
Bristol Link
Bristol's largest community site. If you live or work in Bristol or intend to visit this wonderful City this site is for you.
Some Local Community Groups :
Refugee Action
www.refugee-action.org.uk
With 25 years of experience in reception, resettlement, development and integration, we provide advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees in 10 regions across England.
Brave :
www.brave.org.uk
BRAVE Enterprise is an independent, not-for-profit organisation based in Bristol, which has helped thousands of entrepreneurs develop and run successful and profitable businesses.
Bristol Drugs Project :
www.bdp.org.uk
BDP provide free and confidential help to individuals and families affected by drug and alcohol problems.
Women’s Aid :
www.womensaid.org.uk
Women's Aid is the key national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children.
MUSIC AND ARTS
Ricky Romain :
www.rickyromain.com
Paintings and Drawings exploring issues connected to Human Rights.
Bristol Didge Circle :
www.anticearthworks.co.uk
Open to anyone at any stage of didgeridoo playing (didges can be provided)!
Circomedia :
www.circomedia.co.uk
Set in the recently restored St Paul's Church in Portland Square, this is an exceptional space for training, performance and events.
Jane Reece :
Tim Sheppard :
www.timsheppard.co.uk/story and www.confidentialsecrets.co.uk
Tim runs improvisation, storytelling and confidence building courses and also runs a storytelling website which is a free service to help storytellers worldwide.
Theatre Bristol :
www.theatrebristol.co.uk
If you're a theatre practitioner or organisation - or if you're just passionate about theatre - this site is for you.
Bristol Guitar Society
www.bristolguitarsociety.org
The main focus of the society is acoustic, finger-style, nylon strung guitar, particularly classical, but also allowing for arrangements of other music (jazz, blues, popular etc).
The Tobacco Factory
www.tobaccofactory.com
Multi-use building housing the Cafe Bar, Teoh’s oriental bistro, creative industry work space, live/work loft apartments, animation and performing arts schools and one of the most exciting small theatre venues in the country.
Theatre 4 Business
www.theatre4business.com
A team of dynamic, highly experienced facilitators who use potent methods from theatre and performance coaching to maximise your impact and effectiveness.
WEDDINGS AND CELEBRATIONS
Bristol Register Office
www.bristol-city.gov.uk
Full information in marriages, approved venues and renewal of vows ceremonies.
Anne Guy Catering
www.anneguy.co.uk
Anne Guy has been trading since 1973 providing high quality food and service for all occasions.
We are also to provide whatever is needed in terms of cutlery, glasses, napery, flowers etc.
Café Maitreya
www.cafemaitreya.co.uk
We supply a range of buffet food for weddings and other functions. Our food is modern vegetarian with everything freshly made on our premises using good quality seasonal ingredients, often organic.
Skybluepink
www.skybluepink-uk.net
For weddings, breakfasts, brunches, intimate parties, major events, picnics and corporate lunches.
The Florist Ltd.
www.thefloristltd.co.uk
Let someone else do your flowers - from individual stems to large floral arrangements - The Florist Ltd will take care of your needs.






