A wild night of star gazing
Dorset Wildlife Trust is opening up the skies on 26th January, to gaze upon the wonders of the universe in association with BBC Two’s Stargazing LIVE programme, which will be coming back to our screens this January. Starry-eyed novices, cosmic experts and all in-between are welcomed to this spectacular event hosted at Holton Lee to spot satellites, planets and constellations, as well as a moonlit walk on the wild side.
Read More »Silversmith Jewellery Making Classes
I am going to be running silversmith jewellery making classes for beginners at Holton Lee. The artists' studios that I will be using are set in 350 acres of protected Dorset countryside including heathland, reedbeds and woodland - all great for creative inspiration! There's also plenty of free parking and there is a small kitchen next to the studio so I can make you all tea and coffee and you're welcome to bring snacks or lunch with you.
Read More »Summer Fair 2012 Date
Our Summer Fair 2012 will be held on 16th June this year.
Read More »Opportunity for Community Artists
As part of our ongoing project to develop an accessible labyrinth at Holton Lee, we want to commission an artist to work with community groups to create new artworks to be sited around the Labyrinth path.
Read More »Christmas Craft Fair 2011
Holton Lee will be holding a Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 10th December at
United Reform Church hall in Wareham, open to the public from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
Disability and the Natural Environment – exploring new horizons?
Do you feel there is a place for a separate environment and wildlife body that represents the interests and needs of disabled people?
Read More »Garden Party September 2011
After heavy showers on Saturday morning, Holton Lee’s Garden Party still welcomed intrepid gardeners on the afternoon of September 10th, 2011.
Read More »Westwind Air Bearings first for friendship at Holton Lee
People stare at bears in air at Holton Lee Summer Fair
Holton Lee set for Summer Fair 2011!
Growing Futures and a World of Difference at Holton Lee
Gok Wan, known around the world for his fashion flair and facility for offering diplomatic sartorial solutions, is also an ambassador for the Vodafone World of Difference UK programme.
World of Difference is an initiative to get 500 people from around the UK working with a charity on a two-month secondment.
From charities large to small, glossy to down and dirty, London and beyond, Vodafone World of Difference is all about making a positive change.
(RIGHT: One of the recent trainees on the Growing Futures programme.)
Read More »New adult education hub in Dorset
Spring walks running at Holton Lee
Spring is here and Holton Lee is singing, buzzing, croaking and hopping with life. The 140 hectares (350 acres) of nationally important wildlife habitat can be explored by joining one of Holton Lee’s free wildlife walks running throughout the spring, summer and autumn.A novel take on recycling glass
the Greenhouse, Roger Johns of RJ Developments and Holton Lee estate worker Stewart Cull, the Greenhouse adds 93m² of accessible, covered space for horticulture therapy.Dorset Wildlife Trust Volunteer Finale 24th February, 2011
Organised by Bournemouth University Events Management students in conjunction with Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT), this event concludes DWT's three-year project to engage more young people in volunteering activities.
Click on the image below for more information.
Lifelong learning at Holton Lee with the WEA
WEA South West and Holton Lee are collaborating to offer a series of four courses in Spring and Summer 2011.
Read More »Impact Art Fair - The first national marginalised art fair in the UK
The Impact Art Fair is envisaged as being an annual, high profile event, well advertised and attended by estimated 2,500 visitors. Although similar if not equal in quality to mainstream fairs such as Affordable and Frieze, it will display works only by socially excluded arts practitioners. These will be mostly relatively unknown but could include some more well known artists too.
*Marginalised/disabled = those with mental health problems, physical and learning disabilities, homeless people, substance misusers, ex-offenders, and the long term unemployed.
Call for interest from Bruce Davies, new resident artist.
AUCB students HIDE at Holton Lee
Challenging exhibition from Arts University College Bournemouth students.
Read More »Brunch bunch turns out to support Holton Lee
Smedmore House event raises awareness and funds for one of Dorset’s leading charities.
Read More »Mammal & Veteran Tree Recording Workshops at Holton Lee with Dorset Wildlife Trust.
Would you like to learn new skills and help record Dorset's fascinating variety of flora and fauna?
We are delighted to offer the first two of a series of workshops in conjunction with Dorset Wildlife Trust.
Read More »Dig for Vic-tree at Holton Lee
An unbe-leaf-able amount of difference made on Make A Difference Day!
Read More »Everyone digs Holton Lee
National Make a Difference Day At Holton Lee a grand success.
Read More »Holton Lee Labyrinth article in Bournemouth Echo
Interest in the Labyrinth from Ruth Oliver – Faith Matters columnist – in the area’s leading local newspaper.
Read More »A maze in Holton Lee
Work begins on a labyrinth unique in the UK, open and accessible to all.
Read More »Garden Party September 2010
After the showers of Saturday morning came pleasant afternoon sunshine for Holton Lee’s first Garden Party, held September 11th, 2010.
Read More »Summer Fair Success and Raffle Ticket Winners!
On Saturday 5th June 2010 Holton Lee held its Summer Fair.
Saturday dawned bright and sunny and over 750 people visited Holton Lee and helped to raise in excess of £3,500 for the charity.
We also have a list of the lucky winners from the Raffle!
Read More »Go-far Returns!
New Newsletter
After much anticipation, Holton Lee's new newsletter is here!
Read More »Colour and Inspiration Holton Lee 2010
Colour and Inspiration Holton Lee 2010 will be a retrospective exhibition of the work of artist Abi Kremer at Faith House.
Read More »Barn Care services suspended
After much deliberation the trustees of Holton Lee have made the decision to suspend the Barn respite care service to guests for the immediate future.
Read More »Creative Steps Retreat Cancelled
Due to insufficient booking the Creative Steps Retreat has been cancelled.
Read More »Consultant needed for Archive project
Holton Lee needs a consultant to help develop our archive project
Read More »Christmas Carol and Lantern Walk a success!
On Thursday 10th December we held our annual Christmas Carol and Lantern Walk.
Read More »Swanage Triathlon Update
Friends and family of Jane Staddon, a regular visitor to the Barn, joined hundreds of other competitors in Swanage on the 9th August to compete in the annual Swanage Sprint Triathlon, and to raise money for Holton Lee. Georgie Bushe has given us an update on the day's events:
Read More »Triathlon athletes to raise funds for Holton Lee
A team of four and two individual competitors are training hard at the moment in preparation for the Swanage Sprint Triathlon.
Read More »The Arts at Holton Lee Needs You!
The arts programme at Holton Lee recently received some disappointing funding news. To find out how you can help, follow the link below
Read More »Holton Lee New Look Website!
Welcome to our new look website. Please take some time to explore the site to find out more about Holton Lee and what we do. If you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Email: admin@holtonlee.co.uk
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