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Annual Leave
all classes closed
Saturday 26th September to 
Monday 5th October
Tuesday 6th October
NEW CLASS
12pm at West Craven Sports Centre
Barnoldswick
Monday 12th October
NEW CLASS
1pm at Pendle Wavelengths Studio
Nelson

Christmas & New Year
all classes closed on
Wednesday 23rd December 
Reopen Monday 4th January 2027
2027

Sunday 14th March
Spring Retreat Day
Barley Village Hall
nr. Pendle Hill
10.30am to 2.30pm
The sessions are gently paced and suitable for beginners and improvers to gain the benefits of the seasonal qigong and meditation. Mindful Movement to prepare the mind, body and spirit for Winter.
Investment £60 includes tea/coffee & biscuits
Payment Options:
Pay in Full by bank transfer
request bank details
By credit or debit card
Pay in full or
£25 deposit to secure your place
(full payment due by Feb 1st 2027)
Please email us to request a booking form
Please check our full Terms & Conditions
Sunday 20th June
Summer Retreat Day
Barley Village Hall
nr. Pendle Hill
10.30am to 2.30pm
The sessions are gently paced and suitable for beginners and improvers to gain the benefits of the seasonal qigong and meditation. Mindful Movement to prepare the mind, body and spirit for Winter.
Investment £60 includes tea/coffee & biscuits
Payment Options:
Pay in Full by bank transfer
request bank details
By credit or debit card
Pay in full or
£25 deposit to secure your place
(full payment due by May 1st 2027)
Please email us to request a booking form
Please check our full Terms & Conditions
Sunday 19th September
Autumn Retreat Day
Barley Village Hall
nr. Pendle Hill
10.30am to 2.30pm
The sessions are gently paced and suitable for beginners and improvers to gain the benefits of the seasonal qigong and meditation. Mindful Movement to prepare the mind, body and spirit for Winter.
Investment £60 includes tea/coffee & biscuits
Payment Options:
Pay in Full by bank transfer
request bank details
By credit or debit card
Pay in full or
£25 deposit to secure your place
(full payment due by August 1st 2027)
Please email us to request a booking form
Please check our full Terms & Conditions
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