Semesterboende i Reading

We'll ease ourselves in with a cup of tea and some introductions. I'll share my experience of the Olympic Games, including some personal behind-the-scenes photos, and talk about what life is like as a full-time elite athlete. We'll then flow through a creative hatha yoga class suitable for any level of yogi, whether you're a complete novice or a regular on the mat. My goal will be to find something that feels good for you and to help you finish feeling better than when you started. At the end, I'll answer any questions you might have, from training and fitness to what it's like to sit on the starting line of an Olympic final or live in the Olympic Village. I’m trained and fully qualified to teach hatha, vinyasa, yin, and restorative yoga, so if you're booking a private class, the style of yoga can be very much dictated by you, your needs, and what you're feeling that day. This experience is great for team-building. Book a private experience for your group. Is your group larger than my listed max group size for private groups or you'd like a different time slot? Send me a message. Other things to note If you have any injuries or concerns, please drop me a message before class so I can adapt the experience to support you best.

We'll ease ourselves in with some introductions. I'll share my experience of the Olympic Games, including some personal behind-the-scenes photos, and talk about what life is like as a full-time elite athlete. We'll then get moving. As a fully qualified personal trainer, I will take you through a warm-up, upper-body strength movements, and our main HIIT—High-Intensity Interval Training—workout. The HIIT workout is designed to be more interactive than your usual online program and I’ll be right there with you working hard. I'll include movements I do in my own program, developing both strength and cardio capacity, so you can get real insight into a rower’s training. This session is suitable for all levels and I’ll offer options for everything we do. Whether you're an avid gym goer or more comfortable on the couch, variations of each exercise will help bring out your best. To finish, I'll answer any questions you might have, from training and fitness to what it's like to sit on the starting line of an Olympic final or live in the Olympic Village. This experience is great for team-building. Book a private experience for your group. Is your group larger than my listed max group size for private groups or you'd like a different time slot? Send me a message. Other things to note Please let me know in advance if you have any injuries I should be aware of so I can adapt the session if needed.

Have you never been able to find the perfect scent? Well here’s your chance! Book our hands-on perfumery workshop for yourself, a loved one or a group of friends. Learn about the many different scents and ingredients that are used to create luxury perfumes and hand mix your personal choice of sensational aromas to create your own luxurious signature fragrance. Devise a dazzling scent that evokes beautiful memories, transforms your mood and is uniquely yours. Join us at our natural perfumery in Reading, for 1.5 to 2 hours of fun and expert tuition, guided by our master perfumer, Gabriel De Carvalho. Have you ever wondered how perfumes are made? Discover how luxury perfumes are made whilst you sip on Prosecco and experiment with a wide variety of notes and accords. Learn the foundational scents and ingredients used throughout the perfume industry and hand mix your own top, middle and base notes. With over 220 natural scents from around the globe in our collection, you are guaranteed to create a signature fragrance that is completely unique. Our expert perfumers will help you blend and bottle your very own signature 15ml perfume for you to take home. You can even re-order your bespoke fragrance from us again in the future. Come on your own or with some friends for a brilliant evening of experimentation and fun. Available for individuals, couples and groups. Other things to note Throughout the experience we'll be tweaking and working with your top, heart and base notes so we can make sure you're creation is one you'll be proud of!

Wildlife Walks with the Bird Whisperer! I imagine a number of you have wandered through beautiful countryside before, but never really “seen” the wildlife that's there, watching and living among us. It’s there, all around us, but takes a trained ear and eye to see it. Let me guide you on a walk where you may see the beautiful Kingfisher, admire the incredibly friendly firecrests, visit the captivating yellowhammers, spot the elusive goldcrests, even spend time watching the majestic kites and buzzards, and I’ll help you understand the differences. You will explore our fantastic countryside on a guided walk, introducing several varieties of birds, insects and animals along the way. Other things to note Please contact me on info@goringgapwildlifewalks.co.uk if you have specific bird life you would like to try and see. I can arrange binocular rental if requested in advance, which I would advise as it will allow you to see the birds Please wear appropriate shoes and clothing for a walk outside.

Explore a garden designed to produce & display a wide variety of edible plants, including fruits; vegetables; herbs & plants for infusions. There are trees; shrubs; tubers; perennials & annual plants. Over 100 types of edible plants (e.g. potatoes & tomatoes) & over 200 varieties (e.g. red & blue potatoes; red & yellow tomatoes) are grown in the garden throughout the year. Including unusual food plants (e.g mashua, oca & yacon), heritage varieties (e.g. Broad Ripple Yellow Currant tomatoes) & unusual coloured varieties (purple mangetout, yellow raspberries) rare to find in supermarkets. The visit can be used to reflect the interests of guests, from practical advice on how to grow, harvest, store or cook specific crops to the history or nutrition of fruits & vegetables. You can also discuss general nutrition questions throughout the experience. Jan & Feb focuses on how to plan edible gardens & where to buy seeds & tubers Mar & Apr focuses on sowing & planting annual crops May & Jun is the start of harvesting (e.g peas & beans) Jul & Aug is peak production time Sep & Oct is the start of storing & preserving for the winter Nov & Dec focuses on preserving & preparing for winter Other things to note Some areas of the garden are not flat, but the majority of the visit will be on flat ground. Lawned areas may be difficult for wheelchair users.