BBC TV’s Extreme Pilgrim takes schools ‘Around the World in 80 Faiths’

Intrepid vicar Peter Owen Jones prepares to give educational talks to UK schools, sharing his experience of exploring the world’s vast pantheon of spiritual traditions  Peter Owen Jones, the maverick 21st century priest, TV presenter and interfaith explorer – celebrated for his fascinating BBC TV documentaries like Around the World in 80 Faiths and Extreme Pilgrim… Continue reading BBC TV’s Extreme Pilgrim takes schools ‘Around the World in 80 Faiths’

Join the world’s first Festival Micronation!

A free independent state, pushing the boundaries of the festival experience Sunrise: Another World unveils new site and theme for its epic micronation celebration,Thursday 30th May–Sunday 2nd June Festival site: Thoulstone Park, Chapmanslade, Wiltshire BA13 4AQ Theme: ‘Around the World in 80 days’ Help create a more sustainable, joyful world and join the micro-global adventure of… Continue reading Join the world’s first Festival Micronation!

ITV West highlight Afrika Eye film festival’s celebration of Jamaica – dance workshops at St Barnabas Primary School, Bristol

ITV West ran this wonderful NEWS REPORT about some Jamaican dance workshops which took place at St Barnabas Primary School in Bristol on Friday, staged by Afrika Eye film festival and WOMAD Foundation to celebrate 50 years of Jamaican independence. The workshops, presented by Jamaican dance legend, Ripton Lindsay, were part of Afrika Eye’s aim… Continue reading ITV West highlight Afrika Eye film festival’s celebration of Jamaica – dance workshops at St Barnabas Primary School, Bristol

Afrika Eye 2012 celebrates the power of healing

Afrika Eye 2012 celebrates the power of healing in Africa Special ‘STATE OF MIND’ session launches today, Saturday 10th November, featuring two films from the Congo and a Therapy panel discussion   In addition to celebrating 50 years of independence for Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Africa Eye film festival 2012 – which returns to Bristol’s… Continue reading Afrika Eye 2012 celebrates the power of healing

Afrika Eye Film Festival 2012 launches today!

Afrika Eye Film Festival 2012 launches today with a vibrant melange of Africa and Jamaica! Screening of celebrated Senegalese film LA PIROGUE and after party showcasing best of contemporary and traditional  Jamaican music and dance  Afrika Eye Film Festival 2012 launches today, Friday 9th November, with a sensational blend of African film and Jamaican music… Continue reading Afrika Eye Film Festival 2012 launches today!

Press release: WOMAD Foundation unite with Afrika Eye to celebrate 50 years of Jamaican independence

WOMAD Foundation unite with Afrika Eye to celebrate 50 years of Jamaican independence Jamaican music/dance workshops in Bristol schools – Thursday 8th & Friday 9th November Jamaican launch party on Friday 9th November (Watershed) Workshops in Jamaican dance, music and mask making on Saturday 10th November with Ripton Lindsay and artist David Cox (Watershed) followed… Continue reading Press release: WOMAD Foundation unite with Afrika Eye to celebrate 50 years of Jamaican independence

Press Release: Afrika Eye film festival 2012 celebrates 50 years independence for Jamaica

Afrika Eye film festival 2012 celebrates 50 years independence for Jamaica   Special Jamaican Session on Saturday 10th November, features: ·         16.40–17.50 LIFE AND DEBT screening presented by producer Paul Bucknor ·         18.30-19.30 – Jamaican Creative Industries Seminar & Panel ·         21.00–22.45: BETTER MUS’ COME screening, presented by producer Paul Bucknor   A core focus… Continue reading Press Release: Afrika Eye film festival 2012 celebrates 50 years independence for Jamaica

Journey to the Heart – talk at the Isbourne Holistic Centre

On Monday 22nd October, I will be giving an evening talk – ‘JOURNEY TO THE HEART’ – at the Isbourne Holistic Centre in Cheltenham about my adventures as a holistic explorer and travel writer, having left London’s PR rat race in 2003 and decided to follow my heart.  Illustrated with evocative photography, the talk will… Continue reading Journey to the Heart – talk at the Isbourne Holistic Centre