Monthly Women’s Circle

A women's talking circle is a place to come together and share.

Share space away from everyday responsibilities. Share experiences. Share a chance to be listened to and witnessed in those experiences. To be with likeminded souls who wanted a deeper connection with others than they might find elsewhere.

This circle has been running since September 2014 and welcomes those of 18 and older. It's not necessary to speak - listening is a very important part of being in a circle. We often use listening partnerships, which is where we go into pairs to talk and this can sometimes feel like a more comfortable place to start sharing.

Usually Monday nearest the New Moon.

7.30-9.30pm at Tessa's house in Caversham (near a bus route)

FREE parking

Upcoming dates:

24 March, 28 April, 26 May, 23 June, 14 July (early, before school holidays) 2025

What happens varies. It usually runs something like this:

  • Introductions and couple of words for how your week has been

  • Relaxation (please feel free to bring a light blanket or shawl to get cosy!)

  • Circle time - I start with a different theme to begin the sharing 

  • Closing circle - a moment to reflect and integrate.

The guidelines help us to feel comfortable to share our experiences:

  • What said in the circle stays in the circle

  • We speak respectfully

  • We aim not to fix or solve, but listen whole heartedly

  • We take responsibility for ourselves and let someone know if we need extra support

Please feel free to bring nibbles for sharing! 

Many thanks to all of the partners that make it possible for us to meet (e.g. by taking care of the little ones).

Women's Circle

£12 per circle, or £10 each when you buy 3 together with a PASS over 4 month period (ie £30 in total)

For a menopause-specific circle, see the Rest Nest here.

Online women’s circle

Now also offering an online version of the circle for those who can’t come in person or in the evening. It has a similar format to the in person one. Often I will use the breakout room feature on Zoom so that you can talk with one other person in a Listening Partnership, if you’re hesitant about talking to the group. (Limited to 10)

Fridays 1-2.30pm Next one is 28th March

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- Kailash

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