The Dandelion Daily

Recent community events have sparked plenty of discussion amongst those taking part. At Whitchurch Village Community Centre in Bristol, women gathered for Soul Circles - October, an evening featuring personal sharing, tarot readings, and group reiki. Attendees cherished the supportive space, though some suggested easing the time pressure, toning down the heavy incense, and considering gentler evening energy work.

Meanwhile, London's Home House Studio and online viewers hosted Psychedelics, Peacebuilding & Collective Liberation: Can expanded consciousness strengthen our capacity to imagine and act toward collective liberation?. The talk earned praise for its thought-provoking speaker and questions, though persistent sound problems frustrated remote listeners. Online learners also logged on for The Rewilding Training 2027 Webinar. While participants found the course details informative, suggestions were made to clearly define rewilding from the start, better structure past participant contributions, and clarify geographic restrictions on scholarships earlier.

Several gatherings around the country have recently appeared on community listings. In central London, psychotherapist Agnieszka Religa presents Ketamine-Assisted Couple Therapy: Expanding Possibilities for Relational Change at St Anne’s Church on Dean Street. Designed for curious members of the public, the evening features an hour-long talk on how ketamine is legally used alongside therapy to support couples, followed by an open question session. Further north, the London Psychedelic Community hosts its informal London Psychedelic Community – Sunday Social: Conversations, Curiosity & Connection ✨ in a private room at the Sir Richard Steele pub in Belsize Park, welcoming newcomers and regular attendees alike for facilitated icebreakers and group discussions about philosophy and the human mind.

Elsewhere, the Breath & Sound Journey - Manchester takes place at the 2/77th Scout Hut in Whalley Range. Aimed at anyone seeking time for self-reflection without needing prior experience, the session pairs forty minutes of conscious connected breathing with a live vocal and crystal singing bowl performance. Down on the south coast, the free Merkaba® Experience Brighton arrives at The Loft at Little Dippers on Upper Gardner Street. Supported by National Lottery funding, the workshop leads small groups through gentle exercises exploring five elemental forces to develop self-regulation and community connection.

In Sheffield, Alder in Neepsend hosts the World of sheds Christmas show, a live sitcom and theatre performance that brings everyday chaos, surrealist fun and community life to the stage. There is an earlier performance tailored for families with children aged ten and above, followed by a later show aimed at adults. Down in Devon, Martha Tilston and Dartsong Chorus gather at St Mary's Church on Totnes High Street for an evening of choral music and festive cheer, bringing neighbours together to raise money for a local charity.

For those looking to learn from home, researcher Tommaso Barba leads Rewiring the Brain: Psychedelics, Neuroplasticity & the Windows of Change with Tommaso Barba. This online talk and audience question-and-answer session explores how substances like psilocybin affect adult brain malleability, offering guidance on mental health treatment, behaviour change and integration for anyone curious about the science behind psychedelic therapies.