“War is a crime against humanity. I renounce war, and am therefore determined not to support any kind of war. I am also determined to work for the removal of all causes of war.”

– This is the peace pledge, signed by all members of the Peace Pledge Union.

Photo credit and words by @peacepledgeunion

#rememberenceday #peace #whitepoppy #neveragain

A lovely Tai Chi QiGong Shibashi Retreat this weekend!
A huge thank you to Andrei from Trust Tai-Chi Academy for his expert tuition and guidance with this group 💟

Missed this one? Not to worry – Andrei has another retreat here in March 2026! Head to our website to book! ✌️

From Andrei:

“Huge praise to all participants who successfully completed the 3-day residential Tai-Chi Qigong course at Claridge House for Retreats. The energy was truly inspiring—Marie’s radiant display of Qi and the sustained effort of every participant made this gathering unforgettable.

Beyond the practice itself, the retreat was enriched by a deeply healing atmosphere. Delicious vegetarian meals cooked by Sarah and her team and served in generous portions, accompanied by cakes, teas, coffees, and the most essential element—pure water to hydrate—nourished body and spirit alike.

The surroundings added their own magic: the exceptional garden, where Sunday morning sunrays illuminated the mist in front of us as we practiced, created a moment of pure serenity. Calm and quiet spaces—the library, peaceful walks, and the uplifting mood shared by all—wove together to complete these three days of mindful practice.

Quiet spaces—the library, peaceful walks, and shared good mood—completed the atmosphere of calm and renewal. Participants beautifully demonstrated Set 7, showing they can continue independently, and I hope many will return in March to deepen their practice and reconnect with this unique environment.

Big thanks to Merry and Tony from Claridge House for Retreats to make this Tai-Chi Qigong retreat unforgettable.”

#TaiChi #QiGong #Shibashi #WeekendRetreat #Wellbeing #TaiChiForHealth

Looking forward to another Happy Cafe tomorrow morning! 😄

Everyone is welcome. Feel free to drop in – we’ll put the kettle on! 🫖☕🍪

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💫✨🌙 S a m h a i n B l e s s i n g s 💫✨🌙

At the end of the Harvest season and the beginning of Winter, the ancient festival of Samhain marks the boundary between the living and the dead.

According to ancient mythology this boundary to the otherworld is at its thinnest at this time of year, allowing the souls of the dead to enter our world.💀

Speaking of the dead… next week we are holding our drop-in Death Cafe. Come along to chat all things life, death and in-between – and enjoy a cuppa & biscuit too, of course!

Found out more on our website!

#Samhain #Samhain2025 #SamhainBlessings #AllHallowsEve #DeathCafe #LifeandDeath #Taboo #Free #ClaridgeHouseEvents #Spiritual #31october #livinganddead