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Sound Bath Fundraiser to save Blackswarth Rd Wood

Activism Workshop
  • 31/08/23
  • 19:00 - 21:00
  • £30-40

More details: https://starshineroots.org/events/sound-bath-fundraiser-to-save-blackswarth-rd-wood


In the heart of our community, a treasure is at risk. Blackswarth Road Wood, a local haven of nature, faces an uncertain future. This is our moment to rise to its defense.

We invite you to this sound bath experience that will amplify our collective call to protect this crucial urban woodland. Not only will your ticket contribute to preserving this woodland for future generations, but the experience will also support you to deepen your connection to nature.

Gongs, Tibetan singing bowls, crystal singing bowls and drums will put you into a relaxed, meditative state.

Why your attendance matters

As Bristol’s last untouched riverbank woodland, Blackswarth Road Wood is a sanctuary amidst the urban sprawl, home to many species, including deer, badgers, buzzards, red kite, nuthatch, tawny owls, sparrow hawks, swifts, cuckoo, and a plethora of bats.

Each ticket contributes directly to Protect Earth’s Crowdfunder campaign, dedicated to preserving Blackswarth Road Wood. Together, we can form a powerful chorus that insists on the survival of this precious woodland.

It looks like the campaign will successfully hit the target, giving Protect Earth the money to buy Blackswarth Road Wood.

So why continue donating?

Going over the fundraising target gives Protect Earth bidding headroom – someone may try to outbid the charity and purchase Blackswarth Road Wood. There are no guarantees!

Once the deal is completed, there is a lot of work to do at Blackswarth Road Wood. There are decades of rubbish to clean from the space safely. The charity will also need a way of making sure fly-tipping is stopped. While a mature woodland with strong biodiversity has developed, there may be scope to squeeze more in. And, while Blackswarth Road Wood’s success is down to its inaccessibility, Protect Earth may look at supervised visits so the community can see what their donations have bought. But, this will require developing safe access.

**Please note**

Sound baths are best avoided if you have metal implants in your body; if you have epilepsy or are in the first trimester of your pregnancy.

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